ASTM A269/A213 Heat Exchanger Tube, Condenser Tube, Cold Rolled Tube
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Are your heat exchangers experiencing frequent leaks, fouling, or premature corrosion? In industrial thermal systems, the tube is the most critical point of failure. GNEE Steel delivers high-performance ASTM A269 and ASTM A213 seamless stainless steel tubes designed to withstand the harshest pressures and temperatures, ensuring your operations remain efficient and downtime-free.
Our stainless steel heat exchanger tubes are exported to Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America, serving diverse industries such as energy, marine engineering, and chemical processing. Manufactured using advanced cold-rolling and cold-drawing techniques, our ASTM A269 and ASTM A213 heat exchanger tubes offer enhanced durability under cyclic thermal stress. The smooth inner diameter (ID) surface of the ASTM A213 tubes effectively minimizes fluid friction and prevents scaling (fouling accumulation). Furthermore, we maintain extremely strict tolerances for both wall thickness and outer diameter (OD), ensuring a perfect fit with tube sheets. Our product range encompasses a wide variety of stainless steel grades and is subject to rigorous quality control measures. All products fully comply with international certification standards.
ASTM A269 / A213 Heat Exchanger Tube Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A269 / ASTM A213 |
| Product Type | Heat Exchanger Tube / Condenser Tube / Cold Rolled Tube |
| Material Grades | TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L, TP321, TP310S, TP347 |
| Outer Diameter | 6 mm – 114 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5 mm – 12 mm |
| Length | 6 m, 12 m or Custom Length |
| Manufacturing Process | Cold Rolled / Cold Drawn |
| Surface Finish | Annealed & Pickled (AP), Bright Annealed (BA), Polished |
| Tolerance | According to ASTM standards |
| Inspection | Eddy Current Test, Hydrostatic Test, Ultrasonic Test |
| Certification | ISO, SGS, BV, TUV |
Applications of ASTM A269 / A213 Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tubes
Petrochemical heat exchangers
Power plant condensers
Boiler superheaters
Oil & gas processing equipment
Marine heat exchange systems
Food and beverage processing equipment
What is the difference between ASTM A269 and A213?
ASTM A213 (Boiler & Heat Exchanger Standard): Ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature environments. These seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy tubes are the industry standard for superheaters and boiler systems.
ASTM A269 (General Service Standard): Perfect for applications requiring superior corrosion resistance and precision, such as instrumentation, chemical processing, and condenser systems.
| Standard | Tube Type | Key Applications |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM A269 | General service stainless steel tubing | Instrumentation, heat exchangers |
| ASTM A213 | Boiler and heat exchanger tubing | Boilers, superheaters, condensers |
Test :
1 . NTD ( Ultrasonic test , Eddy Current test )
2 . Mechanical Test ( Tension Test , Flaring Test , Flattening Test , Hardness Test , Hydraulic test )
3 . Metal Test ( Metallographic Analysis , Impact Test-High / low temperature )
4 . Chemical Analysis ( Photoelectric Emission Spectroscopic )
Packaging and Delivery
To ensure safe transportation, tubes are packed with:
Plastic caps on both ends
Waterproof wrapping
Wooden cases or bundles
Delivery options include container shipping, bulk shipment, or customized logistics solutions.
