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TP316 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe - Quality Pipes from China Suppliers and Factory, Customizable Dimensions Available
Introduction
ASTM A312 TP316 seamless pipes is an austenitic alloy renowned for its exceptional performance in harsh industrial environments. While sharing similarities with other stainless steel grades, this variant distinguishes itself through the addition of 4% molybdenum, which significantly enhances resistance to chloride-induced corrosion—a critical feature for marine applications. Its ability to withstand prolonged submersion, high-pressure conditions, and temperature extremes makes it a preferred choice for offshore platforms, chemical processing systems, and desalination infrastructure.
Key Features
Composition
18% chromium for foundational rust resistance, complemented by 3% molybdenum for advanced protection against pitting in corrosive environments (e.g., saltwater).
Mechanical Strength
Superior tensile properties minimize structural fatigue under continuous stress, outperforming conventional austenitic steels.
Versatility
Adaptable to industries requiring long-term material stability, such as pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and wastewater treatment.
Material Specification
Standard: ASTM A312/A312M
O.D: 1/8" NB TO 32" NB, (10.29MM-812.80MM), (Customization Available)
W.T: SCH 10S, SCH 40S, SCH 80S, SCH160, SCH XXS (Customization Available)
Application:
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Marine & Offshore
- Power Generation
- Pharmaceutical & Food Processing
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace
- Pulp & Paper
- Medical & Pharmaceutical
End: Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded
Processing: Cut-to-length; Polishing.
Inspection:
- 100% PMI TESTED
- EN10204.3.1B MILL TEST CERTIFICATE
- THIRD PARTY INSPECTION ACCEPTED
Delivery Condition: Cold Drawn, Annealed and Pickled/ Polished /Bright Annealed/ Sand blasting/ Shot Blasting.
Marking: All SS SMLS Pipes are marked as follows: Standard, Grade, OD, Thickness, Length, Heat No. (Or as per the customer’s request)
Packing: Packed in Wooden Boxes, plywood cases, Steel Strips Bundled, or as per Customers Requests
Specials: Sizes and Specifications other than above can be customized on request.
Specification parameters
TP316 chemical composition| HEAT NO. | CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Ni | Cr | Mo | ||
| STAND. | MIN. | 10.00 | 16.00 | 2.0 | |||||
| MAX. | 0.080 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 14.00 | 18.00 | 3.0 | |
| Mechanical Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) | Brinell (HB) | ||||
| TP316 | 515 | 205 | 35 | 90 | 187 |
| ASTM A312 TP316 Equivalent Grades | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA (ASTM / AISI) | Germany (DIN, WNr) | Japan (JIS) | France (AFNOR) | England (BS) | Euronorms (EN) | China (GB) | India (IS) | International (ISO) | Russia (GOST) |
| TP316 316 |
X5CrNiMo17-12-2 (1.4401) |
SUS316 | Z7CND17-11-02 | 316S31 316S33 |
1.4401 | 06Cr17Ni12Mo2 | 04Cr17Ni12Mo2 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 08Х17Н13М2 |
| OD DN | IN | OD MM | ANSI B36.19 | ANSI B36.10 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter in inches | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5s | 10s | Sched.40s | Sched.40 | Sched.80s | Sched.80 | 10 | 20 | 30 | Standard | |||||||||||
| mm | Kg/m | mm | Kg/m | mm | Kg/m | mm | mm | Kg/m | mm | mm | Kg/m | mm | Kg/m | mm | Kg/m | mm | Kg/m | |||
