316 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes
A 316 stainless steel seamless pipe is produced by piercing and drawing molybdenum-alloyed 316L billet, giving a seamless pipe resistant to chloride media.
It is used on high-pressure chemical process, seawater, hydraulic and instrument lines. Diameter, wall series and length are confirmed against stock and production schedules.
Main Applications
- High-pressure chemical lines
- Seawater and offshore piping
- Hydraulic and instrument lines
- Pharmaceutical and food processes
- Heat exchanger and condenser tubes
- Bent lines in aggressive media
Technical Data
| Material | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition | Cr 16.5–18.5%; Ni 10–13%; Mo 2–2.5% (EN 10088) |
| Manufacture | Seamless |
| Standard | EN 10216-5; ASTM A312 |
| Dimension standard | EN ISO 1127, ASME B36.19M |
| Wall series | SCH 10S, 40S, 80S (depending on model) |
| Diameter and length | Depending on model, please ask |
| Certificate | EN 10204 3.1 (depending on model) |
| Pressure rating | Calculated from diameter, wall and temperature |
| Welded alternative | 316 stainless steel welded pipe |
Material Options
| Property | Seamless 316L | Seamless 304 | Welded 316L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material number | 1.4404 | 1.4301 | 1.4404 |
| Standard | EN 10216-5 | EN 10216-5 | EN 10217-7 |
| Chloride resistance | High | Medium | High |
| Typical use | High pressure + chemical | High pressure, general | Chemical, normal pressure |
Which material? Seamless 316L is the best choice on lines with both high pressure and chloride fluids; where pressure is low, welded 316L is an economical alternative. Composition values follow EN 10088.
Advantages
Seamless + Molybdenum
- Resists pressure and corrosion together
Suited to Bending
- Uniform structure
Long Life
- Seawater and chemicals
Certifiable
- 3.1 certificate option
Construction and Design Features
- Seamless body from 316L billet
- Wall sized by drawing
- Pickled surface (depending on model)
- Square-cut ends
Share the outside diameter, wall series, metres and fluid; we will confirm stock and lead time for seamless 316L pipe.
How to Choose?
- Diameter and seriesChoose outside diameter and SCH series.
- Pressure calculationConfirm wall thickness for pressure and temperature.
- FluidSend chloride and chemical content.
- CertificateState the need for a 3.1 certificate.
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