Material Properties
TP304L features ultra-low carbon design to significantly enhance intergranular corrosion resistance. Its high Cr-Ni content maintains strength and toughness during continuous operation above 400°C. The heavy-wall Sch40 construction provides higher pressure tolerance, safely withstanding chloride corrosion and thermal cycling in power plant steam and high-pressure feedwater systems.
Grade | TP 304; TP304H; TP304L;TP316; TP316L;TP321;TP321H; TP317L; TP310S; TP347H, S31803, 2205, 2507,... |
Standard | ASTM A312, etc |
Size | OD: 1/4" – 24" |
WT: Sch5s – XXS | |
Length:Max.6M | |
Manufacturing Method | Seamless (Cold-drawn) |
Surface Treatment | Annealed & Pickled |
Length | Standard 6m / Customized available |
Certification | ISO, PED certified |
Power Plant Suitability of TP304L
TP304L seamless pipes excel in power generation due to ultra-low carbon content (<0.03%) preventing intergranular corrosion during welding and 400–550°C service. Their 18% Cr/8% Ni composition maintains oxidation resistance in boiler feedwater systems, while Sch40 heavy-wall design withstands 1,500+ psi steam pressure. Critical advantages include:
Immunity to chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in cooling water circuits
Consistent toughness for thermal cycling in superheater headers
PED/ASME B36.19 compliance eliminating post-weld heat treatment
These properties ensure 100,000+ hour service life in coal/gas-fired plants, reducing unplanned outages by 40% versus carbon steel alternatives in condensate return systems.
SMLSCO Quality Control System:
Three-tier quality control:
① Raw material PMI verification
② Full-length ET + UT during production
③ 100% dimensional inspection with per-pipe photo documentation pre-shipment
All data is traceable with available SGS/TÜV third-party reports, ensuring consistent performance and stable quality across batches.
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SMLSCO 304L Pipe Packaging Methods:
• LCL shipments: Plywood crates + end caps
• FCL shipments: Woven sacks with bundling + end caps
All wooden crates comply with automated US/EU warehouse requirements. Impact/moisture-proof packaging ensures transit safety, delivering shelf-ready products that eliminate customer reprocessing.