304 / 304L Stainless Steel Pipe

What Are 304/304L Stainless Steel Pipes?

As the most common stainless steel alloy, 304/304L stainless steel is very versatile. This grade of austenitic stainless steel pipe demonstrates excellent machinability and is a good welding material with or without adding filler metals. It resists corrosion from a range of corrosive environments. These characteristics make 304/304L stainless steel pipes widely used.

What Industries Use 304/ 304L Stainless Steel Pipe?

These pipes are excellent for the following industries:

• Machinery
• Architectural
• Chemical
• Food and beverage
• Cryogenic

Examples of 304/304L stainless steel applications include heat transfers, construction materials, chemical containers, kitchen equipment, and food processing equipment.

How Are 304 and 316 Stainless Steel Different? 

316 stainless steel has higher percentages of chromium, molybdenum and nickel, making it more resistant to chloride corrosion.

What Makes TW's 304/304L Stainless Steel Pipe Stand Out?

TW Metals supplies 304 and 304L stainless steel pipe that meets the following specifications:

• ASTM
• ASME
• MIL-P

Additionally, much of our inventory meets the European standard Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23EC.

We stock a range of industry-standard stainless steel pipe sizes as well as hard-to-find sizes that only select suppliers keep in their inventory.

304/304L Stainless Steel Pipes for Your Requirements

TW Metals has locations worldwide that supply customers with 304 stainless steel pipes and other specialty metals. Learn how we can provide the metal products you need.