Stainless Steel Air Conditioning Pipe Production Line - An Efficient Solution to Replace Copper Pipes

The technical revolution in the air conditioning industry, "replacing copper pipes with stainless steel," is moving from concept verification to large-scale application. This trend is driven by a combination of three factors: resource security concerns, comprehensive performance advantages, and the need for cost optimization. China's dependence 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, resulting in high supply chain risks. Stainless steel pipes excel in corrosion resistance, have a longer lifespan than copper pipes, and also reduce the resistance in the transportation of refrigerants, enhancing system energy efficiency. More importantly, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper, creating a strong attraction for cost reduction in the fiercely competitive air conditioning market.

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, as well as refrigeration pipes, marking a new trend in the industry.Guangdong HanGao Technology Co., Ltd.Customized stainless steel air conditioning tube production line for the industry, designed to replace copper tubes, boasts 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     Three-Cathode + Dual Electromagnetic Control

Production Speed: 2–15 m/min

Execution Standards: ASTM A312/A312M, A249/A249M, GB/T 12771-2019

Production Process:

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

Application Scenarios

Pipe for heat exchange

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioning

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning