ASTM A269 201 304 316 Welded Stainless Steel Tube Syringe Needle Tube
Product Overview
ASTM A269 welded stainless steel capillary tube is a precision small-diameter tube used for syringe needle cannulas, medical device components, dosing tubes, and fine fluid-transfer assemblies. For syringe needle manufacturing, buyers normally focus on dimensional stability, inner-bore cleanliness, weld integrity, corrosion resistance, and consistent mechanical performance after cold drawing and heat treatment. Grades 304 and 316/316L are the preferred choices for medical and corrosive-fluid applications, while 201 can be selected for cost-sensitive non-implant or industrial needle-type components.
Specifications
| Material |
Austenitic stainless steel |
| Standard |
ASTM A269; ISO 9626 available for needle tubing projects; ASTM A213, ASTM A312, ASTM A789, ASTM A790 available upon request where applicable |
| Grade |
TP201, TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L |
| Outer Diameter |
0.10-219.10 mm; syringe needle capillary sizes can be produced in fine-gauge OD ranges |
| Wall Thickness |
0.05-20.00 mm; thin-wall capillary tube available |
| Length |
1-12 m, cut-to-length or coil form available upon request |
| Tolerance Range |
OD: ±0.20 mm standard; wall thickness: ±10% standard; tighter tolerances can be discussed for capillary and needle tubing |
| Straightness |
Precision straightened; typical straightness can be controlled according to drawing and final cut length |
| Surface Condition |
Bright annealed, pickled, polished, satin, hairline, 400#, 600#, 800#, mirror polished |
| Heat Treatment |
Solution annealed / bright annealed depending on grade, size, and surface requirement |
| Tube Type |
Welded, welded and drawn, capillary tube, syringe needle tube |
| Testing |
Dimensional inspection, visual inspection, hydrostatic or non-destructive electric test where required by ASTM A269 |
Key Features
| Feature |
Technical Value for Buyers |
| Fine-bore capability |
Suitable for micro-fluid transfer, syringe needle cannulas, dosing needles, and precision dispensing tubes |
| Austenitic corrosion resistance |
TP304 provides general corrosion resistance; TP316/316L contains 2.00-3.00% Mo for better resistance in chloride-containing or sterilization-related environments |
| Low-carbon weldability |
TP304L and TP316L reduce carbon to max. 0.035%, supporting improved resistance to sensitization after welding or heat exposure |
| Controlled mechanical strength |
304/316 grades typically meet minimum tensile strength of 515 MPa and yield strength of 205 MPa; 304L/316L typically meet minimum tensile strength of 485 MPa and yield strength of 170 MPa |
| Smooth surface options |
Bright annealed, polished, and mirror surface finishes help reduce contamination risk and support easier cleaning |
| Small-size needle compatibility |
ISO 9626 needle tubing projects can be aligned with metric needle tubing sizes from 3.4 mm to 0.18 mm when required |
| Process flexibility |
Welded and drawn processing improves dimensional consistency, surface quality, and concentricity compared with ordinary welded tube |
Our Advantages
| Buyer Concern |
Practical Solution |
| "Can welded capillary tubing meet needle-level dimensional control?" |
We can control OD, wall thickness, straightness, cutting length, and surface finish according to the buyer's drawing. For syringe needle projects, welded-and-drawn processing is recommended to improve roundness, inner-bore consistency, and surface finish. |
| "How do you reduce risk from weld defects or leakage?" |
Production can include visual inspection, dimensional inspection, and hydrostatic or non-destructive electric testing where required. For demanding capillary applications, additional sampling for burst, collapse, straightness, and inner-bore inspection can be arranged. |
| "Which grade should we choose for syringe needle tubing?" |
TP304 is suitable for general needle and medical-device components. TP316/316L is recommended where chloride exposure, sterilization environment, or higher corrosion resistance is required. TP201 is mainly recommended for cost-sensitive non-critical or industrial needle-type parts. |
Applicable Standards
| Standard |
Scope |
| ASTM A269 |
Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel tubing for general corrosion-resisting and low- or high-temperature service |
| ASTM A213 |
Seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes |
| ASTM A312 |
Seamless, welded, and heavily cold-worked austenitic stainless steel pipe |
| ISO 9626 |
Stainless steel needle tubing for medical device manufacturing |
| EN 10217-7 |
Welded stainless steel tubes for pressure purposes |
| JIS G3459 |
Stainless steel pipes |
| GB/T 14976 |
Stainless steel seamless tubes for fluid transport |
| GOST 9941 |
Seamless cold- and heat-deformed corrosion-resistant steel tubes |
Application Field
Disposable hypodermic syringe needle cannula.
Chemical Composition
| Grade |
UNS |
C max % |
Mn % |
P max % |
S max % |
Si max % |
Cr % |
Ni % |
Mo % |
N max % |
| TP201 |
S20100 |
0.15 |
5.50-7.50 |
0.060 |
0.030 |
1.00 |
16.00-18.00 |
3.50-5.50 |
-- |
0.25 |
| TP304 |
S30400 |
0.08 |
2.00 max |
0.045 |
0.030 |
1.00 |
18.00-20.00 |
8.00-11.00 |
-- |
-- |
| TP304L |
S30403 |
0.035 |
2.00 max |
0.045 |
0.030 |
1.00 |
18.00-20.00 |
8.00-12.00 |
-- |
-- |
| TP316 |
S31600 |
0.08 |
2.00 max |
0.045 |
0.030 |
1.00 |
16.00-18.00 |
10.00-14.00 |
2.00-3.00 |
-- |
| TP316L |
S31603 |
0.035 |
2.00 max |
0.045 |
0.030 |
1.00 |
16.00-18.00 |
10.00-15.00 |
2.00-3.00 |
-- |
Mechanical Properties
| Grade |
Tensile Strength min |
Yield Strength min |
Elongation min |
Hardness |
| TP201 |
685 MPa typical |
292 MPa typical |
56% typical longitudinal |
HRB 85 typical |
| TP304 |
515 MPa / 75 ksi |
205 MPa / 30 ksi |
35% |
HRB 90 max typical |
| TP304L |
485 MPa / 70 ksi |
170 MPa / 25 ksi |
35% |
HRB 90 max typical |
| TP316 |
515 MPa / 75 ksi |
205 MPa / 30 ksi |
35% |
HRB 90 max typical |
| TP316L |
485 MPa / 70 ksi |
170 MPa / 25 ksi |
35% |
HRB 90 max typical |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer?
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Q: How long is your delivery time?
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