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TIG / Orbital Welded Tubes Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter – INOX STEEL INDIA

INOX STEEL INDIA is a leading manufacturer and global exporter of TIG Welded and Orbital Welded Stainless Steel Tubes designed specifically for pharmaceutical, food, beverage, dairy, biotech, cosmetics, and high-purity instrumentation applications. These tubes are manufactured to meet the strict hygienic, corrosion resistance, and contamination-control requirements of GMP, FDA, WHO, and ASME BPE compliant facilities. With precision TIG welding for standard high-purity lines and fully automated orbital welding for ultra-clean applications, INOX STEEL INDIA supplies tubing that ensures:

Smooth, crevice-free welds
Zero contamination risk
High corrosion resistance
Sterile & hygienic flow paths
CIP/SIP compatibility
Perfect repeatability & uniformity

With exports to 60+ countries, our TIG/Orbital Welded Tubes are widely used in WFI lines, purified water loops, vaccine manufacturing, dairy processing, beverage plants, fermentation systems, and analytical instrumentation circuits, making INOX STEEL INDIA a trusted partner for high-purity tubing worldwide.

What Are TIG & Orbital Welded Tubes?

TIG Welded Tubes (GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

TIG welded tubes are produced using a controlled electric arc to fuse tube edges, ensuring:

Low heat input
Minimal oxidation
Clean and smooth weld seams
High corrosion resistance
Suitable for food, beverage & general pharma duties

Orbital Welded Tubes (Autogenous High-Purity Welding)

Orbital welding is a fully automated, computer-controlled, filler-less welding process where the torch rotates 360° around the tube. This produces:

Mirror-smooth internal weld (ID)
Zero crevice formation
Zero entrapment points (bacteria control)
Consistency in every weld
ASME BPE compliant weld geometry

Orbital welding is the gold standard for: WFI Lines, Injectable Drugs, Vaccines & Biologics, Pure Steam, and High-purity instrumentation.

How TIG / Orbital Welded Tubes Are Manufactured

TIG / Orbital Welded Tubes undergo a precise engineering cycle to ensure zero contamination and sterile flow:

Manufacturing Steps:

Raw Material Selection: High-purity 316L low carbon stainless steel is selected for its exceptional performance against chemicals, sterilization cycles, and cleaning agents.
Forming & Precision TIG Welding: The stainless steel strip is roll-formed and welded using TIG, ensuring a narrow, controlled weld bead with excellent fusion.
Orbital Welding: Advanced machines perform autogenous welding with real-time arc monitoring and uniform 360° weld penetration for crevice-free welds.
Bright Annealing (BA): Restore corrosion resistance, eliminate carbide precipitation, and straighten the grain structure.
Polishing: Depending on application: 0.8 µm Ra (Food/Beverage), 0.4 µm Ra (Pharma SF1), or 0.25 µm Ra (Electropolished SF4).
Passivation & Cleaning: Nitric or citric passivation to remove microscopic contaminants.
Weld Inspection: Boroscopy ensures full penetration, smooth internal weld, and zero pits / cracks / inclusions.
Sterile Packaging: Nitrogen-purged, capped, bagged, and packed to maintain cleanliness.

Key Advantages:

Ultra-smooth weld ID (sterile fluids)
No crevice, no dead-leg → zero bacterial entrapment
Electropolished to 0.25 µm Ra (ASME BPE SF4)
Superior corrosion resistance with 316L
CIP/SIP resistant for repeated cycles
FDA-compatible finishes
Consistent welds due to automated process

Available Grades & Global Standards

Stainless Steel Grades:

304 / 304L
316 / 316L (Preferred for Pharma & Biotech)
316Ti / 317L

Manufacturing Standards:

