Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipe
Rose Metal Industries is recognized as one of the most trusted and leading manufacturers, stockists, and global exporters of high-quality Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes. With decades of metallurgical expertise, the company supplies seamless, welded, ERW, and fabricated pipes to industries across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Puducherry (Pondicherry), and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. SS 316/316L Pipes are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, high toughness, and durability, making them suitable for aggressive industrial applications and continuous exposure environments. The presence of molybdenum in these grades ensures enhanced resistance against chloride-rich atmospheres, seawater, acidic media, and industrial chemicals, which makes them a preferred choice over conventional stainless-steel grades..
The low-carbon version, 316L, is specially designed for improved weldability and reduced carbide precipitation during welding. This characteristic makes it ideal for heavy-gauge components, pressure vessels, heat exchanger tubing, and high-pressure piping systems. Rose Metal Industries manufactures SS 316/316L Pipes using cutting-edge production technology, controlled melting processes, billet piercing, and automated pipe-forming methods to ensure consistent grain structure and superior mechanical properties. The pipes are available in multiple schedules such as SCH 5, SCH 10, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160, and SCH XXS, catering to the needs of chemical plants, marine industries, food-grade units, refineries, and various global engineering projects..
Our company maintains a strong distribution network throughout South India, supplying SS 316/316L pipes to major industrial hubs including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Nellore, and Puducherry. Customers in these regions rely on our extensive inventory, fast delivery, and strict quality control. Rose Metal Industries offers pipes in a wide range of diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths to suit both standard and specialized project requirements. Whether it is for desalination plants in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, shipbuilding yards in Tamil Nadu, or food-processing units in Karnataka, the company ensures timely supply with full documentation and international-quality packaging..
As a global exporter, Rose Metal Industries supplies SS 316/316L Pipes to the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas. These pipes are widely appreciated for their excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and intergranular attack even in environments containing chlorides, sulfates, and high moisture. All pipes are manufactured in accordance with ASTM, ASME, EN, DIN, and ISO standards to meet the performance criteria expected in offshore engineering, petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and power-generation industries. The combination of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum in SS 316/316L gives these pipes exceptional metallurgical stability even under continuous elevated temperatures..
Specifications of Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipe
| Grades | SS 316 / SS 316L |
| Standards | ASTM A312, A358, A213, A249, A269, A270 |
| Type | Seamless, Welded, ERW, EFW |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Hydraulic |
| Length | Single, Double, Cut-to-Length |
| Finish | Annealed, Pickled, Polished, Mill Finish |
Chemical Composition
| Element | 316 | 316L |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.08% max | 0.03% max |
| Chromium | 16–18% | 16–18% |
| Nickel | 10–14% | 10–14% |
| Molybdenum | 2–3% | 2–3% |
| Manganese | 2% max | 2% max |
| Silicon | 1% max | 1% max |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 515 MPa min |
| Yield Strength | 205 MPa min |
| Elongation | 40% min |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Equivalent Grades
| Standard | 316 | 316L |
|---|---|---|
| UNS | S31600 | S31603 |
| Werkstoff | 1.4401 | 1.4404 |
| EN | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 |
Dimension Chart (Nominal Pipe Size)
| NPS | OD (mm) | Wall Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 21.3 | 2.77 – 3.73 |
| 1" | 33.4 | 3.38 – 4.55 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 3.91 – 5.54 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 6.02 – 8.56 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 7.11 – 10.97 |
Applications of Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipe
- Marine & Offshore Engineering
- Chemical & Petrochemical Industries
- Food Processing & Dairy Equipment
- Pharmaceutical Machinery
- RO Plants & Desalination Units
- Heat Exchangers & Boilers
- Oil & Gas Pipelines
- Architectural & Structural Piping
The manufacturing process at Rose Metal Industries includes stringent inspections at every stage—right from raw material procurement to final dimensional checks. Pipes undergo hydrostatic tests, ultrasonic and eddy current testing, hardness tests, tensile strength checks, PMI analysis, and intergranular corrosion testing. Only after meeting all quality standards are the pipes approved for dispatch. This rigorous testing ensures that the SS 316/316.
These rigorous quality checks ensure that Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes supplied by Rose Metal Industries can withstand extreme operating pressures, fluctuating temperatures, and corrosive working conditions. Their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, combined with superior corrosion resistance, makes them ideal for demanding applications such as offshore rigs, chemical reactors, heat exchangers, condensers, and high-pressure fluid transport systems. Industries operating in coastal and humid regions like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands particularly benefit from the superior performance of these pipes, as they resist saltwater exposure, atmospheric corrosion, and microbial-induced degradation far better than standard stainless-steel grades..
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the difference between Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Pipes?
A: The main difference is carbon content. SS 316L has a lower carbon level (≤0.03%) which improves weldability and prevents carbide precipitation during welding. SS 316 is preferred for higher strength, while 316L is ideal for welded piping systems without post-weld heat treatment.
Q2: Do you provide Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for SS 316/316L Pipes?
A: Yes — Rose Metal Industries issues MTCs with EN 10204 3.1 certification and also offers third-party inspection, PMI testing, and chemical analysis upon request.
Q3: What standards do your Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes comply with?
A: Our pipes meet global standards including ASTM A312, ASTM A213, ASTM A269, ASTM A358, ASME SA312, and EN 10216/10217 based on the required application and destination country.
Q4: Can you supply customized pipe lengths, thicknesses, and finishes?
A: Yes — we offer cut-to-length pipes, custom OD/thickness, polishing (180–600 grit), annealed & pickled finish, and special tolerances. Contact our sales team for project-specific customization.
Q5: Where do you supply SS 316/316L Pipes in India and globally?
A: We supply across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Puducherry (Pondicherry), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and export worldwide including the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa.