Rajgranth Metals is top leading manufacturer, exporter & stockholder of Stainless Steel Seamless pipes grade 316L in Mumbai, India. When it comes to stainless steel piping, grade 316L seamless pipes stand out for their remarkable performance in tough conditions. we’ll delve deep into what makes SS seamless pipes, specifically those with a diameter of 20 mm and a Sch 40 wall thickness, a go-to solution in various industries. Let’s explore everything from their chemical composition to practical applications and maintenance.
Before diving into the specifics of 316L stainless steel, it’s important to understand what seamless pipes are and why they’re often preferred. Seamless pipes are crafted from solid steel billets, which are then heated and stretched into the shape of a pipe without any joints or seams. This makes them incredibly strong and durable, with fewer chances of failure in high-pressure applications.
Seamless pipes are a type of stainless steel pipe manufactured without a weld joint. This gives them a uniform structure and better mechanical properties, making them ideal for high-pressure environments.
Characteristics of Seamless Pipes: Seamless pipes are characterized by their smooth finish and uniform cross-section, which allows them to handle higher pressure compared to welded pipes.
Manufacturing Process of Seamless Pipes: These pipes are typically created using either the hot-rolling or cold-drawing process. A solid billet of steel is heated and then pierced through its center, creating a hollow tube that is stretched and formed into the required pipe dimensions.
Benefits of Using Seamless Pipes Over Welded Pipes: Seamless pipes have greater structural integrity, making them more resistant to pressure, stress, and temperature variations, which is why they are preferred in critical installations.
The "L" in 316L stands for "low carbon," meaning this stainless steel has a lower carbon content compared to standard 316. This slight difference in composition results in significant advantages, particularly in preventing corrosion in environments exposed to harsh chemicals or saltwater.
Grade 316L stainless steel is an austenitic steel known for its excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various industrial applications.
Grade 316L SS seamless pipes are highly sought after in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and petrochemicals, where high temperatures and corrosive substances are common. Their ability to withstand pressure and resist corrosion ensures long-term reliability.
In marine environments, where exposure to saltwater can quickly degrade other metals, 316L stainless steel offers unparalleled resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. The chemical industry, with its harsh acids and solvents, also benefits from the grade’s superior resistance.
Because 316L is low in carbon and resistant to contamination, it’s widely used in the food processing and pharmaceutical sectors where purity and cleanliness are paramount.
The low carbon content of 316L makes it less susceptible to sensitization, a process that can lead to intergranular corrosion in welded areas. This gives 316L a longer lifespan compared to other grades, especially in environments exposed to harsh chemicals or saltwater.
Due to its superior corrosion resistance, 316L requires minimal maintenance over its lifetime, reducing long-term costs and downtime for repairs or replacements.
While both 316 and 316L share similar compositions, 316L has a lower carbon content. This slight difference makes 316L less likely to experience sensitization and corrosion at high temperatures, particularly in welded applications.
Seamless pipes often undergo welding during installation, and 316L’s resistance to corrosion in these areas gives it a distinct advantage over 316 in terms of longevity and reliability.
Several industries rely heavily on SS 316L seamless pipes for their projects, including::
ANSI B36.19 STAINLESS STEEL PIPE DIMENSION IN MM & WEIGHT PER KG. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nominal Pipe Size | Outside Diameter | Schedule 5 S | Schedule 10 S | Schedule 20 S | Schedule 40 S | Schedule 80 S | Schedule 160 S | XXS | ||||||||||||
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mm | inch | mm | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | WT mm | Weight (KGM) | ||||
3 | 1/8 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 0.20 | 1.24 | 0.28 | 1.5 | 0.33 | 1.73 | 0.37 | 2.41 | 0.47 | - | - | - | - | ||||
6 | 1/4 | 13.7 | 1.2 | 0.37 | 1.65 | 0.49 | 2.00 | 0.58 | 2.24 | 0.630 | 3.02 | 0.80 | - | - | - | - | ||||
10 | 3/8 | 17.1 | 1.2 | 0.47 | 1.65 | 0.63 | 2.00 | 0.74 | 2.31 | 0.840 | 3.20 | 1.10 | - | - | - | - | ||||
15 | 1/2 | 21.3 | 1.65 | 0.80 | 2.11 | 1.00 | 2.30 | 1.07 | 2.77 | 1.27 | 3.73 | 1.62 | 4.75 | 1.94 | 7.47 | 2.55 | ||||
20 | 3/4 | 26.7 | 1.65 | 1.03 | 2.11 | 1.28 | 2.55 | 1.52 | 2.87 | 1.69 | 3.91 | 2.20 | 5.56 | 2.90 | 7.82 | 3.64 | ||||
25 | 1 | 33.4 | 1.65 | 1.30 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.55 | 1.94 | 3.38 | 2.50 | 4.55 | 3.24 | 6.35 | 4.24 | 9.09 | 5.45 | ||||
32 | 1.1/4 | 42.2 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.90 | 3.56 | 3.39 | 4.85 | 4.47 | 6.35 | 5.61 | 9.70 | 7.77 | ||||
40 | 1.1/2 | 48.3 | 1.65 | 1.91 | 2.77 | 3.11 | 3.00 | 3.55 | 3.68 | 4.05 | 5.08 | 5.41 | 7.14 | 7.25 | 11.1 | 10.18 | ||||
50 | 2 | 60.3 | 1.65 | 2.40 | 2.77 | 3.93 | 3.00 | 4.24 | 3.91 | 5.44 | 5.54 | 7.48 | 8.74 | 11.11 | 11.07 | 13.44 | ||||
65 | 2.1/2 | 73.0 | 2.11 | 3.69 | 3.05 | 5.26 | 4.00 | 6.81 | 5.16 | 8.63 | 7.01 | 11.41 | 9.53 | 14.91 | 14.02 | 20.39 | ||||
80 | 3 | 88.9 | 2.11 | 4.51 | 3.05 | 6.45 | 4.00 | 8.37 | 5.49 | 11.29 | 7.62 | 15.27 | 11.1 | 21.30 | 15.24 | 27.68 | ||||
100 | 4 | 114.3 | 2.11 | 5.84 | 3.05 | 8.36 | 4.50 | 12.18 | 6.02 | 16.07 | 8.56 | 22.32 | 13.49 | 33.54 | 17.12 | 41.03 | ||||
125 | 5 | 141.3 | 2.77 | 9.47 | 3.40 | 11.57 | 5.00 | 16.80 | 6.55 | 21.8 | 9.53 | 30.97 | 15.88 | 49.11 | 19.05 | 57.43 | ||||
150 | 6 | 168.3 | 2.77 | 11.32 | 3.40 | 13.84 | 6.35 | 25.36 | 7.11 | 28.26 | 10.97 | 42.56 | 18.25 | 67.53 | 21.95 | 79.22 | ||||
200 | 8 | 219.1 | 2.77 | 14.79 | 3.76 | 19.96 | 6.35 | 33.31 | 8.18 | 42.55 | 12.7 | 64.64 | 23.01 | 111.27 | 22.23 | 107.92 | ||||
250 | 10 | 273.1 | 3.40 | 22.63 | 4.19 | 27.78 | 6.35 | 41.77 | 9.27 | 60.31 | 12.7 | 96.01 | 28.58 | 172.33 | 25.40 | 155.15 | ||||
300 | 12 | 323.8 | 3.96 | 31.25 | 4.57 | 36.00 | 6.35 | 49.7 | 9.53 | 73.88 | 12.7 | 132.05 | 33.32 | 238.76 | 25.40 | 186.97 | ||||
350 | 14 | 355.6 | 3.96 | 34.36 | 4.78 | 41.3 | 7.92 | 67.80 | 11.13 | 94.59 |
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400 | 16 | 406.4 | 4.19 | 41.56 | 4.78 | 47.29 | 7.92 | 77.83 | 12.7 | 123.30 | ||||||||||
450 | 18 | 457.2 | 4.19 | 46.81 | 4.78 | 53.26 | 7.92 | 87.71 | 14.27 | 155.80 | ||||||||||
500 | 20 | 508.0 | 4.78 | 59.25 | 5.54 | 68.61 | 9.53 | 117.14 | 15.09 | 183.42 | ||||||||||
600 | 24 | 610.0s | 5.54s | 82.47 | 6.35 | 94.45 | 9.53 | 141.12 | 17.48 | 255.41 |
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( IN PERCENTAGE ) | ||||||||||
Grade | C (Max) | Mn (Max) | P (Max) | S (Max) | Si (Max) | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nitrogen (Max) | Cu/ Others |
301 | 0.15 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 1 | 16.00 – 18.00 | 6.00 – 8.00 | – | 0.1 | – |
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304 | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 8.00- 10.50 | – | 0.1 | – |
