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ASTM and ASME specifications

ASTM A213 / ASME SA-213 Stainless Steel Tubes

Enquire for stainless A213 seamless tubes. Send the grade, OD, wall basis, cut length and documentation requirements.

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Specification

FieldOrder reference
StandardASTM A213/A213M or ASME SA-213 as ordered
Product or routeSeamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel heat-transfer tubes within its scope
Critical dimensions and fitSpecify the exact grade, OD, wall basis and straight or U-bend geometry
Supply enquiryConfirm sizes, lengths, route, documentation and lead time for your order

Dimensions and weight

Illustrative drawing sizes. The bore and mass are calculated from the nominal dimensions. Use the project tolerance and confirm the size and route in the quote.

Tube OD (mm)Wall (mm)Nominal bore (mm)Estimated kg/m at 8,000 kg/m³
19.052.1114.830.90
25.42.7719.861.58
38.13.231.702.81

Service and pressure basis

Use the approved design code and service conditions. The applicable rating depends on material, temperature, minimum effective wall, joint details and the limits of the connected assembly. A schedule or a hydrostatic test result alone cannot establish an operating pressure.

Reference ASME process piping code B31.3

Chemical composition

Selected grade designations to check against the ordered edition. Use that edition’s chemistry table for the complete element limits.

GradeUNSProduct context
TP304HS30409Seamless austenitic hot-service tube
TP316HS31609Seamless molybdenum-bearing hot-service tube
TP321HS32109Titanium-stabilised hot-service tube
TP347HS34709Niobium-stabilised hot-service tube

Reference ASTM A213/A213M scope

CheckWhat to match
Grade and specificationTP or UNS on the quotation and material report
Heat analysisFull limits and any stabilising or alloy additions under the ordered edition

Reference ASTM steel standards

Mechanical properties

Use the grade-specific material condition and applicable inspection requirements. State the wall basis, straight or U-bend geometry and any separate bend acceptance on the enquiry.

CheckWhat to verify
ConditionHeat treatment or cold-work condition stated for the offered form
AcceptanceProject-specified dimensions and relevant test records

Reference ASTM steel standards

Testing and certificates

Confirm material condition, tests and any project witness points.

WhenWhat to check
Before orderingDocument the required test method, edition and any witness points
At deliveryMatch the material report and heat or lot identification to the shipment

Application and product comparison

A249 is the corresponding welded austenitic product choice where approved.

For the enquiry, specify the exact grade, OD, wall basis and straight or U-bend geometry.

Example request for quotation

ASTM A213/A213M or ASME SA-213 as ordered · 19.05 × 2.11 mm. Add quantity, lengths, delivery city and the required reports.

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Ordering guidance

Use A213 for the specified seamless tube requirement

A213 covers seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel tubes for boilers, superheaters and heat exchangers. This page covers enquiries for the stainless grades. Specify the exact grade and any ASME designation on the order.

Give actual OD, wall and the stated wall basis, together with length and required tests. If your drawing permits a welded alternative, identify its nominated standard separately rather than treating it as A213.

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Illustration: Straight and U-bent heat exchanger tubes

Buyer’s guide

A213 and SA-213 seamless tube requirements

Start with the grade in the boiler or exchanger drawing

A213 covers seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel tubes for specified heat-transfer duties. This page addresses enquiries for the stainless grades within that broader scope. Copy the approved grade, material condition, specification and edition from the equipment documentation. For an ASME order, use the SA designation and code edition required by the project.

Record the wall basis and finished geometry

Give actual OD, minimum or nominal wall as specified, straight length or the U-bend schedule, and quantity by size. If the project imposes limits on bend thinning or a tube-sheet fit, attach the applicable drawing and acceptance criteria. The required tube geometry determines which fabrication and inspection steps should be included in the offer.

Confirm what the supplier will document

Identify the specified testing, material traceability and hold points. Ask for confirmation of the offered seamless route and delivery condition on the quotation. If a welded A249 offer is available as a possible alternative, submit it as a deviation and check with the equipment authority before ordering.

Drawing detailWhat to put in the enquiry
Grade and routeExact A213 or SA-213 grade and required condition
Straight tubesActual OD, wall basis, length and quantity
U-tubesBend radius, leg dimensions and specified inspection at bends
Welded option for reviewASTM A249 / ASME SA-249 Stainless Steel Tubes

Example enquiry

For a bundle request, list the A213 or SA-213 grade, actual OD, wall basis, lengths and piece count. Give a separate schedule for bends and include the required release documents.

Is A213 limited to stainless steel grades?

The specification includes both ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel grades. Confirm the exact grade required for the equipment and the intended product form.

Technical references ASTM A213/A213M scope · ASTM steel standards directory · ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II

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What to put on the purchase list

ItemWhat to send
Product detailsA213 or SA-213 as specified · stainless TP grade · OD · wall basis · cut length
DeliveryQuantity with units, delivery city and required date if known
AcceptanceRequired certificates and inspection scope; attach the drawing revision where applicable
Is A213 a pipe specification?

No. Specify tubing by actual outside diameter and wall rather than a pipe schedule.

Technical reference: ASTM steel standards catalogue

Project enquiries

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Send your dimensions, quantities and delivery city. Include any inspection or material certificate requirements so they can be quoted against the same line items.

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