company news about Model 16/20/32: The Cost-Effective Choice for Furniture and Decorative Pipe Manufacturers

In the furniture and decorative pipe industry, characteristics such as multiple pipe specifications, high surface precision requirements, and small order batches are prominent. The ZY16, ZY20, and ZY32 model integral type welded pipe mills have become ideal choices for manufacturers in this industry, thanks to three core advantages: precision forming, fast model change, and low-cost investment. This article analyzes their cost-performance logic by combining technical parameters and application scenarios.

I. Three Core Advantages: Addressing Industry Pain Points

1. Precision Forming: A Precision Revolution from φ8mm to φ38.1mm

• Diameter Coverage:
  • ZY16 (φ8-φ18mm): Specializes in micro pipes, such as clothes rack branch pipes and bathroom fixture pipes, with roundness error ≤±0.08mm (equivalent to 1/10 of a hair strand);
  • ZY32 (φ12.7-φ38.1mm): Covers furniture frame pipes (e.g., φ32mm dining table leg pipes), with wall thickness error ±0.05mm and surface roughness Ra≤1.6μm.
• Technical Support:
  • Full servo motor drive (ZY16) + 7-roll leveling device ensures stable steel strip forming;
  • Double-radius pass design (ZY20), with 5 rough forming stands + 3 finish forming stands, reduces surface scratches caused by stress concentration.

2. 15-Minute Fast Model Change: Seamless Switching Between Multi-Specification Orders

• Model Change Efficiency:
  • Side-pull roll changing structure (standard across all model) enables switching from φ16mm furniture pipes to φ26mm decorative pipes in just 15 minutes, 50% faster than traditional models;
  • Modular mold design allows one set of rolls to cover a ±10mm diameter range (e.g., ZY20’s φ10-φ26mm double-radius roll set), reducing mold procurement costs by 30%.
• Scenario Adaptation:
  • An Indonesian furniture factory using ZY32 completed 4 diameter switches in a single day, reducing small-batch order delivery cycles from 7 days to 3 days.

3. Low-Cost Investment: The King of Cost Performance for Small and Medium Factories

• Initial Investment:
  • Uniform FOB price of $150,000, including full components such as uncoilers, high-frequency welders, and flying saws, 20% lower than comparable split type models;
  • Floor area ≤70㎡, suitable for leased workshops or renovated facilities, no extra accumulator module required (split types need +30㎡ space and $20,000 additional cost).
• Operation and Maintenance Costs:
  • Centralized transmission system reduces failure points by 50%, daily maintenance only requires grease lubrication for horizontal rolls (30 minutes/time), with 40% lower component costs than split types.

II. Typical Application Scenarios: From Home Furniture to Commercial Decoration

1. Civil Furniture Sector

• Sub-Scenarios:
  • Indoor Furniture: ZY16 produces φ12mm wardrobe hanging rods with mirror surface treatment (Ra≤0.8μm), suitable for high-end custom furniture;
  • Outdoor Furniture: ZY20 produces φ22mm aluminum alloy balcony guardrail pipes, supporting online punching to reduce post-processing steps.
• Case Data: A Vietnamese furniture factory using ZY20 produces 200 tons of furniture pipes monthly, with yield rate improved from 82% (traditional process) to 97%, and costs reduced by 18%.

2. Bathroom Fixtures and Decoration Projects

• Core Products:
  • Bathroom Hardware: ZY16’s φ8mm towel rack pipes pass 100-hour salt spray tests without corrosion;
  • Commercial Decoration: ZY32’s φ38.1mm stainless steel decorative pipes support special-shaped cross-sections (e.g., oval), suitable for mall ceilings and hotel handrails.
• Efficiency Improvement: A Thai decoration company using ZY32 improved multi-specification order response speed by 60%, with annual capacity exceeding 3,000 tons.

III. Selection Guide: 3 Steps to Match the Optimal Model

Decision Suggestions:

• For >3 specifications/month: Prioritize ZY20, with double-radius passes compatible with more diameters;
• For surface treatment needs (e.g., electroplating, painting): Choose ZY16, with high precision reducing rework;
• For planned expansion to 500 tons/month: Add a "quick-release mold kit" (+5% cost) to improve model change efficiency to 10 minutes/time.

Conclusion: Small Models, Big Adaptability—Redefining Furniture Pipe Production

The 16/20/32 model redefine the misconception that "only large specifications are efficient" with their characteristics of "precision without high cost, flexibility without large footprint". Whether for small furniture factories’ multi-variety small-batch needs or customized orders for decoration projects, this model of machines can help upgrade production capacity with the best cost-performance solution.

Zhongyue Metallurgy Equipment Technology Co., Ltd, based in Zhangjiagang, China, pioneers precision metallurgical equipment manufacturing. With 150+ annual productions, our high-frequency welded pipe mills and H-beam lines empower automotive, medical, and renewable energy industries. Committed to R&D excellence and customer-centric innovation, we drive smart manufacturing evolution globally.