The foundation to any connection is pipe. Pipelines play a vital role in our world today: from the water going into your home, to the waste coming out of buildings, to the gas being pumped into your car, etc. Merit Brass can provide you with the right type of pipe for your industrial, plumbing, and many additional applications:
Our longevity and experience have resulted in strategic alliances with our pipe vendors that are designed to help you:
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Pipe is a hollow tubular cylinder used to let substances flow through such as liquids, oils, gases, and small particles. Pipe is made from a variety of metals and non-metals. Metal pipes, also referred to as metallic, include stainless steel, carbon steel, ductile iron, aluminum, brass, bronze, and copper. Non-metal pipes, also referred to as non-metallic, include plastic, composite, concrete, and rubber.
Two of the most common types of pipes are seamless and welded. Seamless is made from solid round billets that are heated, extruded to form its shape and then pierced through the center with a die and mandrel resulting in no seams. Welded is made from cold forming flat sheets or plates into circular shapes, then welding the seam.
Pipe is measured not only by length but by nominal pipe size (NPS) and by the schedule (SCH). NPS identifies the size of pipe based on the outside diameter (OD) and remains the same. The pipe schedule, however, does vary as it identifies the wall thickness of the pipe with a dimensionless number. The wall thickness of pipe is measured by the inner diameter (ID); it also determines the strength and amount of pressure the pipe can withstand.
For example, two pieces of pipe may have the same outside diameter but different schedules, which means they have different wall thicknesses, inside diameters, and can withstand different maximum pressures. Since the ID of a larger pipe schedule is smaller, it does not mean that a different schedule with a larger ID should be used; always use the correct schedule to ensure safe installation and correct application.
To determine the schedule, calculate the internal service pressure (P) and the ultimate strength of the pipe (S), both in pounds per square inch, using the following formula:
Schedule = 1,000 x (P/S)
Today, there are 15 types of pipe schedules used in various industrial and plumbing applications: 5, 5S, 10, 10S, 20, 30, 40, 40S, 60, 80, 80S, 100, 120, 140, and 160. Stainless steel pipe schedules are specified with the letter “s” as a suffix to denote the way they are treated and their extra strength. Each schedule falls under one of three categories including standard (STD), extra strong (XS), and double extra strong (XXS).
The most common schedule types are Schedule 40, which usually refers to STD, and Schedule 80, which usually refers to XS (extra strong) or XH (extra heavy). SCH 40 is typically used in residential applications and SCH 80 is typically used in commercial and industrial applications.
The type you choose to use for your next project is dependent upon the application, fluid, manufacturing method, maximum pressure, and so much more. Each alloy of pipe carries unique properties and benefits. Below we will explore stainless steel, brass, chrome-plated brass and Aluminum (6061-T6):
If you are looking to inventory stainless steel pipe, please click on the links below and discover your options from Merit:
304/L & 316/L Welded
304/L & 316/L Seamless
To meet your needs for brass pipe projects, Merit has a wide range of brass pipe products:
Brass Pipe
Merit does carry chrome-plated brass pipe. Explore our offering in the links below:
Chrome-Plated Brass Pipe
Merit's Alumimum pipe offering is detailed below:
Aluminum (6061-T6) Pipe
Our stainless steel pipe in schedule 10 mates with our stainless press fittings and valves. Our stainless press offering, known as StainlessPress® is available in 1/2" - 2" in both EPDM and HNBR sealing elements. Press systems offer a cost-effective solution that is reliable for connecting pipes across various industries.
Press fitting systems reduce project costs up to 30% due to labor and auxiliary material savings. Press fittings reduce the time it takes to install a system, address labor shortages, have reduced overhead and are safe to use.
1) Is your pipe plain end vs. threaded vs. victaulic grooved? Merit's stainless steel, brass, chrome-plated brass and aluminum pipe is stocked in plain mill finishes. Merit does have the capability to thread pipe up to 6". We can also cut groove pipe up to 12" schedule 40 and roll groove pipe up to 12" schedule 10. To learn more, please contact our sales team.
2) Is your pipe sanitary grade for dairy? No, our pipe product offering is not sanitary grade for dairy.
3) Does your stainless steel pipe work with your StainlessPress® fittings & valves? Yes, our schedule 10 stainless steel pipe can be mated with our StainlessPress® offering. StainlessPress® is Iron Pipe Size with an M Profile.
4) What is full freight allowance (FFA) on your pipe offering? $12,500 Net of Merit Products that includes pipe or tubing 12 foot or longer lengths.
5) Is your pipe available in 10' lengths? Below are the lengths that each alloy of pipe we have is sold in:
6) Do you offer anything to protect pipe when shipping? Yes. For your safest transportation of your pipe needs, we recommend you contact our sales team to learn abour our WOW (Warehouse on Wheels) flatbed runs at each of our locations. However, other options are listed below:
7) Do you offer AIS certified product? Merit Brass can offer some stainless steel pipe in AIS compliance, complete with certification letter stating job. Diameter’s are limited so check with Merit Brass' sales team for capabilities (primarily 304 & 316 sch40; 1/8” thru 2”).
8) Is your pipe NSF 61 Certified? There are several products that are NSF 61 Certified. Our stainless steel welded and brass pipe are both NSF 61 compliant.
When LTL carriers won't bring you the pipe you need, we've got a quick solution for you! Get your Stainless Steel Pipe delivered regularly, safely, and quickly with our WOW (Warehouse on Wheels) flatbed program. Here's what you can expect from our WOW flatbed runs:
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DID YOU KNOW? All products of Merit can be bundled with your flatbed run. In addition, our flatbed services are available at all of our locations which include: Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Long Beach, CA; and Sparks, NV.
Corrosion Resistant
Available for Flatbed Runs
Durable
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