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Pipe vs. Tube?

Describes the differences between pipe and tube.

Macksteel Color Codes

Describes the colors we use to identify our steel. (color codes updated 6/1/10)

Metal Formability Chart

Useful in determining proper bending techniques. (helps prevent cracking).

Steel Data Chart

Lists typical uses of common steels with mechanical properties.
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Weight per foot calculator

This formula can be used to determine the weight per foot for any size of pipe with any wall thickness.

The formula is: Wt/Ft = 10.69*(OD - Wall Thickness)*Wall Thickness

Outer Diameter (i.e.10.75 or 8.625 inches)
Wall Thickness (i.e. .365 or .322 inches)

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Convert v4.10

Convert is a free and easy to use unit conversion program that will convert the most popular units of distance, temperature, volume, time, speed, mass, power, density, pressure, energy and many others, including the ability to create custom conversions!

macksteel convert program animation

Download ConvertSetup.exe
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