SS 304L Square TubeASTM A554 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L square tube is square hollow section, made from SS 304L to ASTM A554 (ornamental) · A312 / A790 for pressure. Square tube is used for frames, handrails, architecture and structures.
- ASTM A554
- ASTM A554 / EN 10219
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304L Square Tube?
- What it is
- Square hollow section
- Material
- ASTM A554 (ornamental) · A312 / A790 for pressure
- Dimensions
- ASTM A554 / EN 10219
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Square Tube Specification
| Product | SS 304L Square Tube |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A554 (ornamental) · A312 / A790 for pressure |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A554 / EN 10219 |
| 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 Square Tube
Square tube is used for frames, handrails, architecture and structures.
- Square hollow section
- Polished or mill finish
- Cut lengths
More on choosing: Square tube guide.
SS 304L Square Tube: Why 304L for square tubes
Square tube is used for frames, handrails, architecture and structures. In SS 304L, 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 304L is picked for welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Process piping — Welded lines in chemical and pharma plants. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304L Square 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 S30403.
SS 304L Square 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 S30403 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
Standards on this page
Other SS 304L pipes & tubes
SS 304L Square Tube — questions buyers ask
What finishes are available on square tube?
Mill finish, 180–320 grit polish and hairline, depending on grade.
Can SS 304L square 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 304L square tubes?
The material is ASTM A554 (ornamental) · A312 / A790 for pressure; dimensions follow ASTM A554 / EN 10219. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L square 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