Pipes

Custom & Precision Machined Pipes

Pattern Fasteners manufactures custom pipes and precision-machined tubular components for engineering, machinery and industrial applications.

We produce parts to customer drawings, samples and individual specifications, including non-standard diameters, wall thicknesses, lengths, threads, grooves, shoulders and other machined features.

Our focus is on bespoke and specialist components rather than standard stock pipe, making this service suitable for applications where a conventional off-the-shelf tube or pipe is not suitable.

Bespoke Pipe Components

Custom pipe components can be manufactured with features such as:

• Non-standard outside diameters

• Precision internal bores

• Controlled wall thicknesses

• Custom overall lengths

• Internal threads

• External threads

• Stepped diameters

• Shoulders and flanges

• Grooves and undercuts

• Cross holes

• Slots

• Chamfers and radiused edges

• Special end forms

Parts can be produced as straightforward tubular components or as more complex machined items incorporating several functional features.

Threaded Pipes

Pipes can be manufactured with internal or external threads where a secure mechanical connection is required.

Thread options can include:

• Metric threads

• BSP

• NPT

• UNC

• UNF

• Other specified thread forms

Different thread sizes or thread types can also be incorporated at opposite ends where required.

Pipe Materials

Pattern Fasteners can manufacture pipe components from a wide range of engineering materials, including:

• Carbon steel

• Alloy steel

• Stainless steel

• Aluminium

• Brass

• Copper and copper alloys

• Nickel alloys

• Specialist engineering materials

Material selection will depend on factors such as strength, corrosion resistance, temperature, pressure and compatibility with the surrounding assembly.

Stainless Steel Pipes

Stainless steel is commonly selected where corrosion resistance, durability or material compatibility is important.

Precision stainless steel pipe components can be produced in a range of grades to suit industrial, outdoor and specialist engineering environments.

Aluminium Pipes

Aluminium pipe components offer a lightweight option and can provide good machinability and corrosion resistance.

They can be suitable where reducing component weight is important or where aluminium is already used elsewhere within the assembly.

Pipes for Engineering Applications

Custom pipe and tubular components can be used in a wide range of applications, including:

• Machinery and equipment

• Fluid systems

• Mechanical assemblies

• Automotive components

• Production tooling

• Fabricated equipment

• Spacers and sleeves

• Structural assemblies

• Specialist engineering systems

Depending on the design, a pipe component may be used for fluid transfer, spacing, protection, support or as part of a larger mechanical assembly.

Pipes Made to Drawing

Many pipe requirements are application-specific.

Pattern Fasteners can manufacture directly from your engineering drawing, dimensional specification or physical sample.

This is particularly useful for:

• Replacement components

• Obsolete machinery

• Prototype equipment

• Specialist production systems

• Bespoke assemblies

• Non-standard engineering requirements

Precision & Tolerances

Where a pipe or tubular component interfaces with other machined parts, dimensional accuracy can be critical.

Outside diameter, bore size, wall thickness, overall length, thread position and other features can all be manufactured to customer-defined tolerances.

UK Manufacturer of Custom Pipe Components

Pattern Fasteners manufactures special fasteners and precision-engineered components in the West Midlands.

Whether you require a simple tubular component or a more complex pipe with threaded ends, grooves, shoulders or other machined features, we can manufacture to your drawing or specification.

Need a Custom Pipe Component?

Send us your drawing, sample or specification and our team can review the material, dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing requirements for your component.