316 pipe

316 contains many similar chemical and mechanical properties to 304 stainless steel. To the naked eye, the two metals look the same. However, the chemical composition of 316, consisting of 16% chromium, 10% nickel and 2% molybdenum, is the main difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.77

Neither the 316 nor the 316L are the cheapest options. The 304 and 304L are similar but less expensive. Neither are as durable as 317 and 317L, they have higher molybdenum content and better overall corrosion resistance.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.54

Grade 304 is an austenitic steel with excellent welding and forming properties. These stainless steels are widely used in the petrochemical and food industries for their corrosion resistance, tensile strength and ability to withstand higher temperatures. Depending on the specific grade, there is a compromise between corrosion resistance and temperature characteristics.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.38

Section 316 is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel containing 2% to 3% molybdenum. The molybdenum content increases corrosion resistance, improves pitting resistance in chloride ion solutions, and increases high temperature strength.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.55

The key elements in 304 are chromium and nickel, which give it excellent corrosion resistance. It has good corrosion resistance, is ductile and ductile, and has good weldability. The austenitic structure allows deep drawing without intermediate annealing.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.39

Type 316 stainless steel is particularly effective in sour environments. This grade of steel is effective against corrosion caused by sulfuric, hydrochloric, acetic, formic and tartaric acids, as well as acidic sulfates and basic chlorides.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.56

It is also not necessary to anneal thin sections after welding. It is widely used in food industry, water, construction, low temperature and high temperature applications. Widely used in premium cutlery, it is described as 18/8, referring to the percentage of chromium and nickel.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.40

Common uses for Type 316 stainless steel include the construction of exhaust manifolds, furnace components, heat exchangers, jet engine components, pharmaceutical and photographic equipment, valve and pump components, chemical processing equipment, tanks and evaporators. It is also used in pulp, paper and textile processing equipment and any components exposed to the marine environment.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.57

It is also not necessary to anneal thin sections after welding. It is widely used in food industry, water, construction, low temperature and high temperature applications. Widely used in premium cutlery, it is described as 18/8, referring to the percentage of chromium and nickel.

If your outdoor appliance enclosure is rusted, not only is there a danger of exposing all critical electrical components inside, but it can be expensive to replace in the event of a short. We’re talking about parts damage and replacement, repair costs, including labor and downtime. I’ve seen some real horror shows when the shell is rusted. We have found that using 316 stainless steel instead of 304 stainless steel on outdoor enclosures that will be exposed to various elements, such as oil rigs, not only increases the life of the enclosure, it is also safer.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.43

Type 316 stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel and heat-resistant steel that has excellent corrosion resistance compared to other chromium-nickel steels when exposed to a variety of chemical corrosives such as seawater, brine solutions, etc.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.44

Since Type 316 stainless steel alloy contains molybdenum bearings, it has higher chemical resistance than Type 304. Model 316 is durable, easy to manufacture, clean, weld and polish.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.45

It is much more resistant to sulfuric acid, chloride, bromide, iodide and fatty acid solutions at high temperatures. The manufacture of certain pharmaceuticals requires the use of molybdenum-containing stainless steel to avoid excessive metal contamination.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.46

The bottom line is that Type 316 stainless costs a little more up front, but you can save a lot on the back end — especially if your enclosure is going to be used outdoors.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.47

One of the advantages of stainless steel over 316 stainless steel is that it is biocleaner than aluminum and copper, with biocleanability comparable to glass. The cleanability, strength and corrosion resistance of stainless steel have prompted the use of stainless steel in pharmaceutical and food processing plants.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.48

316 Stainless Steel’s resistance to corrosion and contamination, low maintenance, and a familiar luster make stainless steel an ideal material for many applications that require the strength and corrosion resistance of steel. In addition, stainless steel can be rolled into sheet, plate, bar, wire and tube. These can be used in cookware, tableware, surgical instruments, major appliances, vehicles, construction materials in large buildings, industrial equipment (eg, paper mills, chemical plants, water treatment), and storage tanks and tankers for chemicals and food.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.49

There are many different types of 16 stainless steel. Some common types are the L, F, N, and H variants. Each is slightly different and each serves a different purpose. “L” means 316L steel has less carbon than 316.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.50

While similar to the Type 304 commonly found in the food industry, both Types 316 and 316L exhibit better corrosion resistance and are stronger at elevated temperatures. Neither can be hardened by heat treatment, and can be easily shaped and stretched (pulled or pushed through a die or smaller hole).
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.51

