Matte Titanium Tube Usage Classification and Technology Application

Matte titanium tubes are made from titanium sheets or strips by bending and then welding.

Matte titanium tubes are categorized by weld seam type into straight seam matte titanium tubes and spiral matte titanium tubes. By application, they are further categorized into standard matte titanium tubes, galvanized matte titanium tubes, oxygen-blown matte titanium tubes, wire conduit, metric matte titanium tubes, roller tubes, deep well pump tubes, automotive tubes, transformer tubes, electric-welded thin-walled tubes, electric-welded special-shaped tubes, and spiral matte titanium tubes.

Standard matte titanium tubes: Standard matte titanium tubes are used to transport low-pressure fluids. They are made from Q195A, Q215A, and Q235A titanium. Other softer titanium grades that are easier to weld can also be used. Titanium tubes undergo water pressure, bending, and flattening tests, and have certain surface quality requirements. Delivery lengths are typically 4-10 meters, and custom lengths (or multiple lengths) are often required. The standard for matte titanium tubes is expressed in nominal diameter (in millimeters or inches). This nominal diameter differs from the actual diameter. Matte titanium tubes are available in two types: standard titanium tubes and thickened titanium plates, depending on the specified wall thickness. Titanium tubes are also available in threaded and non-threaded versions based on the tube end configuration. The following briefly describes several applications of matte titanium tubes. Thin Wall Titanium Condenser Tubes / Titanium Capillary Tube / titanium threaded tube

1. Standard matte titanium tubes are used to transport generally low-pressure fluids such as water, gas, air, oil, and heating steam.

2. Standard carbon titanium wire casing (GB3640-88) is titanium tube used to protect wires in electrical installations such as industrial and civil construction, machinery, and equipment.

3. Straight-seam electric matte titanium tubes (YB242-63) have a weld seam parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tube. These are generally classified as metric electric matte titanium tubes, welded thin-walled tubes, and transformer cooling oil pipes.

4. Spiral-Seam Submerged Arc Matte Titanium Tube for Pressurized Fluid Transportation (SY5036-83) is made from hot-rolled titanium strip, spiral-formed at room temperature, and welded using double-sided submerged arc welding. This titanium tube is designed for pressurized fluid transportation. It offers strong pressure-bearing capacity, excellent weldability, and has passed various rigorous scientific inspections and tests, ensuring safe and reliable operation. Its large diameter allows for high transportation efficiency and reduces pipeline laying costs. It is primarily used for oil and natural gas pipelines.

5. Spiral-Seam High-Frequency Matte Titanium Tube for Pressurized Fluid Transportation (SY5038-83) is made from hot-rolled titanium strip, spiral-formed at room temperature, and welded using high-frequency lap welding. This titanium tube is designed for pressurized fluid transportation. It offers strong pressure-bearing capacity, excellent plasticity, and is easy to weld and form. It has passed various rigorous scientific inspections and tests, ensuring safe and reliable operation. Its large diameter allows for high transportation efficiency and reduces pipeline laying costs. Primarily used for laying pipelines for transporting oil and natural gas.

6. Spiral seam submerged arc welded titanium tubes for general low-pressure fluid transportation (SY5037-83) are made from hot-rolled titanium strip coils, spirally formed at room temperature, and manufactured using double-sided active submerged arc welding or single-sided welding. They are used for transporting general low-pressure fluids such as water, gas, air, and steam.

What parameters typically determine the size of titanium coils?

The size of titanium coils is typically determined by the following key parameters:

1. Outer Diameter: This refers to the outer diameter of the coil, typically expressed in millimeters (mm) or inches (inches). The outer diameter determines the overall size of the coil.

2. Inner Diameter: This refers to the inner diameter of the coil, typically expressed in millimeters or inches. The inner diameter affects the diameter of the coil's passageways, which in turn influences the velocity and resistance of the fluid passing through the coil.

3. Coil Length: This length, typically expressed in millimeters or inches, refers to the linear length of the coil and typically determines the heat transfer surface area of the coil.

4. Number of Plates: Plates are the corrugated, sheet-like elements that make up the titanium coil, typically made of a titanium alloy. The number of plates determines the heat transfer surface area and performance of the heat exchanger. titanium pipe / Grade 16 Ti-0.5Pd Titanium Tube / Gr3 Pure Titanium Tube / ta3v2.5 ams 4944 seamless pipe

These dimensional parameters directly impact the heat transfer performance and applicable fluid flow rates of the titanium coil. Choosing the appropriate coil size requires considering the specific requirements of the application, including the temperature, pressure, flow rate, and chemical properties of the fluid. Furthermore, the design of the heat exchanger will also influence its size. Generally speaking, the size of titanium coils can be made according to the specific heat exchanger design and application requirements to ensure that the heat exchanger can meet the requirements of the specific process. The size selection will affect the performance and efficiency of the heat exchanger, so it needs to be carefully considered during the design stage.

Titanium Tube Information: Long life creates comprehensive cost advantages!

1. Long life reduces replacement and maintenance costs

1. Strong Corrosion Resistance

Titanium tubes form a dense oxide film in oxidizing environments. Combined with a precious metal coating, they resist corrosive media such as strong acids, strong bases, and chloride ions. In harsh environments like the chemical and marine industries, they offer a service life of 5-10 years, far exceeding that of ordinary metals. For example, in the chlor-alkali industry, their lifespan is over twice that of graphite electrodes.

Chemical Industry: Reduces leaks and downtime caused by corrosion, reducing maintenance costs by over 60% and significantly minimizing production losses.

Marine Engineering: When used in desalination pipelines, they offer outstanding resistance to seawater corrosion, avoiding downtime and material waste caused by frequent replacements. bending titanium tubing / Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium Tube / Gr9 Titanium Seamless Tubes For Bike Frame

2. High Material Stability

The composite structure of the titanium substrate and coating maintains dimensional stability under high temperatures and high pressures, ensuring long-term, reliable operation of the equipment. II. Efficiency Improvement and Hidden Cost Optimization

1. Energy Consumption and Production Efficiency Optimization

Precious metal-coated titanium tube anodes feature low oxygen and chlorine evolution overpotentials, reducing electrolytic cell voltage and improving current efficiency. For example, in the chlor-alkali industry, current density can reach twice that of conventional electrodes.

The lightweight design reduces equipment load, indirectly reducing energy consumption.

2. Reduced Overall Operating Costs

Reduced Maintenance Frequency: The durability of titanium tubes reduces the need for regular inspections and parts replacement, significantly reducing labor and spare parts costs.

Avoiding Downtime Losses: In the chemical industry, unplanned downtime due to leaks is reduced, ensuring continuous production and improving capacity utilization.

III. Long-Term Investment Value Across Industries

1. Chemical and Energy Industries

Titanium tubes replace traditional materials in corrosive environments such as chlor-alkali and pickling. While the initial investment is high, the extended equipment life and reduced maintenance result in a reduction of over 30% in lifecycle costs. 2. Marine and Environmental Engineering

Desalination systems using titanium tubes, thanks to their biofouling and corrosion resistance, have a system lifespan exceeding 25 years, with a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than materials like stainless steel.

3. Construction

The use of titanium tubes in building structures reduces corrosion maintenance and offers high recycling value.

The long-term cost advantage of titanium tubes stems from their "low initial investment, low operational and maintenance costs, and long service life." In applications with high corrosion, difficult maintenance, or high reliability requirements, their lifecycle return on investment (ROI) significantly outperforms traditional materials. This is particularly true in asset-intensive industries such as chemicals, marine, and energy, where they have become a strategic choice for reducing overall costs.