Austenitic Stainless Steel Welded Tube Solutions
Welded stainless steel tubing for boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, and condensers, supplied according to the specified grade, dimensions, heat treatment, testing, and documentation requirements.
15+
Alloy Grades Covered
6.35–304.8 mm
OD Range
0.5–4.5 mm
Wall Thickness
100%
Alloy GradesHydrostatic Tested
Industrial Welded Tube Precision Manufacturing
ASTM A249 covers welded austenitic stainless steel tubes for boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, and similar heat-transfer equipment. Specify the grade, outside diameter, wall thickness, length, heat-treatment condition, testing, quantity, and documentation required by the applicable project specification. For general-purpose austenitic tubing, compare ASTM A269 tubing, review the heat exchanger tubing range, or send your technical requirements.
Automated Welding
GTAW/GMAW automated lines ensuring weld consistency
Full Solution Annealing
Eliminates residual stress, restores corrosion resistance
100% Hydrostatic Test
Tube-by-tube testing ensures pressure integrity
Full Traceability
Heat/lot number tracking with MTC provided
Dimensional Data
| DN | Tube OD | Wall Thickness | OD Tolerance | WT Tolerance | Length Tolerance | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inch(mm) | inch(mm) | inch(mm) | inch(mm) | (kg/m) | ||
| 8 | 1/4" (6.35) | 0.035" (0.89) | +/-0.005" (0.13) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 0.124 |
| 15 | 1/2" (12.7) | 0.065" (1.65) / 0.049"(1.25) | +/-0.005" (0.13) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 0.454 |
| 20 | 3/4" (19.1) | 0.065" (1.65) / 0.049"(1.25) | +/-0.005" (0.13) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 0.717 |
| 25 | 1" (25.4) | 0.065" (1.65) / 0.049"(1.25) | +/-0.005" (0.13) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 0.976 |
| 40 | 1-1/2" (38.1) | 0.065" (1.65) / 0.049"(1.25) | +/-0.008" (0.20) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 1.50 |
| 50 | 2" (50.8) | 0.065" (1.65) / 0.049"(1.25) | +/-0.008" (0.20) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 2.02 |
| 65 | 2-1/2" (63.5) | 0.065" (1.65) | +/-0.010" (0.25) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 2.54 |
| 80 | 3" (76.2) | 0.065" (1.65) | +/-0.010" (0.25) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 3.06 |
| 100 | 4" (101.6) | 0.083" (2.11) | +/-0.015" (0.38) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 5.23 |
| 150 | 6" (152.4) | 0.109" (2.77) | +/-0.030" (0.76) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 10.32 |
| 200 | 8" (203.2) | 0.109" (2.77) | +/-0.030" (0.76) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | 13.86 |
| 250 | 10"(254) | 0.120"(3.05) | +/-0.040" (1.016) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | - |
| 300 | 12"(304.8) | 0.120"(3.05) | +/-0.040" (1.016) | +/-10.0% | +1/8" (3.18) -0 | - |
Composition & Properties
- S30400
- S30403
- S31600
- S31603
- S31703
- S32100
- S34700
- 304
- 304L
- 316
- 316L
- 317L
- 321
- 347
- 0.08
- 0.035
- 0.08
- 0.035
- 0.035
- 0.08
- 0.08
- 18.0–20.0
- 18.0–20.0
- 16.0–18.0
- 16.0–18.0
- 18.0–20.0
- 17.0–19.0
- 17.0–19.0
- 8.0–11.0
- 8.0–12.0
- 10.0–14.0
- 10.0–14.0
- 11.0–15.0
- 9.0–12.0
- 9.0–13.0
- —
- —
- 2.0–3.0
- 2.0–3.0
- 3.0–4.0
- —
- —
- 515 MPa
- 485 MPa
- 515 MPa
- 485 MPa
- 485 MPa
- 515 MPa
- 515 MPa
304 / 304L
General-purpose austenitic stainless steel with excellent atmospheric and steam corrosion resistance. Superior cold forming and welding characteristics.
316 / 316L
Molybdenum-bearing austenitic steel with significantly enhanced resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. Ideal for marine and chemical processing environments.
321 / 347
Titanium/niobium-stabilized grades effectively preventing intergranular corrosion. Designed for long-term service in high-temperature boiler and superheater systems.
Quality Systems & Testing
Inspection and testing should follow the applicable ASTM A249 edition and the agreed purchase specification. Confirm dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, nondestructive examination, surface requirements, and documentation before ordering.
Positive Material Identification
XRF spectrometry analysis verifying chemical composition per grade
Non-Destructive Examination
Eddy current / ultrasonic testing with 100% weld coverage
Hydrostatic Testing
Tube-by-tube pressure testing per standard requirements, dwell time ≥ 5 seconds
Material Test Reports
EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certificates available with third-party inspection
Industry Applications
Products serve energy, petrochemical, and heavy industrial sectors, meeting the demands of high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive service conditions.
Power Generation
Supercritical and ultra-supercritical boiler superheater and reheater tubes, engineered for sustained creep strength under high-temperature, high-pressure steam conditions.
Petrochemical
Tube bundles for refinery units and chemical reactors, resistant to hydrogen sulfide, chlorides, and aggressive process media ensuring long-term operational safety.
Heat Exchangers
Shell-and-tube and plate heat exchanger tubing with superior thermal conductivity and fouling resistance, suitable for seawater cooling and process heat transfer applications.