GI Pipes and Tubes
GI stands for “galvanized iron”. Thus, GI pipes are galvanized iron pipes, or called coated iron pipes in old terminology. GI carbon steel pipe immersed in electroplating (zinc) bath. GI (galvanized iron) pipes are divided into 3 grades based on weight per meter and inner diameter thickness. The more thickness, the better the performance, and durability. According to IS 1239, every pipe should have a colored band on its circumference identifying the 'category' of the GI pipe. These pipes are cheaper, lightweight and easy to handle.
Difference between GI and GP pipes
The full Form of GP pipe is “Galvanized Pipe”. GP Pipes are made of thin sheets of carbon steel electroplated with zinc and then rolled into pipes. GP pipes are superior to GI pipes in terms of finish. Galvanized pipe is dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust. This piping was commonly installed in homes built before 1960.
When the galvanized pipe was invented, it became an alternative to lead pipe for water supply line. Galvanized pipe and tube, covered with zinc, increases the pipes and tubes life expectancy and make them more resistant to corrosion and mineral deposits in the line. It is a plumbing material used in water supply lines that has been used in homes for many years.
MS Pipes and Tubes
MS stands for "mild steel." Therefore, MS pipes are made of mild steel that can be easily welded and formed into various shapes for pipe lining and tubing purposes.These are typically used in potable water supplies, i.e. plumbing, fire protection and HVAC, but can also be used in a variety of other industrial and engineering applications. Low carbon steel pipe refers to steel with a carbon steel content of less than 0.25% because of its low strength, low hardness and soft texture. MS pipe or tube contains a small amount of carbon steel (0.18% or less).
Mild Steel Black Pipes
Mild Steel Black Pipes are called MS Black Pipe because it is not galvanized and is an ideal product to be welded into pipes, tubes, and other kinds of tubing. It is one of the cheapest metals on the market and can last up to 100 years if placed in a well-maintained environment.
Sparsteel produces high-quality laser-welded pipes and tubes from 0.19 mm to 152.4 mm diameter, and various other sizes of Round Tubes, Square Tubes, and Rectangular Tubes that can be used for any application requiring the greatest performance, durability, strength, and security.
