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Stainless steel 316/316L tubes are known for their strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, making them ideal for demanding environments. It contains chromium, nickel, molybdenum, carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon, giving them excellent resistance to pitting and oxidation. They also maintain high tensile and yield strength with good elongation qualities, making them appropriate for structural and high-pressure applications. Preston Pipes & Alloys, a leading stainless steel 316/316L tubes supplier, delivers products that meet global standards for performance and reliability. Their stainless steel 316 tubing meets the needs of industries such as chemical processing, marine, and pharmaceuticals.
These stainless steel 316L tubes are available in a wide range of sizes from 1/8″NB to 30″NB, covering round, square, rectangular, and hydraulic forms. To suit the various operational needs, manufacturing alternatives include seamless, ERW, welded, fabricated, and LSAW. We offer lengths in single random, double random, or cut-to-length formats for easy integration into different systems. Whether you need a 25mm 316 stainless steel tube for precision work or large-diameter covers all standard and custom needs.
Even in acidic and marine environments, our tubing has a strong resistance to stress cracking and chloride corrosion. This makes it a preferred choice for chemical plants, desalination units, food processing equipment, and offshore platforms. The 316 stainless steel tube pressure rating ensures reliable performance under varying loads. Options such as 316 stainless steel square tubing and 316 stainless steel rectangular tubing give you greater design and construction flexibility. The 316L stainless steel tube has a lower carbon content, which improves weldability and is commonly used in pharmaceutical and medical applications that need purity and hygiene.
Strict quality checks, such as hydrostatic testing, corrosion resistance evaluation and dimensional accuracy, are performed on every batch of stainless steel 316L tubing. Non-destructive testing guarantees the structural integrity without causing product damage. Packaging follows international export standards, using wooden cases, steel strips, and plastic caps to protect against damage during transport. Every order is documented with test certificates to guarantee compliance. Choose reliable stainless steel 316/316L tubes built for long-lasting performance in critical applications.
| Specifications | ASTM A213, A249, A270 / ASME SA213, SA249, SA270 |
| Standard | ASTM, ASME and API |
| Seamless Tubes Range | 1/2" OD - 12" OD |
| Welded Tubes Range | 1/2" OD - 12" OD, Gauge: 25 SWG - 10 SWG |
| Outside Diameter | 3.00 mm - 219.10 mm, 6.35 mm O.D to 114.3 mm O.D |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| Thickness | 0.40 mm - 12.70 mm, 0.8 mm to 12.7 mm |
| Schedule | SCH20, SCH30, SCH40, STD, SCH80, XS, SCH60, SCH120, SCH140, SCH160, XXS |
| Type | Seamless, Welded, ERW |
| Form | Round Tubes, Square Tubes, Rectangular Tube |
| End | Plain End, Beveled End, Treaded |
SS 316/316L Seamless Tube
SS 316/316L Welded Tube
SS 316/316L ERW Tube
SS 316/316L EFW Tube
SS 316/316L Round Tube
SS 316/316L Square Tube
SS 316/316L Rectangular Tube
SS 316/316L Polished Tube
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quotation of Stainless Steel 316/316L Tube
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Fe |
| SS 316 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 - 18.00 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 11.00 - 14.00 | 67.845 min |
| SS 316L | 0.035 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 - 18.00 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 10.00 - 14.00 | 68.89 min |
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1399 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316 | 1.4401 / 1.4436 | S31600 | SUS 316 | 316S31 / 316S33 | - | Z7CND17‐11‐02 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3 |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 / 1.4435 | S31603 | SUS 316L | 316S11 / 316S13 | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |