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

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 driven by a triple convergence of 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, leading to high supply chain risks. Stainless steel pipes excel in corrosion resistance, have a longer lifespan than copper pipes, and reduce the resistance of refrigerant flow, enhancing system efficiency. More importantly, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper materials, presenting a strong cost reduction opportunity that is highly attractive to enterprises in the highly competitive air conditioning industry.

With copper prices on the rise and increasing raw material costs, stainless steel pipes are gradually becoming a new industry trend as an alternative for connecting home and commercial air conditioning systems, as well as refrigeration pipes.Guangdong HanGao Technology Co., Ltd.Customized stainless steel air conditioning tube production line for the industry, designed to replace copper pipes, featuring high efficiency, high precision, and intelligence, helping users reduce costs and increase efficiency; enhancing the comprehensive competitiveness of enterprises.

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        Tri-cathode + Double Electromagnetic Control

Production Speed: 2-15 m/min

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

Production Process:

Open book ➡ Sheared butt joint ➡ Storage tank ➡ Steel strip cleaning ➡ Edge trimming ➡ Shaping ➡ Weld tracking ➡ Welding (with protective box) ➡ Weld leakage detection ➡ Weld offset correction ➡ Weld flattening ➡ Automatic polishing ➡ Initial sizing ➡ Pipe cleaning ➡ Stabilization bright heat treatment ➡ Final sizing ➡ Eddy current testing ➡ Printing ➡ Synchronous sawing ➡ Automatic cutting

Application Scenario

Pipe for heat exchange

Cooling Tubing

Commercial Air Conditioners

Home Air Conditioners

Central Air Conditioning