Suggested Allowable Working Pressure for Stainless Steel Tubing
Metric Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
Allowable working pressures are calculated from an S value of 137.8 MPa (20 000 psi) for EN ISO 1127 tubing (D4, T4 tolerance for 3 to 12 mm; D4, T3 tolerance 14 to 50 mm), at –28 to 37°C (–20 to 100°F), as listed in ASME B31.3, except as noted.
For Welded Tubing
For welded and drawn tubing, a derating factor must be applied for weld integrity: Q for double-welded tubing, multiply working pressure by 0.85 Q for single-welded tubing, multiply working pressure by 0.80.
High-quality, fully annealed (Type 304, 304/304L, 316, 316/316L, 317, 317/317L, 321, 347) stainless steel tubing, EN ISO 1127 or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed 90 HRB or 200 HV. Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending or flaring. OD tolerances not to exceed ± 0.076 mm for 3 mm OD tubing. Note: Dual-certified grades such as 304/304L, 316/316L, and 317/317L meet the minimum chemistry and the mechanical properties of both alloy grades.