We’ve been providing customers all over the world with steel tubes and pipes since 1998 at ADTO GROUP. With that much time spent in the business combined with our extremely knowledgeable staff, we’re seasoned experts in the steel tubing industry.

Occasionally, we’re presented with a question that seems obvious to us but, after consideration, is more complex than it initially appeared. One of these questions is, “What is the difference between a pipe and a tube?”  

So, today we’re going to take a closer look at the key differences between the two.

#1 Steel tubes are stronger than steel pipes

Due to a variety of factors, steel tubes are inherently stronger than steel pipes. This means that steel tubes perform better overall in applications that require durability and strength.

#2 Steel pipes are always round

While steel tubes come in a number of shapes, such as square, round and rectangular, while steel pipes are always round in shape. So, if you’re looking for a square steel pipe, you’re actually looking for a tube!

#3 Steel tubes are hot or cold-rolled steel

Whereas steel pipes are typically manufactured from black, hot rolled steel, steel tubes are made from cold or hot rolled steel. In ADTO GROUP, we offer steel tubes in a range of grades, such as commercial quality and low carbon.

#4 Steel pipes require special equipment to bend

Some steel tubes are made to be bent, such as those created from brass or copper. Steel pipes are designed to hold their shape and, therefore, cannot be bent or shaped without specialized equipment.

ADTO GROUP, as a leading steel pipe and steel tube manufacturers based in China, we offer a massive range of steel piping and tubing. Whether you’re looking for hot-rolled, aluminized round steel tubing or cold-rolled, galvanized square steel tubing, we’ve got you covered. Feel free to contact us, let us walk you through our product line and help you discover a solution to the problems you are facing.