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The tubing you select to transport vital liquids and gases must deliver uncompromising performance and reliability. Not only must it have proper smoothness and dimensional tolerances, it must also stand up to challenges like high pressures or temperatures, difficult-to-transport media and harsh environmental conditions. Because optimal media flow and tube reliability come down to manufacturing [...]

Whether you’re building a new industrial system or upgrading equipment, heat transfer will be an important aspect of your design. From system performance and reliability to energy efficiency and cost savings, there’s a lot riding on your heat exchanger. And, in demanding industries like aerospace, failure is not an option. With so much depending on [...]

Surface finishing is an essential part of tube manufacturing, but it is often an afterthought. A smooth surface is an important requirement to ensure optimal media flow, while a rough surface can lead to trouble down the road. The right stainless steel tubing manufacturer will have the surface finishing expertise and capabilities to make sure [...]

Small-diameter tubing is well-suited for use in flow measurement and sensing, chromatography, aerospace and defense, and alternative energy applications. Even though we manufacture exceptionally long lengths of this type of tubing, their ends still need to be joined. This blog post provides an overview of joining methods, along with some factors to consider so you [...]

When it comes to tubing products, it’s no secret that our seamless coil and straight tubing offers undeniable quality. However, the benefits of your HandyTube product don’t stop when the tube is manufactured. We go to great lengths to make sure your tubing arrives promptly, in perfect condition and cost-effectively. Here’s how we work for [...]

As semiconductors drive advances in ever-changing digital technology, there’s also a growing demand for chips with higher functionality and memory storage. More fabricators are coming online, requiring reliable means to transport ultra-pure and ultra-high purity gases to etching, lithography and other essential equipment. A lot is riding on contamination-free gases: Any impurity can affect the [...]

Customer service is one of many reasons why HandyTube is a recognized global leader in seamless stainless steel and nickel alloy tubing. However, helping customers meet hard-to-satisfy application requirements is only part of our commitment to customer service. In certain projects, we’ll take on new challenges beyond our usual scope. These customer-specific solutions allow us [...]

HandyTube is a recognized global leader in customer service, quality and delivery in seamless stainless steel and nickel alloy tubing, serving a diverse range of industries. To commemorate our 40th anniversary at our Camden, Delaware headquarters, Stainless Steel World interviewed members of our leadership team to learn about HandyTube’s history and the customer-specific focus that [...]

As more commercial entities enter the space exploration market than ever before, the types of spacecraft and their missions have become increasingly diverse. While not every spacecraft is alike, most need steel tubing to carry critical liquids and gases for various systems. That’s why the tube supplier you choose should have a wealth of experience [...]

Across the transportation and industrial sectors, hydrogen fuel cell technology is playing an important role in creating sustainable and energy-efficient vehicles and fleets. Hydrogen-powered vehicle engines are clean burning and can be operated for an entire shift before refilling is required. And, refueling a fuel cell takes only minutes. But in order to realize these [...]