Stainless Steel Air Conditioning Tube Production Line — An Efficient Solution for Copper Tube Replacement

The technological revolution in the air conditioning industry, "replacing copper pipes with stainless steel," is transitioning from concept validation to large-scale application. This trend is primarily driven by a confluence of three factors: resource security concerns, comprehensive performance advantages, and the demand for cost optimization. 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, leading to high supply chain risks. Stainless steel pipes excel in corrosion resistance, have a longer lifespan than copper pipes, and reduce the resistance in the transfer of refrigerants, enhancing system energy efficiency. More importantly, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper, presenting a significant cost reduction opportunity in the fiercely competitive air conditioning industry, which is highly attractive to enterprises.

As copper prices continue to rise and raw material costs escalate, stainless steel pipes are increasingly becoming the alternative choice for connecting home and commercial air conditioning systems 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, featuring high efficiency, precision, and intelligence, helping users reduce costs and increase efficiency; enhancing the overall 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:

Open Book ➡ Shear Weld ➡ Storage Tank ➡ Steel Strip Cleaning ➡ Edge Trim Import ➡ Forming ➡ Weld Tracking ➡ Welding (with Protective Box) ➡ Welding Defect Detection ➡ Weld Seam Correction ➡ Seam Flatening ➡ Automatic Sanding ➡ Initial Diameter Setting ➡ Pipe Cleaning ➡ Stabilization Bright Heat Treatment ➡ Diameter Setting ➡ Eddy Current Testing ➡ Coding ➡ Synchronous Slicing ➡ Automatic Cutting

Application Scenario

Pipe for heat exchange

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioner

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning