Metal Tubing

Metal tubing is made of metallic elements or alloys and designed for specific industrial applications. Materials of construction include aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, gold, silver, platinum, steel, and stainless steel. Metal tubing made of proprietary materials such as Hastelloy^® (Haynes International, Inc.) is also available.  In terms of function, there are two basic types of metal tubes: electrical and mechanical. Electrical tubing is used to hold and contain electrical wires. Mechanical tubing has stronger cross-sections and is designed for structural applications. For both types of metal tubes, dimensional specifications include inside diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), and wall thickness. Inches (in), millimeters (mm), and centimeters (cm) are common units of measure. Some metal tubes have round or oval-shaped cross-sections. Others are square or rectangular. 

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