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Lathief Pipes, one of the biggest and most prominent manufacturers and suppliers in Safat, Kuwait, offers high-quality Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Electropolished Pipes for industries requiring superior hygiene and corrosion resistance. These electropolished pipes are made by an advanced electropolishing process that enhances their surface smoothness, reduces the risk of contamination, and improves overall durability. These pipes boast excellent resistance to chemicals, moisture, and chloride environments due to their premium austenitic stainless steel construction. Lathief Pipes are processed with strict quality control and feature exact dimensions and flawless finishing. These make these electropolished pipes suitable for pharmaceutical, food processing, and biotechnology industries, along with systems for transferring high-purity fluids where reliability and cleanliness are critical.
Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Electropolished Pipes are made of chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and molybdenum (2–3%) for enhanced corrosion resistance and strength. The “L” variant features reduced carbon content for better weldability and minimized carbide precipitation. Mechanically, the pipes offer excellent tensile strength, good yield strength, great ductility, and excellent impact resistance. Electropolishing enhances surface finish, reduces roughness, and increases corrosion resistance. These put together mean long-lasting performance in demanding and contamination-sensitive environments.
| Specifications | : | ASTM A/ASME SA249/A269/A270 |
| Dimensions | : | ASTM, ASME, and API |
| SS 316 and 316L Pipes Size | : | 1/8″NB TO 30″NB IN |
| Thickness | : | 1mm to 20mm, SCH 5/5S, 10/10S, 20/20S, 40/40S, 80/80S, 120/120S, 160/160S as per ANSI B36.19/36.10 |
| Finish | : | BA Finish inside and outside, Electropolished finish inside and outside |
| Type | : | Electropolished Pipes & Tubes |
| Form | : | Round, Square, Rectangular, Hydraulic Etc |
| Length | : | Up to 6 meters, custom cut lengths |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
| 316 | min. | – | – | – | – | 16.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 10.0 | – | |
| max. | 0.035 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 18.0 | 14.0 | – | ||
| 316L | min. | – | – | – | – | – | 16.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 10.0 | – |
| max. | 0.035 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 18.0 | 14.0 | – | ||
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| 316 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 95 | 217 |
| 316L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 95 | 217 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Choosing Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Electropolished Pipes from Lathief Pipes and Tubes guarantees excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. Designed for diverse industrial applications, it delivers reliable performance in tough environments while maintaining competitive pricing for cost-effective solutions.
Lathief Pipes and Tubes, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Electropolished Pipes in Safat, Kuwait, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality pipes and tubing suitable for various industrial applications. Our extensive inventory and commitment to exceptional service make us a trusted choice for regional products.
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316 | 1.4401 | S31600 | SUS 316 | 316S31 / 316S33 | – | Z7CND17‐11‐02 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3 |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 | S31603 | SUS 316L | 316S11 / 316S13 | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
| Grade | Density (kg/m3) | Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (m/m/0C) | Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) | Specific Heat 0-1000C (J/kg.K) | Electrical Resistivity (n.m) | |||
| 0-1000C | 0-3150C | 0-5380C | at 1000C | at 5000C | |||||
| 316 | 8000 | 193 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 17.5 | 16.3 | 21.5 | 500 | 740 |
| 316L | 8000 | 193 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 17.5 | 16.3 | 21.5 | 500 | 740 |
We offer custom sizes for Stainless Steel 316 and 316L Electropolished Pipes to meet your specific needs. Our dedicated team at Lathief Pipes and Tubes provides tailored solutions for all your piping and tubing requirements. For more information, contact us at sales@lathiefpipes.com.
Stainless Steel 316/316L Electropolished Pipes have wide applications in those fields where cleanliness, purity, and corrosion resistance are crucial. It finds huge applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology plants, and food and beverage processing systems to transport sterile fluids. They also find application in semiconductor fabrication lines, chemical processing lines, high-purity water systems, and cosmetics production facilities. Medical applications involve hygienic equipment and instrument manufacturing. The smooth inner surface ensures minimal particle adhesion, good flow characteristics, and freedom from contamination; thus, they are ideal for all high-purity and sanitary application environments.
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