Stainless Steel Air Conditioning Tube Production Line – An Efficient Solution for Copper Tube Alternatives

The technological revolution in the air conditioning industry, "replacing copper pipes with stainless steel," is shifting 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 the need 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, posing 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 transfer of refrigerants, enhancing system energy efficiency. More significantly, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper, creating a strong attraction for cost reduction in the highly competitive air conditioning market.

As copper prices continue to rise and raw material costs increase, stainless steel pipes are increasingly becoming the new trend in the industry as an alternative solution for home and commercial air conditioning connections and refrigeration pipes.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 stainless 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 butt joint ➡ Accumulator ➡ Steel strip cleaning ➡ Import trimming ➡ Shaping ➡ Weld tracking ➡ Welding (with protective box) ➡ Weld leak detection ➡ Weld offset correction ➡ Weld leveling ➡ Automatic polishing ➡ Initial sizing ➡ Tube cleaning ➡ Stabilizing bright heat treatment ➡ Final sizing ➡ Eddy current testing ➡ Printing ➡ Synchronous sawing ➡ Automatic cutting

Application Scenarios

Pipe for heat exchange

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioner

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning