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ASTM A511 Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321) Seamless Tubes for Mechanical & Industrial Applications

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Introduction

ASTM A511 covers seamless stainless steel mechanical tubing intended for mechanical, structural, and general industrial applications. These tubes are manufactured to provide excellent corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, strength, and machinability.

ASTM A511 stainless steel tubing is widely used in industries requiring precision tubing for engineering, instrumentation, automotive, and industrial equipment applications.

Ladhani Metal Corporation is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of ASTM A511 stainless steel mechanical tubing, supplying high-quality seamless tubes for industrial and engineering applications.


Applicable Standard

Standard Specification: ASTM A511
Organization: ASTM International
Title: Standard Specification for Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing and Hollow Bar

This specification covers seamless stainless steel tubing and hollow bars for mechanical and industrial applications.


Forms of Supply

ASTM A511 stainless steel tubing is supplied in the following forms:

Seamless tubes
Mechanical tubing
Hollow bars
Round tubes
Cut-to-length tubes

Supply Condition

Cold drawn          
Annealed condition
Solution annealed

Surface Finish

Bright finish
Polished finish
Mill finish
Pickled finish

Standard Sizes

Outside Diameter: 6 mm to 250 mm
Wall Thickness: 1 mm to 25 mm
Length: Up to 6 meters or as required


Grades Covered Under ASTM A511

304
304L
316
316L
321

These grades are austenitic stainless steels offering excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical performance.


Chemical Composition of ASTM A511 Stainless Steel Tubing (%)

Austenitic Stainless Steels

Grade

Carbon

Manganese, max

Phosphorus, max

Sulfur, max

Silicon, max

Nickel

Chromium

Molybdenum

Titanium

Columbium + Tantalum

Selenium

MT 302

0.08–0.20

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

8.0–10.0

17.0–19.0

MT 303Se

0.15 max

2.00

0.040

0.040

1.00

8.0–11.0

17.0–19.0

0.12–0.2

MT 304

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

8.0–11.0

18.0–20.0

MT 304L

0.035 maxᵃ

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

8.0–13.0

18.0–20.0

MT 305

0.12

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

10.0–13.0

17.0–19.0

MT 309S

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

12.0–15.0

22.0–24.0

MT 310S

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

19.0–22.0

24.0–26.0

MT 316

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

11.0–14.0

16.0–18.0

2.0–3.0

MT 316L

0.035 maxᵃ

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

10.0–15.0

16.0–18.0

2.0–3.0

MT 317

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

11.0–14.0

18.0–20.0

3.0–4.0

MT 321

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

9.0–13.0

17.0–20.0

MT 347

0.08 max

2.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

9.0–13.0

17.0–20.0

Notes

  • ᵃ For small diameter or thin wall tubing, where many drawing passes are required, a maximum of 0.040% carbon is necessary in grades MT-304L and MT-316L.
  • ᵇ Titanium content shall be not less than five times the carbon content and not more than 0.60%.
  • ᶜ Columbium plus tantalum content shall be not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1.00%.

Martensitic Grades

Grade

Carbon, max

Manganese, max

Phosphorus, max

Sulfur, max

Silicon, max

Nickel

Chromium

Molybdenum

Nitrogen

Selenium

MT 403

0.15

1.00

0.040

0.030

0.50

0.50 max

11.5–13.0

0.60 max

MT 410

0.15

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

11.5–13.5

MT 414

0.15

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

1.25–2.50

11.5–13.5

MT 416Se

0.15

1.25

0.060

0.060

1.00

0.50 max

12.0–14.0

0.12–0.20

MT 431

0.20

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

1.25–2.50

15.0–17.0

MT 440A

0.60–0.75

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

16.0–18.0

0.75 max


Ferritic Grades

Grade

Carbon

Manganese, max

Phosphorus, max

Sulfur, max

Silicon, max

Nickel

Chromium

Molybdenum

Aluminum

Copper

Nitrogen

MT 405

0.08

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

11.5–14.5

0.10–0.30

MT 429

0.12

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

14.0–16.0

MT 430

0.12

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

16.0–18.0

MT 443

0.20

1.00

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

18.0–23.0

0.90–1.25

MT 446-1

0.20

1.50

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

23.0–30.0

0.25 max

MT 446-2ᵃ

0.12

1.50

0.040

0.030

1.00

0.50 max

23.0–30.0

0.25 max

29-4

0.010

0.30

0.025

0.020

0.20

0.15 max

28.0–30.0

3.5–4.2

0.15 max

0.020 max

29-4-2

0.010

0.30

0.025

0.020

0.20

2.0–2.5

28.0–30.0

3.5–4.2

0.15 max

0.020 maxᵇ

Notes

  • ᵃ MT446-2 is a lower carbon version of MT446-1; it has lower tensile strength but improved ductility and toughness.
  • ᵇ Carbon plus nitrogen = 0.025 max %.

Tensile Requirement

 

Grade

Tensile Strength, min, ksi (MPa)

Yield Strength, min, ksi (MPa)

Elongationᵇ in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

All austenitic steelsᶜ

75 (517)

30 (207)

35

MT 403

60 (414)

30 (207)

20

MT 405

60 (414)

30 (207)

20

MT 410

60 (414)

30 (207)

20

MT 414

100 (689)

65 (448)

15

MT 416 Se

60 (414)

35 (241)

20

MT 429 / MT 430

60 (414)

35 (241)

20

MT 431

105 (724)

50 (621)

20

MT 440 A

95 (655)

55 (379)

15

MT 443

70 (483)

40 (276)

20

MT 446–1

70 (483)

40 (276)

18

MT 446–2

65 (448)

40 (276)

20

29-4

70 (483)

55 (379)

20

29-4-2

70 (483)

55 (379)

20


Key Features of ASTM A511 Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing

Excellent corrosion resistance
High dimensional accuracy
Good machinability and weldability
Smooth internal and external surface finish
Suitable for precision engineering applications
High durability and strength
Reliable performance in industrial environments


Applications of ASTM A511 Stainless Steel Tubing
ASTM A511 tubing is widely used in industries requiring precision and corrosion-resistant tubing.

Mechanical Engineering
• Precision mechanical components
• Hollow shafts

Automotive Industry
• Exhaust systems
• Instrumentation tubing

Industrial Equipment
• Hydraulic systems
• Machinery components

Chemical & Food Industry
• Process tubing
• Hygienic equipment components


Heat Treatment

Tubing is generally solution annealed
Heat treatment improves corrosion resistance and ductility
Cold drawing enhances dimensional accuracy and surface finish


Conclusion

ASTM A511 stainless steel mechanical tubing provides a reliable solution for precision engineering and industrial applications. With excellent corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties, these seamless tubes are ideal for demanding operating environments.

Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies ASTM A511 stainless steel mechanical tubing in various grades and sizes, ensuring high-quality products for automotive, engineering, chemical, and industrial applications.

 FOR REQUIREMENT OF THIS GRADE OR FOR DETAIL CONTACT US AT :-

www.ladhanimetal.com

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