BAOSTEEL METAL / STAINLESS STEEL PIPE

Stainless Steel Pipe

Seamless and welded stainless steel pipe for process lines, industrial fabrication and international bulk supply. Specify the grade, NPS or outside diameter, wall schedule, length and inspection requirements for a tailored quotation.

SEAMLESS & WELDED304 / 304L / 316 / 316LASTM · EN · GB
ORDER BY YOUR PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Pipe grade, size and schedule. One clear RFQ.

Share your material standard and piping bill of quantities. We will check the requested grade, size range, manufacturing route, certificates, packing and delivery terms against the order.

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PIPE MANUFACTURING ROUTES

Choose the Right Stainless Pipe Type

Tell us whether your enquiry calls for seamless pressure pipe, longitudinal welded pipe or appearance-focused mechanical tubing. Each is quoted against its own product specification.

Seamless stainless steel pipes with uniform round ends ready for industrial service

Seamless Stainless Steel Pipe

Specify seamless manufacture under ASTM A312 or a named pressure-pipe standard, with the grade, schedule and test requirements on the purchase order.

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Longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes showing finished circular sections

Welded Stainless Steel Pipe

Request straight-seam welded or electric-fusion-welded pipe with the applicable standard, weld class, testing and wall thickness.

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Bright finished welded stainless steel round mechanical tubing lengths

Stainless Mechanical Tubing

For handrails, visible frameworks and other appearance-led products, specify tubing dimensions, surface finish and ASTM A554 where applicable.

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Need larger-diameter welded pipe?

Provide your diameter, wall thickness, material grade and required welded-pipe class. ASTM A358 may be the relevant basis for electric-fusion-welded austenitic pipe.

TECHNICAL PURCHASING DATA

Stainless Steel Pipe Specifications

Confirm your drawing and order against the product standard. The dimensions and finishes below are an enquiry framework, not an inventory guarantee.

Product Data to Specify

Steel gradeTP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L, TP321, TP310S; other grades subject to enquiry
Manufacturing routeSeamless, longitudinal welded or EFW as required by the standard
DimensionsNPS / DN and schedule, or outside diameter × nominal wall thickness
Wall designationSch 5S / 10S / 40S / 80S or specified mm thickness, as applicable
LengthMill lengths and fixed-cut lengths assessed against quantity and size
End preparationPlain ends or beveled ends where applicable and agreed
Surface conditionAnnealed / pickled / polished according to product specification and order
Inspection & documentationRequired tests, heat identification, MTC / EN 10204 certificate type by agreement
Supply basisGrade, standard edition, OD, schedule, length, tonnage and destination
COMMON AUSTENITIC GRADES

304, 316L, 321 and 310S Stainless Pipe

Compare the requested designation against operating conditions and the governing material standard. Service selection should consider the fluid chemistry, temperature, welding and design code.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP304

UNS S30400

General industrial piping; specify service chemistry and finish.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP304L

UNS S30403

Low-carbon 304 grade for welded assemblies when specified.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP316

UNS S31600

Molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel for selected corrosive services.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP316L

UNS S31603

Low-carbon molybdenum-bearing grade used in process piping.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP321

UNS S32100

Titanium-stabilized austenitic grade for specified thermal service.

ASTM A312 / GRADE

TP310S

UNS S31008

High-chromium/nickel austenitic grade for selected elevated-temperature duties.

Duplex 2205 is a separate specification family

For ferritic-austenitic duplex pipe such as UNS S32205 / S31803, identify the correct ASTM A790 requirement rather than treating it as an ASTM A312 austenitic grade.

Grade selection belongs to the application

Material choice depends on the medium, chloride level, temperature, fabrication and project specifications. Submit the required grade and standard as written on your purchase order.

STANDARD SELECTION

ASTM, ASME, EN and GB Requirements

Material standards, delivery specifications and dimensional schedules serve different purposes. Choose each according to your project and test documentation.

AUSTENITIC PIPE

ASTM A312/A312M-25

Seamless, welded and heavily cold worked austenitic stainless pipes.

LARGE WELDED PIPE

ASTM A358/A358M-24a

Electric-fusion-welded austenitic pipe; class and inspection must be specified.

DUPLEX PIPE

ASTM A790/A790M-26

Seamless and welded ferritic-austenitic duplex stainless steel pipe.

PIPE DIMENSIONS

ASME B36.19-2022

Standard NPS outside diameters and stainless pipe schedule dimensions.

