ASTM A312 TP316 Stainless Steel Pipe

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On July 14, 2025, we received a customer’s inquiry for ASTM A312 TP316 stainless steel pipe. Upon receiving the inquiry, we first conducted a thorough review and confirmed the following key information: product standard (ASTM A312 TP316), specific specifications (including outer diameter, wall thickness, and length), quantity, and expected delivery time. To ensure the accuracy of the quote, our sales representative immediately contacted the customer to confirm some details that may affect the final cost.

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Dimensional Inspection of Stainless Steel Pipes

Dimensional inspection is the most fundamental quality control step before steel pipes leave the factory, ensuring they meet customer orders and relevant standards. We ensure that the dimensions of each steel pipe are within standard tolerances.

This prevents pipes with non-compliant dimensions from being welded or joined, leading to construction delays and additional costs.

Outside Diameter (OD): Measured using a vernier caliper, micrometer, or gage. For large-diameter steel pipes, a gage is typically used with a formula to calculate the OD, or a laser measuring instrument is used to ensure accuracy.

Wall Thickness (WT): Measured using an ultrasonic thickness gauge or micrometer. Ultrasonic thickness gauges allow for quick and accurate measurements without damaging the pipe, while micrometers are used for precise inspection of pipe ends.

Length: Measured using a tape measure or laser distance meter. For single pipes, the length must be within the tolerances specified by the standard.

Ends: Check the bevel angle and flatness of the end faces. A bevel angle gauge and square are typically used to ensure that the ends meet welding requirements.

ASTM A312 TP316 Stainless Steel Pipe Specification

Processing Method	Seamless and Welded
Size Range	1/8” – 30” / DN6 – 750
Thickness Schedule	SCH 10S- SCH 160, XXS
Length	6m or 12 m or Random
Standard	ASME B36.19
Surface Treatment	Polish , Mirror , Epoxy Powder FBE, 2PE, 3PE Coating
Material Grade	ASTM A312 TP304/304L/304H, 316/316L, 310S, 317, 347, 904L, S32205, S31803, 32750, 32760, S32550

ASTM A312 TP316 Seamless Pipe Chemical Composition

CHEMICAL	LIMITS	C	Mn	P	S	Si	Ni	Cr	Mo
ASTM A312 TP316	MIN						11.00	16.00	2.00
ASTM A312 TP316	MAX	0.080	2.00	0.045	0.030	1.00	14.00	18.00	3.00
ASTM A312 TP316L	MIN						10.00	16.00	2.00
ASTM A312 TP316L	MAX	0.035	2.00	0.045	0.030	1.00	14.00	18.00	3.00

ASTM A312 TP316 Seamless Pipe Mechanical Property

MATERIAL	T.S (MPA)	Y.S (MPA)	EL %
ASTM A312 TP316	515min	205min	35 min
ASTM A312 TP316L	485 min	170 min	35 min

Features

Corrosion Resistance

TP316 stainless steel pipe offers excellent corrosion resistance in seawater, saltwater, and chemical media, and is particularly suitable for chloride environments.

High-Temperature Resistance

It exhibits excellent oxidation resistance up to 870°C and maintains strength and toughness at elevated temperatures.

Mechanical Properties

It possesses excellent ductility and strength, making it suitable for welding, bending, and various other fabrication processes.

Hygiene and Safety

It releases no harmful substances and is widely used in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries.

Stainless Steel Pipe Dimension

Stainless Steel Pipe (ASME B 36.19M)
Nominal Size		OD	Sch5s		Sch10s		Sch40s		Sch80s
DN	NPS	0	T	kg/m	T	kg/m	T	kg/m	T	kg/m
6	1/8	10.3			1.24	0.28	1.73	0.37	2.41	0.47
8	1/4	13.7			1.65	0.49	2.24	0.63	3.02	0.8
10	3/8	17.1			1.65	0.63	2.31	0.84	3.2	1.1
15	1/2	21.3	1.65	0.82	2.11	1	2.77	1.27	3.73	1.62
20	3/4	26.7	1.65	1.04	2.11	1.28	2.87	1.69	3.91	2.2
25	1	33.4	1.65	1.33	2.77	2.09	3.38	2.5	4.55	3.24
32	1 1/4	42.2	1.65	1.68	2.77	2.7	3.56	3.39	4.85	4.47
40	1 1/2	48.3	1.65	1.95	2.77	3.11	3.68	4.05	5.08	5.41
50	2	60.3	1.65	2.44	2.77	3.93	3.91	5.44	5.54	7.48
65	2 1/2	73.0	2.11	3.77	3.05	5.26	5.16	8.63	7.01	11.41
80	3	88.9	2.11	4.6	3.05	6.45	5.49	11.29	7.62	15.27
90	31/2	101.6	2.11	5.29	3.05	7.4	5.74	13.57	8.08	18.63
100	4	114.3	2.11	5.96	3.05	8.36	6.02	16.07	8.56	22.32
125	5	141.3	2.77	9.67	3.4	11.57	6.55	21.77	9.53	30.97
150	6	168.3	2.77	11.55	3.4	13.48	7.11	28.26	10.97	42.56
200	8	219.1	2.77	15.09	3.76	19.96	8.18	42.55	12.7	64.64
250	10	273.1	3.4	23.08	4.19	27.78	9.27	60.31	12.7	96.01
300	12	323.9	3.96	31.89	4.57	36	9.53	73.88	12.7	132.08
350	14	355.6	3.96	35.06	4.78	41.3
400	16	406.4	4.19	42.41	4.78	47.29
450	18	457.2	4.19	47.77	4.78	53.26
500	20	508	4.78	60.46	5.54	68.61
550	22	558.8	4.78	66.57	5.54	75.53
600	24	609.6	5.54	84.16	6.35	94.45
750	30	762	6.35	120.72	7.92	147.36

Manufacturing Process

ASTM A312 covers two primary manufacturing processes:

Seamless steel : Made from billets through piercing and cold drawing/cold rolling, the pipe body has no welds and is suitable for applications requiring high pressure, high temperature, or high strength.

Welded : Made from coiled steel plate or strip and then welded, it is relatively low-cost and suitable for applications with less stringent pressure requirements.

Applications

Chemical Industry: Heat exchangers, chemical storage tanks, and piping systems

Oil and Gas: Pipelines transporting chloride-containing or corrosive media

Marine Engineering: Desalination plants, offshore platforms

Food and Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical equipment, food processing piping

Energy: High-temperature boiler tubes, heat exchangers

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