Using ERW tubes to create handrails for public transport

Safety is absolutely vital on all kinds of public transport, from buses to trains and even boats and planes. One of the most important things on many of these is the handrails. Without them there would be far more injuries among people using the vehicles. Because they are so important, manufacturers need to use the best products. Quite often this is ERW tubes. Continue reading “Using ERW tubes to create handrails for public transport”

Can ERW tube actually be seamless?

ERW tubeWhen you are looking for metal tubing you may find a huge array of different names for it. For example you might see ERW tube, DOM, or even seamless. The biggest difference is some of the products will have a weld seam where the ends of the metal sheet join after rolling. Usually the type of welding is what gives these specific types of tube their name. For example it could be electric resistance welding or drawn over mandrel. Continue reading “Can ERW tube actually be seamless?”