304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe vs SS 304 Welded pipe

There are several differences between the 304 stainless steel seamless pipe vs stainless steel 304 welded pipe, like:

• The seamless ones are Short compared to the welded pipes which can be joined to give desired length.
• The prices of the welded pipes are more affordable compared to the seamless variant.
• The seamless pipes have higher pressure strength and they come with greater pressure capacity, and thus are more abundantly used in high-pressure equipment. The welding points of the welded pipes are weak, which affects their overall performance.

The 304 stainless steel pipes are commonly known as the 18-8 stainless steel because of its composition. They are used to offer ordinary rusting in various applications. The 304 SS material is also sometimes used for making exhaust pipes as it is one of the most popular grades that offer good resistance to rusting. The stainless steel 304 is the most popularly used variant and they have very good forming and welding characteristics.