Stainless steel pipes are divided into various types according to their production methods and areas of use.

 

Types of Stainless Steel Pipes

 

• Welded Pipes

• Seamless (Drawing) Pipes

• Hydraulic Pipes (ASTM A269)

• Heat Exchanger Tubes

• Thick Walled Pipes

 

Pipe Manufacturing Standards

 

Stainless steel pipes are manufactured in accordance with certain standards according to their areas of use and production methods. These standards define the chemical composition, mechanical properties and production processes of the pipes. Below are some commonly used stainless steel pipe standards and brief descriptions:

 

Seamless Pipes

EN 10216–5, ASTM A312, ASTM A213, ASTM A269, ASTM A790

 

Welded Pipes

EN 10217–7, EN 10312, EN 10357, ASTM A312, ASTM A358, ASTM A249