24" Pipe

24” Pipe

What is 24” pipe pile?

24” pipe piles are a type of construction material used in bridgebuilding, excavating, casing, pipe piling, combi walls, discharge lines, oil lines, crane access trestles, culvert pipes, casing pipes, and much more.

What material is used to make 24” pipes?

Steel is the main material used to make 24” pipes. Though steel is comprised mostly of iron, 24” steel pipe can also include traces of other elements such as aluminum, manganese, titanium, tungsten, vanadium and zirconium.

How are 24” steel pipe piles manufactured?

Pipe pile is made by casting raw steel into a malleable starting form and then bending it into the shape of a cylinder, which can be done either by spreading the steel out into a seamless tube or by forcing the edges of the steel together and sealing it with a weld. Once the material has been formed into a cylinder, the pipe is cooled and a protective coating is applied to extend the life of the pipe.

How to choose between seamless 24” pipe and welded 24” pipe?

Each of these styles comes with its own advantages. Seamless pipe piles weight less and have thinner walls, which makes them better for light-duty applications, while welded pipes (those with a seam) are more heavy-duty and good for applications like pile driving and combi walls. 

How thick are the walls of a 24” steel pipe pile?

24” pipe is available with a wide variety of thickness options. A few popular sizes are 24”x0.375” pipe, 24”x0.4375” pipe, 24”x0.500” pipe, 24”x0.625” pipe, 24”x0.750” pipe, and 24”x1.00” pipe. The best thickness for a 24” pipe depends on the project requirements and the amount of stress the pipe will need to withstand—the greater the stress, the thicker the wall will be. 

What are the coating options for 24” steel pipe?

Steel tends to oxidate and corrode over time, so 24” steel pipe pile should be coated with a protective finish to prevent this type of wear. Some coating options include fusion bond epoxy, scotch coating, and galvanizing. The best coating for a particular application depends on the pipe’s environment and what elements the pipe will be exposed to.

Why is steel the most popular material for 24” pipe pile?

There are many benefits to using pipe pile made from steel. Steel is durable yet can be altered on site as needed for ease of installation. It’s rust-proof, long-lasting and can be coated in finishes that make it resistant to corrosion, which reduces the need for maintenance and the associated costs. Steel will bend rather than break in harsh conditions, making it less likely to crack or leak. Finally, the strength of steel makes it a valuable material for heavy-duty projects since it can withstand vibrations, shock and high pressure. 

What are the different types of 24” pipe piling?

The main types of pipe pile are unplugged open-ended pipe pile, which are completely open on one end; plugged open-ended pipe, which have a plug on the bottom of the pipe; bottom plate, which includes a steel plate welded to the lower end of the pipe; steel pipe with rock shoe, which refers to the method in which the end of the pipe is set directly on a rock surface; and Franki pipe pile, which is plugged with a concrete filling and is meant to be permanent. Different soil conditions will require different types of 24” pipe piles.

Can 24” pipe be used for pile driving?

Yes. Foundation piles are used to create strong foundations for large, heavy structures such as buildings, bridges and roads. The piles are driven or drilled deep into the ground in order to help distribute the weight of a structure down to the stronger soil or rock below, 24” steel pipe is commonly used as piling during pile driving

Can 24” pipe be used for pipe casing?

Yes, 24” pipe can be used to create casings around pipelines to help them remain sealed. The pipe can also be used as casing for drilled shafts to prevent soil from caving in during drilling procedures, or as a surface casing during oil drilling processes to prevent oil leaks into groundwater.

Can 24” pipe be used for the transportation of liquids and gases?

Yes, 24” pipe can be used for applications such as sewers and discharge lines from dewatering tasks. If the pipe passes durability and pressure tests, it can also be used as pipeline for oil and gas.

Can 24” pipe be used for combi-walls?

Yes. Combi-walls are often used in place of secant or sheet pile walls. They are often seen in deep foundation projects where the piling wall must have a high bearing capacity and a regular sheet pile wall will not suffice. Combi-walls are built using large steel pipe such as 24” pipe and sheet piles. The steel pipe provides the bulk of the wall’s structure, while the sheet pile is used to fill in spaces between the pipes, making the wall continuous.

Can 24” pipe be used in access trestle systems?

Yes, 24” pipe is often used as a component of crane access trestle. Crane access trestle systems are configured as a working platform for cranes and other heavy machinery. They are used as an alternative to barges on bridge projects. Typically, steel pipe piles are driven into the soil and then spanned by steel wide flange beams. 24” pipe piles are a commonly used pipe size for crane access trestle configurations.

Should I choose surplus or new 24” pipe pile?

Surplus steel pipe is pipe that was ordered in excess for a project. When this occurs, contractors typically look for ways to recoup their expenses and selling through our marketplace is a great option! If you choose to purchase surplus 24” pipe (in place of brand new) you can save money on your project without sacrifice. 

Can I buy used 24” pipes?

Absolutely. 24” pipe pile is a very popular size on the used market! Used pipe is a great cost-saving alternative to brand new pipe pile. Oftentimes, steel pipe is driven on projects and only used temporarily. Once the initial application is over, the contractor may not need the pipe anymore for that project. Instead of paying hefty costs to truck it to a yard, the contractor can sell it on the Eiffel Trading marketplace! This recoups project costs while simultaneously saving the original contractor money. 

In addition to used steel pipe pile, our online marketplace also boasts other structural steel shapes including used steel sheet pile, used wide flange beams, used h-pile beams, used steel plates, and more. 

Can I sell my used 24” pipe?

Yes. There is a large market of interested buyers looking to purchase surplus steel, and selling your used 24” pipe is an excellent way to recoup some of your original investment. When you’re ready to list your used pipe pile for sale, Eiffel Trading’s online platform makes it easy to sell your inventory at a competitive price. 

Are you ready to start the buying or selling process? Give us a call at 800-541-7998 or email sales@eiffeltrading.com!