Stainless Steel Air Conditioning Pipe Production Line – An Efficient Solution for Copper Pipe Replacement

The technological revolution in the air conditioning industry, replacing copper pipes with stainless steel, is moving from concept validation to large-scale application. The core driving force behind this trend is a combination of three factors: resource security concerns, comprehensive performance advantages, and cost optimization needs. 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 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 materials, which, in the context of fierce competition in the air conditioning industry, presents a strong cost-saving attraction for enterprises.

As copper prices continue to rise and raw material costs escalate, stainless steel pipes are increasingly becoming a preferred alternative for connecting home and commercial air conditioning systems, as well as refrigeration pipes, marking a new trend in the industry.Guangdong Hanke 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 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

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

Production Process:

Open Book → Shear Weld → Accumulator → Steel Strip Cleaning → Edge Trim Import → Forming → Weld Tracking → Welding (with Protective Box) → Weld Openness Detection → Weld Offset Correction → Weld Flatening → Automatic Sanding → Initial Diameter Setting → Tube Cleaning → Stabilized Bright Heat Treatment → Diameter Setting → Eddy Current Inspection → Coding → Synchronous Sawing → Automatic Cutting

Application Scenarios

Pipe for Heat Exchange

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioner

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning