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Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes – Precision Tubing for Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Instrumentation & Critical Process Systems

Inox Steel India supplies high-precision Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes engineered to meet the demanding requirements of heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, instrumentation lines, hydraulic circuits, petrochemical operations, and pharmaceutical processing systems. Manufactured as per ASTM A213, ASTM A269, and ASTM A632, these tubes ensure exceptional performance in high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive environments.

Seamless tubes are the industry standard for critical applications because they offer:

  • Uniform strength with no weld seam
  • Superior corrosion resistance in aggressive media
  • Excellent dimensional accuracy for precise fluid control
  • High thermal stability under continuous heating/cooling cycles
  • Smooth internal surface for efficient heat transfer and fluid flow

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We supply all major austenitic stainless-steel grades:

  • TP304 / TP304L – General corrosion resistance & food/pharma service
  • TP316 / TP316L – Molybdenum-enhanced pitting and chloride resistance
  • TP321 – Titanium-stabilized grade for high-temperature stability
  • TP347 – Niobium-stabilized grade for elevated temperature strength

These seamless tubes are produced through cold drawing, pilgering, hot finishing, and solution annealing, ensuring high metallurgical integrity and long service life. Industries rely on our tubes for complex process requirements such as:

  • Heat exchanger tube bundles
  • Boiler & superheater systems
  • Condenser tubing
  • Instrumentation and control lines
  • U-tube heat exchanger fabrication
  • High-purity food & pharma fluid systems
  • Chemical & petrochemical process loops

Inox Steel India is known for delivering consistent, certified, export-quality seamless tubes to EPC contractors, OEMs, fabricators, and end-users across India, GCC, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Every batch adheres to international quality standards with complete MTC documentation.

Applications of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes

Stainless steel seamless tubes are widely chosen for high-pressure, high-temperature, high-purity, and corrosive-service environments. The absence of weld seams ensures leak-free performance and uniform mechanical integrity, making these tubes essential across process industries.

1. Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tubes

Seamless tubes deliver excellent thermal conductivity and uniform wall thickness, ensuring reliable heat transfer.

Used In:

  • Shell & tube heat exchangers
  • Air-cooled & water-cooled condensers
  • Refrigeration evaporators
  • Petrochemical processing units

Preferred Grades: TP304L / TP316L / TP321

2. Boiler, Superheater & High-Temperature Systems

High-temperature resistance and creep strength make seamless tubes suitable for critical boiler operations.

Applications:

  • Boiler tubes
  • Superheater coils
  • Air heater tubes
  • Steam generation units

Standards: ASTM A213 (TP304H/316H/321/347)

3. Instrumentation & Control Tubing

Precision OD/ID tolerances ensure accurate flow control in instrumentation circuits.

Used For:

  • Hydraulic & pneumatic control lines
  • Pressure measurement systems
  • Chemical injection lines
  • High-purity service lines

Standard: ASTM A269 / ASTM A632 (small diameter)

4. Chemical & Petrochemical Process Tubing

Excellent resistance to acids, chlorides, solvents, and marine environments.

Applications:

  • Chemical reactors
  • Heat recovery units
  • Distillation systems
  • Pipeline pigging systems

Preferred: TP316L & TP347

5. Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical Tubing

Suitable for hygienic and high-purity operations.

Applications:

  • Dairy & beverage transfer
  • Purified water (PW) and WFI lines
  • Clean-in-place (CIP) circuits
  • Sterile processing equipment

Finish Options: BA (Bright Annealed) • EP (Electropolished)

6. Mechanical & Automotive Tubing

Used for structural, mechanical, and performance-driven components.

Applications:

  • Heat exchanger coils
  • Exhaust systems
  • Precision mechanical tubing
  • Fuel line and injector tubing

Master Technical Datasheet — Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes

(Grades: TP304/L, TP316/L, TP321, TP347 — ASTM A213 / A269 / A632)

Parameter Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
Applicable Standards ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 • ASTM A269 • ASTM A632 • EN 10216-5 • ISO / DIN Precision Tube Standards
Grades Available TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L, TP321, TP347
Manufacturing Process Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS) • Hot Finished Seamless • Pilgering • Extrusion • Solution Annealed
Size Range (OD) 6 mm to 219 mm OD (Custom OD available)
Thickness Range 0.5 mm to 12.7 mm
Length 6m • 12m • Cut-to-Length • U-Bent Tubes • Coil Tubes (ASTM A632)
Surface Finish Options Mill Finish • Annealed & Pickled • Bright Annealed (BA) • Electropolished (EP) • Clean ID for instrumentation
Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength: 515–620 MPa • Yield Strength: 200–290 MPa • Elongation: 35–45% (grade-wise)
Corrosion Resistance Excellent resistance to chemicals, chlorides, pitting, stress corrosion cracking & high-temperature oxidation
Heat Treatment Solution Annealed • Stress Relieved • Stabilized Heat Treatment (TP321/TP347)
Dimensional Tolerances As per ASTM A269/A213 — Tight OD, WT, roundness & straightness tolerances
End Finish Plain End (PE) • Bevel End (BE) • Deburred Ends
Testing (Mandatory) Eddy Current • Hydrostatic Test • Mechanical Tests • Flattening • Flaring • Hardness Test
Optional Testing PMI • Ultrasonic Testing • Intergranular Corrosion Test (IGC) • Residual Stress Testing
NDT Compliance ASTM A269/A213 mandatory NDT — EC/UT/Hydro
Documentation Provided MTC EN 10204 3.1 • NDT Reports • PMI Reports • Heat Treatment Charts
Typical Applications Heat Exchangers • Boilers • Superheaters • Condensers • Instrumentation • Chemical Processing • Food & Pharma • Hydraulic Tubes
Key Grade Benefits TP304/L: General service • TP316/L: Chloride & pitting resistance • TP321: High-temp stabilization • TP347: High-stress elevated temp performance

