The Importance of Industrial Pipe Quality
In simple terms, industrial pipes are pipes used as parts or raw materials in products, adding value to the final product. Industrial pipes are used in nearly every sector of the manufacturing industry. Many of us may not even realize how often industrial pipes are present in our daily lives: the frame under our bed, legs of tables, chairs, and stools, bicycle frames, tools like lug wrenches for car tires, clothes hangers in stores, shopping carts, and towel radiators in bathrooms are just a few examples.
A good industrial pipe means high-quality raw material. It is easy to process and allows production with minimal waste. The strength and aesthetics—or overall quality—of the final product are directly influenced by the quality of the pipe.
While the price of an industrial pipe is an important factor when purchasing, the true cost is determined by its usage. A pipe that is not made from sheet metal suitable for bending, has a rough surface, or a wall thickness thinner than required may have a lower purchase price. However, once processing begins, the initial cost difference is more than compensated for by additional time, labor, and waste, making the cheap pipe more expensive in practice.
Borusan Industrial Pipes and Quality Difference
Borusan industrial pipes and profiles are manufactured according to EN 10305-2, EN 10305-3, and EN 10305-5 standards.
High-quality raw materials, primarily from Ereğli Demir Çelik (EDÇ), are used in production. Care is taken to ensure dimensional tolerances—such as outer diameter and wall thickness—are kept minimal.
- Surface defects such as scratches, dents, or roller marks are not allowed.
- Surface roughness is carefully controlled. Even the standard Borusan industrial pipe achieves satisfactory surface quality for chrome plating after slight polishing.
- For customers requiring extremely smooth surfaces, such as towel radiators and furniture manufacturers, Borusan offers polishing- and chrome-compatible production options.
During production, pipes undergo rigorous destructive testing under the most challenging conditions:
- Flattening test at 12 and 3 o’clock positions of the weld seam
- Expansion test (conical or cylindrical)
- Contraction test
- Bending test
- Tensile test (standard for all product groups)
