Stainless Steel Welding, Alberta

Stainless steel’s anti-corrosive properties make it an excellent choice for piping and tubing applications. It’s durable, resistant to severe conditions and lightweight, making it easy to work with. However, stainless steel pipe welding requires attention to detail. Applying too much heat or using the wrong type of metal filler can decrease stainless steel’s ability to resist corrosion, which can have catastrophic consequences.

At Advanced Flow Systems, we use strict guidelines and best practices to ensure the highest quality stainless steel welds for clients in Alberta and Western Canada. Contact us today to learn more.

You’ll find stainless steel pipes in industries such as:

• Food and beverage
• Oil and gas
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pressure vessels

Smooth, corrosion-resistant welds are essential in industries where sanitation is critical, like food or pharmaceutical production. Welds must be smooth and free of oxidization. Otherwise, bacteria can grow in tiny cracks and crevices, leading to contamination, failed inspections and potential liability. Smooth welds also increase flow rates.

Welding pipes together provides various benefits over screwed fittings, especially in oil, gas, water, and manufacturing. Here are some of the benefits of choosing pipe welding:

• It’s suitable for small spaces. Pipe welding is well suited for tight spaces because very little equipment is required. Conversely, screw fittings require the use of various wrenches and tools that need considerable space to rotate.
• It offers improved insulation. It’s easy to insulate welded pipes, as there are no threaded connections to create bumps or irregularities that need extra coverings.
• It’s durable. Unlike screwed systems that can come loose due to vibrations, welded pipes can withstand shaking, making them less prone to leaks.
• It’s easy to repair. In most cases, welded pipes can be promptly repaired in place. However, screwed systems must be painstakingly disassembled, repaired and then reassembled.
• It enhances the flow rate. Screwed fittings create a significant amount of turbulence and fluid resistance within the pipe. However, welded pipes have a smooth and streamlined surface that can help improve flow rates.

For inexperienced welders, welding stainless steel can be more challenging than welding mild steel. Here’s why you need a company with experienced welders to work on your stainless piping and tubing:

1. Stainless steel retains heat more efficiently than other metals. If you apply excess heat, stainless steel can warp or deform as it cools.
2. Unlike other metals, stainless steel shows every imperfection in a weld. If you need a smooth, consistent weld, it’s best to leave the work to an experienced professional.
3. Stainless steel comes in a variety of alloys. Some have more chromium, while others have nickel added. Therefore, welders need to know what type of alloy they’re working with and use the correct filler, shielding gas and settings.

The qualified and knowledgeable welders at Advanced Flow Systems can successfully weld stainless steel to precise specifications using MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored processes.

At Advanced Flow Systems, we deliver fast, reliable in-house stainless steel pipe welding services for clients throughout Alberta and Western Canada. Our experienced and certified team can perform top-quality welds on vessels, fittings and spools of any size. Contact us today for a free estimate.