The main difference between 316 stainless steel and 316L Stainless Steel is the carbon content.316L has a lower carbon content than 316, which makes it more resistant to corrosion and better for welding.
Manufacturer of ASTM A312 TP316L Welded Pipe, 316L Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes
Valour Alloy Inc., we carry a full inventory of Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tube Both products belong to the austenitic family, known for excellent corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and marine environments. However, they have slight differences in composition and properties that make them suitable for different applications.
Valour Alloy specializes in Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tube with years of Experience in Manufacturing Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tube. we offer high quality, lower cost but the best service. As a result to that our
Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tube export account today is in various countries like Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South korea, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Australia, Nigeria, Angola, Senegal, Mozambique, Algeria, Libya, Azerbaijan, Netherlands, Brazil, Norway, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada etc.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Seamless Tubes
Stainless Steel 316/316L Welded Tubes
We Supply Stainless Steel 304 Tube s in Grades in Specification ASME SA /ASTM A269, A312, A213 and Grades 202, 304, 304L, 304H, 304LN, 309s, 310s, 316, 316L, 316H, 316Ti, 316LN, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L, 254 SMO , 6MO , 6 MOLY, UNS S31254 etc. The grade indicates the testing methods required for a given application.
Comparing Stainless Steel 316 and 316L: What’s the Difference?
Valour Alloys Inc. provides a comparative difference between Stainless Steel 316 & 316L Tubes; both grades belong to the austenitic family and are known for excellent corrosion resistance, especially against chlo, which is rides and marine environments. When we talk about the carbon content of 316 & 316L, both have different carbon contents 316 Stainless Steel Tubes Contain up to 0.08% carbon, and 316L Stainless Steel Tubes have low carbon, with a maximum of 0.03% carbon. The mechanical strength of the SS 316 tube offers a higher carbon content and better tensile strength compared to the SS 316L tube, which is less strong but more ductile and flexible. Both are similarly priced, but 316L may be slightly more expensive due to its additional processing for low carbon content.
How to Identify Quality Stainless Steel 316/316L Tubing
There are many points we can identify regarding the Quality of Stainless Steel 316 & 316L Tubes before purchasing products, we believe that Proper Certifications like Material Test Certificates (MTC) its prof of genuine material used for the manufacturing of SS 316 & 316L tubes Ensure the tubing comes with an EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificate, detailing chemical composition and mechanical properties with Standards Compliance like ASTM A213, A269, or A312. Verification of chemical composition is one of the important concepts identified for the Quality of Stainless Steel 316 & 316L Tubes using the Positive Material Identification (PMI) device to verify the chemical composition.
- Chromium (Cr): 16-18%
- Nickel (Ni): 10-14%
- Molybdenum (Mo): 2-3% (important for corrosion resistance)
- Carbon (C): 316: Up to 0.08% & 316L: Up to 0.03%
After the PMI, we conduct the mechanical testing as Tensile & Yield Strength Tests for the conformation mechanical strength requirements Hardness Tests Verify the hardness falls within standard ranges to ensure proper ductility and strength balance.
Easy Ways to Clean Stainless Steel 316/316L Tubing
Complete guidelines for Easy Ways to Clean Stainless Steel 316 & 316L Tubing with Valour Alloys Inc. has much experience in the maintenance of all types of materials during all sessions like winter and summer monsoons Maintaining the appearance and properties of Stainless steel 316 and 316L tubes apply a mixture of baking soda and water to form a paste and gently scrub the stain with a soft cloth. This solution is gentle enough to clean without damaging the surface. For more stubborn stains, you can use a stainless steel cleaner that is specially designed to remove stubborn stains. There are some essential points explained below.
- Warm Water & Mild Soap
- Baking Soda Paste
Stainless steel 316 and 316L are known for their corrosion resistance, but regular cleaning helps maintain their shine and durability. We are explaining here the top 2 easy ways to clean SS 316 & 316L Tubes. When we talk about Warm Water & Mild Soap, it is an easy way to clean SS Tubes do you know how to apply them? Mix warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down the tubing. Baking soda paste is also used for cleaning Stainless Steel 316 & 316L Tube Baking soda is a gentle abrasive that removes stains without scratching the steel.
Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tube Range
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Outer Diameter Size | SEAMLESS - 6 MM OD TO 114.3 MM OD WELDED / ERW- 10 MM TO 114.3 MM OD |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Wall Thickness | 0.8 MM TO 4 MM WALL THICKNESS |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Length | 01 Meter to 12.5 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size. |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Ends | Plain Ends / Beveled En |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Specification | ASTM A-249, A-268, A-269, A-270, A-554, A-688, A-778, DIN 17455, DIN 17456, 17457, DIN 17458 [Class 1] & Its equivalent ASME, DIN & EN Standard. |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Grades | 202, 304, 304L, 304H, 304LN, 309S, 310S, 316, 316L, 316H, 316Ti, 316LN, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L, SMO 254, ALLOY 254, 6MO, 6MOLY, UNS S31254 ETC. |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Dimension | All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards including ASTM and ASME |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Type | SEAMLESS / WELDED / ERW / EFW / COLD DRAW / HOT FINISH / COLD FINISH |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Delivery Conditions | As Rolled, Formed, Stress Relieved, Annealed, Hardened, Tempered, Cold Draw |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Coating | Electropolish, Mechanical Polish, Satin Finish, Passivated |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Machinery | Draw Bench / Pilger / De-Coiler / Edge Miller / Welding Line / Heat Treatmen Furnace / Pickling Tank / Cutting Bench etc. |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Value Added Services | Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Heat Treatment |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Packaging | Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden Box / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Shipment & Transportation | By Road - Truck / Train, By Sea - Break-bulk Conventional Vessel / FCL (Full Container Load) / LCL (Less Container Load) / 20 Feet Container / 40 Feet Container / 45 Feet Container / High Cube Container / Open Top Container, By Air - Freighter Civil Passenger and Cargo Planes |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Other Testing | Product Analysis, Transverse Tension Test, Flattening Test, Etching Test, Radiographic Examination, Stabilizing Heat Treatment, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Weld Decay Test, Magnetic Particle Detection, Grain Size Test, NACE 0175, Dual Grade, PWHT (POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT), Flare Test, Bend Test, Hardness Test, Tensile Test etc. |
| SS 316 / 316L Tubes Material Test Certificate | Manufacturer Test Certificate As Per EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate From NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency Like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS ETC. |
Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | Fe | Ti | |
| 316 | Min | - | - | - | 0 | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Max | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | 0.10 | - | - | |
| SS 316L | Min | - | - | - | - | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Max | 0.03 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 2.0 | 0.45 | 0.03 | 18.00 | 3.0 | 0.10 | - | - | |
| 316H | Min | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0 | - | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| max | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | - | - | - | |
| 316Ti | Min | - | - | 0 | - | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - | 10 | 5x%(C+N) |
| max | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | 0.01 | 14 | - |
Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes
| Grade | Tensile Str (MPa) min |
Yield Str 0.2% Proof (MPa) min |
Elong (% in 50mm) min |
Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HRB) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| 316 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 95 | 217 |
| SS 316L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 95 | 217 |
| 316H | 515 | 205 | 40 | 95 | 217 |
| 316Ti | 515 | 205 | 35 | 75 | 205 |
Equivalent Grade of Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes
| Grade | UNS No | Old British | Euronorm | Swedish SS |
Japanese JIS |
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| BS | En | No | Name | ||||
| 316 | S31600 | 316S31 | 58H, 58J | 1.4401 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 2347 | SUS 316 |
| SS 316L | S31603 | 316S11 | - | 1.4404 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 | 2348 | SUS 316L |
| 316H | S31609 | 316S51 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 316Ti | S31635 | 320S31 | X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 | 1.4571 | - | - | - |
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Supplying Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes to Countries
We Export Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes to Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Turkey, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Mayanmar, Taiwan, Cambodia, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay, United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rica, Trinidad And Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Denmark, Russia, Norway, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Ukraine, Netherland, Belgium, Greece, Czech Republic, Portugal, Hungary, Albania, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Finland, Ireland, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, South Africa, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, The Republic Of Congo, Gabon, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Middle East, Far East Etc.
Distributing Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes to Cities
We Export Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Tubes to Navi Mumbai, Indore, Baroda, Muscat, Secunderabad, Gimhae-si, Kanpur, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Bhopal, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Rajkot, Haryana, Hanoi, Ernakulam, Chandigarh, Surat, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Ahmedabad, Perth, Petaling Jaya, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Algiers, Edmonton, Ludhiana, Ho Chi Minh City, Karachi, Bangkok, Dallas, Bengaluru, Jakarta, Granada, Seoul, Cairo, Geoje-si, Rio de Janeiro, Abu Dhabi, Port-of-Spain, Sydney, London, Courbevoie, Vung Tau, Sharjah, Jaipur, Lahore, Chennai, Istanbul, Lagos, Thane, Dubai, Coimbatore, La Victoria, Calgary, Jeddah, Busan, Mexico City, Al Khobar, Caracas, Singapore, Atyrau, Manama, Kolkata, Riyadh, Jamshedpur, Brisbane, Toronto, Noida, Ahvaz, Vadodara, Doha, Visakhapatnam, Ulsan, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Bogota, Howrah, Moscow, Nashik, Ranchi, Nagpur, Al Jubail, Houston, Milan, Chiyoda, Aberdeen, Melbourne, New York, Dammam, Montreal, Santiago, Kuwait City, Pune, Tehran, Thiruvananthapuram, Faridabad, Madrid, Ankara Etc.