There is more carbon in 316 stainless steel than 316L. This is easy to remember because the L stands for “low”. But even with the lower carbon content, 316L is very similar to 316 in almost every way. Costs are very similar, and both are durable, corrosion-resistant, and a good choice for high-stress situations.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.52

316L is a better choice as 316 is more susceptible to weld corrosion than 316L (corrosion within the weld). However, 316 can be annealed to resist weld decay. 316L is also a premium stainless steel for high temperature, high corrosion applications, which is why it is so popular in architectural and marine projects.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.53

The lower carbon content of 304L alloy helps to minimize/eliminate carbide precipitation during welding. This allows 304L stainless steel to be used “as welded”, even in severely corrosive environments. If you use standard 304 stainless steel in the same way, it will degrade faster at welded joints.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.36

304/304L is a versatile stainless steel widely used in the manufacture of equipment and components that require a good combination of properties (corrosion resistance and formability). 304 stainless steel is produced in accordance with the American ASTM standard stainless steel grade a. 304 contains 19% chromium and 9% nickel. 304 is the most widely used stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, utility steel, and steel industry. Used in food production equipment, general chemical equipment, nuclear energy, etc. In order to maintain the inherent corrosion resistance of stainless steel, the steel must contain more than 12% chromium.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.19

Stainless steel pipes have good intergranular corrosion resistance, excellent corrosion resistance and cold working and stamping properties, and can be used as heat-resistant stainless steel. At the same time, the mechanical properties of the steel are still good at -180¡æ. In the solid solution state, the plasticity, toughness and cold workability of steel have corrosion resistance in oxidizing acid, atmosphere, water and other media. Therefore, 304 stainless steel is the steel with the largest output and usage and the most widely used steel.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.21

In order to suppress the welding of carbide precipitation, 304/304L stainless steel pipes can be welded by common welding methods. Manual arc welding, the thin section size of 304 stainless steel with 0.04%-0.06% carbon can be used with Austrian 002 electrode, which will not cause intergranular corrosion after welding. For thick section rulers, keep the resistance after intergranular corrosion resistance. , should be changed to 304L stainless steel or stabilized austenitic stainless steel.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.24

304/304L stainless steel sheet is often used in cold forming operations during the application process. Its cold forming performance is an important technical indicator to measure whether the forming is smooth and the yield rate. The influencing factors of cold forming of 304 stainless steel are more complicated. As far as its metallographic factors are concerned, it is mainly the composition of the steel, that is, the ratio of chromium equivalent to nickel equivalent, and the elongation of conventional tensile properties is an important characterization index. In order to obtain good cold forming properties, the ratio of chromium equivalent to nickel equivalent in the steel needs to be controlled within an appropriate range.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.25

Applications of 304/304L: food equipment, general chemical equipment, atomic energy industrial parts, etc., which are widely used. Suitable for deep drawing and infusion tubes, containers, etc. Steel is also used in vehicles, auto parts boxes, and household appliances. It is the steel with the largest production and consumption of austenitic stainless steel, which is used for the production of thin-walled parts, acid-resistant pipes and structural parts. It is also commonly used for welding chromium-nickel stainless steel and stainless steel core materials, non-magnetic parts and components used in low temperature environments.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.26

HT PIPE stocks seamless and welded 304/304L stainless steel pipe. This grade of steel is the most widely used grade due to its resistance to corrosion and oxidation. Some of the benefits of choosing this material for piping include its low maintenance costs, ability to withstand harsh environments, and weldability. Type 304 and 304L stainless steel pipes perform well in high temperatures and harsh environments. This type of steel is very durable and can be used in a wide range of applications and industries.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.27

HT PIPE supplies seamless and welded 304/304L stainless steel pipe. Seamless 304 stainless steel pipe has no welds, so it can sometimes be more expensive than welded stainless steel pipe, however, it performs better than welded pipe in high pressure environments. Welded 304 stainless steel pipe is a welded steel pipe, the type of pipe is more affordable and versatile.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.28

HT PIPE’s 304/304L stainless steel pipe meets industry standards and specifications. Our ASTM A312 and ASME SA312 stainless steel pipe products are high quality, durable and suitable for a wide range of applications.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.29

ASTM A213 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes are manufactured in a seamless process for use in high pressure environments, stainless steel TP304 grade is the most commonly used material due to its high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
Type Seamless Pipe
Seamless Tube
Welded Pipe
Welded Tube
SAW LSAW ERW EFW
Beveled End, Plain End”
Size OD: 1/2″” ~48″”
Thickness: SCH5~SCHXXS
Length :As per your requirement.”
Manufacturing technique Hot rolling /Hot work ,Cold rolling
Producing Standard ASME B36.10 ASME B36.30