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 shifting from concept validation to large-scale application. This trend is primarily driven by the convergence 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 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 transfer of refrigerants, enhancing system efficiency. Most crucially, the cost of stainless steel materials is several times lower than that of copper, which, in the context of fierce competition in the air conditioning industry, presents a strong cost-reduction appeal to enterprises.

With the continuous rise in copper prices and increased pressure on raw material costs, stainless steel pipes are increasingly becoming the alternative choice for residential and commercial air conditioning connections and refrigeration pipes, 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

Execution Standard: 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) ➡ Open weld detection ➡ Weld correction ➡ Weld leveling ➡ Automatic polishing ➡ Initial sizing ➡ Tube cleaning ➡ Stabilization bright heat treatment ➡ Final sizing ➡ Eddy current testing ➡ Printing ➡ Synchronous cutting ➡ Automatic cutting

Application Scenarios

Pipe for heat exchange

Cooling tubes

Commercial Air Conditioning

Home Air Conditioner

Central Air Conditioning