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Known as Electric Resistance Welded steel tubes, ERW tubes are lightweight, incredibly strong, cost-effective, and perfect for a variety of applications in different sectors and industries. Find rectangle, square, and round ERW mild steel tubes in a range of sizes and thicknesses here at Industrial Metal Services.

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Known as Electric Resistance Welded steel tubes, ERW tubes are lightweight, incredibly strong, cost-effective, and perfect for a variety of applications in different sectors and industries. Find rectangle, square, and round ERW mild steel tubes in a range of sizes and thicknesses here at Industrial Metal Services.

ERW tubes are known for superior strength, durability, stability, high dimensional accuracy and malleability, and excellent resistance to bending, buckling, and corrosion, making them suitable for even the toughest projects. They’re also easy to join. As a result, these tubes are used in the agricultural, automotive, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, thermal power, and other industries, as well as for projects at home.

Produced using advanced welding technology, ERW steel tubes are made to last. To produce them, a sheet of steel is formed into a rectangular, square, or round shape and then placed into the ERW machine. An electrical current and constant pressure is used to fuse the two edges together, creating an almost invisible, virtually unbreakable seam.

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View ERW FAQS

ERW FAQs

What does ERW stand for?

ERW stands for Electrical Resistance Welding. This technique uses an electrical current to weld metal such as steel without compromising the metal’s integrity.

What’s the difference between ERW and seamless pipes?

The biggest difference between ERW and seamless pipes is the method of fabrication. ERW pipes or tubes are manufactured by welding pieces of steel longitudinally using an electrical current. ERW tubes therefore have a seam, even though it’s almost invisible. Seamless pipes are produced without welds or seams.

Where is ERW pipe used?

Given their loadbearing capacity, superior strength and resistance to corrosion and buckling, and excellent machinability, ERW pipes are suitable for a diversity of applications in a wide range of industries. You can find ERW tubes used in agriculture, construction, oil and gas, furniture manufacturing, automotive, and other industries.

Can you weld ERW steel?

Yes, ERW steel is known for its weldability and machinability.