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"understanding the utility of stainless steel tube schedule 40" - LorraineG - 12-07-2024
Hi folks! I came across this term 'stainless steel tube schedule 40'. Can somebody clarify its significance and usage?
RE "understanding the utility of stainless steel tube schedule 40" - LorraineG - 12-07-2024
A 'schedule', when referred to pipes, pertains to the wall thickness. Schedule 40 stainless steel tube, hence, stands for tubes with a specific thickness.
RE "understanding the utility of stainless steel tube schedule 40" - Shah - 12-07-2024
And where exactly are these 'schedule 40 tubes' used?
RE "understanding the utility of stainless steel tube schedule 40" - Blaine - 12-07-2024
Schedule 40 tubes generally find their use in applications where durability is a priority. This can include water treatment plants, chemical processing plants, and other industries where the tubes are exposed to harsh chemicals.
RE "understanding the utility of stainless steel tube schedule 40" - Elodie2 - 12-07-2024
That clears it up! Thanks for the info.