About Stainless Steel Tube
1. Material Specifications:
- TP316 / SS316
- TP316L / SS316L
*L = Low Carbon. Max. Carbon Content for SS316 tube is 0.08% ; for SS316L is 0.03%.
2. Available Size: 4mm to 60mm OR 1/4”OD to 2”OD
3. Tube Surface Finishing:
- Annealed and Pickled (AP) (Matt surface)
- Polished 320 Grit (Shiny surface)
- Bright Annealed (Shiny surface)
What is Stainless Steel Tube?
Stainless Steel Tube is also known as SS316 / SS316L tubes. It is made according to the standards of ASTM A213/A269. A269 and A213 have two different types of wall thickness tolerance. Each tube is available in 6 meters length. SS316 and SS316L tubes are both of MO2.0 and MO2.5 standards. Tubes with MO2.5 standard follow the minimum 2.5% Molybdenum content, it helps to enhance the tube’s resistance to corrosion, mostly used in applications such as petrochemical, oil, gas and marine industry. The SS316/316L tubes are the best for medium to long term usage, and it is suitable for use in indoor, or outdoor projects. These tubes are easy to be installed, and can be either fit to single or double ferrule fittings, or welded together.
Stainless Steel Tube installation guidelines:
Step 1 : Cut the tube with a wheel cutter or mechanically.
Step 2 : Bend the tube manually or by using a hydraulic tube bender.
*A bending radius of 3x the external tube outer diameter is recommended for cold bending of
Tube.
Step 3 : Welding.
*Ensure that you go through 3 processes when welding. The weld bevel process; choose the appropriate methods; check your handiwork after welding.
Step 4 : The installation is done when both the hydraulic component and connected equipment has been installed.
Tips: It is recommended to use Pipe Clamps to reduce the tube vibration when fluid went through!
