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For businesses and industries driving progress in Kinshasa and across the Congo, Wissa Pipes stands as a trusted partner for superior fluid and gas transport solutions. We take pride in supplying high-performance Stainless Steel 316 and 316L EFW (Electric Fusion Welded) pipes, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of our region’s unique and challenging environments. Our commitment is to provide not just a product, but reliability and durability that you can build upon, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently, day after day.
The strength of these pipes comes from their sophisticated composition. Both 316 and 316L grades are fortified with molybdenum, which gives them a significant edge in resisting corrosion, especially against chlorides and acids. The key difference is in the carbon content; 316L has a lower amount, making it the preferred choice for welding as it prevents harmful carbide precipitation. This results in pipes with excellent toughness and high tensile strength, allowing them to perform reliably under high pressure and in extreme temperature conditions.
| 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 | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | BS | JIS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316 | 1.4401 | S31600 | 316S31 / 316S33 | SUS 316 | – | Z7CND17‐11‐02 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3 |
| SS 316L | 1.4404 | S31603 | 316S11 / 316S13 | SUS 316L | 03Ch17N14M3 / 03Ch17N14M2 | Z3CND17‐11‐02 / Z3CND18‐14‐03 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 / X2CrNiMo18-14-3 |
| Grade | C | Mn | S | Cr | Mo | Si | P | Ni | N | |
| 316 | min. | – | – | – | 16.0 | 2.00 | – | – | 10.0 | – |
| max. | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 14.0 | 0.10 | |
| 316L | min. | – | – | – | 16.0 | 2.00 | – | – | 10.0 | – |
| max. | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 14.0 | 0.10 | |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| 316 | 515 | 40% | 205 | 95 | 217 |
| 316L | 485 | 40% | 170 | 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 316 and 316L EFW Pipes from Wissa 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 | … | … | … | |
| SS Pipes Grade | Tensile Strength, N/mm2 (min) | Yield Strength, N/mm2 (min) | Elongation, % (min) |
| 316 | 515 | 205 | 35 |
| 316L | 485 | 170 | 35 |
We offer custom sizes for Stainless Steel 316 and 316L EFW Pipes to meet your specific needs. Our dedicated team at Wissa Pipes and Tubes provides tailored solutions for all your piping and tubing requirements. For more information, contact us at sales@wissapipes.com.
Stainless Steel 316 and 316L EFW tubing is extensively applied for strong, corrosion-resistant piping systems in industries. Typical applications are chemical transport lines, oil and gas processing plants, food and beverage plants, pharmaceutical cleanroom systems, heat exchangers, and marine structures. These tubes find optimal utilization in high-pressure and high-temperature applications where leak-tight and corrosion-resistant performance is essential. They feature smooth weld seams and higher mechanical strength that makes them perfect for systems requiring long-term reliability, sanitation, and resistance to harsh chemicals or saline environments.
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