When buying pipes, pipe fittings, flanges and fasteners, many people prefer duplex stainless steel for many reasons. They can be found at any stockists including Chemipetro at affordable prices, but what exactly does duplex entail?

Duplex is basically a mixed microstructure with equal proportions of ferrite and austenite. In terms of duplex stainless steel, it refers to grades of stainless steel that differ in alloy content.

We supply duplex stainless steel pipes both seamless and weld,  duplex stainless steel butt weld fittings, flanges, pressure fittings and an array of duplex stainless steel fasteners, form bolts, screws, nuts, studs, washers and socket heads for all customers needs.

The benefits of going duplex

There are many benefits to investing in duplex stainless steel parts. The first is that these parts are usually very strong and durable. When it comes to pipes, flanges, fittings and fasteners, strength is really important. These components need to withstand many elements. Duplex stainless steel is high resistant to cracking, corrosion, erosion and fatigue.

Components made from duplex stainless steel are also have low thermal expansion, have high heat conductivity and are able to absorb energy quicker.
Other applications of duplex stainless steel

In your quest purchasing duplex stainless steel pipes, fittings, flanges and fasteners, it is good to know that duplex stainless steel are so impressive that they are used for a number of other structures because of its beneficial properties. These include cargo tanks, rotors, fans, heat exchangers and many more. You are therefore guaranteed that duplex stainless steel is a good choice.