Shanghai Toko Tech Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier of high-performance special alloy pipes and components. While renowned for its seamless products, TOKO TECH also provides ALLOY 600 (UNS N06600) welded coiled tubing, offering a cost-effective solution for high-temperature applications that require excellent oxidation resistance and mechanical strength, while benefiting from the economic advantages of the welding process and the installation convenience of long continuous lengths.
Key Features & Advantages:
Excellent High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance: Maintains the core characteristic of ALLOY 600, forming a protective chromium oxide layer that provides outstanding resistance to oxidation at temperatures up to 1177°C (2150°F). This makes the welded coil ideal for continuous high-temperature service.
Resistance to Carburization and Sulfidation: Demonstrates good resistance to atmospheres containing carburizing and sulfur-bearing compounds, which are common in heat treatment and industrial furnace applications.
Good Corrosion Resistance: Offers excellent resistance to corrosion by fresh and alkaline waters, along with good resistance to various organic and inorganic chemicals. It is highly resistant to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking.
Cost-Effectiveness: Welded tubing typically has a lower production cost compared to seamless tubing, providing an economical alternative for projects where the extreme pressure ratings of seamless tubing are not required, but core high-temperature material properties and long lengths are essential.
Continuous Coiled Length: Supplied in long continuous coils, eliminating multiple connection points and simplifying installation in complex high-temperature systems such as furnace radiant tubes and heat treatment fixtures.
Manufacturing Process & Quality Focus:
The tubing is formed from precision-rolled ALLOY 600 strip (with controlled composition: Ni ≥72%, Cr 14-17%, Fe 6-10%, C ≤0.15%), which is then longitudinally welded using advanced Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Laser Welding processes under protective atmosphere to ensure a clean, high-integrity weld. A critical step is the solution annealing heat treatment at 1038-1149°C (1900-2100°F) of the finished coil, followed by pickling & passivation. This process dissolves any carbides that may have formed during welding, restores the corrosion and oxidation resistance in the weld heat-affected zone (HAZ), and ensures a uniform, passive surface finish.
Typical Specifications (Customizable):
Material Grade: UNS N06600 / EN 2.4816 / ASTM B167 / W. Nr. 2.4816 (Inconel 600)
Outer Diameter (O.D.): φ6.0 mm ~ φ25.0 mm (Common range for welded coils)
Wall Thickness (W.T.): 0.5 mm ~ 2.5 mm (Varies with O.D.)
Coil Length: Several hundred meters per continuous coil.
Standard: ASTM B167 (Seamless) & ASTM B517 (Welded) for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy Tubing
Primary Applications:
This welded coiled tubing is suitable for a variety of high-temperature applications where oxidation resistance is paramount, but maximum pressure capability is not the primary concern, including:
Heat Treating Industry: Radiant tubes, muffles, retorts, and basket fixtures in carburizing, nitriding, and annealing furnaces.
Chemical & Petrochemical Processing: Equipment for handling caustic solutions and other corrosive chemicals at elevated temperatures.
Power Generation: Low-pressure sections of superheater and reheater systems, and other high-temperature components in fossil fuel power plants.
Industrial Heating: Heating element sheaths, thermowells, and other high-temperature furnace components.
Automotive & Aerospace: Exhaust system components and various high-temperature sensor protections.
Why Choose TOKO TECH’s ALLOY 600 Welded Coiled Tubing?
TOKO TECH ensures the quality of its welded product through stringent control. The process includes 100% weld seam inspection (via eddy current testing) to ensure integrity. The mandatory full coil solution annealing and pickling & passivation treatment is crucial for achieving the optimal microstructure and high-temperature performance. The coils are typically protected with VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) packaging to prevent surface contamination during transit and storage.
In summary, TOKO TECH’s ALLOY 600 welded coiled tubing provides a cost-efficient and reliable solution for high-temperature applications requiring exceptional oxidation, carburization, and corrosion resistance. It combines the material benefits of ALLOY 600 with the economic and installation advantages of welded coiled tubing, making it a valuable choice for engineers in the heat treatment, chemical processing, and power generation industries for medium-pressure, high-temperature duties.