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Tubotech Stainless Inc

Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing Manufacturer in India

Stainless steel instrumentation tubing

 

What is Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing?

Stainless steel instrumentation tubing

Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing is basically a tube with a thin wall which are known for offering leakage-free operations. The SS Instrumentation Tube material is one of the most popular and versatile alloy grades; they are used in various industries.

Depending on the media to which the Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing will come in contact with, the grade of the ss is decided. For example, if the application requires an affordable ss tubing solution with good tensile strength and moderate corrosion resistance, Stainless Steel 304 Instrumentation Tubing is the best option. But if the tube is to be used in brine or marine applications, 316 Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing will be a better choice. Tubotech is Genuine and Experianced Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing Manufacturer in India

 

What is Bright Annealed Instrument Tubing?

To get bring annealed ASTM A269 TP304 Instrument Tube, annealing is performed on the tube in a controlled atmosphere. This controlled environment can include vacuum or inert gases. It helps to reduce the surface oxidation to a minimum which gives a brighter surface.

Due to bright annealing- the SA 213 Instrumentation Tubing gets a high quality smooth, bright and clean surface. It acquires precision in dimensional tolerances and enhanced corrosion resistance and strength. When the Solution anneal stainless instrumentation tube is operated in a controlled environment- it yields finer grain size and better surface finish.

 

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Specification of stainless steel instrumentation tubing

 

SS 304 and 316 Instrumentation Tube Supplier in India

Specifications of Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing

Stainless steel instrumentation tubing specification

 

 

 

SS Instrumentation Tube Size Range

SS Instrumentation Tube Size Range

  • 6 - 25.4mm
Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Thickness

Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Thickness

  • 0.6  - 6mm

 

 

Stainless Steel 304 Instrumentation Tubing Length

Stainless Steel 304 Instrumentation Tubing Length

  • 1 mtr to 32 mtrs
316 SS Instrumentation Tubing Outside Diameter

316 SS Instrumentation Tubing Outside Diameter

  • 6.00 mm to 60.00 mm

 

 

Seamless Instrumentation Tubing Pressure Rating

Seamless Instrumentation Tubing Pressure Rating

  • 15 000 psig (1034 bar)
Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing Grades

Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing Grades

  • SS 304
  • 304L
  • 316
  • 316L

 

 

SS Instrument Capillary Tubing Standards

SS Instrument Capillary Tubing Standards

  • ASTM A270
  • EN 10216-5
  • DIN 2391
  • ASTM A269
  • ASTM A213
SS 304 Instrumentation Tubing Types 

SS 304 Instrumentation Tubing Types 

  • Seamless / Welded instrumentation tubes
  • SS heavy-wall annealed
  • SS cold-drawn 1/8-hard
  • SS jacketed tubing and insulated tubing

 

 

Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Marking 

Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Marking 

  • Size
  • Grade / material
  • Specification
  • Heat number
SA 213 Instrumentation Tubing Technique

SA 213 Instrumentation Tubing Technique

  • Cold drawn
  • Hot rolled
  • Cold rolled
  • Extrusion tube

 

 

Welded Stainless Instrumentation Tubing Processing Service

Welded Stainless Instrumentation Tubing Processing Service

  • Cutting
  • Bending
  • Decoiling
  • Punching
  • Welding
  • Moulding
SS Instrumentation Tube Delivery Condition

SS Instrumentation Tube Delivery Condition

  • Annealed and Pickled (AP)
  • Polished
  • Bright Annealed (BA)
  • MP
  • Cold Drawn
  • MF

Stockist of Stainless Seamless and Welded Instrument Tubing in Mumbai in Straight Lengths and Coils Form

Difference between Welded and Seamless Instrumentation Tubing

The Seamless Instrumentation Tubing is manufactured through the extrusion process- they come without any welded seams and have lesser chances of leakages. They are stronger and used for more critical procedures.

The Welded Stainless Instrumentation Tubing is produced from a roll formed strip and they are welded to produce a tube. The welded tubes are more affordable, and they are available in longer continuous lengths.