ASTM A269 / ASTM A270
ASME BPE (SF1 / SF4)
EN 10217-7 / DIN 11850

MASTER TECHNICAL DATA SHEET — TIG / ORBITAL WELDED TUBES

Standards: ASTM A269 • ASTM A270 • ASME BPE • EN 10217-7 • DIN 11850

Grades: 304/304L • 316/316L • 316Ti • 317L

Section	Parameter	Technical Specification
General	Product	TIG Welded Tubes / Orbital Welded Tubes
	Application Category	Pharma • Food • Dairy • Beverage • Biotech • Cosmetics • Instrumentation • High-Purity Fluid Lines
	Manufacturing Method	GTAW (TIG) Welding • Automatic Orbital Welding (Autogenous Welding – No Filler Metal)
	Weld Characteristics	Fully penetrated weld • Smooth internal bead • Zero crevice • Controlled heat input
	Applicable Standards	ASTM A269 • ASTM A270 • ASME BPE • EN 10217-7 • DIN 11850
Material Grades	Stainless Steel Grades	304 / 304L • 316 / 316L • 316Ti • 317L (Pharma Preferred: 316L)
	High-Purity Grades	ASME BPE SF1 (0.4 µm Ra) • ASME BPE SF4 (0.25 µm Ra Electropolished)
Dimensional Range	Outside Diameter (OD)	6 mm – 114.3 mm
	Wall Thickness (WT)	0.5 mm – 3.0 mm
	Standard Length	6 meters (Cut-to-length on request)
	Dimensional Tolerances	OD ±0.25% • WT ±10% • Straightness ≤0.8 mm/m
Surface Finish	ID Finish (Pharma Grade)	0.4–0.8 µm Ra (Mechanical Polish)
	ID Electropolished (EP)	0.25–0.50 µm Ra (ASME BPE SF4)
	OD Finish	Pickled • Bright Annealed (BA) • Mechanical Polish • Mirror Polish
Mechanical Properties	304L	YS 205 MPa • TS 515 MPa • Elongation 40% • Hardness ≤92 HRB
	316L	YS 205 MPa • TS 515 MPa • Elongation 40% • Hardness ≤95 HRB
	316Ti / 317L	Higher temperature and corrosion stability for aggressive sterilization cycles
Chemical Composition (Typical)	316L	Cr 16–18% • Ni 10–14% • Mo 2–3% • C ≤0.03%
	304L	Cr 18–20% • Ni 8–12% • C ≤0.03%
Welding Characteristics	TIG Weld	Precision controlled arc • Clean, stable weld • Minimal oxidation
	Orbital Weld	Computer-controlled autogenous weld • Ideal for pharma & sterile systems • Repeatable & hygienic
	Weld Inspection	Boroscopy • Weld penetration measurement • ECT/UT
Testing & QA	Mandatory Tests	Eddy Current Test • Hydrostatic Test • Nitric Acid Passivation Test • Visual/Dimensional Check
	High-Purity Tests	Ra Surface Roughness Test • Ferrite Testing • Boroscopic Weld Examination • Surface Cleanliness Validation
	Certifications	EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 • ASME BPE Compliance • FDA-Grade Surface Roughness Traceability
Applications	Pharma	WFI Lines • Purified Water Loops • CIP/SIP Systems • Vaccine Production • Injectable Plants
	Food & Dairy	Milk Lines • Beverage Pipelines • CO₂ Lines • Brewery Tubing
	Biotech	Nutrient Transfer • Fermentation • Cell Culture Lines
	Instrumentation	High-precision control tubing • Gas chromatography lines • Measurement circuits
Finishing & Preparation	End Condition	Clean-cut • Deburred • Capped • Orbital-weld-ready
	Cleaning	Degreased • Nitrogen purged • Individually packed for hygiene
HSN Code	Stainless Steel TIG/Orbital Welded Tubes	7306.40.00

Choosing TIG vs Orbital Welded Tubes — Engineering Guide

01.

TIG Welded Tubes — Best For

Food & Beverage Lines
Dairy Pipelines
General Pharma Lines
Non-critical hygienic transport

02.

Orbital Welded Tubes — Best For

WFI Lines & Sterile Manufacturing
Biotech & Vaccine Facilities
Pure Steam Lines & instrumentation
High-purity chemical lines

03.

Key Selection Factors:

Required Ra value (0.8 to 0.25 µm)
Cleaning cycles: CIP/SIP
Process fluid (sterile / corrosive / biological)
ASME BPE compliance requirement

Global & Indian Market Demand

🇮🇳 India:Highest demand from: Pharma hubs (Hyderabad, Pune, Vapi, Ankleshwar, Baddi), Dairy (Gujarat, Maharashtra), Biotech, and Brewery lines.