EN SEAMLESS PRESSURE

EN 10216-5:2021

Seamless stainless steel tubes for pressure applications.

EN WELDED PRESSURE

EN 10217-7:2021

Welded stainless steel tubes for pressure applications.

GB SEAMLESS FLUID

GB/T 14976-2025

Seamless stainless steel pipes for fluid transport, effective February 2026.

MECHANICAL TUBING

ASTM A554-26

Welded stainless mechanical tubing for ornamental and structural uses.

Confirm the contract edition and project design code before ordering. Product scope differs among pressure pipe, duplex pipe, seamless tubes and ornamental mechanical tubing.

NPS / SCHEDULE REFERENCE

Stainless Steel Pipe Size & Wall Chart

Use NPS to identify the nominal pipe series, then select the actual outside diameter and schedule wall. Pipe NPS is a name, not its outside diameter in inches.

Reference ASME B36.19 dimensions. Select a row to transfer it to the calculator.

NPSDNOutside Diameter (mm)Sch 10S Wall (mm)Sch 40S Wall (mm)Calculate
1/2″DN 1521.342.112.77
3/4″DN 2026.672.112.87
1″DN 2533.402.773.38
1-1/2″DN 4048.262.773.68
2″DN 5060.332.773.91
3″DN 8088.903.055.49
4″DN 100114.303.056.02
6″DN 150168.283.407.11
8″DN 200219.083.768.18
10″DN 250273.054.199.27
12″DN 300323.854.579.53

Nominal dimension reference only; actual tolerances, minimum wall acceptance and availability depend on the named product standard. These figures do not establish pressure ratings or delivery stock. Verify the adopted ASME B36.19 edition and purchase order.

QUANTITY PLANNING

Stainless Pipe Weight Calculator

Estimate kg per metre and total shipment tonnage from nominal outside diameter, wall thickness, material density, pipe length and pieces.

Enter Your Pipe Dimensions

Estimated shipment weight—
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Calculated from nominal dimensions.

How the Estimate Works

Nominal mass (kg/m) = π × wall (mm) × [outside diameter (mm) − wall (mm)] × density (g/cm³) ÷ 1000.

The calculator assumes a circular pipe with a uniform nominal wall and the selected reference density. It is for preliminary quantity planning. Actual delivered mass and tolerances are established by the purchase specification and supply documents.

Turn the Estimate into a Quotation

Send NPS, schedule, material grade, pipe type and total length. We can quote the actual ordered quantity, certificates and packing arrangement.

FINISH & END PREPARATION

Specify the Finish Your Piping System Needs

Pickled and annealed surfaces, polished mechanical tubing and machined or beveled ends serve different assembly requirements. For internal-surface requirements, include roughness, cleaning and passivation specifications where they apply.

  • Annealed and pickled surface where required by the material specification
  • Plain ends, square-cut ends or beveled ends by project drawing
  • Outside polishing or internal finishing only when separately defined
  • Protective end caps and transport wrapping if requested
Close-up of polished stainless steel pipe ends showing interior walls and surface finish
INDUSTRIAL END USES

Stainless Steel Pipes for Process and Fabrication

Choose grade and pipe specification from fluid, temperature, operating pressure and the application code. Tell us where the pipe will be installed.

01 / PROCESS

Chemical & Process Lines

Specify material compatibility, NPS, wall and corrosion allowance for the design conditions.

02 / UTILITIES

Water & Treatment Systems

Common piping enquiries include treatment skids, water supply and utility systems.

03 / PRODUCTION

Food & Beverage Plants

Provide the hygiene, finish and cleaning specifications for any product-contact application.

04 / INDUSTRY

Equipment & Machinery

Pipe sections and welded assemblies for industrial equipment fabrication.

05 / ENERGY

Power & Thermal Systems

Confirm the dedicated material and design code for pressure and temperature service.

06 / ARCHITECTURE

Handrails & Visible Frames

Appearance-critical mechanical tubing usually needs a separate dimensional and finish specification.

Installed industrial stainless steel process piping in a manufacturing facility

Send the Piping Bill of Materials

A line list or bill of materials helps us assess a multi-size quotation. Include each grade, nominal bore, wall schedule, length or number of joints, end preparation and required test documents.

WHY BAOSTEEL METAL

Factory-Scale Steel Supply, Specified to Your Order

Build a purchasing request around material documentation, batch requirements and export delivery—not a generic pipe listing.

