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stainless Steel
ASTM A269/312/249/554/789/790/268
304/316/316L/304L
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Description:
304 and 316 stainless steel pipes, designed for heating equipment, provide excellent corrosion and high temperature resistance. Made of high-quality stainless steel, these tubes are suitable for a wide range of high-temperature fluid transport and heating elements.
304 stainless steel is the most common stainless formula across industrial and consumer applications. With chromium and nickel alloys, 304 is resistant to many corrosion attacks. It’s also popular in a wide range of applications because no post-weld anneal (a reheating and slow cooling process that relieves stress in metals after exposure to high heat) is required.
316 stainless steel is similar in chemistry to 304 but also includes molybdenum. That addition makes it much more corrosion resistant. Like 304, the 316 formula does not require post-weld annealing.
316L stainless steel is almost identical to 316. The only difference is the carbon content. 316L’s lower carbon content imparts even better corrosion resistance than 316. 316L does not require post-weld annealing.
Electropolished 316L is also preferred in semiconductor manufacturing, but for a different reason. Semiconductor piping is not cleaned. Rather, these systems remain closed for extended periods of time to protect the purity of the production process. The smooth, corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel piping ensures the purity of the gas traveling through it is maintained while eliminating entrapment areas for particulates to collect.
Surface Condition:
1.Bright Annealed
2.Polished
3.Annealed&Pickled
4.Bright Annealed+Fine polishing
5.Electropolishing
Delivery Status:
1.In coil
2.Long length straight pieces as per customer's requirements
3.Short length pieces(directly used by customer for making parts)
Applications of 304 & 316 Stainless Steel Tubes
304 and 316 stainless steel tubes are widely utilized across multiple industries due to their exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and long-term durability. Their versatility enables use in structural, mechanical, and specialized high-purity or high-performance applications.
Architecture & Infrastructure
In construction, these tubes are employed in structural frameworks, facades, railings, and support systems for buildings and bridges. Their resistance to atmospheric corrosion and aesthetic flexibility—whether in polished, brushed, or coated finishes—makes them suitable for both functional and decorative applications.
Industrial Fluid & Gas Handling
These tubes serve as essential components in piping systems for water, chemicals, gases, and oils. With excellent pressure resistance and weldability, they are used in heat exchangers, condensers, industrial process lines, and fluid transfer systems, particularly in environments requiring resistance to acids, chlorides, or high temperatures.
Automotive & Aerospace Engineering
In transportation industries, 304 and 316 tubes are specified for critical functions including fuel lines, hydraulic systems, exhaust components, and emission control assemblies. Their ability to withstand vibration, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to corrosive agents ensures reliability under demanding operating conditions.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications
The biocompatibility and sterilizability of these materials make them ideal for medical devices, surgical instruments, implantable components, and pharmaceutical processing equipment. 316L in particular is preferred for its low carbon content and enhanced corrosion resistance in sterile or chemically aggressive medical environments.
Food & Beverage Processing
With smooth, non-porous surfaces that meet sanitary standards, these tubes are used in food handling, brewing, dairy processing, and liquid packaging systems. They resist oxidation and corrosion from cleaning agents, ensuring product purity and operational hygiene.
Energy & Environmental Systems
From offshore oil and gas pipelines to solar power supports and water treatment plants, these tubes provide structural integrity and corrosion management in energy generation and environmental infrastructure, even under extreme climatic or chemical conditions.
These diverse applications highlight the role of 304 and 316 stainless steel tubes as reliable, adaptable solutions for both general-purpose and highly specialized engineering needs.
Contact us:
Our professional team is ready to answer any questions you may have about 304 316 stainless steel tubing, including technical specifications, ordering process and delivery times. We look forward to working with you to provide you with high quality stainless steel tubing for heating equipment.
Description:
304 and 316 stainless steel pipes, designed for heating equipment, provide excellent corrosion and high temperature resistance. Made of high-quality stainless steel, these tubes are suitable for a wide range of high-temperature fluid transport and heating elements.
304 stainless steel is the most common stainless formula across industrial and consumer applications. With chromium and nickel alloys, 304 is resistant to many corrosion attacks. It’s also popular in a wide range of applications because no post-weld anneal (a reheating and slow cooling process that relieves stress in metals after exposure to high heat) is required.
316 stainless steel is similar in chemistry to 304 but also includes molybdenum. That addition makes it much more corrosion resistant. Like 304, the 316 formula does not require post-weld annealing.
316L stainless steel is almost identical to 316. The only difference is the carbon content. 316L’s lower carbon content imparts even better corrosion resistance than 316. 316L does not require post-weld annealing.
Electropolished 316L is also preferred in semiconductor manufacturing, but for a different reason. Semiconductor piping is not cleaned. Rather, these systems remain closed for extended periods of time to protect the purity of the production process. The smooth, corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel piping ensures the purity of the gas traveling through it is maintained while eliminating entrapment areas for particulates to collect.
Surface Condition:
1.Bright Annealed
2.Polished
3.Annealed&Pickled
4.Bright Annealed+Fine polishing
5.Electropolishing
Delivery Status:
1.In coil
2.Long length straight pieces as per customer's requirements
3.Short length pieces(directly used by customer for making parts)
Applications of 304 & 316 Stainless Steel Tubes
304 and 316 stainless steel tubes are widely utilized across multiple industries due to their exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and long-term durability. Their versatility enables use in structural, mechanical, and specialized high-purity or high-performance applications.
Architecture & Infrastructure
In construction, these tubes are employed in structural frameworks, facades, railings, and support systems for buildings and bridges. Their resistance to atmospheric corrosion and aesthetic flexibility—whether in polished, brushed, or coated finishes—makes them suitable for both functional and decorative applications.
Industrial Fluid & Gas Handling
These tubes serve as essential components in piping systems for water, chemicals, gases, and oils. With excellent pressure resistance and weldability, they are used in heat exchangers, condensers, industrial process lines, and fluid transfer systems, particularly in environments requiring resistance to acids, chlorides, or high temperatures.
Automotive & Aerospace Engineering
In transportation industries, 304 and 316 tubes are specified for critical functions including fuel lines, hydraulic systems, exhaust components, and emission control assemblies. Their ability to withstand vibration, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to corrosive agents ensures reliability under demanding operating conditions.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications
The biocompatibility and sterilizability of these materials make them ideal for medical devices, surgical instruments, implantable components, and pharmaceutical processing equipment. 316L in particular is preferred for its low carbon content and enhanced corrosion resistance in sterile or chemically aggressive medical environments.
Food & Beverage Processing
With smooth, non-porous surfaces that meet sanitary standards, these tubes are used in food handling, brewing, dairy processing, and liquid packaging systems. They resist oxidation and corrosion from cleaning agents, ensuring product purity and operational hygiene.
Energy & Environmental Systems
From offshore oil and gas pipelines to solar power supports and water treatment plants, these tubes provide structural integrity and corrosion management in energy generation and environmental infrastructure, even under extreme climatic or chemical conditions.
These diverse applications highlight the role of 304 and 316 stainless steel tubes as reliable, adaptable solutions for both general-purpose and highly specialized engineering needs.
Contact us:
Our professional team is ready to answer any questions you may have about 304 316 stainless steel tubing, including technical specifications, ordering process and delivery times. We look forward to working with you to provide you with high quality stainless steel tubing for heating equipment.
