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Comparing Value: 316L vs. 316 Pipe Cost Differences
A frequent question during project design phases is whether selecting Grade 316L alters project economics compared to standard Grade 316.
From a raw material perspective, the base price delta between 316 and 316L is marginal (often less than a 2-3% difference). However, the return on investment (ROI) provided by 316L is substantial:
Elimination of Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT): Since 316L avoids chromium carbide precipitation during welding, you save significant on-site labor and processing costs.
Long-Term Service Lifespan: Enhanced resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-rich environments prevents premature stress corrosion cracking, minimizing unscheduled maintenance shutdowns.
Price Of SS 316/316L Seamless Pipe Price List
| Product | Price in ($) |
| • SS 316 Seamless Pipe ASTM A312 TP 316 | $ 5400 ~ $ 6900 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L Seamless Pipe ASTM A312 TP 316L | $ 5500 ~ $ 7000 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316 ERW/Welded Pipe ASTM A312 TP 316 | $ 4900 ~ $ 6400 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L ERW/Welded Pipe ASTM A312 TP 316L | $ 5000 ~ $ 6500 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316 EFW Pipe ASTM A358 TP 316 | $ 4500 ~ $ 6000 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L EFW Pipe ASTM A358 TP 316L | $ 4700 ~ $ 6200 USD/Ton |
Price Of Stainless Steel 316/316L Tube
| Product | Price in ($) |
| • SS 316 Seamless Tube/Tubing ASTM A269 TP 316 | $ 6400 ~ $ 7900 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L Seamless Tube/Tubing ASTM A269 TP 316L | $ 6500 ~ $ 8000 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316 ERW/Welded Tube/Tubing ASTM A249 TP 316 | $ 5900 ~ $ 7400 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L ERW/Welded Tube/Tubing ASTM A249 TP 316L | $ 6000 ~ $ 7500 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316 Heat Exchanger Tube/Tubing ASTM A213 TP 316 | $ 6400 ~ $ 7900 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L Heat Exchanger Tube/Tubing ASTM A213 TP 316L | $ 6400 ~ $ 7900 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316 Seamless Bright Annealed Tube/Tubing ASTM A269 TP 316 | $ 6400 ~ $ 7900 USD/Ton |
| • SS 316L Seamless Bright Annealed Tube/Tubing ASTM A269 TP 316L | $ 6400 ~ $ 7900 USD/Ton |
316/316L Stainless Steel Pipe Dimension & Rates
| Nominal Bore | Outside Diameter | Sch-5S | Rates (Price) | Sch-10S | Rates (Price) | Sch-40S | Rates (Price) | ||||
| mm | INCH | mm | Wt mm | Weight (Kg/mt) | Rs/Kg | Wt mm | Weight (Kg/mt) | Rs/Kg | Wt mm | Weight (Kg/mt) | Rs/Kg |
| 3 | 1/8 | 10.3 | 1.24 | 0.276 | 288.90 | 1.24 | 0.28 | 321.00 | 1.73 | 0.37 | 343.47 |
| 6 | 1/4 | 13.7 | 1.24 | 0.390 | 288.90 | 1.65 | 0.49 | 321.00 | 2.24 | 0.631 | 343.47 |
| 10 | 3/8 | 17.1 | 1.24 | 0.490 | 278.20 | 1.65 | 0.63 | 267.50 | 2.31 | 0.845 | 286.23 |
| 15 | 1/2 | 21.3 | 1.65 | 0.800 | 262.15 | 2.11 | 1.00 | 283.55 | 2.77 | 1.27 | 303.40 |
| 20 | 3/4 | 26.7 | 1.65 | 1.03 | 256.80 | 2.11 | 1.28 | 278.20 | 2.87 | 1.68 | 297.67 |
