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Surgical Implant 316L is a double melted stainless steel, regarded as a medical grade, this stainless steel is melted to achieve high levels of purity and cleanliness. It has excellent resistance to both general and intergranular corrosion, and pitting and crevice corrosion. The double melting allows for superior surface finish. Surgical implant 316L Stainless Steel is our most commonly sold medical stainless steel. Beyond removing impurities, this process, in combination with the unique nickel and chromium content of 316, tends to facilitate the formation of the surface chromium oxide layer that makes stainless steel corrosion resistant. There is some belief that surgical implant 316L forms a more substantial surface layer, and that this plays a strong role in protecting the host body from reactions to the nickel content of the material. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

316LN (UNS S31653) is a low-carbon, nitrogen-enhanced version of Type 316 molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. The Type 316 alloys are more resistant to general corrosion and pitting/crevice corrosion than the conventional chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels such as Type 304. They also offer higher creep, stress-rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperature. The nitrogen in Type 316LN adds additional resistance to sensitization in some circumstances. The nitrogen content of Type 316LN stainless steel also provides some solid solution hardening, raising its minimum specified yield strength compared to Type 316L stainless steel. Like Types 316 and 316L, the Type 316LN alloy also offers good resistance to general corrosion and pitting/crevice corrosion. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in overall volume production to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. Grade 316L, the low carbon version of 316 and has very high immunity from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). It is extensively used in the oil and gas and chemical industries for its cost effective corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel. The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Compared to chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Customers in aerospace, oil and gas, chemical processing and other industries all rely on Superior Tube to supply precision thin wall tubing which they use to make bellows and convoluted tubing for a variety of applications. Our convoluting grade tubes are made from several alloys such as Inconel 625 and stainless steel 321. The tubes are then hydro or mechanically formed into flexible hoses, which are often used to transport fluids and gases in various industries. Superior currently produces bellows and convoluting grade tubing from 1.0” in outside diameter down to under .250” OD with wall thickness as light as .003”. If you have demand within or outside of this range, please contact us so we can provide a solution. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

347 (UNS S34700/1.4550) is a fully austenitic niobium stabilised stainless steel. The addition of Niobium reduces the creation of carbide precipitation in service between 430 to 900 degrees C and during welding processes and increases the mechanical strength of the material. This grade has good resistance to oxidation and corrosion along with good creep strength and can be used at temperatures where carbide precipitation may occur in non-stabilised grades e.g., 304. It is used principally in aerospace exhaust manifolds and engine components, chemical processing equipment running at high temperatures and in nuclear processing piping. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

The microstructures inside duplex stainless steels are approximately 50 per cent austenite and 50 per cent ferrite, and consequently duplex products share the physical properties of both ferritic and austenitic grades. Duplex stainless steels are resistant to the cracking caused by chloride stress corrosion in austenitic grades, and have improved resistance to localised corrosion. This family of stainless steels has roughly twice the yield strength of their counterpart austenitic grades . Higher hardness values provide better wear resistance for high precision tubes. Duplex stainless steel tubes have high hardness and wear resistance propertiesDuplex steels are easily welded and formed, similar to austenitic grades. Depending on chromium, nickel and molybdenum content, duplex stainless steels are divided into four main categories: lean duplex, duplex, super duplex and hyper duplex. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

6 Mo (UNS S31254) is a super austenitic stainless steel with a high level of molybdenum and nitrogen, providing high resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion as well as high strength compared with conventional austenitic stainless steels such as 316L. The alloy can provide excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking allowing tube cold formingand may be used without the necessity to re-anneal at testing up to 120°C. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second inoverall volume production to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. Grade 316L, the low carbon version of 316 and has very high immunity from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). It is extensivly used in the oil and gas and chemical industries for its cost effective corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel. The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Compared to chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Alloys 304 (S30400) and 304L (S30403) stainless steels are variations of the 18 percent chromium – 8 percent nickel austenitic alloy, the most familiar and most frequently used alloy in the stainless steel family. High strength, excellent corrosion resistance and minimized carbon content make Alloy 304 and 304L Stainless Steels useful for applications where welding is required. Uses include architectural mouldings and trim, welded components of chemical, textile, paper, pharmaceutical and chemical industry processing equipment. Other advantages are its resistance to oxidation, excellent formability, ease of fabrication and cleaning, excellent strength to weight ratio and good toughness at cryogenic temperatures. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

