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How Much Does a Steel Pipe Grow When It Heats Up?

by | Nov 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

Steel pipe grows when it gets hot. Plenty of designs go wrong because nobody allowed for it. A steam line, hot water main or exhaust duct can move tens or even hundreds of millimetres between cold and operating temperature. If that movement has nowhere to go, it turns...

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