AISI 1018 steel is a mild low carbon steel with good ductility, toughness, and wear resistance. It is a standard grade carbon steel, often referred to as simply “1018 steel”, and it is commonly used in a variety of applications due to its excellent properties.
However, while AISI 1018 refers to a specific type of carbon steel, it doesn’t typically designate a type of pipe. When AISI 1018 steel is used to manufacture pipes, the manufacturing process, quality standards, and specifications are typically defined by other standards. For example, ASTM A519 is a common specification for seamless mechanical tubing made from 1018 steel.
In such a case, an AISI 1018 seamless carbon steel pipe would be a pipe manufactured from AISI 1018 carbon steel, using a seamless process to ensure that there are no seams or welds. Seamless pipes are typically stronger and more reliable than their welded counterparts, especially under high pressures or when the material is subjected to significant mechanical stress.
In terms of applications, AISI 1018 seamless carbon steel pipes are often used in industries such as oil and gas, automotive, and construction. Due to the steel’s good ductility and toughness, these pipes can be used for parts that require high strength and durability, such as hydraulic cylinders, axles, spindles, and many other parts.