316L Stainless Steel Pipe
Premium quality 316L stainless steel pipes manufactured to meet international standards for diverse industrial applications
316L Stainless Steel Pipe
Starlight Tubes manufactures and supplies premium quality 316L stainless steel pipes, the low carbon version of 316 grade offering enhanced corrosion resistance and weldability. Grade 316L pipes are specifically engineered for applications requiring welding without post-weld heat treatment, making them ideal for pharmaceutical process lines, food & beverage equipment, marine piping systems, and chemical processing plants.
Our 316L stainless steel pipes are available in seamless and welded configurations with exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. Each pipe undergoes rigorous testing including intergranular corrosion testing, PMI verification, hydrostatic testing, and dimensional inspection to ensure compliance with stringent international standards and reliable performance in critical applications.
Technical Specifications
ASTM / ASME CompliantTechnical Specifications — 316 / 316L Stainless Steel Pipe
Detailed chemical composition and mechanical properties for ASTM A312 TP316 / TP316L process pipes
| Grade | C | Mn (max) | P (max) | S (max) | Si (max) | Cr | Ni | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 (S31600) | 0.08 max | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.00-3.00 |
| 316L (S31603) | 0.030 max | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.00-3.00 |
| 316H (S31609) | 0.04-0.10 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.00-3.00 |
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Your Trusted SS 316L Pipe Supplier
Starlight Tubes supplies premium 316L stainless steel pipes for pharmaceutical and marine applications. We provide IGC tested products with excellent weldability.
Frequently Asked Questions on SS 316L Pipes
Key engineering, tolerance, and international compliance answers from our metallurgical quality desk.
SS 316L has lower carbon content (less than 0.03%) compared to SS 316, providing better weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion without requiring post-weld heat treatment.
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