316 Stainless Steel Pipe(1)
Products Specifications
Category | Details |
Product | 316 Stainless Steel Pipe |
Grades | 316 (TP316), 316L (TP316L/00 Cr17Ni14Mo2), 316Ti, 317L |
Production Types | Seamless Pipe, Welded Pipe (ERW/LSAW/SSAW), Capillary Tube |
Sizes | Seamless: OD 6mm-2500mm, Wall Thickness 1mm-150mm (SCH10-XXS) |
Welded: OD 15.9mm-1200mm, Wall Thickness 0.6mm-20mm | |
Capillary: OD 0.4mm-6mm, Wall Thickness 0.03mm-1mm | |
Lengths | 4000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, 12000mm, or custom lengths up to 18m |
Surface Finishes | Hairline Satin, #80/#240/#320/#400/#600 Polish, Electropolished, Bright Annealed, Pickled & Oiled |
Raw Material Sources | Domestic (Tisco, Baosteel, Zhangpu) & Imported (POSCO, Nippon Steel) |
Key Performance Advantages
316 stainless steel pipe
Feature | Technical Benefit |
Superior Corrosion Resistance | 2-3% molybdenum content provides exceptional resistance to chloride-induced pitting, crevice corrosion, and sulfuric acid environments, outperforming 304 stainless steel by 5x in coastal/offshore settings |
High-Temperature Stability | Maintains mechanical strength up to 870°C (1600°F) and offers excellent oxidation resistance in continuous high-heat applications |
Weldability & Formability | 316L grade with ≤0.03% carbon content avoids sensitization during welding, eliminating the need for post-weld annealing while retaining corrosion resistance |
Biocompatibility | Meets FDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards, making it ideal for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical device applications |
Cost-Effectiveness | Longer service life reduces replacement frequency; 316L's weld-friendly design cuts installation labor costs by 30% compared to traditional alloys |
Industry-Specific Solutions
Industry | Recommended Grade & Application |
Oil & Gas | 316L Seamless Pipes for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, and refinery processing units (resistant to H2S and chloride corrosion) |
Marine Engineering | 316 Welded Pipes for shipbuilding, desalination plants, and coastal infrastructure (withstands saltwater immersion and harsh weather) |
Food & Beverage | 316L Electropolished Pipes for dairy processing, brewery systems, and food packaging lines (meets strict hygiene standards) |
Pharmaceutical | 316L Sanitary Pipes for drug manufacturing, sterile fluid transfer, and bioreactor systems (biocompatible and easy to clean) |
Chemical Processing | 316Ti Pipes for acid storage tanks, chemical reactors, and fertilizer production (resistant to nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and organic solvents) |
Architecture | 316 Polished Pipes for coastal building facades, handrails, and decorative elements (maintains aesthetic appeal in corrosive urban atmospheres) |
Quality Assurance & Certifications
316 stainless steel pipe
Stage | Testing Standards & Compliance |
Raw Material | 100% traceability with chemical composition analysis (OES/ICP) and mechanical property testing |
Production | Real-time ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ECT), and hydrostatic pressure testing (1.5x working pressure) |
Finishing | Salt spray testing (≥1000 hours), surface roughness measurement (Ra ≤0.8μm for electropolished pipes) |
Certifications | API 5L, ASTM A312/A213/A269, ASME SA312, DIN 17456, JIS G3459, GB/T 14976-2012, FDA, 3-A |
Ordering & Logistics
Service | Details |
MOQ | 5 metric tons (stock items); 1 metric ton (custom orders) |
Lead Time | 7-10 days for stock; 20-30 days for custom production |
Packaging | Standard: Plastic bag + steel strap bundle; Custom: Seaworthy wooden crates with waterproof lining |
Delivery Terms | FOB Tianjin, CFR, CIF, EXW; global shipping via sea/air/land |
Customization | Cut-to-length, beveled ends, special surface finishes, and non-standard dimensions available |
After-Sales Support | 12-month product warranty, technical consultation for installation, and replacement of defective products |
Why Choose Us?
★30+ Years of Expertise: Specialized in stainless steel pipe manufacturing with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
★Full Production Chain: In-house seamless rolling, welding, and finishing facilities ensure quality control from raw material to final product.
★Global Project Experience: Supplied 200,000+ tons of 316 stainless steel pipes to projects in 50+ countries, including offshore oil fields and desalination plants.
★Customer-Centric R&D: Custom alloy development and engineering support to meet unique corrosion and temperature requirements.
★Sustainable Practices: Energy-efficient production processes and 100%
Successful Case of Offshore Oil Platform Corrosion Protection
Category | Details |
Client | Major European oil and gas corporation |
Project Location | North Sea offshore platform |
Challenge | Replace aging carbon steel pipelines suffering from severe chloride corrosion; required 25-year service life in 3% saltwater environment |
Solution | Supplied 12,000 tons of ASTM A312 TP316L seamless pipes with 3PE anti-corrosion coating, featuring beveled ends for easy field welding |
Key Advantage | Low-carbon 316L grade eliminated need for post-weld annealing, reducing installation time by 35% |
Results | - Withstood 100-year storm conditions and continuous saltwater immersion for 8 years with zero leaks |
- Reduced annual maintenance costs from 1.2Mto1.2Mto150K | |
- Achieved API 5L PSL2 certification, ensuring compliance with offshore safety regulations | |
Standards Met | ASTM A312, API 5L PSL2 |
Material Form | Seamless pipe |
Coating | 3PE (3-layer polyethylene) anti-corrosion coating |