| 25 | 1 | 33.4 | 1.65 | 1.30 | 256.80 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 278.20 | 3.38 | 2.50 | 297.67 |
| 32 | 1 1/4 | 42.2 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 267.50 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 278.20 | 3.56 | 3.38 | 297.67 |
| 40 | 1 1/2 | 48.3 | 1.65 | 1.91 | 267.50 | 2.77 | 3.11 | 278.20 | 3.68 | 4.05 | 297.67 |
| 50 | 2 | 60.3 | 1.65 | 2.40 | 267.50 | 2.77 | 3.93 | 278.20 | 3.91 | 5.44 | 297.67 |
| 65 | 2 1/2 | 73.0 | 2.11 | 3.69 | 267.50 | 3.05 | 5.26 | 278.20 | 5.16 | 8.63 | 297.67 |
| 80 | 3 | 88.9 | 2.11 | 4.51 | 267.50 | 3.05 | 6.45 | 278.20 | 5.49 | 11.30 | 297.67 |
| 100 | 4 | 114.3 | 2.11 | 5.84 | 267.50 | 3.05 | 8.36 | 278.20 | 6.02 | 16.07 | 297.67 |
| 125 | 5 | 141.3 | 2.77 | 9.47 | 278.20 | 3.40 | 11.57 | 283.55 | 6.55 | 21.8 | 303.40 |
| 150 | 6 | 168.3 | 2.77 | 11.32 | 278.20 | 3.40 | 13.84 | 283.55 | 7.11 | 28.3 | 303.40 |
| 200 | 8 | 219.1 | 2.77 | 14.79 | 288.90 | 3.76 | 19.96 | 288.90 | 8.18 | 42.6 | 309.12 |
| 250 | 10 | 273.1 | 3.40 | 22.63 | 294.25 | 4.19 | 27.78 | 299.60 | 9.27 | 60.5 | 320.57 |
| 300 | 12 | 323.9 | 3.96 | 31.25 | 299.60 | 4.57 | 36.00 | 299.60 | 9.52 | 73.88 | 320.57 |
| 350 | 14 | 355.6 | 3.96 | 34.36 | 4.78 | 41.3 | 299.60 | 11.13 | 94.59 | 320.6 | |
| 400 | 16 | 406.4 | 4.19 | 41.56 | 4.78 | 47.29 | 299.60 | 12.7 | 123.30 | 320.57 | |
| 450 | 18 | 457.2 | 4.19 | 46.80 | 4.78 | 53.42 | 299.60 | 14.27 | 155.80 | 320.57 | |
| 500 | 20 | 508.0 | 4.78 | 59.25 | 5.54 | 68.71 | 299.60 | 15.09 | 183.42 | 320.57 | |
| 600 | 24 | 609.6 | 5.54 | 82.47 | 6.35 | 94.45 | 299.60 | 17.48 | 255.41 | 320.57 | |
A Brief Introduction To SS 316L Seamless Pipe:
Alloy 316l | UNS S31603 | 1.4404 | 1.4435 is a highly corrosion-resistant pipe material commonly used in industrial and chemical applications that require a high degree of corrosion resistance. Here are some key features and benefits:
- 316L stainless steel material: Stainless steel 316L seamless pipe, which is a low-carbon stainless steel with better corrosion resistance and is especially suitable for environments with high corrosion resistance requirements.
- Seamless pipe manufacturing: Compared with welded pipes, ss 316l seamless pipes have a more uniform structure and higher pressure resistance. The manufacturing process of seamless pipes involves heating and perforating the pipes to create seamless pipes.
- Corrosion Resistance: Alloy 316L stainless steel pipe is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and is particularly suitable for applications working in acidic or alkaline environments. This type of pipe is highly resistant to many chemicals.
- High temperature performance: Tubing AISI 316L can still maintain their strength and corrosion resistance in high temperature environments, making them suitable for industrial processes requiring high temperature stability.
- Widely used: This kind of SCH 40 316L stainless steel seamless pipe is widely used in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, shipbuilding industry and other fields, where there are high requirements for corrosion resistance and material purity.
