Union Steel has over 10 years of experience in the industry. We are the best ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands has to offer. The orders we take on range in sizes, but even for large projects, we still manage to give everyone great customer care.
Due to the fact we have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience, many people ask us questions about our products. One such query is the differences between seamless and electric resistance welded (ERW) tubes. Here is the answer.
What Are The Differences?
There are aspects that differ in the production of the two. Seamless tubes are formed from steel pipes, getting rolled into the necessary shape. But with ERW tubes, we make them from coils that need rolling before welding together.
Due to these differences in production, there are distinct benefits between them. There have been many advances in the development of ERW tubes, meaning that they are better than ever. While it is true that the weld line is the weakest part, over the years improvements have boosted the strength. We have the capability to make tubing in a range of shapes and sizes with precision. This is perfect for individual work requirements. ERW tubing is cheaper to produce and we reflect this in our prices too.
All the people involved in the process have years of experience. They use our high quality equipment during the production. This ensures you get a finished product that you can rely on.
Seamless tubes are slightly more expensive. This extra cost is justifiable for specific work where the improved strength would be crucial. Overall though, ERW tubing appears to have more advantages. While we do supply ERW tubes, we also have seamless and pre-galvanised options to suit everyone.
We are the leading ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands relies on. Get in touch with Union Steel to discuss your needs; we’ll work with you to get precisely what you need. Providing high standards is something we enjoy doing, allowing us to uphold our reputation. The choices we offer range in size, shape and type.
