How to Specify Stainless Steel Tubing for an OEM Project
A message that says “Please quote 316L stainless steel tubing” is enough to start a conversation, but it is not

A message that says “Please quote 316L stainless steel tubing” is enough to start a conversation, but it is not
ASTM A269 and ASTM A213 often appear on stainless steel tubing drawings, but they should not be treated as interchangeable
Seamless and welded stainless steel tubing can both be appropriate for demanding industrial work. The right choice depends on the governing standard, dimensions, fabrication needs, inspection scope and service conditions.