316Ti (UNS S31635) is a titanium stabilised version of 316 molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. The 316 alloys are more resistant to general corrosion and pitting/crevice corrosion than the conventional chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels such as 304. They also offer higher creep, stress-rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperature. High carbon Alloy 316 stainless steel can be susceptible to sensitisation, the formation of grain boundary chromium carbides at temperatures between approximately 900 and 1500°F (425 to 815°C) which can result in intergranular corrosion. Resistance to sensitisation is achieved in Alloy 316Ti with titanium additions to stabilise the structure against chromium carbide precipitation, which is the source of sensitisation. This stabilisation is achieved by an intermediate temperature heat treatment, during which the titanium reacts with carbon to form titanium carbides. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Superior Tube Co. supplies above industry standard quality high performance used in the manufacturing of liquid and gas chromatography. High Performance Liquid Chromatography High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is used to analyze chemicals in both research and industrial processing. It’s an application that requires precision tubing, which is resistant to high temperatures, pressures and corrosion. For many years, Superior Tube has supplied tubes made from corrosion resistant austenitic, stainless steel and nickel alloys for a range of HPLC equipment. The tubing is used for the manufacturing of the columns in chromatography machines. This application requires exceptional inside diameter condition and overall tube strength to withstand the pressure involved when pumping liquids or gases through the column in order to extract samples for chemical analysis. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

UNS NO8904, commonly known as 904L, is a low carbon high alloy austenitic stainless steel which is widely used in applications where the corrosion properties of AISI 316L and AISI 317L are not adequate. The addition of copper to this grade gives it corrosion resistant properties superior to the conventional chrome nickel stainless steels, in particular to sulphuric, phosphoric and acetic acids. However, there is limited use with hydrochloric acids. It also has a high resistance to pitting in chloride solutions, a high resistance to both crevice and stress corrosion cracking. Alloy 904L performs better than other austenitic stainless steels due to the higher alloying of nickel and molybdenum. The grade is non-magnetic in all conditions and has excellent formability and weldability. The austenitic structure also gives this grade excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

The welding process is one of the core ways in which we manufacture precision tubes. Our high-quality tubing starts off as a flat strip of metal. The strip is formed into a tube through a series of rollers and the join, also called the seam, is then welded together. Welded Processes Special non-destructive testing methods – including eddy current, ultrasonic and pressure testing - are used to ensure a consistent weld. Just like with seamless manufacturing, welded tubes can be drawn down by plug drawing or sinking. This method can be used to create very long lengths of coiled tube, these can also be measured during coiling using a laser measurement. The main welded tube manufacturing processes used are strip welding and cold drawing, but other important processes in between, or at the end of the drawing process, include Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

The high precision seamless tubes manufactured at Fine Tubes begin their journey as seamless tube extrusions, in a range of different sizes. This material is reduced in size several times until it gradually reaches the exact specifications our customers require. Each time we perform a reduction process, the tube needs to be cut, cleaned and heat treated before the next one can commence. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

At Superior Tube we're proud of the way our precision tubes are used to help save lives. Welded and seamless tubes we've manufactured are used for specialized products across the medical device industry. For instance, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a promising new treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis - a narrowing of the heart valve - who are not ideal candidates for traditional open-heart surgery. Because the replacement valve can be implanted using techniques that are far less intrusive than open-heart surgery, patients with TAVR usually experience a much more rapid recovery than they normally would. On the other hand, more traditional valve replacement surgery might employ our pericardial stented tissue heart valves. These implants help blood flow naturally and offer excellent hemodynamic performance. They are designed for optimal performance and long-term durability. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Fine Tubes has a long and proud heritage of manufacturing tubes that operate in hostile environments - where performance is everything and maintenance is impossible. High-Quality Tubes For The Solar Orbiter Our precision seamless titanium tubes were selected to operate in the Chemical Propulsion System for the Solar Orbiter mission. The highly engineered tubes exceeded the demands for quality and cleanliness specified for this mission-critical application. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