 

SS Instrumentation Tube Types

SS Instrument Capillary Tubing

SS Instrument Capillary Tubing

Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing

Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing

Welded Stainless Instrumentation Tubing

Welded Stainless Instrumentation Tubing

316 Stainless Steel Seamless Instrumentation Tubing

316 Stainless Steel Seamless Instrumentation Tubing

SS Instrument Impulse Tubing

SS Instrument Impulse Tubing

Stainless Steel Bright Annealed Instrument Tubing

Stainless Steel Bright Annealed Instrument Tubing

 

Buy Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing With OD Range From 6.00 to 60 mm

Stainless Steel 304 Instrument Tubing Sizes

TUBE O.D (M) TUBE WALL THICKNESS (MM)
0.071 0.089 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.65 2.00 2.11 2.41 2.50 2.77 3.00 3.05
12 3000 3400 4400 5300 5900 6800 7200
16 2500 3200 3900 4300 5300 5700 6600 6800
18 2800 3400 3800 4700 5000 5800 6000 6700
3 10800 13800 15300
4 7900 10100 11500 14400
5 5000 6500 7400 9400 11500 12700
8 4700 5800 6800 8400 9300
10 3700 4200 5300 6500 7300
20 2500 3000 3400 4200 4400 5100 5300 6000
22 2300 2800 3000 3800 4000 4600 4800 5400
25 2000 2400 2700 3300 3500 4000 4200 4700 5100 5200

SS 316 Seamless Instrument Tubing Tolerance

Nominal Wall Thickness Length Tolerance Outer Diameter Size Wall Thickness Tolerance Outside Diameter Tolerance
Inch Inch mm Inch mm (%) mm Inch mm
0.065 +⅛, -0 19.1 ¾ 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.13 +/-0.005 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 63.5 2½ 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.25 +/-0.010 +3.18, -0
0.083 +⅛, -0 101.6 4 2.11 +/-10.0% +/-0.38 +/-0.015 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 25.4 1 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.13 +/-0.005 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 76.2 3 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.25 +/-0.010 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 38.1 1½ 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.20 +/-0.008 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 12.7 ½ 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.13 +/-0.005 +3.18, -0
0.065 +⅛, -0 50.8 2 1.65 +/-10.0% +/-0.20 +/-0.008 +3.18, -0
0.109 +1, -0 152.4 6 2.77 +/-10.0% +/-0.76 +/-0.030 +25.4, -0

Temperature Derating Factors of SS Instrument Tubing

Temperature Stainless ASTM Steel A269
°F °C SS304 SS316
100 38 1 1
200 93 1 1
300 149 1 1
400 204 0.94 0.97
500 260 0.88 0.9
600 316 0.82 0.85
700 371 0.8 0.82
800 427 0.76 0.8
900 482 0.73 0.78
1000 538 0.69 0.77
1200 649 0.3 0.37

 

Get SS Instrument Capillary Tubing With Wall Thickness From 0.6 to 6.00 mm at Best Price

SS Instrumentation Tubing Price List

Sizes Price in USD Price in Malaysia Price in Saudi Arabia
1/2" x 0.035 $4.37 MYR 20.56 SAR 16.39
1/2" x 0.049 $5.65 MYR 26.58 SAR 21.19
1/2" x 0.065 $6.45 MYR 30.35 SAR 24.19
1/4" x 0.035 $2.44 MYR 11.48 SAR 9.15
1/4" x 0.049 $3.30 MYR 15.52 SAR 12.38
1/4" x 0.065 $4.23 MYR 19.90 SAR 15.87
3/8" 0.035 $3.24 MYR 15.24 SAR 12.15
3/8" 0.049 $4.49 MYR 21.12 SAR 16.84
3/8" 0.065 $5.46 MYR 25.69 SAR 20.48
5/16" 0.035 $5.98 MYR 28.14 SAR 22.43

Stainless Steel Instrument Tube Installation Standards

Stainless Steel Instrument Tube Installation Standards

 

Point To Check Before Installation Description
Material Follow ASTM A268, A269, A213, and A789 Guidelines.
Size Of Tube Use the Appropriate Wall Thickness and Diameter.
Cutting Using the Proper Equipment, Cut Squarely.
Deburring From the Cut Edges, Remove Burrs.
Fittings Fittings Should Match the Type and Size of Tubing.
Installation Follow ANSI/ASME Standards
Support Support Tubing to Stop Vibrations and Stress.
Sealing Make Sure Every Connection Has Been Leak-tested and Sealed.
Cleaning Particularly for Important Uses, Clean Before Installing.
Inspection Examine Frequently for Damage and Wear.

