Hydraulic and instrumentation tubes are essential components used in a wide range of industrial applications to convey fluids and transmit signals with precision and reliability. These tubes are typically made from high-quality materials such as stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability under high pressure and varying temperatures. In hydraulic systems, the tubes carry pressurized fluids to actuators, valves, and other components, enabling the transmission of force and motion for operations in machinery and equipment. In instrumentation applications, these tubes are used to connect sensors, gauges, and control instruments, ensuring accurate monitoring and regulation of pressure, temperature, and flow.
Their precise internal and external dimensions, along with smooth surfaces, are critical to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the systems they support. The use of hydraulic and instrumentation tubes is common in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and manufacturing, where dependable fluid and signal transfer is essential for safety, performance, and efficiency.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 1/8" to 2" (3.18 mm to 50.8 mm) |
| Wall Thickness (WT) | 0.028" to 0.120" (0.7 mm to 3.05 mm) |
| Length | 6 meters standard; Custom lengths available |
| Manufacturing Type | Seamless / Welded & Cold Drawn |
| Standards | ASTM A213, A269, A312, B163, B165, DIN 2391, EN 10216-5, ISO 1127 |
| Surface Finish | Bright Annealed, Pickled, Polished, Electropolished |
| Tolerances | OD ±0.08 mm; WT ±10% (may vary by standard) |
| Pressure Rating | Up to 6000 psi (material and size dependent) |
| Temperature Range | -60°C to +400°C (depending on material grade) |
| End Connections | Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded (NPT/BSP on request) |
| Certifications | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, PED 2014/68/EU, AD 2000 W0 |
| Applications | Hydraulic Power Units, Offshore Rigs, Instrument Panels, Oil & Gas, Refineries |
| Material | Grades |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 304 Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 304L Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 304H Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 310s Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 310H Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 316 / 316L Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 316H Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 316Ti Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 317 / 317L Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 321 / 321H Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 347 / 347H Pipe & Tube, Stainless Steel 904L Pipe & Tube |
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A53 GR A Pipe & Tube, ASTM A53 GR B Pipe & Tube, ASTM A53 GR C Pipe & Tube, ASTM A333 GR 1 & 6, ASTM A106 GR B Pipe & Tube, ASTM A106 GR C Pipe & Tube, API 5L GR B Pipe & Tube, API 5L X42 / X46 / X52 / X56 / X60 / X65 / X70 Pipe & Tube |
| Alloy Steel | P1 Pipe & Tube, P5 Pipe & Tube, P9 Pipe & Tube, P11 Pipe & Tube, P12 Pipe & Tube, P22 Pipe & Tube, P91 Pipe & Tube, P92 Pipe & Tube |
| Duplex Steel | Duplex 2205 Pipe & Tube, Duplex 2507 Pipe & Tube |
| Super Duplex Steel | Super Duplex 2507 Pipe & Tube, Super Duplex 4501 Pipe & Tube |
| Monel | Monel 400 Pipe & Tube, Monel K500 Pipe & Tube |
| Inconel | Inconel 600 Pipe & Tube, Inconel 625 Pipe & Tube, Inconel 718 Pipe & Tube, Inconel X-750 Pipe & Tube |
| Hastelloy | Hastelloy C22 Pipe & Tube, Hastelloy C276 Pipe & Tube, Hastelloy B2 Pipe & Tube |
| Alloy 20 | Alloy 20 Pipe & Tube |
| Titanium | Titanium Grade 2 Pipe & Tube, Titanium Grade 5 Pipe & Tube, Titanium Grade 7 Pipe & Tube, Titanium Grade 12 Pipe & Tube |
| Cupro Nickel | Cupro Nickel 70/30 Pipe & Tube, Cupro Nickel 90/10 Pipe & Tube |
| Brass | Brass C260 Pipe & Tube, Brass C268 Pipe & Tube, Brass C270 Pipe & Tube |
| Nickel | Nickel 200 Pipe & Tube, Nickel 201 Pipe & Tube |
