Stainless Steel Pipe

316 Stainless Steel Pipe

Standard: ASTM A312, ASME SA312, ASTM A269, ASTM A270

Common use grades: 316, 316L, 316H, 316Ti, 316N, 316LN

Diameters: From 1/8 inch to 30 inch.

Wall thickness: SCH 10S, 40S, 80S

Length: 20ft, 40ft, Single Random Length, Double Random Length and Customized

Applications:

Chemical: chemical containers, pressure vessels, and industrial equipment

Water treatment: woven or welded screens for water filtration

Pulp and paper: used in paper machines to avoid iron contamination.

Automotive: threaded fasteners, springs, and furnace parts

Medical: medical equipment and orthopedic implants

Dental: dental implants, orthodontic appliances, and various dental instruments

Semiconductor: semiconductor manufacturing equipment and cleanroom environments

Food processing: food preparation surfaces, equipment, and appliances

Standard

Specification

316 stainless steel is anaustenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel that contains added molybdenum, which increases its resistance to corrosion and oxidation. This grade is particularly effective against chloride and marine environments, making it ideal for more challenging conditions. 316 stainless steel pipes offer excellent toughness, even at cryogenic temperatures, and are known for their superiorwelding properties. They are widely used in applications such as food processing equipment, pharmaceutical and medical devices, chemical and petrochemical processing, marine applications, and in any setting where high corrosion resistance is essential. This versatility makespolished 316 ss a preferred choice for demanding industrial applications.


Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in overall volume production to 304 amongst theaustenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.


Grade 316L, the low carbon version of 316 and has very high immunity from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). It is extensively used in the oil and gas and chemical industries for its cost effective corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel. The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Compared to chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.


Mechanical Properties

Temper

Annealed

Cold worked (approx. 20%)

Material

316

316L


316

316L


Tensile Rm

75

70

ksi (min)

102-131

ksi (min)

Tensile Rm

515

485

MPa (min)

700-900

MPa (min)

R.p. 0.2% Yield

30

27

ksi (min)

73-102

ksi (min)

R.p. 0.2% Yield

205

182

MPa (min)

500-700

MPa (min)

Elongation (2” or 4D gl)

35

% (min)

40

% (min)


Physical Properties (Room Temperature)

Specific Heat (0-100°C)

500

J.kg-1.°K-1

Thermal Conductivity

16.3

W.m -1.°K-1

Thermal Expansion

15.9

μm/μm/°C

Modulus Elasticity

193

GPa

Electrical Resistivity

7.4

Ohm-cm

Density

7.99

g/cm3


Chemical Composition (% by weight)


316

316L

Element

Min

Max

Min

Max

C

-

0.08

-

0.035

Mn

-

2

-

2

Ni

10

14

10

15

Cr

16

18

16

18

Mo

2

3

2

3

S

-

0.03

-

0.03

Si

-

1

-

1

P

-

0.045

-

0.045

Process

Raw Material Selection→Heating and Melting→Pipe Formation→Piercing→Sizing and Reducing→Heat Treatment→Straightening and Cutting→Non-Destructive Testing→Final Inspection and Finishing→Marking and Packaging

Packing

  • OD 219mm and above  Loose + pipe cap + two nylon slings

    OD 219mm and above Loose + pipe cap + two nylon slings

  • OD below 219mm (Bundled) Hexagonal packing + steel belts bundled + pipe cap + woven bags + two nylon slings

    OD below 219mm (Bundled) Hexagonal packing + steel belts bundled + pipe cap + woven bags + two nylon slings

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