Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes are precision-engineered for use in applications where extremely small dimensions, tight tolerances and consistent performance without a welded seam is required. These tubes are seamlessly formed and precision cold drawn from high quality stainless steel and will have a uniform outer diameter, inner diameter, and wall thickness. They provide a high level of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and smooth internal surfaces, which are ideal for medical devices, analytical instruments, aerospace systems, semiconductor equipment and precision fluid handling. Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes are available in various grades, sizes, wall thickness, length and material states as per the requirements of the application. USA Piping Solutions are trusted manufacturers and suppliers of precision tubing solutions. USA Piping Solutions is a supplier of Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes for challenging industrial and specialised applications.
Specifications of Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable Standards | ASTM A632 (Small-diameter seamless/welded tubing), ASTM A269, ASTM A213 |
| Common Grades | SS 304, SS 304L, SS 316, SS 316L, SS 321, SS 347 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 0.010'' to 0.500'' (0.25 mm} to 12.7 mm}) |
| Wall Thickness (WT) | 0.002'' to 0.065'' (0.05 mm} to 1.65 mm}) |
| Manufacturing Method | Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS) / Cold Redrawn |
| Delivery Forms | Straight lengths (up to 14 m}) or Coiled tubing (up to 975 m}) |
| Surface Finishes | Bright Annealed (BA), Passivated, Electropolished (EP), Mill Finish |
| Material Conditions | Annealed (Soft), 1/4 Hard, 1/2 Hard, Full Hard |
| Testing & Certification | EN 10204 3.1 MTC, Hydrostatic Test, Eddy Current / NDT Test, Dimensional Verification |
Applications and Industrial Uses of Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment
- Aerospace Instrumentation
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Chemical Processing Systems
- Analytical and Laboratory Equipment
- Precision Fluid Handling Systems
- Oil and Gas Instrumentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes?
Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes are small-diameter tubes manufactured without a welded seam, offering high precision, corrosion resistance, and reliable mechanical strength.
What is the difference between seamless and welded micro tubes?
Seamless micro tubes have no welded joint, while welded micro tubes are formed from stainless steel strip and joined along a seam.
Are Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes corrosion resistant?
Yes. They provide excellent corrosion resistance, depending on the stainless steel grade selected.
Can Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes be customized?
Yes. They can be customized in outside diameter, wall thickness, length, grade, surface finish, and material condition.
Are Stainless Steel Seamless Micro Tubes suitable for high-pressure applications?
Yes. They can be suitable for high-pressure applications when the tube dimensions, material grade, temperature, and design requirements are properly selected.
What surface finishes are available for seamless micro tubes?
Common finishes include bright annealed, polished, pickled, and smooth cold-drawn finishes, depending on the application.