Titanium
Lighter metal, heavier requirements.
When process corrosivity or lightweight requirements exceed the limits of standard materials, titanium is the answer. However, fabricating it requires exceptional expertise: even a minor error in gas shielding compromises the material’s corrosion resistance. We guarantee a weld seam that lasts as long as the pipe itself.
Gr 1, 2, 5, 7, 12
Typical applications for titanium
Processes where titanium’s properties are utilized to their full potential.
Titanium’s strengths
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Titanium combines extraordinary lightness with remarkable tensile strength. It enables lighter structures without compromising mechanical durability — particularly valuable in applications where weight and performance go hand in hand.
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We have qualified welding procedures (WPS) for titanium thicknesses ranging from 1.94 to 44 mm. The work is performed under controlled conditions using precisely defined parameters to keep the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) under control and ensure joints meet even the strictest requirements.
Titanium vs. other materials
Titanium vs. other materials
Titanium vs. others
- Titanium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Hastelloy
- Nickel alloys
- Duplex & SDX
- Stainless steels
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Hastelloy
- Nickel alloys
- Duplex & SDX
- Stainless steels
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Hastelloy
- Nickel alloys
- Duplex & SDX
- Stainless steels
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Hastelloy
- Nickel alloys
- Duplex & SDX
- Stainless steels
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Hastelloy
- Nickel alloys
- Duplex & SDX
- Stainless steels
- Aluminium
FAQ about titanium
What is titanium best suited for?
Titanium is the number one choice for applications requiring extreme corrosion resistance and lightness. It is best suited for chemical process piping, bleaching plants, heat exchangers, and seawater applications. It withstands harsh acids and chlorides in conditions where standard acid-proof steel would corrode through.
How does welding titanium differ from welding steel?
When molten, titanium reacts sensitively with oxygen and impurities. Therefore, welding requires significantly more extensive gas shielding (including trailing shields and backing gas) as well as surgical cleanliness. Unlike with steel, the color of the weld immediately reveals its success: silver is perfect, straw yellow is acceptable, but blue is a reject.
Why is titanium so popular in PreOne’s projects?
Because we master it. Many workshops avoid titanium due to its demanding nature, but for us, it is a core competence. We have invested in training and equipment for special metal welding, allowing us to offer clients durable solutions for applications where standard materials are not enough.
Lighter metal, heavier requirements
Titanium demands absolute cleanliness and precise workmanship – that is why success is not a coincidence.
Titanium is a material that leaves no room for shortcuts. Its welding and machining require clean conditions, precise thermal control, and professionals who understand the material’s behavior in detail. For us, these are not exceptions, but our daily standard of operation – we apply these same principles to all titanium projects, regardless of size.
We manufacture titanium piping, tanks, and pressure equipment for processes where standard steel simply cannot endure. Titanium’s benefits are utilized especially in highly corrosive environments, high temperatures, and critical chemical applications where operational reliability is an absolute requirement.
Every work phase is planned and documented before execution. Joints are tested before approval, and work proceeds only when temperatures, dimensional tolerances, and structural behavior match the designed values. This is how we ensure the finished entity is technically functional and fit for its operating environment.
With titanium, quality comes from the details. We take care of them so the client doesn’t have to.
