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Smooth-Bore Seamless Stainless Steel Tubing
Seamless construction with no weld bead gives this tubing an interior with unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting.
304 stainless steel has very good corrosion resistance.
316 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance.
Tubing that meets ASTM specifications adheres to international standards for dimensions and materials.
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- For Use With: Natural Gas, Water, Oil, Air
- Compatible Tubing Fittings: Butt Weld, Compression, Flared, and Yor-Lok
- Temperature Range:
304 Stainless Steel: -425° to 1500° F
316 Stainless Steel: -325° to 1500° F - Bending Method: Tube Bender
- For Use With: Natural Gas, Water, Oil, Air
- Compatible Tubing Fittings: Butt Weld, Compression, Flared, and Yor-Lok
Welded Stainless Steel Tubing
When your application does not require a smooth interior, this tubing is an economical choice. It has a weld bead on the inside.
304 stainless steel has very good corrosion resistance.
316 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance.
- Temperature Range: 304 Stainless Steel: -420° to 1500° F
316 Stainless Steel: -320° to 1500° F - Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: See table
| OD | Wall Thickness | ID | Maximum Pressure | Temper Rating | Compatible Tube Fittings | 1 ft. | 3 ft. | 6 ft. | 8 ft. | |
304 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Deionized Water, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | Not Rated | Soft | Butt Weld, Compression | 00000000 | ||||
316 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Deionized Water, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | ||||||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 4,300 psi @ 72° F | Soft | Butt Weld, Compression | 000000000 | ||||
Precision Stainless Steel Tubing
This tubing is made to tighter tolerances than other stainless steel tubing. It is welded with a smoothed weld bead on the inside to reduce particle buildup. Tubing connects by welding.
304 stainless steel has very good corrosion resistance.
316 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance.
- Temperature Range: -420° to 600° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
| OD | OD Tolerance | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temper Rating | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | |
304 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25" | -0.002" to 0.004" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 3,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | ||
316 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | ||||||||
| 0.25" | -0.002" to 0.004" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 3,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | ||
Mil. Spec. Stainless Steel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -420° to 1500° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Butt Weld, Compression, Flared, Yor-Lok
A titanium additive gives this tubing excellent strength and superior corrosion resistance. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting.
Cleaned and Capped Stainless Steel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -320° to 1500° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Butt Weld, Compression, and Flared
This tubing comes cleaned and capped to prevent moisture and dirt from contaminating the inside. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting. Tubing has excellent corrosion resistance.
Extra-Hard Stainless Steel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -320° to 800° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Flared
Compared to other stainless steel tubing, this tubing is harder, stronger, and more durable. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting. Tubing is not suitable for welding or brazing. It has very good corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel Tubing for Corrosive Gases
- Temperature Range: -340° to 800° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Compression
A thin layer of silicon on the interior provides a smooth surface and offers protection against corrosive gases.
Seamless tubing is smoother and stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting.
316 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance.
Ultra-High-Polish Stainless Steel Tubing with Certification
- Temperature Range: -420° to 1500° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: High-Polish Quick Clamp
Polished to a 10 Ra finish on the inside, this tubing has the smoothest interior of any tubing we offer. Tubing comes with a traceable lot number and material test report. It is welded with a smoothed weld bead on the inside to reduce particle buildup and allow for easy cleaning. Tubing is commonly used in semiconductor applications or anywhere surface contamination is a concern. It has excellent corrosion resistance. Tubing comes in a plastic sleeve.
Note: Ra measures the smoothness of the tubing; the lower the Ra value, the smoother and more polished the surface.
General Purpose Aluminum Tubing
- Temperature Range: -450° to 400° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Flared
This tubing is lightweight with good corrosion resistance and weldability. It has magnesium and silicon added for strength. Tubing is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting.
Rigid Aluminum Tubing
Unlike other aluminum tubing, this tubing is rigid and will not bend. It contains manganese for good corrosion resistance, strength, and weldability. Tubing connects by welding.
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Temper: H14 (1/2 Hard)
- Bendable: No
6" | ||||||
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| OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 2,940 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Temper: H14 (1/2 Hard)
- Bendable: No
| OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
1 ft. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 580 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 2,940 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 580 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 580 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
12 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 0.18" | 2,940 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Tubing
- Temperature Range: -450° to 400° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Flared
Commonly used in marine applications, this tubing contains magnesium for excellent corrosion resistance. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting.
