Metal Stock & Custom Tubing
MicroGroup, part of TE Connectivity, is a leading worldwide distributor of small-diameter / thin walled tubing offering quick shipments from over 7,000,000 feet (2,100,000 meters) in stock — one of the world’s largest inventories — available in alloy 304 and 316 stainless steel tubing, both welded and seamless.
Stock stainless steel and other alloys are typically manufactured to an OD and wall dimensions.
To purchase standard stock tubing please visit our Online Store. For non-stock dimensions see Quick Turn, Custom Sized Tubing.
Certificate of Compliance is available by request with a minimum item order of $400
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Stock Tubing Item Code Example
The above “item code” is an example to assist you in the ordering process. Initially developed as an internal code to accurately specify and control ALL-TUBE inventory, the item code is now widely utilized by MicroGroup customers to quickly and easily identify and specify tubing products.
Material: “Material” specification is required, and can contain any number of digits (text and/or numeric) between one (1) and four (4).
Tolerance Level: “Tolerance Level” is for Fractional Tubing. Please indicate F1 or F2. Click here for tolerance definition.
Nominal OD: “OD” (outside diameter) specification is required and must contain from two (2) to four (4) numeric digits. (i.e., .032″ = 0032, 5mm = 05)
By Sign: Inclusion of a “by sign” (X) is required at this position for most sizes.
Nominal Wall: “Wall” thickness specification is required for most sizes and must contain three (3) numeric digits. (.006″ = 006, .035″ = 035)
Mfg. Type (WD or SL): Welded (WD) or Seamless (SL) material specification is required.
Category: “Category” specification is required and must contain one text digit as follows:
| F | Fractional |
| H | Hypodermic |
| M | Metric |
| P | Pipe |
| B | Bar/Wire |
Welded and DrawnSeamless
| Lead Time | X | X |
| Tolerances | X | |
| Concentricity | X | |
| Cost | X | |
| Availability | X | X |
| High Pressure | X | |
| ID surface | X | |
| Heavy Wall | X |
| Grade | Material |
|---|---|
| 303 | Stainless Steel Bar Stock: High in Corrosion resistance: Typically used in automatic machining operations. |
| 304 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good in Corrosion resistance: Most widely used stainless steel with good formability and can be readily welded. |
| 304L | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good in Corrosion resistance: Offers better weld-ability than standard 304 Stainless Steel. |
| 316 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Better in Corrosion resistance: Offers higher strength at higher temperature than 304 Stainless Steel. Often used for pumps, valves, marine applications, and chemical equipment. |
| 316L | Stainless Steel Tubing: Better in Corrosion resistance:Offers better weld-ability than standard 316 Stainless Steel. |
| 321 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good in Corrosion resistance: Most similar to 304 Stainless Steel but with the addition of Titanium making it an excellent choice for prolonged, high temperature applications. |
| 347 | Stainless Steel Tubing: High in Corrosion resistance: High resistance to prolonged heat and corrosion applications. This is well suited for power generation and engine applications. |
| 430 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good in Corrosion resistance:Combines good corrosion and heat resistance with good mechanical properties. Oxidation resistant to 1500 deg F and is used in many industrial and consumer products. |
| Other Grades | Call for availability of other stainless steel tubing alloys |
| Temper | Tensile Min (kpsi) | Tensile Max (kpsi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anneal | N/A | 110 |
| 1/8 Hard | 90 | 120 |
| 1/4 Hard | 100 | 130 |
| 1/2 Hard | 110 | 140 |
| 3/4 Hard | 120 | 150 |
| Full Hard | 140 | NA |
GradeMaterial
| 200 | Nickel (“A” Nickel) |
| 600 | Inconel Alloy (Inconel is a registered trademark by Inco Alloys International) |
| 625 | Inconel Alloy (Inconel is a registered trademark by Inco Alloys International) |
| C276 | Hastelloy Alloy (Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International) |
| Ti2 | Unalloyed Titanium A-40 |
| 6061 | Aluminum |
| 101 | Copper |
| 122 | Copper |
| Other Grades | Call for availability of other Nickel, Inconel, Titanium, Aluminum, Copper, Brass and other specialty metals or alloys |