316/316L Stainless Steel Pipe

Overview of 316 Stainless Steel

Worldwide Pipe & Supply stocks & supplies both seamless and welded 316/316L stainless steel pipe. When your application requires a high amount of corrosion resistance, 316/316L Stainless Steel is the right material for your company. The main difference between this grade of stainless steel and 304/304L stainless steel is that 316/316L stainless steel had molybdenum. The addition of this element makes 316 stainless steel able to remain durable in harsh, corrosive environments.

Chemical Composition

Element	Type 316 (%)	Type 316L (%)
Chromium	16.0 min. –18.0 max.	16.0 min.–18.0 max.
Nickel	10.0 min. –14.0 max.	10.0 min.–14.0 max.
Molybdenum	2.00 min.–3.00 max.	2.00 min.–3.00 max.
Carbon	0.08	0.030
Manganese	2.00	2.00
Phosphorous	0.045	0.045
Sulfur	0.03	0.03
Silicon	0.75	0.75
Nitrogen	0.1	0.1
Iron	Balance	Balance

Seamless Vs. Welded Stainless Steel Pipe

Worldwide Pipe & Supply stocks both seamless and welded 316 stainless steel pipe. Seamless 316 Stainless Steel pipe does not have a welding seam, and this type of pipe is designed for projects that require the ability to withstand extreme pressure. Welded 316 stainless steel pipe is a steel tube that has a welded seam, and this type of pipe is easier to customize.

Quality Assured

Worldwide Pipe & Supply’s 316/316L stainless steel pipe meets industry standards and specifications. Our ASTM A312 and ASME SA312 stainless steel pipe is strong, durable, and suited for a wide range of applications.

Common Applications and Industries

Type 316 stainless steel is ideal for marine applications, and this material is commonly used in the following industries:

Medical
Refinery
Chemical Processing
Marine
Automotive
Textiles
Water Treatment
Pharmaceutical

Common Sizes Available

Worldwide Pipe has a large selection of 316/316L pize sizes to choose from. We stock and supply seamless and welded pipe ranging from 2" to 24". Some of the common sizes include:

2 in	4 in	6 in	8 in	10 in	12 in
14 in	16 in	18 in	20 in	22 in	24 in

Pressure Ratings

It is important to keep the theoretical bursting pressure in mind when selecting your stainless steel pipe. Worldwide pipe supplies the following schedule for our stainless steel pipe:

Schedule 10S
Schedule STD
Schedule XH
Schedule 40
Schedule 80
Schedule 100
Schedule 120
Schedule 160
Schedule XXH

Contact Worldwide Pipe & Supply for help on deciding which grade and type of steel pipe are needed for your project.