Top 6 Types of Structural Steel Pipe
There are many different types of structural steel pipe, and some are much better than others for particular applications. Below are the top six types and which jobs they’re best-suited for:
- Spiral Steel Pipe - This type of pipe is ideal for piling, trenches, and road casing. It’s relatively inexpensive, durable, and strong.
- ERW Pipe – This is your go-to pipe if you’re looking for top-notch line pipe. It’s usually used by oil and energy companies. It is also used for things like tunnel construction and dock construction.
- Fence Pipe – The name of this pipe says it all. It’s typically great for building extra strong and durable fences. It’s great for enclosing parking lots and parks.
- Seamless Steel Pipe – This type of pipe works best for things like pipe piling, caissons, and dock piling.
- DSAW Carbon Steel Pipe - This is the highest quality option for applications like road boring, road casing, and culverts. It comes in a variety of different grades, and it is welded in a way that makes it extra strong.
- Culvert Pipe – If you don’t want to take the plunge and pay extra for DSAW Carbon Steel Pipe, culvert pipe is an affordable (yet less durable option) for some of the same applications. It is also one of the most commonly used pipes for irrigation projects, drainage systems, temporary bridges, and sewer systems.