Schedule 40 ASTM A312 Tube WP-S 316L
Built to perform where most materials fail, the Schedule 40 ASTM A312 WP-S 316L tube delivers the wall thickness, weld integrity, and corrosion resistance that demanding industrial environments require. Its medium wall Schedule 40S construction meets standard to higher pressure ratings sized specifically to stainless steel pipe standards, while the WP-S designation confirms that every butt-weld fitting originates from a seamless parent pipe,-the kind of traceability that quality critical applications demand.
At the heart of this tube is 316L austenitic stainless steel, a low-carbon alloy enhanced with molybdenum. The reduced carbon content is what sets it apart in welded assemblies, it prevents carbide precipitation at the heat affected zone, so the joint retains the same corrosion resistance as the base material once welding is complete. The result is a system you can trust not just at the pipe wall, but at every connection point across the installation.
That corrosion resistance is what makes this tube the material of choice across some of the most aggressive operating environments in industry.
Summary:
- A medium wall thickness designed for standard-to-higher industrial pressure ratings
- Butt welded made from a seamless parent pipe conforming to ASTM A312
- Low carbon austenitic stainless steel containing molybdenum
- Prevents harmful carbide preciptiation during welding, ensuring the joint stays corrosion resistant
Applications:
Commonly used in;
- Chemical processing
- Marine & offshore
- Oil, gas & refineries and,
- Food, beverage and pharmaceutical pipelines