Pressure Rating of SS Instrument Capillary Tubing

                                             316 or 304 Stainless Steel (Seamless)
Tube O.D.
Size 		Wall Thickness
0.016 0.012 0.010 0.014 0.028 0.020 0.049 0.035 0.083 0.065 0.109 0.095 0.134 0.120 0.156 0.188
1/8 8600 10900
1/16 9500 6900 5600 8200 16800 12100
3/16 5500 10300 7000
5/16 5900 4100 8100
1/4 4000 7500 5100 10300
3/8 4800 3300 6600
5/8 3000 5200 4000 6100
1-1/2 2700 2400 3400 3000 4000 4500
1/2 3700 2600 6700 5100
3/4 2400 4300 3300 5800 5000
1 3200 2400 4200 3700 4700
7/8 2100 3600 2800 4900 4200
1-1/4 2500 3300 2900 4100 3700 4900
2 2000 2500 2200 2900 3200

 

                                             316 or 304 Stainless Steel (Welded)
Tube O.D.
Size 		Wall Thickness
0.016 0.012 0.010 0.014 0.028 0.020 0.049 0.035 0.083 0.065 0.109 0.095 0.134 0.120 0.156 0.188
1/16 8100 5900 4800 7000 14300 10300
1/8 7300 9300
3/16 4700 8700 6000
1/4 3400 6400 4400 8700
5/16 5000 3400 6900
3/8 4100 2800 5600
1-1/4 2100 2800 2400 3500 3100 4200
1/2 3200 2200 5700 4300
5/8 2500 4500 3400 5200
3/4 2100 3700 2800 4900 4200
7/8 1800 3100 2400 4200 3600
1 2700 2100 3600 3100 4000
1-1/2 2300 2000 2900 2600 3400 4200
2 1700 2100 1900 2500 3000

 

Stainless Instrument Tubing Working Principle

Aspect Description
Construction and Design
Dimensions Varied Wall Thicknesses and Diameters
Tubing Types Welded Or Seamless
Features Of Design
- Pressure and Temperature Withstands High Temperatures and Pressures
- Smooth Interior Surface Minimises Roughness and Resistance to Flow
Principle Of Working
Pressure Handling Keeps Its Structural Integrity Under Stress.
Fluid Conduction Transports Gases and Liquids Effectively With Little Resistance
Uses
Instrumentation Used in Measurement Devices and Sensors
Medical and Pharmaceutical Maintains Sterility and Guards Against Contamination
Chemical Processing Ideal for Highly Pure and Corrosive Fluids
Maintenance and Installation
Cleaning Prior to Use, It Must Be Cleaned and Sanitised.
Fittings and Connections Needs Appropriate Fittings in Order to Stop Leaks

 

Compare Annealed vs Bright Annealed Instrument Tubing

Feature Bright Annealed Instrument Tubing Annealed Instrument Tubing
Surface Finish Glossy and Smooth Dull or Matte
Process Rapidly Heated and Cooled in a Regulated Environment Gently Heated and Cooled
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Good
Appearance Outstanding, Spotless Appearance Less Eye-Catching
Surface Cleanliness Generally, Cleaner Probably Requires Further Cleaning
Cost High Low
Applications Hygienic or Highly Visible Applications Used in Situations Where Appeal is Not as Important
Mechanical Properties Because to the Superior Polish, Slightly Better Good

 

Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Stock For Sale

316 Stainless Steel Coil Tube for Instrumentation Lines

316 Stainless Steel Coil Tube for Instrumentation Lines

3 to 50mm Stainless Steel SS304 Seamless Instrumentation Metric Tube

3 to 50mm Stainless Steel SS304 Seamless Instrumentation Metric Tube

304 Stainless Steel Capillary Tube for Instrumentation and Control

304 Stainless Steel Capillary Tube for Instrumentation and Control

TP316L Bright Annealed Stainless Steel Seamless Tube for Instrumentation

TP316L Bright Annealed Stainless Steel Seamless Tube for Instrumentation

Sanitary Grade Bright Polish Precision Stainless Steel Capillary Tube for Instrumentation

Sanitary Grade Bright Polish Precision Stainless Steel Capillary Tube for Instrumentation

Annealed TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless 25mm 20mm 18mm Instrumentation Tube

Annealed TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless 25mm 20mm 18mm Instrumentation Tube

3/8 Inch SS316 Seamless Instrumentation Fractional Tube

3/8 Inch SS316 Seamless Instrumentation Fractional Tube

321 Stainless Steel Round Instrumentation Tubes

321 Stainless Steel Round Instrumentation Tubes

6 Meters Precision Cut Stainless Steel SUS 304 Tubes for Medical Instrumentation

6 Meters Precision Cut Stainless Steel SUS 304 Tubes for Medical Instrumentation

 

Selection Criteria Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing

Material Of Tubing Application Temperature Range Recommended
Stainless Steel
(Type 316) 		High Temperature, High Pressure, Generally Corrosive Media
(-255°C to 605°C)
425°F to 1,200°F1

 

Before Buy From Any Stainless Steel Instrumentation Tubing Manufacturer in India, Check Below Point
Selection Criteria Description
Material Stainless steel
Size and Dimensions Conform Wall Thickness and Diameter to System Specifications.
Pressure Rating Verify That the Tubing Can Withstand the Highest Operating Pressure.
Temperature Range Compliant With the Temperature Range of Operation
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Resistance to Chemicals and Corrosion
Flexibility Think on if Rigid or Flexible Tubing is Required.
Surface Finish A Smooth Inside Surface to Reduce Friction
Compliance Follow Industry Guidelines
Fittings Compatibility Compatible With the Current Connectors and Fittings
Cleaning Requirements Cleanable Tubing is Necessary, Particularly for Vital Applications.

 

Application Of Stainless Instrumentation Tube

  • Chemical and Fertilizer
  • Oil and Gas
  • Nuclear & Thermal Power generation
  • Process Industries
  • Automotive
  • Nuclear Power
  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical
  • Aerospace

 

Ordering Guidelines Of SS Instrument Capillary Tubing

Material ASTM
Specifications 		Grades Recommended Hardness Max. Condition
Stainless Steel ASTM A-249, A-269, A632, A-213 316, 304, 316L 90 Rb Fully Annealed

 

Offer Stainless Instrument Impulse Tubing For High Pressure Applications , Refer Composition

Chemical Composition of SS Instrument Impulse Tubing

TP304 Stainless Steel

Cr 18.0-20.0%

C 0.08%

P 0.045%

Mn 2%

S 0.03%

Ni 8.0-11.0%

S 1%

TP316 Stainless Steel

Cr 16.0-18.0%

C 0.08%

P 0.045%

Mn 2%

S 0.03%

Ni 11.0-14.0%

S 1%

 

SA 213 Instrumentation Tubing Mechanical Properties

Class Tensile Strength mpa, (min) Yield Strength mpa, (min) Age Extension in 50 mm gauge length min Hardness (max)
bhn rb
304 585 244 56 191 72
316 615 245 57 197 75
304L 585 210 56 191 72
316L 585 215 56 197 75

Stainless Steel Instrument Air Tubing Equivalent

- Russia North America
Grade Werkstoff Unified Numbering System
304L 1.4306 S30403
316L 1.4404 S31603
316 1.4436 S31600
304 1.4301 S30400

 

ASTM A269 Permissible Variation in Tubing OD and WT

Tube O.D. In. Permissible Variation in WT. % Permissible Variation in OD, In. (mm)
Up to 1/2 +/- 15% +/- 0.005 (0.13)
1/2 to 1 1/2, excl. +/- 10% +/- 0.005 (0.13)