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Liam Pipes and Tubes, Houston, USA, is a reliable manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality Stainless Steel 321 and 321H EFW Pipes. Renowned for their superior heat resistance, strength, and mechanical properties, these pipes are employed extensively in petrochemical, aerospace, and power generation sectors. At Liam Pipes & Tubes, we ensure that we deliver certified, high-performance piping solutions designed to suit the specific technical needs of our customers. With a focus on quality, innovation, and timely delivery, we ensure that every product functions consistently under corrosive and high-temperature conditions.
Stainless Steel 321 and 321H EFW Pipes consist mainly of 17–19% chromium, 9–12% nickel, and titanium, stabilizing the alloy and inhibiting carbide precipitation. The main difference is that 321H has higher carbon (0.04–0.10%), which helps in improving creep strength at higher temperatures. These pipes provide superior corrosion resistance, especially in humid and high-temperature conditions. Having tensile strength of 515 MPa and yield strength of 205 MPa, they are strong under stress. Their resistance to oxidation, longevity, and weldability qualify them for use in heat exchangers, chemical process systems, and high-pressure operations.
| Specification | ASTM A358 / ASME SA358 |
| Specification | A / SA358 CLASS 1, A / SA358 CLASS 2, A / SA358 CLASS 3, A / SA358 CLASS 4, A / SA358 CLASS 5 |
| Grades | 304, 304L, 304H, 309S, 310S, 316, 316L, 316H, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L ETC. |
| Type | EFW, ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED |
| Outer Diameter Size | Electric Fusion Welded / ERW- 8″ NB To 110″ NB (Nominal Bore Size) |
| Wall Thickness | Schedule 10 To Schedule 160 (3 mm to 100 mm Thickness) |
| Length | 01 Meter to 12.5 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size. |
| Ends | Plain Ends / Beveled Ends |
| Delivery Conditions | As Rolled, Formed, Stress Relieved, Annealed, Hardened, Tempered |
| Coating | Electropolish, Mechanical Polish, Satin Finish, Passivated |
| Dimension | All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards including ASTM and ASME |
| Value Added Services | Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Heat Treatment |
| Packaging | Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden Box / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector |
| Material Test Certificate | Manufacturer Test Certificate As Per EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate From NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency Like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS ETC |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | EN | JIS |
| SS 321 | S32100 | 1.4541 | X6CrNiTi18-10 | SUS 321 |
| SS 321H | S32109 | 1.4878 | X12CrNiTi18-9 | SUS 321H |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | N | Ni | Ti |
| SS 321 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 17.00 – 19.00 | 0.10 max | 9.00 – 12.00 | 5(C+N) – 0.70 max |
| SS 321H | 0.04 – 0.10 | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 17.00 – 19.00 | 0.10 max | 9.00 – 12.00 | 4(C+N) – 0.70 max |
| Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | |||
| Psi – 75000, MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000, MPa – 205 | 35 % | 95 | 217 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Choosing Stainless Steel 321 and 321H EFW Pipes from Liam Pipes and Tubes guarantees excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. Designed for diverse industrial applications, it delivers reliable performance in tough environments while maintaining competitive pricing for cost-effective solutions.
| NPS Designator | Outside Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness | ||||||||
| in. | mm | Schedule 5SA | Schedule 10SA | Schedule 40SA | Schedule 80SA | |||||
| in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | |||
| 8 | 8.625 | 219.08 | 0.109 | 2.77 | 0.148 | 3.76 | 0.322 | 8.18 | 0.500 | 12.70 |
| 10 | 10.750 | 273.05 | 0.134 | 3.40 | 0.165 | 4.19 | 0.365 | 9.27 | 0.500B | 12.70B |
| 12 | 12.750 | 323.85 | 0.156 | 3.96 | 0.180 | 4.57 | 0.375B | 9.52B | 0.500B | 12.70B |
| 14 | 14.000 | 355.60 | 0.156 | 3.96 | 0.188B | 4.78B | … | … | … | … |
| 16 | 16.000 | 406.40 | 0.165 | 4.19 | 0.188B | 4.78B | … | … | … | … |
| 18 | 18.000 | 457.20 | 0.165 | 4.19 | 0.188B | 4.78B | … | … | … | … |
| 20 | 20.000 | 508.00 | 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.188B | 4.78B | … | … | … | … |
| 22 | 22.000 | 558.80 | 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.218B | 5.54B | … | … | … | … |
| 24 | 24.000 | 609.60 | 0.218 | 5.54 | 0.250 | 6.35 | … | … | … | … |
| 30 | 30.000 | 762.00 | 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.312 | 7.92 | … | … | … | … |
We offer custom sizes for Stainless Steel 321 and 321H EFW Pipes to meet your specific needs. Our dedicated team at Liam Pipes and Tubes provides tailored solutions for all your piping and tubing requirements. For more information, contact us at sales@liampipes.us.
Stainless Steel 321 and 321H EFW Pipes find extensive application in industries requiring high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, and mechanical soundness. In aerospace, they find applications in exhaust systems, engine parts, and interior thermal structures. They are used in reactors, heat exchangers, and processing pipes in chemical and petrochemical industries. The increased carbon content in 321H gives it the best suited application for superheaters, boilers, and pressure vessels in power plants, where higher stresses and heat are experienced. These pipes provide long-term performance and thermal fatigue resistance and are thus critical to corrosive and crucial applications.
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