What are Shelby Tubes?
A Shelby Tube is a hollow machined tube, primarily made from stainless steel, which is utilised for the extraction of an uninterrupted underground soil or clay sample for testing purposes. The tube may also be used as a carrier to transport the sample. A Shelby Tube can be supplied with a chamfered edge, which may assist in the penetration of soil to obtain a sample.
Tube and fittings for:
Fluid application in sanitary, beverage, food, dairy, pharmaceutical product production and storage
Heat applications such as heat exchangers, condenser tube
Mechanical applications such as automotive, structural, and decorative
Pipe and fittings for:
Fluid application in petrochemical, desalination, mineral processing, power generation, oil and gas recovery plants.
Industrial, structural and decorative applications
It is resistant to many forms of corrosion, has hygienic sterile properties, high quality aesthetic appeal and exceptional strength.
Materials
Stainless steel is used for Shelby Tubes due to is corrosion resistance, weldability, sterile properties, aesthetic appeal and strength.
Size
Supplied in 3 or 6m lengths however can be cut as per customer specification.
304 and 316 tubes can be supplied.
Industries used: Agriculture, mining, drilling and exploration
Shelby Tubes are machines on site and can be packaged in LDPE heat shrink wrap for UV protection.
These can be retained in wooden bearers and straps for transportation protection.
How do I find out more information on Shelby Tubes?
To find out more information on Shelby Tubes, contact AE at [email protected] or (08) 9361 2272.