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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.
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- 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. | |
304 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Deionized Water, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 1,100 psi @ 72° F | Soft | Butt Weld, Compression | 00000000 | |||
316 Stainless Steel—For Use With Air, Deionized Water, Hydraulic Fluid, Natural Gas, Oil, Water | |||||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 1,100 psi @ 72° F | Soft | Butt Weld, Compression | 000000000 | |||
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.
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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.
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" | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 735 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" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 140 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 735 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 140 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 140 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
12 ft. | ||||||
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||
| 1" | 0.035" | 0.93" | 735 psi @ 72° F | -110° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
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.
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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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
Heat treatable tubes can be surface hardened.
6 ft. Lg. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | ID | Yield Strength, psi  | Fabrication | Weld Method | Heat Treatable | Hardness | Specifications Met | |
0.035" Wall Thick. | ||||||||
| 1" | 0.93" | 32,000 | Welded | ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) | Yes | Rockwell B55 (Soft) | ASTM A513 Type 2 | 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.
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Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
Polished to either a brushed or mirror-like finish, this material is widely used to fabricate decorative enclosures and industrial workstations. The sheets, strips, bars, and adhesive-back foil are covered with a protective peel-off film. 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.
Mirror-like #7 finish is reflective with some visible grain lines. Rectangular and round tubes are polished on the outside.
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- Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: Not Rated
Metric Sizes: 24,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B70 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: See table
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A554
Metric Sizes: ASTM A269
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
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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Round Cut-to-Length Shipping Tubes
Use scissors to cut these tubes down to the length you need. They are oil and moisture resistant. Use them to protect long, thin objects during shipping. Add end caps (sold separately) to close each end.
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Sealed-End Round Cut-to-Length Shipping Tubes
Use scissors to cut these tubes down to the length you need. Tubes are oil and moisture resistant. They have one sealed end and one open end. Use them to protect long, thin objects during shipping. Add an end cap (sold separately) to close the open end.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.