SS 316 / 316L Capillary TubeASTM A213 · ASTM A269 / A632 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L capillary tube is small-bore tube for instruments and medical use, made from SS 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L Capillary Tube?
- What it is
- Small-bore tube for instruments and medical use
- Material
- ASTM A213 · A269 · A249
- Dimensions
- ASTM A269 / A632
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Capillary Tube Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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 316 / 316L Capillary Tube: Why 316L for capillary tubes
Capillary tubes have very small diameters and walls for instrumentation, thermometry and medical devices. In SS 316 / 316L, 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 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Capillary Tube Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Capillary Tube Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L 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 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026