Cold Drawn Seamless Tubing in Philadelphia, PA
McKnight Steel & Tube Co. is a family-owned and operated wholesale seamless carbon steel tubing distributor. We specialize in metal tubing and pipe that conforms with industry standards, is cost-effective, and is delivered quickly and efficiently. We carry a variety of cold drawn seamless tubing and distribute locally throughout the Pennsylvania area and ship nationally throughout the U.S. Our 1018/1026 steel tubing offers uniform tolerance and enhanced machinability and strength. Our team will help you find the exact product you need at the specifications you require. Call us to request a quote for cold drawn seamless tubing in Philadelphia, PA.
Our Selection of High-Performance Stainless Seamless Tubing
High-performance stainless seamless tubing is ideal for mechanical and machining operations. Also known as hollow bar, our SAE J524 cold drawn seamless tubing is precisely cut to your specifications and can be shipped or delivered within 24-48 hours. Our inventory includes a wide variety of stock sizes, and we have the capability to cut products to your specific size requirements and specifications. Our stock on hand includes 1018/1026 steel that meets ASTM A-519 standards and A519 CDS tubing tolerances in size ranges .250″ OD – 1.25″ OD with wall thicknesses .035″ through .120″ with cut-to-length capabilities.
Features & Benefits of Wholesale Seamless Carbon Steel Tubing
Our wholesale seamless carbon steel tubing and cold drawn tubing are ideal for hydraulic lines, mechanical, and machining operations, agriculture, locomotive, aerospace, power generation, and heavy trucking industries. The features and benefits of cold-drawn seamless tubing include:
- High dimensional accuracy and close dimensional tolerance for consistent diameter and thickness
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Enhanced surface quality and machinability
- Good tilt deformation ability
- High rigidity and low elongation
- Good impact strength
- High crack resistance
Manufacturing Process of Cold Drawn Seamless Tubing
Cold drawn seamless tubing is manufactured by drawing a solid metal billet through a piercing rod to create a hollow tube that has no seams or welds. Because there are no seams, the tubing is more structurally sound and can withstand extreme environments and stressors when compared to welded or hot-rolled tubes. Cold drawn seamless tubing is ideal for extreme environments and critical applications, including:
- Aerospace
- Agricultural
- Automotive
- Construction
- Energy
- Hydraulic
- Locomotive
- Mechanical engineering
- Oil and gas
- Power
- Trucking
Differences between DOM & Cold Drawn Seamless Tubing
DOM, or drawn over mandrel tubing, is primarily used in automotive, industrial, and construction applications. DOM is welded, while cold drawn seamless (CDS) tubing is seamless. DOM undergoes a cold drawing process over a mandrel, resulting in a smooth finish. CDS is completely seamless and manufactured by drawing a solid metal billet through a piercing rod so no weld seam is created. DOM is generally less expensive, but CDS is ideal for high-pressure applications.
Why Choose McKnight Steel & Tube Co.
McKnight Steel & Tube Co. has been the Philadelphia area’s metal industry expert since 1954. We stock and source a wide variety of metal products for a wide range of industries. All materials can be cut to the specifications required with our HYDMECH H-18A and S-23A saws. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service, fast turnaround times, precision, and competitive pricing. Our stock-and-release programs make it easy to find the carbon, stainless, alloy, and aluminum products you need when you need them. We specialize in metal tubing and pipe in square, round, and rectangular shapes with the ability to distribute other shapes like angle, channel, bar, rod, beam, plate, and sheet.
Contact Us for High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tube
Our team is happy to provide suggestions and recommendations to ensure you find the exact product you need. Call us now or contact us online to learn more about our inventory of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubing in Philadelphia, PA. We can provide a quote or advice for any metal product application or industry.
As a trusted regional wholesale distributor of metal products throughout northeast, central, and southeast Pennsylvania and the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, we are standing by, ready to help meet your needs. Our trucks deliver metal products within a 120-mile radius of our Warminster, PA location, and we use Common Carriers for deliveries to customers throughout the U.S.
The Metal Experience
- In Business Since 1954
- Family Owned and Operated
- Material Test Reports Available
- Domestic and DFAR Compliant Material Available
- Company Trucks Deliver within a 120 mile radius of our Philadelphia location
- Delivery by Common Carrier Across the United States
- Close Working Relationships with an Assortment of Industry Professionals