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Seamless Straight Tubes & Pipes

Round, hollow sections made without any weld seam along the length, supplied as straight lengths for piping, heat exchanger, hydraulic and instrumentation service.

TUBE OD 6 – 60.30 MM TUBE WALL 0.6 – 8 MM PIPE 1/4" – 4" NB PIPE WALL SCH 5S – 160S
OVERVIEW

Higher strength, pressure integrity and corrosion resistance

Seamless straight tubes are formed by Extrusion/ Piercing a solid billet, then Cold finished so there is no longitudinal weld. They are used where higher strength, pressure integrity and corrosion resistance are required compared with welded products.

Tubes are Dimentionally stringent by outside diameter and wall thickness; pipes are usually specified by nominal bore and schedule. Small tubes from 6 to 25.4 mm serve instrumentation, capillary and small-bore hydraulic lines, while general process tubes up to 60.30 mm serve heat exchanger, boiler and plant piping duties.

Cold finish through dies and mandrels improves dimensional accuracy, surface finish and mechanical properties, which is why it is preferred for high-precision tubing. Hot-rolled seamless is used for thicker walls and larger diameters.

Seamless stainless steel straight tubes in a storage rack
SPECIFICATION
OD RANGE
6.35 - 50.80 mm; small-bore from 6 mm, general process to 60.30 mm
WALL THICKNESS
0.6 – 3.0 mm thin-walled and instrumentation; 1 – 8 mm general plant tubing
PIPE SIZE
1/4 in NB to 4 in NB
PIPE WALL
Sch 5S – Sch 160S
LENGTHS
Any Length Upto 12 Mtr
GRADES
Austenitic 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 321 / 347; special 904L, duplex 2205 and 2507, 6% Mo alloys
STANDARDS
ASTM A312 / SA312, A213 / SA213, A269, A268, A789; EN 10216-5; DIN 17456 / 17458
FINISH
Mill finish, pickled or bright annealed (BA) for a smoother bore and better cleanability
DOCUMENTATION
Mill test certificates EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat-code marking, dimensional inspection
TESTING
Hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure test; eddy current or ultrasonic inspection
KEY ADVANTAGES

Why buyers specify seamless

01

No weld line

A fully homogeneous wall removes the leak and crack risk associated with a weld zone.

02

Higher pressure ratings

Better strength-to-weight ratio and fatigue resistance than welded pipe of the same size.

03

Corrosion performance

Superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in high-pressure and high-temperature lines.

04

Precision tolerances

Cold Process delivers tight OD and Wall control with a smooth internal surface.

APPLICATIONS

Where straight tubes are used

Heat exchanger and boiler tubes in refineries, power plants and chemical plants
Instrumentation and hydraulic tubing where leak-free joints and high pressure capability are critical
Process piping in offshore, chemical, food and pharmaceutical service
Plant piping and superheater circuits to ASTM A213 / A 268 / A 269
ORDERING

What to send us for a firm quote

The more of this we have up front, the faster the quotation and the fewer clarifications later. Partial enquiries are welcome — we will tell you what else the specification needs.

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Grade
e.g. 304L, 316L, 321, 904L, duplex 2205
OD and wall
Outside diameter x wall thickness in mm or inch
Length or form
Straight length, U-bend leg and radius, or coil length
Standard
ASTM / ASME, EN or DIN specification to be certified against
Finish
Mill, pickled, BA, mechanically polished or electropolished with target Ra
Testing
Hydrostatic or pneumatic, eddy current, ultrasonic, boroscope
Documentation
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, surface analysis, heat-code marking
Quantity and packing
Tonnage or metres, plus packing and marking requirements
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Seamless Straight Tubes & Pipes — common questions

What is the difference between a tube and a pipe?

Tubes are Dimentionally stringent by outside diameter and wall thickness, while pipes are usually specified by nominal bore and schedule. Both are supplied seamless from the same mill route.

Why choose seamless over welded straight tube?

A seamless tube has no longitudinal weld, so the wall is fully homogeneous. That gives higher pressure ratings, better fatigue resistance and no weld-zone leak or crack risk.

What lengths can you supply?

Any Length Upto 12 Mtr, straight lengths are available, and cut-to-length is possible against a firm order.

Which documentation is included?

Every consignment ships with mill test certificates to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, heat-code marking on the tube and a dimensional inspection record.

Enquire about Seamless Straight Tubes & Pipes

Send grade, OD, wall, length, standard and finish for a firm quotation.

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