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Bright Annealed Tubes (ASTM A269 BA Finish) – Manufacturer & Supplier in India

Super-Clean, Precision Stainless Steel Tubes for Instrumentation, Pharma, Food, High-Purity & Clean Processing Lines
Inox Steel India

Inox Steel India is a leading manufacturer, stockist, and exporter of Bright Annealed Stainless Steel Tubes produced according to ASTM A269 with BA (Bright Annealed) finish.

These tubes are processed using a controlled atmosphere bright annealing furnace, delivering a mirror-smooth, scale-free, contamination-free internal & external surface.

BA (Bright Annealed) tubes are essential for industries requiring:

  • Clean, contamination-free media flow
  • Ultra-smooth internal surface
  • High corrosion resistance
  • Precise dimensional tolerance
  • High purity fluid transfer
  • Clean processing lines
  • Compatibility with compression/ferrule fittings

ASTM A269 BA tubes are used in pharma, biotech, instrumentation, semiconductor, food processing, dairy, chemical injection lines, and automotive precision systems.

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What Is Bright Annealed (BA) Finish?

Bright Annealing is a heat treatment process performed inside a high-purity hydrogen atmosphere furnace, ensuring:

  • No oxidation
  • No scaling
  • Mirror-bright surface
  • Low carbon contamination
  • Extremely smooth ID surface
  • High corrosion resistance

Why BA Finish Is Superior

  • Ultra-smooth internal bore
  • High purity & sanitary flow
  • Excellent formability & bendability
  • Best for ferrule/compression fittings
  • No pickling required
  • Perfect for high-precision control & instrumentation systems

Grades Supplied in ASTM A269 BA Tubes

  • SS 304 / 304L
  • SS 316 / 316L (most demanded)
  • SS 321 / 347
  • SS 316Ti (special order)

All tubes are manufactured with strict ID cleanliness and OD tolerance suitable for global instrumentation standards.

Where Bright Annealed Tubes Are Used

  • Pharmaceutical & Biotech
  • Food & Dairy Processing
  • Breweries & Beverage Lines
  • Semiconductor & Electronics
  • High-Purity Water (HPW/UPW)
  • Chemical Injection Lines
  • Analyzer Shelters
  • Gas Distribution Networks
  • Oil & Gas Instrumentation
  • Automotive Fine Fluid Lines
  • Clean Steam Distribution

Manufacturing Process — BA Tubes (ASTM A269)

1. Cold Drawing / Rolling
Ensures precise dimensions and mechanical properties.

2. Bright Annealing in Controlled Atmosphere
Hydrogen environment → bright, oxidation-free finish.

3. Pickling + Passivation
Removes any impurities, ensuring sterile internal surfaces.

4. Polishing (Optional)
ID/OD polishing for high-purity & semiconductor-grade applications.

5. NDT Testing
Ensures tubes are defect-free and suitable for high-purity flows.

Why Inox Steel India BA Tubes Stand Out

  • Ultra-smooth mirror-like ID/OD finish
  • Perfect for sterile, sanitary & high-purity applications
  • Tight OD/ID tolerance (±0.05 mm)
  • High corrosion resistance
  • Available in straight lengths & coils
  • 316L BA tubes for global pharmaceutical compliance
  • Full traceability & certification

Applications by Sector / Media / Requirement

Pharmaceutical & Biotech Applications

Application Media Industry
Purified Water (PW/HPW) UPW / RO Water Pharma
Clean Steam Lines Clean steam Biotech
CIP/SIP Circuits Caustic, sterilants Pharma
WFI Transfer WFI Bio-pharma
Process Skids Liquids & solvents API Manufacturing

Food, Dairy & Beverage Applications

Application Media Industry
Milk & Dairy Lines Milk, whey, cream Dairy
Beverage Processing Juices, syrups FMCG
Brewery Systems Beer, CO₂ lines Beverage
Pasteurizer Lines Hot water, steam Food Processing

Dimensional Range

  • Outside Diameter (OD): 6 mm – 50.8 mm
  • Wall Thickness: 0.5 mm – 3.0 mm
  • Length: Straight 6M / 12M, Coils on request
  • Finish: BA standard, EP optional
  • Tube Type: Seamless or Welded
  • Condition: Annealed

Indicative Price Range — 2025

Grade Condition Price (INR/kg) Price (USD/kg) Applications
SS 304/304L BA Finish ₹260 – ₹360 $3.40 – $4.70 General clean applications
SS 316/316L BA Finish ₹300 – ₹480 $3.80 – $6.20 Pharma · Instrumentation
SS 321 / 347 BA Finish ₹350 – ₹550 $4.50 – $7.00 High-temp + corrosive
Electropolished EP Finish ₹420 – ₹680 $5.50 – $8.90 Semiconductor-grade

Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Tensile strength
  • Yield strength
  • Hardness
  • Clean-bore inspection
  • Passivation verification
  • ID roughness measurement
  • Eddy current test
  • Hydrostatic test
  • Pneumatic leak test
  • Dimensional & surface inspection

Engineering Notes

  • BA finish for contamination-free flow
  • BA vs EP selection based on purity
  • Compatible with Swagelok, Parker, Gyrolok, A-LOK
  • Ideal for high-purity gases & fluids
  • Excellent bending & flaring properties

Industries & Applications Served

Industry Applications
Pharmaceutical & Biotech WFI, PW, HPW, CIP/SIP lines
Food & Beverage Dairy lines, brewery pipes
Instrumentation & Automation Impulse & analyzer lines
Semiconductor & Electronics UPW & clean gas distribution
Chemical & Petrochemical High-purity chemical feed lines
Oil & Gas Precision control & dosing

Packaging & Export Handling

  • Clean-bore sealing
  • LDPE / HDPE wrapping
  • Anti-scratch protective film
  • Wooden pallets / boxes
  • Heat number traceability labels

Get a Quick BA Tube Quote

316L BA is globally preferred for pharma, biotech, and high-purity applications.

Yes — although BA is already clean, tubes are passivated to ensure chemical purity.

Yes — tight OD tolerance ensures a perfect leak-free seal.

Yes — coils are supplied on request for long runs.

Yes, we export extensively to GCC, Europe, USA, Africa & Southeast Asia.