We deliver precision tubes specially engineered for aerospace engines that perform in the most extreme pressures and temperatures. Trusted by Major Engine OEMs Our aerospace engine tubes are trusted by major OEMs to operate in a variety of critical aircraft engine systems including fuel delivery, fire suppression, thrust reverser, drain lines, and bleed air systems. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Alloy 209 is a fully austenitic nitrogen strengthened stainless steel, having twice the yield strength and superior corrosion resistance at room temperature when compared to 316/316L or 317/317L stainless steels. This grade does not become magnetic when cooled to sub-zero temperatures or to a cold working process and has high resistance to sulphide stress corrosion cracking in both annealed and cold worked/ cold worked & aged form up to 30 HRc hardness. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

21Cr-6Ni-9Mn is a high manganese nitrogen strengthened, austenitic stainless steel. It combines high strength in the annealed condition, excellent resistance to oxidation at high temperatures as well as good resistance to lead oxide and a high level of corrosion resistance at ambient temperatures. The alloy can be fabricated and formed much the same as type 304 and 316, and is readily wieldable. It remains nonmagnetic after severe cold work. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Alloys 304 (S30400) and 304L (S30403) stainless steels are variations of the 18 percent chromium – 8 percent nickel austenitic alloy, the most familiar and most frequently used alloy in the stainless steel family. High strength, excellent corrosion resistance and minimized carbon content make Alloy 304 and 304L Stainless Steels useful for applications where welding is required. Uses include architectural mouldings and trim, welded components of chemical, textile, paper, pharmaceutical and chemical industry processing equipment. Other advantages are its resistance to oxidation, excellent formability, ease of fabrication and cleaning, excellent strength to weight ratio and good toughness at cryogenic temperatures. For severely corrosive environments,the lower content of Type 304L is preferred because of its greater immunity to intergranular corrosion. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Stainless steel grades cover a wide range of compositions which result in the generation of a variety of microstructures and mechanical properties. This group of alloys is useful for the replacement of mild steel in structures and components. Stainless Steel tubes manufactured by Fine Tubes have an excellent combination of corrosion resistance, metallurgical stability and formabilityStainless steels are favoured because they are very cost effective. They also have an excellent combination of corrosion resistance, metallurgical stability, formability, and are easily welded. Their fabrication characteristics, good mechanical properties and attractive finished appearance make high quality stainless steel tubing a popular choice in a range of industries. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

S20910 stainless steel provides a combination of good corrosion resistance and strength not found in any other commercial material available in its price range. This austenitic stainless steel has corrosion resistance greater than that provided by types 316 and 316L, plus approximately twice the yield strength at room temperature in the annealed condition. In addition S20910 stainless steel has very good mechanical properties at both elevated and sub-zero temperatures a well as outstanding cryogenic properties. And, unlike many austenitic stainless steels, 22-13-5 stainless steel can be heavily cold worked to enhance its yield strength and remain non-magnetic. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Fine Tubes manufacturers medium and high-pressure tubing for a range of critical applications in several industries. Our products are crucial in oil and gas extraction projects, as well as in commercial and military aerospace programmes. Operating conditions can require our products to be rated up to 60,000psi operating pressure and with tensile strengths greater than 220ksi (1,515MPa). Oil and Gas Applications Our medium and high-pressure tubing is used in the most hostile downhole conditions including deepwater and sour oil well projects. Applications include precision instrumentation, chemical injection, and monitoring applications for downhole tools. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.

Duplex UNS S31803/1.4462 is a duplex stainless steel with approximately 50% ferrite and 50% austenite. This grade has good mechanical strength at room temperature, resistant to corrosive attack, including pitting and is resistant to stress corrosion cracking. The grade is a successful alternative to the normal 300 series austenitic stainless steels, where its higher strength and resistance to stress corrosion cracking is required in critical applications. Please note that we have a minimum order value of £10,000.