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NACE MR0175 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe 316L Seamless Tube SCH80 Oil & Gas Industry Pipe
| Product Name | NACE MR0175 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe 316L Seamless Tube SCH80 Oil & Gas Industry Pipe | Tech | Cold Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfacefinish | Polished, Pickled, Or Mill Finish | Processing Technology | Hot Rolled |
| Origin | Wenzhou | Length Of Pipe | 2-18meter |
| Supply Capacity | 10000tons | Material Grade | TP304,TP316L,TP310,TP347 |
| Ndt | HT/ET/UT/RT | Corrosionresistance | High Corrosion Resistance |
| Stock Availability | Regular Sizes In Stock For Fast Delivery | Material Type | Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| Keywords | Carton Steel Pipe | Certifications | ISO/EN 10204 Type 3.1 / 3.2 Available |
| Product Type | Pipe | ||
| High Light | Pipe | ||
NACE MR0175 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe 316L Seamless Tube SCH80 Oil & Gas Industry Pipe
1.Product Description
This document provides full-process technical guidance for welding and joining of stainless steel seamless pipes, covering everything from base metal weldability assessment to post-weld quality inspection. Due to the absence of longitudinal welds, uniform microstructure, and stable chemical composition, seamless pipes exhibit reduced grain growth tendency in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) under welding thermal cycles, with controllable precipitation kinetics of secondary phases (e.g., σ-phase, chromium carbides). This guide covers the welding characteristics of four material categories: austenitic (304/316 series), stabilized (321/347), duplex (2205/2507), and super-austenitic (904L). Recommended parameters are provided for four common welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). This document may also serve as a reference basis for preparing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
2. Product Applications
This welding guide is applicable to the following on-site and shop pipe joining operations:
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On-site fit-up welding of new pipelines (fixed-position, rolled, and all-position welding)
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Shop butt-welding of pipe spools and fillet welding of flanges/fittings
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Localized replacement pipe welding and overlay cladding repair during emergency maintenance
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Transition joints for dissimilar metals (e.g., austenitic-to-duplex, stainless-to-carbon steel)
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Automatic TIG (hot-wire) welding for thin-wall pipes (≤3mm) and narrow-gap SAW for thick-wall pipes (≥20mm)
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Applications requiring stringent weld joint toughness and corrosion resistance under cryogenic, high-temperature, or strongly corrosive services
3. Product Advantages
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Low hot-cracking susceptibility: The high purity of seamless pipes (S and P ≤ 0.015%) minimizes eutectic phases at grain boundaries, providing superior resistance to hot cracking during solidification compared to ordinary welded pipes. This allows a wider heat input window, reducing on-site operational difficulty.
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HAZ microstructural stability: With no prior weld thermal cycling history, the base metal has a uniform grain size (ASTM 5~7). During multi-pass welding, HAZ recrystallization and grain coarsening are approximately 30% less severe than in welded pipes of the same grade, ensuring joint impact toughness.
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Excellent back-purge protection: The smooth internal surface without weld reinforcement allows precise control of argon flow rate and coverage, minimizing oxidation on the root bead with a clean appearance, eliminating the need for back-gouging.
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Controlled welding deformation: Tight wall thickness tolerances (±8%~±10%) and uniform circumferential rigidity keep angular distortion and ovality changes within allowable limits, particularly favorable for automatic welding tracking systems.
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Retained intergranular corrosion resistance: Stabilized grades (321/347) with uniformly distributed Ti/Nb effectively fix carbon after thermal cycles, ensuring post-weld intergranular corrosion resistance comparable to the base metal.
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Dissimilar metal welding adaptability: For duplex-to-austenitic joints, the narrow chemical composition window of seamless pipes facilitates optimal weld metal phase balance (austenite/ferrite ratio), reducing intermetallic phase precipitation risks.
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4.Key Product Parameters
| Base Metal Grade | Welding Process | Recommended Filler Metal (Grade) | Preheating Temp (℃) | Interpass Temp (℃) | Heat Input (kJ/mm) | Shielding Gas (Flow L/min) | Post-Weld Heat Treatment (for WT>10mm) |
| 304 / 304L | GTAW(TIG) | ER308 / ER308L | Not required (preheat to 15 if ambient <10℃) | ≤150 | 0.8~1.5 | Pure Ar (8~12) | Not necessary (if sensitization risk high, solution treat at 1050℃×1h) |
| 304 / 304L | SMAW | E308 / E308L-16 | Not required | ≤150 | 1.0~2.0 | — (coated electrode) | Same as above |
| 316 / 316L | GTAW(TIG) | ER316 / ER316L | Not required (preheat to 20 if ambient <10℃) | ≤150 | 0.8~1.5 | Ar+2%N₂ (8~12) | Not necessary (if sensitization risk high, solution treat at 1050℃×1h) |
| 316 / 316L | SMAW | E316 / E316L-16 | Not required | ≤150 | 1.0~2.0 | — | Same as above |
| 321 | GTAW(TIG) | ER321 | Not required | ≤150 | 0.8~1.5 | Pure Ar (8~12) | Stabilizing treatment: 870~930℃×2h, slow cool |
| 321 | SMAW | E347-16 (or E321) | Not required | ≤150 | 1.0~2.0 | — | Stabilizing treatment as above |
| 347H | GTAW(TIG) | ER347 | 100~150 (to prevent reheat cracking) | ≤200 | 1.0~1.8 | Pure Ar (8~12) | Stabilizing treatment: 900~950℃×2h, slow cool |
| 347H | SMAW | E347-16 | 100~150 | ≤200 | 1.2~2.2 | — | Stabilizing treatment as above |
| 2205 (Duplex) | GTAW(TIG) | ER2209 | ≥50 (preheat to 80 if <10℃) | ≤150 (recommended ≤100) | 0.5~1.2 | Ar+2%N₂ (10~15) | Not necessary (stress relief at 650~700℃×1h possible, but avoid σ-phase) |
| 2205 (Duplex) | SMAW | E2209-17 | ≥50 | ≤150 | 0.8~1.5 | — | Same as above |
| 2507 (Super Duplex) | GTAW(TIG) | ER2507 / ERNiCrMo-13 | 80~120 | ≤150 | 0.5~1.0 | Ar+2%N₂ (10~15) | Not necessary (stress relief at 650℃×1h with controlled cooling) |
| 904L (Super Austenitic) | GTAW(TIG) | ER385 (or ERNiCrMo-3) | Not required | ≤150 | 0.8~1.5 | Ar + small N₂ (8~12) | Not necessary (solution treat at 1100℃×1h, water quench if needed) |
| 904L | SMAW | E385-16 | Not required | ≤150 | 1.0~2.0 | — | Same as above |
| Dissimilar (e.g., 316L+2205) | GTAW(TIG) | ER2209 or ERNiCrMo-3 (Ni-based transition) | 50~80 | ≤150 | 0.8~1.2 | Ar+2%N₂ (10~15) | Per higher-grade requirement, usually not necessary |
| Dissimilar (e.g., 304L+C.S.) | SMAW | E309L-16 (stainless transition) or ENiCrFe-3 | Per carbon steel side (≥100) | ≤200 (SS side ≤150) | 1.2~2.0 | — | Per carbon steel side, but avoid prolonged stay in SS sensitization range (450~850℃) |
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