Pipes & Tubes:

High zinc-nickel finishes are commonly used for pipes, tubes and fittings where internal and external corrosion and heat resistance is important such as automotive engines, chemical and gas processing facilities and steam systems where aggressive chemicals, solvents and acids are handled across a spectrum of fluctuating temperatures. As well as an increased component life span and appropriate coating can make future removal and replacement of pipe work a simple matter in comparison to work that is seized and corroded. A protective coating will also add extra shelf life to a product, desirable within the after sales and service markets.

Metal Colours has the experience and facilities to undertake pipe and tube work of any size, from a 3mm component for the electronics industry, to large gas handling items such as those pictured to the right.

Examples of pipe and tube work handled include:

• Gas and liquid handling
• Structural tubework including bike frames and special purpose vehicles
• Hydraulics including cylinders and actuators
• Architectural including fence posts, lighting, structural and decorative
• Cylinders, tanks and vessels