Seamless stainless steel pipe

A/SA 312, Grades 304/L and 316/L

Stainless steel is one of the most popular and versatile materials. Seamless stainless steel pipe is used in applications where high temperature strength and superior corrosion resistance are critical. Further, stainless steel is easy to clean and doesn’t tarnish.

Stainless steel is an iron alloy that contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Alloying elements such as nickel, molybdenum, titanium, carbon, nitrogen, and copper can boost the strength, formability, and other properties of stainless steel. Different alloys offer different levels of corrosion resistance. 

Stainless steel alloys offer greater cryogenic toughness, a higher work hardening rate, increased strength and hardness, greater ductility, and a more attractive appearance compared to carbon steel.

Benefits of stainless steel pipe

Stainless steel pipe is resistant to rust and other corrosive attack. It is heat-resistant for high-performance and high-temperature use.

Industries served

  • Oil and gas
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • Ship building
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Power generation
  • Pulp and paper
  • Refinery and petrochemicals

Seamless stainless steel pipe mills

  • Nippon Steel Corporation 
  • Centravis 
  • Tubacex 
  • Salzgitter 
  • Yingsheng Steel Pipe 

Chemical requirements

Grade UNS # Content % by weight
Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Molybdenum
TP304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18 – 20 8 – 11 x
TP304L S30403 0.035 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18 – 20 8 – 13 x
TP316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16 – 18 10 – 14 2 – 3
TP316L S31603 0.035 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16 – 18 10 – 14 2 – 3