This ASTM-size 316L EP tube is intended for laboratory and process gas lines where the wetted surface finish and documented tube dimensions matter. Select the tube outside diameter and wall against the piping drawing, then agree the EP grade, cleaning and inspection requirements before ordering.
Technical parameters
| Material / finish | 316L stainless steel; electropolished (EP) interior |
|---|---|
| Dimensional system | ASTM fractional tube sizes, 1/8–6 in in the catalog |
| Example size | 1/2 in: OD 12.7 mm; wall 0.99 or 1.24 mm |
| Listed lengths | 4,000 or 6,000 mm for the 1/2 in example |
| EP surface options | Ra <0.13 µm or <0.25 µm, subject to selected finish grade |
| Tube construction | Seamless at the 1/2 in example |
Catalog dimensions are selection references. Confirm the exact grade, finish, geometry and inspection documents against the approved order drawing.
Application and selection
Use this family for instrument supply runs, distribution headers and other clean gas paths that call for an EP stainless-steel bore. The illustrated cutaway images show the internal surface concept; order dimensions and finish must follow the approved drawing.
What to send for a quotation
Send the gas list, pressure range, ASTM tube size, wall, EP roughness target, required length and cleanliness or documentation requirements. Contact LGF with your requirements.
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