Stainless Steel Tube

Kloeckner Metals proudly supplies stainless steel tube grades in a variety of finishes nationwide across our network of 40+ branches.

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More Details About Each Stainless Steel Tube Grade

  • 304

    304 grade stainless is common in the oil and gas industries, as well as in the food service industry. Because of its high strength, corrosion resistance, and formability, it is one of the most popular stainless steel grades. It also has a chemical composition with lower carbon content and good ductility.

  • 304L

    304L is the ultra-low carbon variant of 304 stainless. It is more resistant to intergranular corrosion than 304.

  • 316L

    316L is the ultra-low carbon variant of 316 stainless. Some applications for this stainless steel grade include: chemical processing equipment, furnace pans, and marine applications. Excellent corrosion resistance makes it a top choice for heat exchangers, jet engine parts, evaporators, textile processing equipment, and tubing exposed to marine environments.

  • 409

    409 grade stainless steel tube shows excellent corrosion resistance making it useful in applications like automotive and truck exhaust systems, heat exchangers, agricultural spreaders, fuel filters, gas turbine exhaust silencers, and other applications where toughness and weldability are required.

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General Info About Stainless Steel Tube

Stainless steel has become a staple of the metals industry because of the strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability that it provides. Stainless steel tube is frequently used in the automotive, food service, chemical, and marine industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is stainless steel tube?

    ANSWER:

    Stainless steel tube is a stainless steel product commonly used for industrial applications. Kloeckner Metals stocks it in various grades and finishes and will deliver the product to customer’s exact specification.

  • What are some common applications for this stainless product?

    ANSWER:

    Stainless tube can be used for a variety of applications in a range of industries from handrails to exhaust piping, and medical to marine equipment. It’s seen in the construction, architecture, aerospace, automotive, food service, and oil and gas industries, among others.

  • What is the difference between 304 and 304L?

    ANSWER:

    304L stainless is the ultra-low carbon variant of 304. This means that the maximum carbon content permitted is lower than it is for the 304 grade. In this case, the carbon content must be lower than 0.03%, whereas the 304 stainless grade may contain up to 0.08% carbon.

Services provided to Stainless Steel Tube products

Milling

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Weld Prep

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Beveling

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Tapping

Kloeckner Metals is proud to provide tapping...

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Heat Straightening

Kloeckner Metals offers heat straightening as part...

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Shipping and Logistics

Between our global footprint, international transportation network,...

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Tube Laser

With investments in the latest laser tube...

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Finishing

Kloeckner provides a wide variety of end...

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Colored Stainless

Kloeckner is proud to offer oxy-fuel cutting...

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Shot Blasting

Kloeckner offers industry-leading shot blasting and paint...

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Laser Cutting

For a better cut, choose Kloeckner, the...

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Slitting

Kloeckner is at the forefront of the...

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Plasma Cutting

Leading the North American metals industry with...

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Sawing

With strong investments in the latest equipment,...

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Shearing

Kloeckner offers customers the latest in shearing...

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Welding

Kloeckner is capable of MIG, TIG, and...

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Punching

Thanks to industry leadership in innovation, Kloeckner...

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Drilling

When it comes to drilling equipment and...

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Industries served by Stainless Steel Tube

Material Handling

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Architectural

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Other Industries

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HVAC

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Appliance

Spearheading processes and products that match the...

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