MS And GI Pipes- Types,

Features & Applications

Both MS and GI pipes are low carbon and zinc protected pipes
respectively, used in a variety of industries. To get these extremely
useful pipes at affordable prices, go for the renowned MS and GI
pipes distributors. Generally, a huge amount of carbon is present
in iron, which is used for making pipes and other harder materials.
MS (Mild Steel) pipes or tubes contain a small amount of carbon
(0.18% or less) steel. Low availability of carbon in MS pipes make
them easy to use and less hard. These types of pipes are made
from mild steel, a steel with low amount of carbon, and can be
transformed into various shapes as well as sizes for multiple
purposes like tubing and pipe lining.

Mild Steel pipes are used for the supply of drinking water i.e.
Plumbing, Firefighting and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning). Along with this, these pipes are perfect to use in
several industrial as well as engineering applications. MS pipes are
coated with paints, varnish or other metals that help not only
protect them from rusting but also make them long-lasting and
work under critical conditions.
What are the major features of mild steel pipes?
Some important features of Mild steel pipes have been highlighted
below-

• Mild Steel pipes or tubes have high tensile strength

• These pipes comply with ASTM (American Society for Testing
and Materials) specification
• MS pipes are extremely stronger
• Low percentage of carbon
• They can be easily welded
• Easy to fabricate and available readily
• Not too costly in comparison to other metals
• Long life of 100 years or more

Applications Areas of MS pipes

• Structural purposes
• Mechanical purpose
• General Engineering
• Domestic applications
• Designing bus body
• Fencing
• Water steel pipes

The above-listed features and applications areas reflect that MS

pipes emerge as highly useful forms of pipes used in a variety of
industries. They are being manufactured across the country, but
Chennai acts as a leading manufacturer of such pipes. MS pipes
distributors and structural steel dealers in Chennai are available at
a large level. So, it will beneficial to get such pipes from the trusted
dealers, who deal in structural steel business.

On the other hand, GI (Galvanized Iron) pipes are another

important class of pipes used in a variety of applications as well as
industries. Galvanization is a process in which iron or steel is
coated with a layer of zinc to protect them from corrosion or
rusting. Pure iron is very ductile and contains no carbon. The
metal zinc lasts long and helps to increase the life of iron or steel.
Galvanized Iron pipes and steel are used in most of the structural
applications and come with a layer of zinc to give 100% protection
from rusting. These pipes and tubes come in numerous sizes and
shapes according to the specific requirements of the customers.

Features of Galvanized Iron pipes

Some important features of Galvanized Iron pipes have been
pointed below-
• Higher longevity as well as durability
• Easier welding and rigorous fabrication
• Anti-rust coating and superb finish
• Higher resistance to corrosion
• Superb ability to bend and ease of threading
• Easy to cut
• Adhere to the international quality standards

Applications Areas of Galvanized Iron Pipes

The various applications areas of GI pipes have been highlighted
below-
• Main water supply
• Waste water conveying
• Fire fighting equipment
• Sewerage
• Water and Gas line
• Chemical transportation
• Air duct
• Compressed Air line
GI pipes (IS No: 1239; Part 1- 1990) are made from hot rolled coils of specified thickness.
The pipes are fully galvanized. They are available in 8 mm dia. to 100 mm dia. GI pipes are
available in three grades depending on the thickness of the sheet used in the pipe. The
three grades are as follows.

1. Light- Class A: The pipe is marked in yellow color for identification

2. Medium- Class B: The pipe is marked in blue color for identification.

3. Heavy - Class C . The pipe is marked in red color for identification.

1. C class pipe pressure strength =2.5 to 7.5 kg/cm2

2. B class pipe pressure strength =2.5 to 5.0 kg/cm2
3. A class pipe pressure strength =2.5 kg/cm2