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6 Great Benefits Of Using Carbon Steel Pipe

June 04, 2013 in Blog, Pipe by Tim Walshauser

Carbon steel pipe is an alloy pipe that is solely made of steel and carbon. It can
be used for a wide variety of applications, and it comes with these six great benefits:
1. Safety
Unlike some other materials, carbon steel pipes dont need to be protected with preservatives, glues or
pesticides, which makes them safer to handle and work with. Furthermore, while other pipes may be
vulnerable to pests or rotting, carbon steel isnt, which makes it a great choice for underground piping.
Carbon steel is also great for use in homes because its inflammable and resistant to tornados, lightning,
earthquakes and hurricanes.
2. Corrosion Resistance
Carbon steel pipes are also resistant to corrosion. This allows builders to use smaller, thinner pipes, even
in environments that are acidic or extremely corrosive.
3. Resistance To Shock
Carbon steel pipe offers great resistance to vibration and shock. This is especially important in todays
world, where traffic puts a lot of stress on our roadway foundations. Carbon steel, with its superior shock
resistance, seems to hold up better than other pipes when laid under roads.
4. High Tensile Strength
Carbon steels high tensile strength makes it safe to use in situations with very high pressures. Plus, this
strength means that carbon steel pipe can be made much thinner than pipes made of other materials.
This means that they have a higher carrying capacity than pipes made of other materials that have the
same diameter.
5. Environmentally Safe
Every year, 70 percent of all steel in North America is recycledmore than aluminum, paper, plastic and
glass combined.
And steel production is also environmentally friendly. About 50% of the worlds steel is made in plants that
use recycled materials or that dont produce CO2 emissions. Carbon pipe distributors can rest easy
knowing that theyre doing their part to save the environment.
6. Cost-Effective
No matter the pressure that needs to be withstood, carbon steel pipes can be much thinner than other
types of pipes. This means that they have a greater carrying capacity than other pipes.
Furthermore, carbon steel pipe is cheaper than copper, and its durability decreases costs needed for
repairs or replacement.
Do you need carbon steel pipe for your next project? St. Louis Pipe & Supply has been a leading carbon
pipe distributor for over 20 years. Contact us overseas project? Contact us today to get a quote or to find
out how we can meet your carbon steel pipe needs.

5 Advantages of Carbon Steel Pipe

November 20, 2013 in Pipe by Tim Walshauser

Each piping material has its advantages,

advantages that make it particularly useful in certain types of projects. The key to picking the right
material is knowing what your project requires, then choosing the material that can live up to those
requirements.
In that vein, here are five advantages that carbon steel pipe suppliers often cite about carbon steel pipe,
as well as applications when those advantages come in handy.
1. Safe to work with
Many building materials need to be treated with glues, pesticides or preservatives, but carbon steel
pipedoes not. Carbon steel is also inflammable and invulnerable to pests and rotting.
Application: Homes. No one wants to live in a house with pipes that have been treated with chemicals or
that can be eaten by critters. Nor do you want pipes that make your house more susceptible to fire.
2. Resistance to corrosion
Carbon steel has been shown to be resistant to corrosion and other chemical deterioration.
Application: Highly corrosive, often acidic environments. Carbon steel pipe, with its superior anti-corrosive
properties, can be a good choice in industrial environments that experience high temperatures or very low
pH.
3. Resistance To Shock
Carbon steel performs better than most other materials in environments that experience a lot of shock
and vibration.
Application: Roadways and other transportation environments. Heavy traffic can put a lot of stress on
roadway foundations, and while other materials may succumb to the pressure, carbon steel pipe can
withstand it. Its resistance to shock and vibration makes it a great choice for water mains under roadways
and other transportation applications that face a lot of rolling and bouncing tires.
4. Good for the environment
70 percent of all steel in North America is recycled each year, and approximately 50% of steel is
produced in facilities that use recycled materials or dont emit CO2.
Application: Any project, but especially green projects. These factors make pipes that are part steel, like
carbon steel pipe, a great choice for projects when its a priority to minimize environmental impacts. This
environmental consciousness is becoming a greater and greater concern across all industries.
5. Cost-Effectiveness

Carbon steel pipes have high tensile strength, meaning they can withstand the same amount of pressure
as other pipes while being thinner in construction. This gives carbon steel a greater carrying capacity and
makes it more cost-effective.
Application: Low budget projects, any project. Carbon steels cost-effectiveness makes it a material of
choice when budgets are tight, or for any cost-conscious builder or contractor.
Do you think any of the advantages above might come in handy for your next project? Then contact us
todayweve been a carbon steel pipe supplier for over 20 years.

Cost-effective When theres not a need for replacements, youre saving

money. Other pipes depreciate faster than carbon steel. Also, keep in mind
with carbon steels strength, the pipes can be much thinner than other piping,
meaning it will have a greater carrying capacity that pipes with the same
diameter. Also, these pipes can be bent and shaped easily to fit the
specifications you need. Its common to see joints, valves and other fitting
made out of carbon steel.
2. Durable Its already been mentioned in the paragraph above, but the
durableness of carbon steel needs a category of its own. Steel carbon is great
for framing a building or structure for a variety of reasons. First, its noncombustible. Second its more resistant to natural disasters because of its
strength. And third, its very shock resistive. These pipes are often times used
in for water mains that are laid underneath high traffic roads because of their
resistance to shock and durability. They are also used to deliver petroleum and
is anti-corrosive when working with water.
3. Recyclable Steel, no matter if its carbon steel or stainless steel, can be
recycled and most of it usually is. In fact, steel is recycled more than paper,
plastic and glass combined, with 70 percent of all steel used being recycled.
If your company is in need for carbon piping solutions, Florida Pipe and Steel
has the piping needs your company yearns for. Call them today.