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Introducing stainless steel design pipes!

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Unlike aluminum or iron, stainless steel has a strong oxide film (passive film) on its surface, which means that it can be used for a variety of purposes thanks to its beautiful texture and color without the need for plating, anodizing, or painting.

What is well known to everyone is the polishing of stainless steel sheets, and you will often see buffing and hairline polishing on the streets. These design finishes are also applied to pipes and steel rods, and are used for fittings, fixtures, sashes, etc.

 

Can special design polishing be applied to pipes?

The commonly seen simple stainless steel design polishing process is not only available in plate shapes, but also in products that have been applied to shaped steel such as pipes, channels, and angles.
Now, let us explain whether special stainless steel design polishing processing can be applied to pipes.

In conclusion, there are some things you can do and some things you can't.
What is not possible is a design that is extremely specialized for a plate shape.
Most of the time, the problem can be solved by modifying jigs or machinery.

 

Polished stainless steel design pipe

We will introduce designer pipes that have been polished to create decorative designs.

Stainless steel round pipe - Metal Kilim

The Metal Kilim series was originally developed to combine durability with a luxurious design and to reduce glare.
In board form, it is used as flooring material.
It is also used on outdoor walls.

The design matches the wall to create a calm space.

 

[For handrails] Stainless steel round pipe - Metal Kilim

 

Stainless steel round pipe - shines with waves

The Shine with waves series is a board-shaped product that is used for high-end kitchen countertops.
It is characterized by being scratch-resistant and easy to clean. Handrail pipes are also commercialized with scratch-resistant functionality incorporated into their design.

 

[For handrails] Stainless steel round pipe - shines with waves

 

Stainless steel round pipe - Shine bead blast

Stainless steel pipes that sparkle silver-white.
The fine sparkles look like the reflection of sunlight shining on a snowy field.
This is a high-end design that is often used for outdoor signs and other items.
The Shine Beads Blast finish is used in famous buildings both in Japan and overseas, and is a high-end design with a proven track record in a wide range of fields.

 

[For handrails] Stainless steel round pipe - Shine Beads Blast

Stainless steel round pipe - Metal Hyperion

The finish pays homage to the surface of Saturn's moon Hyperion.
The crater-like surface, compressed by high-pressure impacts, evokes the image of meteorites raining down on Hyperion.

The surface is non-slip and fingerprint resistant.
We have achieved both beauty and functionality through our base material adjustment technology, which smooths out the sparkle and tiny sharp edges on the surface.

 

[For handrails] Stainless steel round pipe - Metal Hyperion

 

[Square pipes and steel sections] Powder Snow MD

Fine sparkles are scattered throughout the beautiful semi-gloss silver design.
This sparkle not only enhances the design, but also greatly improves functionality such as fingerprint resistance and scratch resistance.
Combining beauty and functionality, Powder Snow MD is also used in the interior design of high-end luxury hotels.

 

[Square pipes and steel sections] Powder Snow MD

[Square pipes and steel beams] Metal Kilim

Metal kilim pipes and steel profiles have an extremely scratch-resistant surface.
It reduces reflections and scratches, combining durability and design.
This product can be combined with wall, floor and ceiling designs to create a unified look.

 

[Square pipes and steel beams] Metal Kilim

[Square pipes and steel sections] Standard vibration

Vibration finish is used for a wide range of building materials.
The vibration finish can be adjusted in many ways, from fine to coarse.
Among them, the one we recommend is the Standard Vibration (MAKO-17A).
This design stainless steel pipe has been treated with a base that is designed for welding, so it can be used safely for a variety of purposes.

 

[Square pipes and steel sections] Standard vibration

[Square pipes and steel sections] Shine bead blasting

Stainless steel pipes that sparkle silver-white.
The fine sparkles look like the reflection of sunlight shining on a snowy field.
The Shine Bead Blast finish is versatile and can be used in a variety of settings, from indoors to outdoors.

 

[Square pipes and steel sections] Shine bead blasting

[Square pipes and steel beams] Matte blasting (sandblasting)

The surface scraped with coarse particles looks like the surface of concrete.
It has almost no reflection and is an extremely matte surface.
It is ideal for calm interiors and exterior areas where you want to reduce reflections.
However, if you are using it for interior decoration, it is prone to fingerprints, so we recommend coating it with a fingerprint-resistant coating.

 

[Square pipes and steel beams] Matte blasting (sandblasting)

[Square pipes and steel sections] Metal Hyperion

The finish pays homage to the surface of Saturn's moon Hyperion.
The crater-like surface, compressed by high-pressure impacts, evokes the image of meteorites raining down on Hyperion.
The surface is non-slip and fingerprint resistant.

 

[Square pipes and steel sections] Metal Hyperion

 

Summary of Stainless Steel Design Pipes

Did you understand that decorative stainless steel polishing can also be applied to pipes and section wires?
We offer this product in the form of pipes and profiled ropes, so please take a look.
When decorative stainless steel plates are bent, the bent parts may stretch or be damaged, so one solution is to use pipes or molded wire beforehand.

 

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