01 / MANUFACTURING

Production Capacity

Company-wide steel manufacturing scale supports coordinated industrial material orders.

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02 / INVENTORY

Stock Coordination

Check requested stainless pipe grades, NPS sizes and schedules against current supply availability.

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03 / QUALITY

Inspection Scope

Specify the standard, certificate type, heat traceability and any additional testing on the order.

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04 / EXPORT

Shipment Planning

Confirm pipe length, packaging, loading needs and delivery terms before production and dispatch.

PRODUCTION & AVAILABILITY

Seamless, Welded and Cold-Finished Supply Routes

Choose the product standard and production route first. Seamless pipe and welded pipe have different forming and inspection steps; the supply arrangement is checked by grade, ordered volume and dimensional requirements.

  • Seamless production route: billet preparation, hot working or cold finishing, heat treatment and inspection as applicable
  • Welded route: strip or plate forming, welding, heat treatment where required, seam inspection and testing
  • Supply planning: grade, schedule, tube mill capacity, required lengths and testing lead time
Industrial production of stainless steel pipes with round tubes on mill handling rollers
INSPECTION & TRACEABILITY

Pipe Certificates and Testing by Specification

Define acceptance criteria at the quotation stage. The relevant pipe standard and ordered supplements establish the inspection and documentation package.

  • Heat number and material grade identification, with heat-analysis requirements
  • Outside diameter, nominal wall, straightness, length and pipe-end inspection
  • Tensile, flattening, hydrostatic or nondestructive testing as applicable to the chosen product standard
  • Mill test certificate and third-party inspection where agreed in the contract
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Strapped bundles of stainless steel pipes secured for export delivery
PACKING & SHIPPING

Protect Pipe Ends and Surfaces in Transit

Specify the packing before order confirmation. Long stainless pipes require a loading plan matched to length, diameter, gross weight and handling conditions.

  • Separate batches by material grade, pipe size and length as agreed
  • Bundle securing, pipe-end protection and protective surface wrapping when required
  • Container or suitable transport arrangements coordinated with the cargo specification
OPTIONAL ORDER PREPARATION

Cut Lengths, End Preparation and Packing

State your fabrication requirements on the drawing. Operations depend on the ordered grade, pipe diameter and service specification.

Cut to LengthSpecified lengths and cutting tolerances assessed with the quotation.
Bevel or Plain EndsEnd preparation for planned welding or assembly where applicable.
Surface ProtectionProtective packaging matched to the ordered finish and transport.
BUYER FAQ

Stainless Steel Pipe Procurement Questions

What is the difference between ASTM A312 pipe and ASTM A554 tubing?

ASTM A312 applies to seamless, welded and heavily cold worked austenitic stainless pipe for high-temperature and general corrosive service. ASTM A554 covers welded stainless mechanical tubing for structural, decorative and other applications where surface appearance or mechanical characteristics matter. Confirm the product specification from the intended service.

Can I request both seamless and welded stainless steel pipe?

Yes. State your required production method and its governing pipe standard. Seamless and welded products have different manufacturing and testing requirements; the quotation will confirm the available route for each size and grade.

Which is better for my order, 304 or 316L stainless pipe?

Material choice depends on the fluid chemistry, chloride exposure, operating temperature, welding requirements and project code. Submit the approved grade from the design specification; do not select solely by a generic corrosion comparison.

What do Sch 10S and Sch 40S mean?

They identify nominal wall thicknesses for specific NPS sizes under ASME B36.19. The same schedule does not mean the same wall thickness for every NPS. Use the size chart above to check a preliminary diameter and thickness.

Does NPS 2 mean a 2-inch outside diameter?

No. NPS is a nominal size designation. For example, NPS 2 pipe has a nominal outside diameter of approximately 60.33 mm (2.375 inches), while the inside diameter changes with schedule.

Do you provide inspection records and material certificates?

Include the required certificate type, applicable pipe standard and tests in the RFQ. Heat records, testing and third-party inspection can be reviewed as part of the order agreement.

What should be included in a stainless steel pipe RFQ?

Send the grade and standard edition, seamless/welded preference, NPS or OD, wall schedule or thickness, length, total quantity, end finish, certificate requirements and destination port.

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Get a Quote for Stainless Steel Pipes

Send the pipe grade, ASTM / EN / GB standard, nominal diameter, wall schedule, seamless or welded requirement, order quantity and delivery destination. We will review your specification for quotation.

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