304L | 0.03 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 8.00- 12.00 | – | 0.1 | – |
310S | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 1.5 | 24.00- 26.00 | 19.00 – 22.00 | – | – | – |
316 | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 16.00 – 18.00 | 10.00 – 14.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 0.1 | – |
316L | 0.03 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 16.00 – 18.00 | 10.00 – 14.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 0.1 | – |
317 | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 11.00 – 14.00 | 3.00 – 4.00 | 0.1 | – |
317L | 0.03 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 11.00 – 15.00 | 3.00 – 4.00 | 0.1 | – |
321 | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 9.00 – 12.00 | – | 0.1 | Ti5 ( C + N ) Min or 0.70 max |
347 | 0.08 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 9.00 – 13.00 | – | – | Cb= 10x ( C Min ) or 1.00 Max |
409 | 0.08 | 1 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 1 | 10.50 – 11.75 | 0.5 | – | – | Ti= 6x (C+ N ) Min or 0.70 Max |
409M | 0.03 | 0.81.2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.40.75 | 11.00- 12.00 | 1.5 max. | – | – | Ti= 6x (C) Min or 0.70 Max |
410S | 0.08 | 1 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1 | 11.50- 13.50 | 0.6 | – | – | – |
410 | 0.15 | 1 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1 | 11.50- 13.50 | 0.75 | – | – | – |
420 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 0.035 | 0.015 | 0.5 | 12.00 – 13.00 | 0.20.3 | – | – | – |
430 | 0.12 | 1 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1 | 16.00 – 18.00 | 0.75 | – | – | – |
JSL AUS | 0.08 | 7.08.0 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 15.50 – 16.50 | 4.25 – 4.75 | – | – | 0.9 – 1.10 |
JS- 203 | 0.08 | 9.2510.25 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 14.25 – 15.25 | 2.25 – 2.75 | – | – | 1.60- 2.0 |
301M | 0.1 | 4.55.5 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 14.50 – 15.50 | 6.0 – 7.0 | – | – | 1.70- 1.90 |
* Thickness of 1.27mm & below will have elongation of 20% min. |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |||||
Grade | Tensile Strength Mpa, (Min) |
Yield Strength Mpa, (Min) |
%Age Elongation in 50mm gauge length min |
Hardness (Max) | |
BHN | Rb | ||||
301 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
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304 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 201 | 92 |
304L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 201 | 92 |
310S | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
316 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
316L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
317 | 515 | 205 | 35 | 217 | 95 |
317L | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
321 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
347 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 201 | 92 |
409 | 380 | 170 | 20 | 179 | 88 |
409M | 430 | 275 | 20 | 187 | 90 |
410S | 415 | 205 | 22 | 183 | 89 |
410 | 450 | 205 | 20 | 217 | 89 |
420 | 700( max ) | – | 15 | 217 | 95 |
430 | 450 | 205 | 22 | 183 | 89 |
JSL AUS | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
JS- 203 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
301M | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
SS seamless pipes made from Grade 316L and with a diameter of 20 mm X Sch 40 are highly versatile. Here are some common applications:
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