High-performance thick-wall titanium tubes are specialized engineering components used where extreme pressure, high temperatures, or aggressive corrosion would cause standard materials to fail.
Unlike thin-walled tubing used in standard heat exchangers, these tubes are often seamless and manufactured via hot extrusion or rotary piercing to ensure structural integrity throughout the wall.
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Technical Specifications
Product Name | High Quality Thick Wall Titanium Tubes |
Material | Grade1 Grade2 Grade5 Grade7（Ti-0.2pd） Grade9（Ti-3Al-2.5V） Grade11（Ti-0.2Pd ELI） Grade12（Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni） |
Dimension | OD（89-150）x WT（2.0-10）x L（1000-13000）mm |
Standard
| ASTM B338 ASTM B861 AMS 4942/4943
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Tolerence | H6/H7/H8/H9
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Processing | Forging/Extruding |
Surface | Polished/Pickling |
Condition | Annealing/Cold drawn |
Common Material Grades
The "performance" level of a thick-wall tube is largely determined by its alloy grade.
Grade | Type | Primary Characteristics | Best For |
Grade 2 | Commercially Pure | Excellent corrosion resistance and weldability; moderate strength. | Chemical processing, marine piping, and desalination. |
Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | Alpha-Beta Alloy | Extreme strength (3 times stronger than Gr 2); high heat resistance. | Aerospace structural parts, high-pressure hydraulics. |
Grade 9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V) | Alpha-Beta Alloy | "The Tubing Grade." High strength plus better cold-formability than Gr 5. | Aerospace hydraulic lines, high-end bicycle frames. |
Grade 7/11 | Pd-Enhanced | Superior resistance to crevice corrosion in reducing acid environments. | Severe chemical environments (brine, chlorides). |
Applications
1. Oil & Gas: Subsea umbilicals and downhole tools where high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) conditions and salt-water corrosion are present.
2. Aerospace: Landing gear components and engine-mount hydraulic lines.
3.Military/Defense: Pressure hulls for deep-sea submersibles and ballistic protection.
4.Medical: Heavy-duty orthopedic implants and housings for implantable electronics.
Why "Thick Wall" Matters ？
In high-performance scenarios, the wall thickness isn't just about pressure; it’s about machinability and stability.
1. HPHT Environments: In High-Pressure High-Temperature wells, thin walls would collapse under external hydrostatic pressure.
2. Precision Boring: Many "thick wall" tubes are actually used as "hollow bar" stock, where the inner diameter is bored out to create complex internal geometries for sensor housings.
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