ASTM A249 TP304 / 304L Stainless Steel Pipe Welded Mirror Polished Square Round
OD: NPS 1/4" - 48" (13.7-1067mm)
WT: Sch 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S, XS, XXS
Length: 5800 - 12000mm
Type: Seamless, Welded
MOQ: 1 Pc/Size
Key Specifications
| Product Name |
ASTM A249 TP304/304L Welded Steel Pipe |
OD |
NPS 1/4" - 48" (13.7-1067mm) |
| Tolerance |
±1% |
WT |
Sch 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S, XS, XXS |
| Certification |
ISO 9001 |
Length |
5800 - 12000mm |
| Standard |
ASTM A249 |
Grade |
304/304L |
| Type |
Seamless, Welded |
Application |
Industrial or domestic |
| Delivery Time |
8 ~ 14 days |
Surface Finish |
2B, BA, HL, NO.1, NO.4, 8K, etc |
| Specifications |
Round tube |
Section Shape |
Round |
| Model Number |
ASTM A249 TP304/304L |
Welding Line Type |
Seamless |
| Place of Origin |
Other |
Advantage |
High strength, good impact toughness and good overall and local stress corrosion resistance |
| Material Status |
Large stock or fast new production |
Package |
Standard Package |
| Technique |
Rolling or welding |
Payment |
T/T 30% Deposit + 70% Advance |
Product Description
The ASTM A249 TP304/304L Welded Steel Pipe is a seamless, austenitic stainless steel pipe designed for high-temperature and corrosive environments. Made from high-grade stainless steel, it ensures high resistance to corrosion, heat, and chemical damage. The pipes are machine-finished to specified sizes, meeting strict dimensional and quality standards.
Chemical Composition
TP304: Carbon (C) ≤0.08%, Silicon (Si) ≤1.00%, Manganese (Mn) ≤2.00%, Phosphorus (P) ≤0.045%, Sulfur (S) ≤0.030%, Chromium (Cr) 18.00-20.00%, Nickel (Ni) 8.00-11.00%.
TP304L: Carbon (C) ≤0.035%, Silicon (Si) ≤1.00%, Manganese (Mn) ≤2.00%, Phosphorus (P) ≤0.045%, Sulfur (S) ≤0.030%, Chromium (Cr) 18.00-20.00%, Nickel (Ni) 8.00-13.00%. Compared with TP304, TP304L has lower carbon content, making it less sensitive to intergranular corrosion during welding with better welding performance and corrosion resistance.
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength: TP304 ≥515MPa, TP304L ≥485MPa
Yield Strength: TP304 ≥205MPa, TP304L ≥170MPa
Elongation: Both grades ≥35%
Application Areas
- Chemical Industry: Transporting chemicals, acids, alkalis; pipelines for chemical equipment, reactor linings
- Food Processing Industry: Material conveying pipelines in food production and beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Pipeline systems and containers in pharmaceutical production equipment
- Construction Industry: Architectural decorations, railings, handrails, and building facade pipes
- Energy Industry: Oil and natural gas pipelines, nuclear power plant pipeline systems
Welding Characteristics
These pipes offer good welding performance, though welding parameters and processes must be carefully controlled to avoid defects like thermal cracks and porosity. TP304L's low carbon content minimizes intergranular corrosion tendency during welding, but appropriate welding measures are still required, including suitable welding materials and controlled heat input. Post-weld heat treatment such as solution treatment can be performed to improve welded joint structure and performance when required.
Quality Control
Strict ASTM A249 quality control standards are followed throughout production, including raw material inspection, process control, and finished product verification. Raw materials must meet specified chemical composition and mechanical property requirements. Production controls include welding parameters, dimensional accuracy, and wall thickness uniformity. Finished products undergo appearance inspection, dimensional measurement, non-destructive testing (eddy current, ultrasonic), and mechanical property testing to ensure compliance with ASTM A249 standards.