Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

Corrugated stainless steel tubes are multilayered hollow cylindrical objects used as an alternative to traditional steel piping as the medium through which gases are transported. Commonly abbreviated CSST, this particular type of tubing is used predominately in gas distribution industries and those industrial, commercial and residential applications in which gas transport, gas heating and appliances are commonly employed.

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Penn Stainless Products

Quakertown, PA
800-222-6144

Let the team at Penn Stainless Products Specialty Pipe and Tube division standardize your most challenging delivery, diameter size, wall thickness and material type. They are able to do this because of their extensive inventory of seamless and welded products in a variety of materials. For all needs, including corrugated stainless steel tubing make sure to call today!

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Vita Needle Company, Inc.

Needham, MA
781-444-1780

Since they opened their doors in 1932, Vita Needle Company has been a leading low cost domestic manufacturer of parts. From prototypes to multi million piece orders, they have the perfect solution for you. Here, a versatile and experienced staff paired with flexible equipment allows for fast lead times in standard as well as custom products, including corrugated stainless steel tubing.

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Metalmen

Long Island City, NY
800-767-9494

For custom response suppliers, turn to Metalmen. They are able to combine any metalworking process including rolling, slitting, tempering, shearing and heat-treating to your specifications so that you are able to receive the perfect product. For all needs and materials, including corrugated stainless steel tubing, be sure to call Metalmen so they can get started working with you.

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Falcon Stainless & Alloys Corporation

Waldwick, NJ
800-631-0728

Established in 1959, Falcon Stainless and Alloys Corporation has been distributing numerous products of various types of metals. Their vast inventory is able to supply numerous standard and custom products so all your specifications can be met. The next time you order corrugated stainless steel tubing, be sure to call Falcon Stainless for the superior service you deserve.

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Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc.

Franklin, MA
800-528-8650

Since 1982, Eagle Stainless Tube and Fabrication has been providing customers with precision-made products of standard and custom sizes and grades. They offer a wide range of products and value added services to ensure all your specifications can be met. For all corrugated stainless steel tubing orders, call Eagle for the quality and superior service you deserve.

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Metal Associates

Pompton Plains, NJ
800-838-1978

Metal Associates is a full line distributor of non-ferrous and ferrous metals in all shapes, tempers, forms and alloys. They are able to provide precision and standard products in a wide range of sizes and materials. So for superior service and quality products made to fit all your various applications, be sure to contact Metal Associates for your next corrugated stainless steel tubing order.

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Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

Corrugated stainless steel tubing continues to grow in popularity due to the many benefits it has over alternative gas flow systems. Because stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, tubing of this nature may be used for both gases under pressure and volatile gases. The dual layered tubing allows for easy shaping and bending which not only reduces the need for stainless steel pipe fittings and other expensive connectors, but in so doing lessens the possibility of costly and potentially hazardous gas leaks. The flexibility, lightweight and smaller size of CSST also allows for easier installation thereby reducing labor costs in addition to savings related to the decrease in material usage. The plastic exterior coating comes in black or yellow to suit aesthetic needs, though the majority of the tubing is inside of walls and therefore not visible.

Installed in similar fashion to wiring, CSST lines are generally run along floor and ceiling joists. Corrugated stainless steel is rarely seen in its interior applications, though the exterior connection to the gas source or meter is often visible. A central manifold or parallel configuration with multiport manifolds allows for a several lines to be run to individual appliances as well as easy expansion of the system if needed. This thin-walled metallic tubing consists of two layers. The interior layer is a continuous stainless steel coil, produced by either hot or cold rolling of alloyed steel strips. While all steel alloys contain iron and carbon, stainless steel in particular has a chromium content of at least 10%. Chromium is the element responsible for the high corrosion resistance of these coils necessary in many gas distribution applications. The exterior layer of corrugated stainless steel tubing is plastic. This PVC covering lends not only flexibility to the piping, but also added protection against gas leaks should the stainless steel coils fail. As with all stainless steel tubing, corrugated stainless steel tubing comes in a variety of shapes and grades. Important considerations for the installation of CSST include inner and outer diameters, wall thickness, pressure rating, maximum bend radius, temperature range and finishing.