SS 304 Capillary TubeASTM A213 · ASTM A269 / A632 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 capillary tube is small-bore tube for instruments and medical use, made from SS 304 to ASTM A213 · A269 · A249. Capillary tubes have very small diameters and walls for instrumentation, thermometry and medical devices.
- ASTM A213
- ASTM A269 / A632
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 Capillary Tube?
- What it is
- Small-bore tube for instruments and medical use
- Material
- ASTM A213 · A269 · A249
- Dimensions
- ASTM A269 / A632
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Capillary Tube Specification
| Product | SS 304 Capillary Tube |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A213 · A269 · A249 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A269 / A632 |
| Sizes | OD × wall to order |
| Length | Random, double random or cut lengths |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Capillary Tube
Capillary tubes have very small diameters and walls for instrumentation, thermometry and medical devices.
- Very small OD
- Bright annealed
- Coils or cut lengths
More on choosing: Capillary tube guide.
SS 304 Capillary Tube: Why 304 for capillary tubes
Capillary tubes have very small diameters and walls for instrumentation, thermometry and medical devices. In SS 304, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless tubulars are the default for corrosive and hygienic service. SS 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308 / ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304 Capillary Tube Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30400.
SS 304 Capillary Tube Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30400 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
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SS 304 Capillary Tube — questions buyers ask
What sizes are capillary tubes?
Commonly 0.3 – 6 mm OD with thin walls, supplied in coils or cut lengths.
Can SS 304 capillary tubes be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 304 capillary tubes?
The material is ASTM A213 · A269 · A249; dimensions follow ASTM A269 / A632. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304 capillary tube?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026