Since they are strong, they are used underground for transporting water and gas throughout cities and towns. Steel pipes can be found in a range of places. Its versatility makes it the most often used products in the steel industry. The first methods for producing steel pipes were introduced in the early 1800s, and they have steadily evolved into the modern processes today.Įach year, millions of tons of steel pipe are produced. Then it is made into a pipe by stretching the steel out into a seamless tube or forcing the edges together and sealing them with a weld. In both methods, raw steel is first cast into a more workable starting form. Steel pipes are produced by two distinct methods that would eventually result in either a welded or seamless pipe. However, black steel pipes are never used for transporting potable water due to the fact that they tend to corrode in water and mineral of the pipe will dissolve into the water and clog the line as well. Other uses of black steel pipes include gas distribution inside and outside homes, water wells and sewage systems. In addition, black steel pipes are also used in oil and petroleum industries for piping large quantities of oil through remote areas.
They tend to be used for transporting gas and water to rural areas and urban areas or for conduits that protect electrical wiring and deliver high pressure steam and air. How do you pay for them PayPal or something else ? Any info would be greatly appreciated.Black steel pipes have a variety of use thanks to their strength and needs for little maintenance. How much do they want for a JF #1 burner. I wouldn't mind buying a burner kit that needs welding, or even a whole burner assembly if the price is right. I've been working on making a little forge to make a few decorative items with my son. Have you used him before ? There aren't any prices, or checkout on the site. For how little they cost, it's nice to know you're getting a burner that was designed from the ground up to be a burner. While you can weld to cast iron for the application you need, I highly recommend "welding tees" that are made from mild steel and designed to be welded.īetter yet, save yourself the aggravation and simply buy a burner like the JF#1 from Thermal Art Designs. The actual pipe that goes between the fittings is just regular mild steel and can be cut and welded like you'd expect. They pour molten iron into a mold, and once it cools, they thread it. It gets confusing when you're talking about pipe fittings and others are talking about pipe itself.įittings, because of their complicated shape and need to take threads, are almost always made from cast iron. Go thru your favorite Boiler Maker for a connection. Mechanical Supply sources are not a 'consumer/walk in the The steel 'weldable/twist' component you need are readilyĪvailable from Mechanical Supply sources - all around you.Īnd the components are affordable compared to
Regardless - whether naked, or coated - it is Cast Iron,Īnd not steel. It is called 'black iron' because all 'cast iron' components Your illustration is a 'twist plumbing cast iron' reducer.
Nomenclature varies widely in the metal trades. I'm just looking for a straight answer from someone that Thanks in advance and for bearing with me asking this potentially beaten to death question. I should also note that I'm looking to make this the top of a venturi burner, so after I weld it it is not going to be structural or anything that extreme durability will be needed for. I've read places that say just about everything in between as well, some say you can weld it other places say you can't.įor the love of God, I'm just looking for a straight answer from someone that is 100% sure about the topic: can I safely weld a "Black Iron" pipe fitting? I've read places that say "Black Iron" is actually mild steel and can be welded, but that is only when referring to it in pipe form and that fittings like the one I listed the link to above really are iron and can't be welded. I've looked high and low and found all sorts of information about this material and all of it is confusing. I'm looking to weld a reducer fitting like this one here:
Brand new to this forum so I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question.
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