Material Selection Guide for Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes

Application Recommended Grade Why
General service, heat exchangers TP304/304L Economical corrosion resistance
Chemical & marine environments TP316/316L Superior pitting & chloride resistance
High-temperature service TP321 Titanium stabilized
High-stress, elevated temperature TP347 Niobium stabilized
Instrumentation & hydraulic lines TP316L & BA/EP finishes Smooth ID, precision tolerance

Common Size Range Used (Indicative)

Type OD Range WT Range Typical Use
Seamless Tube (Standard) 6 mm – 219 mm 0.5 mm – 12.7 mm HX, boilers, condensers
Instrumentation Tube 3.2 mm – 25.4 mm 0.5 mm – 2.11 mm Control & hydraulic lines
Coiled Tubes (A632) 6 mm – 19.05 mm 0.5 mm – 1.65 mm Injection & continuous tubing
U-Bent Tubes Custom Custom Heat exchanger bundles

Indicative Pricing for Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes (India Market)

Grade Price Range (₹/kg) Notes
TP304/304L ₹320 – ₹420 Most commonly used
TP316/316L ₹380 – ₹480 Superior corrosion resistance
TP321 ₹400 – ₹520 High-temp applications
TP347 ₹420 – ₹550 Premium high-temperature grade
BA / EP Tubes Add 15–30% Pharma/Food-grade finish

Prices vary by OD, WT, finish, and project volume.

Testing & Quality Compliance

Every stainless-steel seamless tube batch undergoes:

Mandatory Mechanical Tests

  • Tensile strength
  • Yield strength
  • Elongation

Dimensional Tests

  • OD / WT tolerance
  • Straightness
  • Roundness check

Non-Destructive Tests (NDT)

  • Eddy Current Testing (EC)
  • Hydrostatic Pressure Test
  • Optional Ultrasonic Test (UT)

Special Application Tests

  • Intergranular Corrosion Test (IGC)
  • PMI (Positive Material Identification)
  • Surface roughness check for BA/EP tubes

All tubes are supplied with:
MTC 3.1 • NDT Reports • Heat Number Traceability • PMI Reports (when required)

Why Choose Inox Steel India for Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes

Inox Steel India is a trusted supplier of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes for critical applications across global industries. Our tubes are manufactured with high precision, strict dimensional control, and superior metallurgical consistency, ensuring long-term performance in demanding process environments.

What Makes Our Seamless Tubes Superior

  1. High precision OD/ID with tight tolerances
  2. Smooth surface finish for better flow efficiency
  3. Superior corrosion resistance in chemicals, chlorides & steam environments
  4. High thermal stability for heat exchanger & boiler applications
  5. 100% hydro-tested or eddy-current tested
  6. BA (Bright Annealed) & EP (Electropolished) finishes for pharma & food industries
  7. Available in coils, straight lengths & U-bent form
  8. Full traceability with MTC 3.1 & NDT documents
  9. Reliable delivery for project timelines (EPC + OEM)

We support complex engineering requirements with consistent tube quality across every production batch.

Industries & Applications We Serve

Industry Applications
Petrochemical & Refinery Heat exchangers, condensers, reboilers
Power & Energy Boiler tubes, superheater coils, air heaters
Chemical Processing Corrosive fluid lines, reactor coils
Pharmaceutical & Food High-purity BA/EP tubes
Oil & Gas Injection lines, instrumentation circuits
HVAC & Refrigeration Evaporator & condenser coils
Automotive & Mechanical Precision tubing, exhaust components
OEM Manufacturing Process equipment, hydraulic tubes

We are a long-term partner to EPC contractors, OEMs, and process equipment fabricators worldwide.

Export Packaging & Global Supply

Inox Steel India exports stainless steel seamless tubes to 40+ countries, ensuring safe transportation and strict compliance with technical documentation.

Export Packaging Includes:

  • Hexagonal bundles with steel strip ties
  • PVC caps on tube ends
  • HDPE wrapping for corrosion protection
  • Wooden boxes for BA/EP/U-bent tubes
  • Heat number tagging on every tube/bundle
  • Customized palletization for pharma/food-grade shipments

Major Export Markets:

UAE • Saudi Arabia • Qatar • Kuwait • Oman
Europe • Singapore • Malaysia • Vietnam
South Africa • Nigeria • Kenya • Egypt
USA (project-based compliance)

Talk to Our Technical Team

We provide:
✔ Material selection guidance
✔ Heat exchanger & boiler tube recommendations
✔ Documentation for third-party inspection
✔ Project-specific pricing
✔ Swift dispatch for small & bulk orders

Inox Steel India

52-A, Mulji Thackersi Bldg, Islampura Street, Shop No. 10, Near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – 400 004

Email

alloy@inoxsteelindia.in, steel@inoxsteelindia.in

Phone

+91 9930796690

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes — A53 Grade B is widely used for air lines in industries.

IS 3589 Class B with red oxide paint OR 3LPE coating.

Yes — up to 2540 mm OD in IS 3589 (SAW).

Yes — Hot Dip Galvanized A53 pipes are commonly used.

Yes — with certified coating tests.

Yes — full documentation + test certificates + coated pipes.

Inox Steel India supplies stainless steel seamless tubes in grades TP304/L, TP316/L, TP321 & TP347 as per ASTM A213, A269 & A632. Ideal for heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, instrumentation and high-purity applications. BA & EP finishes available.