🌍 Middle East & GCC:Strong consumption in food & dairy processing, pharma manufacturing, and beverage & water bottling facilities.

🇺🇸🇪🇺 USA & Europe:High demand for semiconductor, ASME BPE compliant pharma installations, and ultra-high-purity instrumentation systems.

INOX STEEL INDIA supports global shipments with export-grade packaging and 3.1/3.2 certification.

APPLICATIONS — INDUSTRY-WISE + GRADE-WISE

TIG / Orbital Welded Tubes are engineered for hygienic, sterile, corrosion-resistant, and contamination-free fluid transfer. Below is the exact engineering-style application mapping.

PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECH APPLICATIONS

Application	Description	Preferred Grades	Standards
WFI (Water For Injection) Lines	Zero-dead-leg sterile pipelines	316L EP (0.25–0.40 µm Ra)	ASME BPE SF4 / A270
Purified Water Lines	Low-contaminant pharma water	316L BA/Polished	A269 / A270
CIP/SIP Distribution	Chemical & steam sterilization	316L Ti-stabilized	ASME BPE
API Manufacturing Lines	Active pharmaceutical ingredients	316L EP	ASME BPE
Bioreactors & Fermentation	Culture media, enzymes	316L	A270 / BPE
Vaccine Production Lines	Ultra-sterile transfer	316L EP	ASME BPE

FOOD & DAIRY PIPELINE APPLICATIONS

Application	Description	Preferred Grades	Finish
Milk Lines	Non-reactive, smooth piping	304L / 316L	0.6–0.8 µm Ra
Beverage Pipelines	Low bacterial adhesion	304L	BA / Polished
Brewery & Alcohol Lines	Cleanability & hygiene	304L / 316L	Polished
Flavor/Syrup Lines	No contamination	316L	BA / EP

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL TUBING

Application	Description	Preferred Grades	Standards
Gas Analyzer Lines	Zero contamination	316L	A269
Pressure/Control Lines	Precision OD/WT	316L	A269
Lab-Grade Tubing	Chemical stability	316L	A269

SIZE RANGE & SURFACE FINISH CHART

SIZE RANGE (STANDARD SUPPLY)

OD (mm)	OD (Inch)	WT (mm)	Length	Notes
6.0 – 12.7 mm	¼″ – ½″	0.5 – 1.2	6m	Instrumentation
12.7 – 25.4 mm	½″ – 1″	0.7 – 1.6	6m	Pharma loops
25.4 – 50.8 mm	1″ – 2″	1.0 – 2.0	6m	Water systems
50.8 – 76.2 mm	2″ – 3″	1.2 – 2.5	6m	Food & beverage
76.2 – 114.3 mm	3″ – 4½″	1.2 – 3.0	6m	Dairy / CIP/SIP

SURFACE ROUGHNESS CHART (Ra VALUE)

Application	Ra (µm)	Finish Type
General Food Grade	0.8 – 1.0 µm Ra	Polished / BA
High Hygiene – Dairy/Beverage	0.6 – 0.8 µm Ra	Mechanical Polish
Pharma Grade (ASME BPE SF1)	0.4 – 0.6 µm Ra	Mechanical Polish (MP)
Ultra High-Purity (ASME BPE SF4)	0.25 – 0.40 µm Ra	Electropolished (EP)

PRICE LIST — (INDICATIVE 2025) — INR + USD

Grade / Finish	Ra Value	Price INR / kg	Approx. USD / kg	Typical Use
304L TIG Welded	0.8–1.0 µm	₹ 290 – ₹ 340	$3.60 – $4.10	Food/Beverage
316L TIG Welded	0.6–0.8 µm	₹ 360 – ₹ 430	$4.50 – $5.25	Pharma non-critical
316L Pharma Tube (MP)	0.4–0.6 µm	₹ 420 – ₹ 520	$5.25 – $6.40	Purified water
316L Electropolished (EP)	0.25–0.40 µm	₹ 580 – ₹ 750	$6.90 – $9.20	WFI & aseptic lines
ASME BPE SF1	0.4 µm	₹ 600 – ₹ 800	$7.20 – $10.50	Biotech & injectables
ASME BPE SF4	0.25 µm	₹ 850 – ₹ 1,150	$12 – $16	Ultra pure / Vaccines

Prices vary based on OD/WT, EP level, BPE compliance & documentation requirement.

