SS 316 / 316L Round TubeASTM A213 · Tube specification · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L round tube is tube ordered by exact OD and wall thickness, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A213 · A269 · A249. Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe.
- ASTM A213
- Tube specification
- 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 Round Tube?
- What it is
- Tube ordered by exact OD and wall thickness
- Material
- ASTM A213 · A269 · A249
- Dimensions
- Tube specification
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Round Tube Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Round Tube |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A213 · A269 · A249 |
| Dimensional standard | Tube specification |
| 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 Round Tube
Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe.
- OD × wall ordering
- Seamless or welded
- Straight or U-bent
More on choosing: Round tube guide.
SS 316 / 316L Round Tube: Why 316L for round tubes
Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe. 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 Round 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 Round 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 Round Tube — questions buyers ask
What is the difference between tube and pipe?
Tube is specified by exact OD and wall; pipe by nominal size and schedule.
Can SS 316 / 316L round 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 round tubes?
The material is ASTM A213 · A269 · A249; dimensions follow Tube specification. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L round 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