ASTM A511 specification covers seamless tubing for mechanical and structural applications. It emphasizes dimensional accuracy, high strength, and a smooth surface finish. It is widely used in shipbuilding and desalination plants, rather than in fluid transport applications. However, it is suitable for applications where structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and resistance to corrosive environments such as seawater are critical.
ASTM A511 MT316L refers to seamless stainless steel mechanical tubing made from grade 316L stainless steel. 316L is a low-carbon, austenitic stainless steel with enhanced corrosion resistance due to the addition of molybdenum. MT316L pipe is suitable for a variety of applications requiring high corrosion resistance, such as marine environments, food processing, and pollution control. Molybdenum-containing steel grades, such as MT316, are particularly effective in resisting chloride stress corrosion cracking, a common problem in seawater and brackish water systems.
Specification Chart Of ASTM A511 Stainless Steel Tubing
| Grades | MT304L, MT304, MT309S, MT316L, MT310S, MT317, MT347, MT321, MT410, MT446, MT430, ASTM A511 CRES 316 |
| Standards | ASTM A511 |
| Shapes | round, rectangular, square, U-bend tubing, oval |
| Material | Austenitic ss, Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel A511 Tubing manufacturer in India |
| Manufacturering Process | cold, hot finished |
| Weight | 8.678 per foot |
ASTM A511 MT 316L stainless steel pipe Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property
| Grade | C≤ | Mn≤ | P≤ | S≤ | Si≤ | Ni | Cr | Mo | Ti |
| MT 316L | 0.035 | 2.0 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 10.0-15.0 | 16.0-18.0 | 2.0-3.0 | - |
ASTM A511 MT 316L stainless steel pipe Application
Widely used in light industry, heavy industry, daily necessities and decoration industry.
Additional Condition
UT(Ultrasonic examination), AR(As Hot Rolled only), TMCP(Thermal Mechanical Control Processing), N(Normalized), Q+T(Quenched and Tempered),Z Direction Test(Z15,Z25,Z35), Charpy V-Notch Impact Test, The Third Party Test (such as SGS Test), Coated or Shot Blasting and Painting.
ASTM A511 tubing is available in hot-rolled or cold-rolled sizes. These tubing sizes range from ¼ to ¾ OD. Wall thicknesses range from 0.5 mm to 25.4 mm. Our products are quality-assured and can be delivered to your door within a short timeframe. Our dedicated staff uses the highest-quality raw materials and state-of-the-art technology to produce MT316L large-diameter stainless steel tubing, as well as all of our other products. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of these products, please contact us or visit us for more information. Mail:es@gescosteel.com