HSN CODE

7306.40.00 — Stainless steel welded tubes and pipes (TIG / Orbital Welded).

TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE

MANDATORY TESTS

Eddy Current Test (ECT)
Hydrostatic Test
Visual & Dimensional Test
Passivation Compliance Check
Weld Profile Inspection

PHARMA-SPECIFIC TESTS

Boroscopic Weld Examination
Ferrite Testing
Surface Roughness (Ra) Test
Cleanliness Validation
Nitrogen Purge Verification

OPTIONAL TESTS

PMI Test
IGC Test (ASTM A262)
Microstructure Analysis
TOC Test for ultra-pure lines

Certifications: EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, ASME BPE compliance certificate, and FDA-grade surface finish traceability.

Why Choose INOX STEEL INDIA for TIG / Orbital Welded Tubes?

Ultra-Clean, Crevice-Free Orbital Welds: Completely computer-controlled, ensuring uniform penetration, zero dead-legs, and zero bacterial entrapment points compliant with ASME BPE.
ASME BPE-Compliant Surface Finishes: SF1 (0.4 µm Ra) and SF4 (0.25 µm Ra electropolished) grades ideal for media transfer and injectable lines.
Pharma, Food & Biotech Certified Quality: Every batch comes with MTC 3.1 / 3.2, Ra reports, weld boroscopy, and oil-free cleanliness documentation.
High Corrosion Resistance: Special 316L grade optimized for CIP/SIP cycles, autoclaving, and high-chloride cleaning solutions.
Hygienic Packaging: Nitrogen purged, individually capped, oil-free, dust-free, and cleanroom packed.
Export Expertise: Regular shipments to 60+ countries including UAE, Saudi, UK, Germany, USA, and Singapore for major project installations.

TIG & Orbital Welded Tube Supplier near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – INOX STEEL INDIA

Find INOX STEEL INDIA as the preferred supplier near Alankar Cinema for pharma tubing and food grade stainless steel tubing. We offer central Mumbai location, ready stock of 304L/316L pharma tubes, and quick delivery within Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Pune regions.

Industries We Serve

Industry	Key Applications	Preferred Finishes / Grades
Pharmaceutical	WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, Injectable Lines	316L Orbital Welded • 0.25–0.4 µm Ra
Biotechnology	Fermentation, Culture Media, Nutrient Transfer	316L EP • ASME BPE SF4
Food & Beverage	Milk, Juice, Beverage Pipelines	304L/316L • 0.6–0.8 µm Ra
Dairy Processing	Milk Lines, Cream Lines, CIP Loops	304L/316L Polished
Brewery & Alcohol	Brewing Lines, Flavor Lines	304L/316L BA Finish
Instrumentation	Analyzer Lines, Gas Lines, Precision Control	316L TIG Welded

Packaging & Export Readiness

Our packaging ensures complete hygiene and protection during transport.

Pharma-Grade Packaging

Nitrogen purged and individually capped ends.
Cleanroom-grade polythene sleeves.
Oil-free, grease-free cleaning.
Heat number, grade & Ra value printed.

Export Packaging & Docs

HDPE moisture barriers and bubble-wrap protection.
Wooden boxes/pallets for container shipment.
MTC 3.1 / 3.2, Ra Report, and Boroscopy Report.
SGS, TUV, Lloyds, DNV Inspection on request.

Contact the Pharma & Food Tubing Experts

Whether your requirement is 316L orbital welded tubes for WFI lines, ASME BPE SF4 electropolished tubes, or TIG-welded food grade tubing, our team provides complete technical guidance. Contact Inox Steel India today for mill-tested high-purity tubing.

Export-Ready · Boroscopy-Tested · ASME BPE Compliant · Trusted Worldwide

Inox Steel India

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

Email

steel@inoxsteelindia.in

Phone

+91 9930796690

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