Stainless Steel PTFE Lined Pipe

Stainless steel PTFE lined pipes are designed to offer the best solution and durability in corrosive services. The inner lining of the provided pipes is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to provide the necessary chemical resistance to the system and minimise corrosion. While stainless steel provides the required strength, PTFE provides the much needed non-stick surface to enable smooth flow of the chemicals and reduced friction from the internal walls of the pipes; both materials are suitable for handling aggressive chemicals and high temperatures.

Features of Stainless steel PTFE Lined Pipes

Stainless steel PTFE lined pipes have some unique features. Here are some key features:

• Chemical Resistance: The PTFE lining offers great protection against different corrosive chemicals thus making it suitable for use in harsh conditions.
• Non-Stick Surface: This material also minimises the build up of the material within the pipe, and also helps to facilitate free flow of the material within the pipe.
• Temperature Stability: PTFE does not melt at high temperatures and stainless steel gives the required strength to the combination for various temperature applications.
• Durability: The stainless steel PTFE lined pipe is strong and capable of withstanding high pressures and any physical force that one might apply to it.
• Easy to Clean: PTFE is very easy to clean since it is non-stick, thus cutting down on the time needed to clean it and get it back to use.
• Smooth Flow: The lining reduces turbulence and optimises the flow characteristics, thus increasing the efficiency of the fluid flow.

These features make stainless steel PTFE-lined pipes ideal for use where chemicals are involved and where the pipe's structure is important.

Uses of Stainless Steel PTFE Lined Pipes

Stainless steel PTFE lined pipes are applied in different industries because of the given features. Here are some common applications: 

• Chemical Processing: SS PTFE lined pipes are highly suited for transporting harmful chemicals, acids and solvents.
• Pharmaceuticals: SS PTFE-lined pipe is applied to manufacturing and processing equipment to avoid contamination during handling of corrosion causing substances.
• Food and Beverage: Stainless steel PTFE-lined pipe is installed in piping systems for food processing and handling to meet the required sanitary code and avoid contamination of the products.
• Oil and Gas: SS PTFE-lined pipe is used to handle fluids and gases and offers the necessary degree of protection against the environment.
• Wastewater Treatment: The stainless steel pipe is used in systems handling wastewater and sludge, where the material must withstand chemical attack.
• Pulp and Paper: SS PTFE lined pipe is applied in chemical processes and high temperature processes to offer reliability and productivity.
• Electronics Manufacturing: SS PTFE lined pipe is used to move ultra-pure chemicals to manufacture semiconductors where impurities must not be carried along.

These applications demonstrate the possibilities of using stainless steel PTFE lined pipes in such conditions as they are strong and resistant to various chemicals.