Mil. Spec. Aluminum Tubing
- Temperature Range: -450° to 400° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Flared
This tubing meets MIL-T-7081 standards. It has magnesium and silicon added for strength and is lightweight with good corrosion resistance and weldability. Tubing is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting.
Smooth-Bore Seamless Steel Tubing
Seamless construction with no weld bead gives this tubing a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting. Do not use in corrosive environments.
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- For Use With: Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas
- Compatible Tubing Fittings: Compression and Flared
Welded Steel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -65° to 800° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
A strong, high-pressure alternative to seamless tubing, this tubing is also known as DOM (drawn over mandrel). It is welded with a smoothed weld bead on the inside to reduce particle buildup. Tubing connects by welding. Do not use in corrosive environments.
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -20° to 800° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Compression and Flared
A thin layer of zinc yellow-chromate gives this tubing extra corrosion resistance, making it an economical alternative to stainless steel. Tubing is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting.
High-Temperature Nickel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -320° to 1200° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
Also known as Inconel, this tubing has the highest temperature rating of all the non-stainless steel tubing we offer. It has excellent corrosion and chemical resistance. It’s also seamless—the smooth interior won’t restrict flow. You can flare the ends without splitting the tubing, and weld to connect. All sizes meet ASTM B163, which is an international standard for tubing dimensions.
Super-Corrosion-Resistant Nickel Tubing
- Temperature Range: Not Rated
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Compression
Run corrosive substances through this tubing without worrying about pitting and stress cracking. C276 nickel is comparable to Hastelloy. Tubing is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting.
Acid-Resistant Nickel Tubing
- Temperature Range: -320° to 900° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
This tubing won't degrade, even when used with harsh acids. It is also known as Monel. Tubing has excellent corrosion resistance. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting and connects by welding.
High-Pressure Smooth-Bore Seamless Titanium Tubing
- Temperature Range: -20° to 600° F
- Bending Method: Tube Bender
Seamless construction with no weld bead gives this tubing a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is stronger than welded tubing and can be flared without splitting. Tubing is lightweight with excellent corrosion resistance. It connects by welding.
Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as frames, supports, and conduit. This steel is manufactured to ASTM, SAE, or EN standards for quality and performance.
6 ft. Lg. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | ID | Yield Strength, psi  | Fabrication | Weld Method | Heat Treatable | Hardness | Specifications Met | |
0.035" Wall Thick. | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 0.18" | 24,000 | Welded | ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) | No | Rockwell B65 (Medium) | SAE J525 | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Weld 4130 Alloy Steel Round Tubes
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See table
- Fabrication: Seamless
- Specifications Met: See table
Also known as chrome-moly steel, these 4130 alloy steel round tubes have low carbon content for good weldability. They’re often used for roll cages and frames. To increase their wear resistance, you can harden them with heat treating. These tubes have been manufactured to SAE and military standards for quality and performance.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tubes
- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 95 (Soft)
- Temper: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met: See table
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
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High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Tubes
- Yield Strength: 42,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 120 (Medium)
- Temper: T3
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B210
While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.
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Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Tubes
- Yield Strength: 10,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: O
- Specifications Met: ASTM B210
Known for being one of the easiest types of aluminum to weld, 5052 is also recognized for its ability to resist salt water. It's widely used for the bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers, as well as for chemical drums.
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Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.
Welded round tubes are more economical than seamless tubes.
Seamless round tubes are more corrosion resistant than welded tubes because they don’t have a seam that could potentially introduce impurities.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
- Yield Strength: See Table
- Hardness: See Table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | Yield Strength, psi | Fabrication | Hardness | Specifications Met | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 4 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.035" Wall Thick. (-0.0053" to 0.0053" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0.18" | 30,000 | Seamless | Rockwell B90 (Medium) | ASTM A269 | 000000000 | |||||
| 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0.18" | 30,000 | Welded | Rockwell B90 (Medium) | ASTM A249, ASTM A269 | 000000000 | |||||
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
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- Yield Strength:
316 Stainless Steel: 30,000 psi
316/316L Stainless Steel: 25,000 psi - Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
Super-Conductive 101 Copper Tubes
- Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell F90 (Soft)
- Temper: H80 (Full Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B75, ASTM F68
With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.
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