| 6 | 1/8" | 10.29 | - | - | 1.24 | 0.281 | 1.73 | 371 | 1.73 | 2.41 | 0.467 | 2.41 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.73 | 0.371 |
| 8 | 1/4" | 13.72 | - | - | 1.65 | 0.499 | 2.24 | 0.644 | 2 | 3.02 | 0.809 | 3.02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.24 | 0.644 |
| 10 | 3/8" | 17.14 | - | - | 1.65 | 0.64 | 2.31 | 0.858 | 2.31 | 3.2 | 1.118 | 3.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.31 | 0.858 |
| 15 | 1/2" | 21.34 | 1.65 | 0.814 | 2.11 | 1.016 | 2.77 | 1.26 | 2.77 | 3.73 | 1.62 | 3.73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.77 | 1.26 |
| 20 | 3/4" | 26.67 | 1.65 | 1.034 | 2.11 | 1.298 | 2.87 | 1.68 | 2.87 | 3.91 | 2.19 | 3.91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.87 | 1.68 |
| 25 | 1" | 33.4 | 1.65 | 1.312 | 2.77 | 2.125 | 3.38 | 2.5 | 3.38 | 4.55 | 3.23 | 4.55 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.36 | 2.5 |
| 32 | 1 1/4" | 42.16 | 1.65 | 1.674 | 2.77 | 2.732 | 3.56 | 3.38 | 3.56 | 4.85 | 4.46 | 4.85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.56 | 3.38 |
| 40 | 1 1/2" | 48.26 | 1.65 | 1.926 | 2.77 | 3.155 | 3.68 | 4.05 | 3.68 | 5.08 | 5.4 | 5.08 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.68 | 4.05 |
| 50 | 2" | 60.32 | 1.65 | 2.424 | 2.77 | 3.992 | 3.91 | 5.43 | 3.91 | 5.54 | 7.47 | 5.54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.91 | 5.43 |
| 65 | 2 1/2" | 73.02 | 2.11 | 3.747 | 3.05 | 5.345 | 5.16 | 8.62 | 5.16 | 7.01 | 11.4 | 7.01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.16 | 8.62 |
| 80 | 3" | 88.9 | 2.11 | 4.585 | 3.05 | 6.557 | 5.49 | 11.28 | 5.49 | 7.62 | 15.25 | 7.62 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.49 | 11.28 |
| 90 | 3 1/2" | 101.6 | 2.11 | 5.272 | 3.05 | 7.526 | 5.74 | 13.56 | 5.74 | 8.08 | 18.62 | 8.08 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.74 | 13.56 |
| 100 | 4" | 114.3 | 2.11 | 5.945 | 3.05 | 8.496 | 6.02 | 16.06 | 6.02 | 8.56 | 22.29 | 8.56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.02 | 16.06 |
| 125 | 5" | 141.3 | 2.77 | 9.639 | 3.4 | 11.74 | 6.55 | 21.76 | 6.55 | 9.52 | 30.92 | 9.52 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.55 | 21.76 |
| 150 | 6" | 168.28 | 2.77 | 11.514 | 3.4 | 14.037 | 7.11 | 28.23 | 7.11 | 10.97 | 42.52 | 10.97 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.11 | 28.23 |
| 200 | 8" | 219.08 | 2.77 | 15.049 | 3.76 | 20.334 | 8.18 | 42.49 | 8.18 | 12.7 | 64.57 | 12.7 | - | - | 6.35 | 33.28 | 7.04 | 36.8 | 8.18 | 42.4 |
| 250 | 10" | 273.05 | 3.4 | 23.028 | 4.19 | 28.29 | 9.27 | 60.24 | 9.27 | 12.7 | 81.46 | 15.09 | - | - | 6.35 | 41.7 | 7.8 | 51 | 9.27 | 60.24 |
| 300 | 12" | 323.85 | 3.96 | 31.806 | 4.57 | 36.633 | 9.52 | 73.76 | 10.31 | 12.7 | 97.36 | 17.48 | - | - | 6.35 | 49.68 | 8.38 | 65.14 | 9.52 | 73.76 |
| 350 | 14" | 355.6 | 3.98 | 34.99 | 4.78 | 42.102 | 9.52 | - | 11.13 | - | - | 19.05 | 6.35 | 54.63 | 7.92 | 67.98 | 9.52 | 81.21 | 9.52 | 81.21 |
| 400 | 16" | 406.4 | 4.19 | 42.35 | 4.78 | 48.22 | 9.52 | - | 12.7 | - | - | 21.44 | 6.35 | 62.58 | 7.92 | 77.9 | 9.52 | 93.13 | 9.52 | 93.18 |
| 450 | 18" | 457.2 | 4.19 | 47.7 | 4.78 | 54.3 | 9.52 | - | 14.27 | - | - | 23.82 | 6.35 | 70.5 | 7.92 | 87.8 | 11.13 | 122.12 | 9.52 | 105.05 |
| 500 | 20" | 508 | 4.77 | 60.32 | 5.54 | 69.766 | 9.52 | - | 15.09 | - | - | 26.19 | 6.35 | 78.47 | 9.52 | 116.97 | 12.7 | 155 | 9.52 | 116.97 |
| 550 | 22" | 558.8 | 4.77 | - | 5.54 | - | 9.52 | - | - | - | - | 28.58 | 6.35 | 86.42 | 9.52 | 128.89 | 12.7 | 170.86 | 9.52 | 128.89 |
| 600 | 24" | 609.6 | 5.54 | 84.1 | 6.35 | 96.215 | 9.52 | - | 17.48 | - | - | 30.96 | 6.35 | 96.215 | 9.52 | 140.8 | 14.7 | 209.54 | 9.52 | 140.81 |
| 650 | 26" | 660.4 | - | - | - | - | 9.52 | - | - | - | - | - | 7.92 | 127.58 | 12.7 | 202.65 | - | - | 9.52 | 152.73 |
| 700 | 28" | 711.2 | - | - | - | - | 9.52 | - | - | - | - | - | 7.92 | 137.52 | 12.7 | 218.54 | 15.88 | 271.94 | 9.52 | 164.65 |
| 750 | 30" | 762 | 6.35 | 120.59 | 7.92 | 147.45 | 9.52 | - | - | - | - | - | 7.92 | 147.45 | 12.7 | 234.44 | 15.88 | 291.81 | 9.52 | 176.57 |
| 800 | 32" | 812 | - | - | - | - | 9.52 | - | 17.48 | - | - | - | 7.92 | 157.39 | 12.7 | 250.33 | 15.88 | 311.67 | 9.52 | 188.5 |
| 850 | 34" | 863.6 | - | - | - | - | 9.52 | - | 17.48 | - | - | - | 7.92 | 167.32 | 12.7 | 266.22 | 15.88 | 331.54 | 9.52 | 200.42 |
| 900 | 36" | 914.4 | - | - | - | - | 9.52 | - | 19.05 | - | - | - | 7.92 | 177.26 | 12.7 | 282.18 | 15.88 | 351.41 | 9.52 | 212.34 |
| ASTM A312/A312M-09 Standard Permitted Tolerance of WT and OD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Outside Diameter | Allowable deviation | Nominal wall thickness | Allowable deviation | ||
| 1/8”—1 1/2“ | (10.29—48.26) | +0.4 -0.8 | 1/8”—1 1/2“ | (10.29-73.03) all of t | +20 -12.5 |
| >1 1/2“—4” | (48.26—114.3) | ±0.8 | 3“—18” | (88.9-457.2) t/D=5% | +22.5 -12.5 |
| >4”—8" | (114.3—219.08) | +1.6 -0.8 | 3“—18” | (88.9-457.2) t/D>5% | +15 -12.5 |
| >8“—18" | (219.08—457.2) | +2.4 -0.8 | ≥20" | =508 t of wld pipe | +17.5 -12.5 |
| >18”—26“ | (457.2—660.4) | +3.2 -0.8 | ≥20" | =508 t/D=5% | +22.5 -12.5 |
| >26”—34” | (660.4—863.6) | +4.0 -0.8 | ≥20" | =508 t/D>5% | +15 -12.5 |
| >34“—48" | (863.6—1219.2) | +4.8 -0.8 | |||
| Thin wall pipe (t/D=3%) ovality condition: Any cross section in a steel pipe Dmax Dmin=1.5%nominal, and (Dmax Dmin)/ 2 conforms to the stipulated diameter tolerance range. | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes ASTM A312 TP316 suitable for marine applications?
ASTM A312 TP316 includes a 4% molybdenum content, which significantly enhances its resistance to chloride-induced corrosion. This composition makes it highly reliable for prolonged submersion in saltwater and ideal for offshore platforms and desalination systems.
What are the mechanical properties of TP316 stainless steel?
TP316 has a minimum tensile strength of 515 MPa, a minimum yield strength of 205 MPa (0.2% Proof), and a minimum elongation of 35%. Its maximum hardness is 90 HRB on the Rockwell scale or 187 HB on the Brinell scale.
What is the chemical composition specification for TP316?
The chemical composition of TP316 features a minimum of 10.00% Nickel (Ni), 16.00% Chromium (Cr), and 2.0% Molybdenum (Mo). The maximum allowable limits are 0.080% Carbon (C), 2.00% Manganese (Mn), 0.045% Phosphorus (P), 0.030% Sulfur (S), 1.00% Silicon (Si), 14.00% Nickel (Ni), 18.00% Chromium (Cr), and 3.0% Molybdenum (Mo).
What are the equivalent grades of ASTM A312 TP316?
Equivalent grades include SUS316 in Japan (JIS), X5CrNiMo17-12-2 (1.4401) in Germany (DIN), Z7CND17-11-02 in France (AFNOR), 316S31 and 316S33 in England (BS), 06Cr17Ni12Mo2 in China (GB), and 08Х17Н13М2 in Russia (GOST).
What are the standard tolerances for nominal outside diameter and wall thickness?
For outside diameters between 1/8" and 1 1/2" (10.29-48.26 mm), the allowable OD deviation is +0.4 mm / -0.8 mm, and the wall thickness tolerance is +20% / -12.5%. For larger sizes, such as 3" to 18" with a t/D ratio of 5%, the wall thickness tolerance is +22.5% / -12.5%.
How are these seamless pipes packaged and delivered?
Pipes are delivered in various conditions, including Cold Drawn, Annealed and Pickled, Polished, Bright Annealed, Sand Blasting, or Shot Blasting. Packaging options include wooden boxes, plywood cases, steel strips bundled, or customized packing based on customer requests.