Stainless Steel Air Conditioning Tube Production Line - An Efficient Solution to Replace Copper Tubes

The technological revolution in the air conditioning industry, "replacing copper tubes with stainless steel," is shifting from concept validation to large-scale application. This trend is primarily driven by a triple factor synergy: resource security concerns, comprehensive performance advantages, and cost optimization needs. China's reliance on imported copper resources has long exceeded 70%, and the annual consumption of copper in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry accounts for nearly 15% of the total industrial consumption, posing high supply chain risks. Stainless steel tubes excel in corrosion resistance, have a longer lifespan than copper tubes, and reduce the resistance in the transport of refrigerants, enhancing system efficiency. More importantly, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper, which, in the context of fierce competition in the air conditioning industry, offers a strong cost reduction appeal to enterprises.

As copper prices continue to rise and raw material costs escalate, stainless steel pipes are increasingly becoming the alternative choice for residential and commercial air conditioning connections and refrigeration lines, marking a new trend in the industry.Guangdong Hanhao Technology Co., Ltd.Customized stainless steel air conditioning tube production line for the industry, designed to replace copper tubes, boasts high efficiency, accuracy, and intelligence, helping customers reduce costs and improve productivity; enhancing the comprehensive competitiveness of the enterprise.

Technical Specifications

Material: 300 series; 400 series; 2205 Duplex Steel; Titanium Alloy

Pipe Diameter Range: Φ5 - 54 mm

Wall Thickness Range: 0.3 - 2.0 mm

Welding Method        Triode + Dual Electromagnetic Control

Production Speed: 2–15 m/min

Standard of Execution        ASTM A312/A312M, A249/A249M, GB/T 12771-2019

Production Process:

Opening book➡Shearing butt welding➡Storage tank➡Steel strip cleaning➡Import trimming➡Shaping➡Weld tracking➡Welding (with protective box)➡Leakage welding detection➡Weld seam correction➡Weld seam flattening➡Automatic polishing➡Initial sizing➡Pipe cleaning➡Stabilization bright heat treatment➡Sizing➡Eddy current testing➡Coding➡Synchronous cutting➡Automatic material cutting

Application Scenario

Heat Exchanger Pipe

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioner

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning