Steel Tubing Solutions for Data Centers: Why Builders Choose Alliance Tubular Products
As our digital world expands rapidly, so does the demand for data centers.
Cloud computing, streaming services, AI, and IoT are making the infrastructure behind the Internet larger, faster, and more complex daily.
With this rapid growth comes increased pressure on data center developers to build smarter, stronger, and more scalable facilities.
Steel tubing is at the center of data center facilities. It forms the framework for structural supports, cable management systems, wall mounts, and the routing of essential cooling towers. A data center's reliability and efficiency would be compromised without steel tubing.
As an extension of Alliance, Alliance Tubular Products is the only steel tube mill in the country that can produce your specialty sections and metric shapes without the expense and lead times associated with new tooling.
Alliance Tubular Products offers a range of value-added services for steel tubing that sets us apart from the competition. Our mill is direct form quality, and we ensure that every product meets rigorous standards for performance and reliability.
Alliance Tubular can produce virtually any square and rectangular sizes between 1.5” - 5.0” (38mm - 127mm) sq and 1.5” x 2.0” - 4.0” x 6.0” (102mm x 152mm). Alliance Tubular Products manufactures Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) products and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) tubing. ATP can also produce up to 50' lengths.
The mill is a fully automated direct form line that utilizes the latest technologies and efficiencies to optimize speed and consistency.
Streamlining the Supply Chain: One Campus, Many Solutions
One of the biggest challenges in data center development is coordinating a supply chain while staying on schedule.
At Alliance Tubular Products, we simplify this process by leveraging our strategic location and unified campus.
With steel coil processing, fabrication, and tubing manufacturing in one location, we eliminate unnecessary freight, reduce lead times, and improve quality control.
Our direct relationships with reliable domestic mills ensure consistent material availability and traceability, while our in-house quality team upholds the highest standards at every production stage.
Plus, we offer custom bundle sizes and packaging tailored to your job site needs.
The Alliance Tubular Advantage
At Alliance Tubular Products, we believe in doing the right thing for our customers, vendors, and employees.
This is more than a mission statement; it’s the foundation of our operation. Our relationship-first approach drives every decision and has earned us long-standing partnerships across various industries.
We produce sharper corners, consistent gauges, and reduced bow and twist with direct-formed tubing.
We also offer precut lengths straight from production, eliminating the need for secondary processing and saving time and money.
Combine that with our custom bundle configurations and quick lead times, and you have a partner who understands your urgency, specifications, and goals.
Material Matters: ASTM A500 & ASTM A513 Tubing
Alliance Tubular Products manufactures tubing that meets the demanding standards required in today’s data center buildings. It offers both ASTM A500 and ASTM A513 materials.
ASTM A500 is a structural-grade specification known for its strength, durability, and suitability in load-bearing applications. It is ideal for structural frameworks and support systems within data centers.
ASTM A513, on the other hand, is well-suited for precision applications such as electrical conduit, cable management systems, and other non-structural components where tight tolerances and clean finishes are critical.
By offering both material types, we allow our customers to choose the right solution for their specific application.
Whether your project calls for structural performance or tight dimensional control, Alliance Tubular Products delivers consistent, high-quality tubing you can count on.
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About Alliance Tubular Products
As an extension of Alliance, Alliance Tubular Products is the only steel tube mill in the country that can produce your specialty sections and metric shapes without the expense and lead times associated with new tooling.
Alliance Tubular Products offers a range of value-added services for steel tubing that sets us apart from the competition. Our mill is direct from quality, and we ensure that every product meets rigorous standards for performance and reliability.
Using our universal tooling rolling technology, Alliance Tubular can produce virtually any ERW square between 1.5" and 5.0" (38mm and 127mm) square and any rectangle between 1.5" x 2.0" and 4.0" x 6.0" (102mm x 152mm).
From master coil to tubular products, Alliance Tubular Products offers an extensive selection of tubular products crafted to meet each customer's specific needs.
Ready to streamline your data center infrastructure project with reliable steel tubing? Contact Alliance Tubular Products today
Frequently Asked Questions
Alliance Tubular Products supplies ASTM A 500 Grades B/C and ASTM A 513 tubular products into the Data Center industry.
For Sheets and Flat Rolled products, please visit our parent company, Alliance Steel.
ASTM A500 is a standard cold-formed, welded, and seamless carbon steel structural tubing specification.
ASTM A500 covers several grades of carbon steel tubing, including Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D. Each grade has different mechanical properties and is suitable for various structural applications. The tubing may be produced in round, square, rectangular, or unique shapes.
The ASTM A500 specification outlines the chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and other mechanical properties required for each grade of carbon steel tubing. It also includes requirements for testing, dimensions, and tolerances.
The primary applications of ASTM A500 tubing are in construction, infrastructure, and general structural purposes, where it supports columns, beams, trusses, and other load-bearing structures.
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ASTM A513 is a standard electric-resistance-welded (ERW) carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing specification. This specification covers round, square, rectangular, and special-shaped tubing suitable for various mechanical applications, such as machinery, automotive parts, construction equipment, and other structural applications.
ASTM A513 mechanical steel tubing must adhere to specific requirements to ensure its quality and suitability for mechanical use. Some of the essential requirements outlined in the specification include:
- Chemical Composition: The steel grade substrate used in the tubing will meet specific chemical composition limits, ensuring the appropriate balance of elements to impart the desired mechanical properties.
- Tensile Strength and Yield Strength: The tubing should have specified minimum tensile and yield strengths, indicating its ability to withstand applied forces without failure.
- Wall Thickness and Outside Diameter Tolerances: The tubing's dimensions, particularly its wall thickness and outside diameter, must meet specific tolerances to ensure uniformity and proper fit in applications.
- Surface Finish: The tubing should have a smooth, clean surface finish, free from defects that could compromise its end use.
It's worth noting that ASTM A513 tubing is available in various grades, such as 1008, 1010, 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 4130, and 4140. Each grade has its specific chemical composition and mechanical properties. Manufacturers and engineers may select the appropriate grade based on the intended application and the required mechanical characteristics.
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