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ASME SA182 F304 / F304L Tubesheet For Heat Exchanger Tube Bundle

If you are looking for high-quality tube sheets for heat exchanger tube bundles, ASME SA182 F304/F304L stainless steel tube sheets are one of the most reliable options. Made from forged austenitic stainless steel, F304/F304L tube sheets offer excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and a long service life under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Gnee offers precision-machined F304 and F304L tube sheets, all with complete traceability and EN 10204 3.1/3.2 factory certificates-all products are in stock and delivered quickly.

 

What are the main differences between F304 and F304L tube sheets?

F304L has a lower carbon content (≤0.035%), resulting in better weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion compared to standard F304.

 

Are these tube sheets suitable for seawater environments?

F304L performs well in mild seawater environments. However, for long-term marine applications, F316L is recommended.

 

ASME SA182 F304 / F304L Tubesheet in stock

Product Name ASME SA182 F304 / F304L Tubesheet
Standard ASME SA182 / ASTM A182
Material Grades F304, F304L
Manufacturing Process Forged + Heat Treated + CNC Machined
Delivery Condition Solution Annealed, UT Tested
Surface Finish Machined, Polished, or Pickled
Thickness Range 25 mm – 200 mm
Diameter Range 200 mm – 2500 mm
Certification EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, NACE MR0175, PED Approved
Application Tube Bundle / Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger / Condenser

 

Chemical Composition (% Typical)

Grade C (max) Cr Ni Mn Si S (max)
F304 0.08 18.0–20.0 8.0–11.0 2.0 max 1.0 max 0.030
F304L 0.035 18.0–20.0 8.0–12.0 2.0 max 1.0 max 0.030

 

Mechanical Properties

Property F304 F304L
Tensile Strength (MPa) 515 min 485 min
Yield Strength (MPa) 205 min 170 min
Elongation (%) 40 min 40 min
Hardness (HB max) 187 183

 

Applications

Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Condensers and Boilers

Power Generation Systems

Oil & Gas Processing Plants

Marine and Offshore Installations

Food & Beverage Industry Heat Exchangers

 

​​GNEE is a specialized manufacturer of tube sheets used to support tube bundles in shell-and-tube heat exchangers.​​ Our workshop is equipped with modern machinery, including CNC drilling machines, enabling the production of any type of tube sheet. All machining activities-such as turning, drilling, reaming, tapping, grooving, and surface milling-can be executed ​​strictly in accordance with customer drawings and specifications​​. Since all drilling operations are ​​computer-programmed and performed by state-of-the-art CNC machine tools​​, ​​no human errors occur​​.

 

ASTM A182 F304L tube sheets are securely packaged in moisture-proof plastic wrapping, with additional protection provided by wooden crates or steel frames to prevent damage during shipping and ensure safe delivery.

 

ASTM A182 Duplex Steel Tubesheet specification

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