Steel has many uses throughout a variety of industries, and one of the most common and wide-ranging types is tubular steel, or steel tubing. Custom steel tubing can be decorative and imaginative, or it can be simple and purely functional – with lots of space in between.

At Wasatch Steel, our steel tubing has dozens of applications throughout many real world areas. It’s highly resistant to corrosion and other damage, and it’s much stronger than similarly sized plastic tubes. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common applications of steel tubing.

Industrial

Steel tubing is used throughout industrial applications, particularly for transportation of water, gasses and liquid wastes. Steel tubes are a common component of industrial machines, used in conveyor belts, hydraulic lifts, mills and many other machines. If you have several standard appliances in your home, there’s a very good chance at least a few are employing steel tubes as part of their construction.

Medical

Both for equipment and patient assistance applications, steel tubing is vital in the medical industry. Medical steel needs to be durable and high quality, for the best patient care possible. Many surgical tools use steel tubing, and many implants must be tube-shaped to match bones. Stethoscopes are made from particular types of steel tubing in many cases, and you’ll likely see tubular steel in beds, wheelchairs, IV stands and several other areas.

Aerospace and Military

These applications require high resistance to extreme conditions, often for fluid transport. These structures need much more strength than they would on earth once they reach outer space. Steel tubing might be present in everything from landing gear and motor shafts to exhaust stacks. The military will also often use tubular steel in vehicles and weapons components.

Transportation

Everything from cars and trucks to planes and trains use steel tubing, most commonly in their engines and fuel lines. Gas, oil, steam and smoke travel via steel tubes more often than any other type. Tubing is used for exhaust pipes, muffler components, chemical transportation and even high-strength items like roll cages.

Architecture/Construction

Especially in high-quality homes and commercial buildings, steel tubing is a very popular item. It’s a strong aesthetic choice, and it’s common on stairways and railings across numerous kinds of buildings. It can also be found in support structures, ceilings and roofs, and can help reduce gas leaks in buildings.

Want to learn more about the uses of steel tubing, or where to buy it? Speak to the experts at Wasatch Steel today.