Gr 1 Titanium Tube

Gr 1 Titanium Tube - Premium Grade Commercially Pure Tubing for Superior Formability and Corrosion Performance

Baoji INT Medical Titanium Co., Ltd. manufactures precision-engineered Gr 1 Titanium Tube with exceptional purity standards, maintaining oxygen content below 0.18% and iron below 0.20% to deliver unmatched cold formability. With over 30 years of titanium experience, we have been producing tubes to ASTM B338, B861, B862 since 2003 and are certified to ISO9001:2015, ISO13485:2016 and EU CE. Our product is having minimum tensile strength of 240 MPa with 24% elongation, providing 45% weight reduction over steel and 100% immunity against chloride driven stress corrosion cracking in harsh industrial situations.

Why Choose Gr 1 Titanium Tube for Critical Applications?

This material is able to meet complicated manufacturing challenges where other grades fail. When your application calls for severe cold deformation without cracking, our tubes are the trusted choice.

The lowest interstitial concentration of the commercially pure titanium grades enables deep drawing operations that are not possible with harder alternatives. Your fabrication teams can confidently handle tough bending and aggressive expansion jobs.

Continuous exposure to chlorides in seawater heat exchangers. Standard materials rust out fast, leading to expensive downtime. Our tubing is resistant to the high velocity marine environments that cause pitting and crevice corrosion in traditional alloys.

Technical Specifications and Material Properties

The low modulus of elasticity provides excellent springback resilience in dynamic assemblies. Your equipment experiences less stress concentration during thermal cycling compared to rigid materials.

Manufacturing Standards and Quality Assurance

We manufacture in full line with international standards. Every batch is tested according to strict protocols before it is shipped.

ASTM B338 certification for heat exchanger applications that demand thermal transfer. ASTM B861 seamless tube is used in important safety installations at high pressures. Welded versions to ASTM B862 offer better wall thickness concentricity at economical cost.

3 Tiers Quality Verification i.e. Dimensional Accuracy, Surface Finish and Chemical Composition. Non-destructive testing techniques can reveal potential problems before the products ever reach your plant.

ISO13485:2016 accreditation shows our adherence to manufacturing standards for medical-grade products. This high quality control method is also benefiting industrial applications.

Industry Applications and Performance Advantages

Chemical processing plants utilize our Gr 1 Titanium Tubes in corrosive acid environments where stainless steel degrades rapidly. The material resists reducing acids effectively while maintaining structural stability.

Offshore platforms need pipe that is minimal in weight but can last for decades in saline water. Reduced weight translates into lower installation costs, longer equipment life.

Corrosion-erosion resistance in high-velocity fluid streams is advantageous for desalination facilities. Maintenance periods are much longer than with copper-nickel alternatives.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing necessitates contamination free fluid transfer systems. The biocompatible nature prevents leaching of metal ions into sensitive process streams.

Fabrication Guidelines and Processing Capabilities

Cold cutting procedures retain well the material characteristics. Band saw or waterjet methods avoid heat-affected zones that compromise ductility.

For bending operations minimum radius of 2-3 times tube diameter. Keeping your tools clean will avoid iron contamination that causes rust stains on the finished surfaces.

Welding procedures must be carried out under controlled atmosphere methods. The inert gas barrier avoids oxidation during joining processes and hence maintains corrosion resistance at the weld seams.

We support custom diameters from 6mm to 114mm with our precise machining capabilities. Wall thickness varies from 0.5mm to 10mm to suit different pressure ratings.

Comparative Analysis with Alternative Grades

Grade 2 titanium has higher oxygen and iron contents and provides around 70 MPa more tensile strength. However, this comes at a great cost to your formability.

If maximal cold working capability is more important than raw strength, this softer grade is better than alternatives. Complex heat exchanger shapes can be produced without intermediary annealing stages.

Explosive bonding applications demand ductility qualities that are not present in tougher grades. The single-phase alpha microstructure deforms uniformly without cracking at the phase border.

There are temperature constraints for structural applications above 315°C. At high temperature oxygen diffusion affects ductility and creep resistance. Your design parameters should be consistent with these thermal restrictions.

Customization and Technical Support Services

Our engineering team provides material selection consultation based on your specific operating conditions. Corrosive media analysis helps determine optimal grade selection.

Custom length cutting eliminates excess material waste in your fabrication process. Precision tolerance machining ensures components fit perfectly in existing assemblies.

Surface finish options include pickled, annealed, or polished specifications. Your cleanliness requirements dictate appropriate post-processing treatments.

OEM partnerships benefit from our inventory management systems. Scheduled delivery programs maintain your production continuity without excessive stock holding costs.

Product Technology and Production Process

Industries Catered

Our products are widely used in medical, automotive, aerospace, chemical, scientific and technological manufacturing and electronic information industries.

Our Factory - A Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 2003 by titanium industry expert Mr. Zhan Wenge, Baoji INT Medical Titanium Co., Ltd. has grown into a benchmark enterprise in the R&D and production of medical titanium materials. With more than 30 years of experience, INT is deeply invested in the development of high-quality titanium for the medical sector. We provide a full range of titanium products, including pure titanium, Ti6Al4V ELI titanium, and custom titanium alloy forgings.

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Why Choose Us?

Choosing Baoji INT Medical Titanium Co., Ltd. means partnering with a trusted leader in the medical titanium industry.

Here’s why:

Proven Expertise: Over 30 years of experience in medical titanium production.
Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art production lines and equipment.
International Certifications: ISO9001:2015, ISO13485:2016, and EU CE certifications.
Comprehensive Support: We provide ongoing technical support, ensuring our products fit seamlessly into your manufacturing process.
Customer-Centric Approach: Committed to delivering high-quality products on time, every time.
For inquiries or orders, please contact us at export@tiint.com. We look forward to partnering with you for your medical titanium needs.

FAQ

Q: What differentiates this material from Grade 2 titanium tubing?

A: The oxygen and iron content remains lower, maximizing ductility for severe forming operations. Grade 2 offers higher strength but reduced formability for complex geometries.

Q: Can these tubes be welded to stainless steel directly?

A: Direct arc welding creates brittle titanium-iron intermetallic compounds that crack upon cooling. Use explosion bonding or mechanical flange connections for material transitions.

Q: What maximum temperature can these tubes withstand?

A: Structural applications typically limit operating temperature to 315°C. Above this threshold, oxygen diffusion stiffens the material and reduces ductility significantly.

Q: Should I specify seamless or welded construction?

A: Seamless tubing suits high-pressure critical safety applications. Welded variants provide better wall thickness uniformity for heat exchangers requiring consistent thermal transfer.

Q: How should I cut and bend this material safely?

A: Cold cutting methods like band saw or waterjet prevent heat-affected zones. Bending requires 2-3 times diameter radius with clean tooling to avoid iron contamination.

Contact Us for Your Titanium Tube Requirements

Ready to solve your formability and corrosion challenges with Gr 1 Titanium Tube? Our technical specialists provide detailed specifications and quotations tailored to your application. Contact export@tiint.com today.