Stainless Steel Tubing
Precision tubing is manufactured for applications where dimensional accuracy, corrosion resistance, cleanliness, strength, and consistent performance are critical. Product offerings commonly include welded and seamless tubing manufactured from stainless steel.
Welded tubing is produced from metal strip that is roll formed and fusion welded along a longitudinal seam. Automated welding technologies, including laser, TIG, and plasma-arc processes, can be used depending on the product and application.
Seamless tubing is manufactured from tube hollows produced through processes such as billet piercing or hot extrusion and subsequently drawn to the required dimensions. This construction is well suited to applications requiring seamless material, demanding dimensional requirements, or particular wall-to-diameter ratios.
Key Benefits
High Dimensional Precision — Advanced forming processes enable tight dimensional tolerances for applications requiring consistent outside diameter and wall thickness.
Consistent Manufacturing Quality — Controlled production, welding, drawing, annealing, and finishing processes help deliver repeatable product characteristics.
High-Pressure Capability — Appropriate seamless and precision-drawn tubing designs can provide the strength required for demanding pressure applications.
Reliable Performance at Extreme Temperatures — Specialized alloys and tubing constructions can withstand demanding thermal environments, making them suitable for heat exchangers, power-generation equipment, and industrial processing systems.
Superior Surface Finishes — Mechanical polishing and electropolishing options provide smooth internal for sanitary, high-purity, and demanding process applications.
Hygienic and Easy to Clean — Smooth, controlled surfaces help support cleanability and minimize areas where contaminants or product residue can accumulate.
Typical Applications
Food & Beverage Processing
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Chemical Processing
Water & Wastewater Systems
Industrial Manufacturing
Dairy Processing
Process and Utility Systems
HVAC & Cooling Systems
Energy & Utility Systems
Architectural Applications
Compressed Air Systems
Cooling Water Systems
High-Purity Water Systems
Construction & Materials
Materials: 304/304L and 316/316L stainless steel
Formation: Welded or seamless
Surface Finishes: Mill finish, polished 30RA ID/OD, 20RA MP ID, 15RA EP ID, 10RA EP ID
Outside Diameter Sizes: 1/4 to 6 inch
Wall Thicknesses: .035, .049, .065, .83, .109
Specification: ASTM A269/A270, 3-A, ASME BPE
Performance Specifications
Maximum Operating Temperature: Up to 1,500°F (815°C), depending on configuration
Tensile Strength: Up to 70 ksi (517 MPa), depending on configuration
Yield Strength: Up to 30 ksi (207 MPa), depending on configuration
Dimensional Tolerance: Depends on configuration
Quality & Compliance
Stainless steel tubing is produced using controlled manufacturing processes to ensure consistent material integrity, dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and surface finish. Quality controls can include material traceability, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, nondestructive examination, pressure testing, and verification against applicable ASTM and ASME specifications. High-purity tubing can be supplied to applicable 3-A and ASME BPE requirements, with material test reports, certificates of conformance, inspection records, and traceability documentation available according to project requirements.