Titanium Threaded Tube
Titanium Threaded Tube
Grade: Gr5&Gr2&Gr12
Material: titanium and titanium alloy
Ti Content (%): 99.6%
Shape: Round
Color: Titanium Original Color
Standard: ASTM B348/ASTM F136
Size: M2.5 to M16
Material: titanium and titanium alloy
Ti Content (%): 99.6%
Shape: Round
Color: Titanium Original Color
Standard: ASTM B348/ASTM F136
Size: M2.5 to M16
Quantity
Titanium threaded tube—often referred to as low-finned Threaded tube—are a distinctive and advantageous product in the field of tubing. Visually, the threaded tube tube wall features a threaded fin structure; these fins are not arranged haphazardly but are designed according to specific parameters. For instance, a common specification involves a fin height ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, a fin width of 0.3 mm or greater, and a fin density of approximately 19–42 fins per inch. Do not underestimate these seemingly inconspicuous fins; they fundamentally transform the threaded tube's performance. Consider heat exchange applications: in a heat exchanger, a standard smooth titanium tube offers limited contact area with the fluid, creating a bottleneck for heat transfer efficiency. In contrast, the presence of fins on titanium threaded tubes vastly increases the contact area between the fluid and the tube wall. In the cooling process of a chemical plant, for example, smooth titanium tubes previously failed to meet production speed requirements; however, after switching to titanium threaded tube, the increased contact area significantly boosted cooling efficiency, enabling highly efficient production operations.
The primary material for titanium threaded tubes is titanium and its alloys. Titanium possesses outstanding inherent properties: it combines low density with high strength, resulting in an excellent strength-to-weight ratio (specific strength). Its tensile strength can reach 100–140 kgf/mm², while its density is only about 60% that of steel. This advantage is particularly evident in specialized applications where both weight and strength are critical. When titanium threaded tubes are used in aerospace heat exchange components, for instance,titanium threaded tubes light weight helps reduce the overall equipment mass and improves flight performance, while their high strength ensures stable operation under complex conditions. Titanium also exhibits excellent corrosion resistance; in atmospheric environments, a uniform, dense oxide film rapidly forms on its surface. This film acts like a sturdy"protective suit,"enabling the tube to withstand erosion from various media. Titanium threaded tubes corrosion resistance is particularly superior to that of materials such as aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys, especially in highly corrosive environments involving seawater, moisture, or chloride solutions. Seawater desalination plants in coastal regions make extensive use of titanium threaded tubes as heat exchange components; despite prolonged exposure to highly saline and strongly corrosive seawater, titanium threaded tubes maintain excellent performance with minimal corrosion damage, effectively ensuring the stable operation of the desalination equipment.