TP314 Seamless Stainless Steel Tube

UNS S31400 | 1.4841 | ASTM A213

TP314 Seamless Stainless Steel Tube (S31400 / 1.4841) is manufactured to ASTM A213 from stainless steel billet, cold-drawn to the required outside diameter and wall thickness. Supplied from our Wenzhou mill with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate, PMI and dimensional inspection on request.

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What Is a Seamless Stainless Steel TP314 Tube?

TP314 (UNS S31400) is a high-chromium, high-nickel austenitic stainless steel tube with an elevated silicon content. The silicon addition is what sets TP314 apart: it forms a tenacious, tightly adherent oxide scale that resists spalling at temperatures up to about 1,100 °C, making the grade a first choice for radiant tubes, furnace furniture and other components exposed to cyclic high-temperature oxidation.

TP314 Seamless Stainless Steel tube is a high-temperature, corrosion-resistant tube crafted from a single, solid billet of a high-chromium and high-nickel austenitic stainless steel. It's produced without a weld joint, ensuring superior structural integrity and reliability, especially under high-stress, high-temperature, and corrosive conditions. The"314"designation refers to a specific grade known for its exceptional oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength. Its unique composition, which includes a high percentage of silicon, provides outstanding resistance to oxidation and scaling, making it a preferred choice for applications in the most demanding high-temperature environments.

TP314 Key Features and Technical Advantages

Feature	Description
Exceptional High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance	The elevated silicon content forms a dense, adherent oxide scale that resists spalling under thermal cycling, giving TP314 reliable service in air up to about 1,100 °C.
Excellent Creep-Rupture Strength	TP314 maintains high tensile and creep-rupture strength at elevated temperature, allowing thinner walls and longer service life in radiant and furnace applications.
Resistance to Carburization	The alloy is highly resistant to carburization, an essential property for petrochemical cracking furnaces and other carbon-rich high-temperature atmospheres.
High Pressure and Temperature Tolerance	Seamless construction eliminates the weld joint as a limiting factor, allowing higher allowable working pressures and safer operation at temperature.
Good Weldability	The alloy can be welded using standard austenitic procedures, and its balanced composition maintains strength in the weld zone after suitable heat treatment.

TP314 Product Specifications and Data

To provide a comprehensive overview of this high-performance material, here are the detailed technical specifications and performance data for Stainless Steel TP314 .

The composition of Stainless Steel 314 is carefully balanced to achieve its superior high-temperature oxidation resistance and strength.

C	Mn	P	S	Si	Cr	Ni	Fe
≤0.25	≤2.00	≤0.045	≤0.030	1.50 - 3.00	23.00 - 26.00	19.00 - 22.00	Bal

Stainless Steel 314 is specifically designed to maintain its strength and shape in high-stress, high-temperature environments.

Tensile Strength	Yield Strength	Elongation	Hardness
≥ 520 MPa	≥ 205 MPa	≥ 40%	≤ 217 HBW

These physical properties highlight the material's ability to perform reliably under a wide range of conditions.

Density	Melting Point	Thermal Expansion	Thermal Conductivity	Modulus of Elasticity	Electrical Resistivity
7.9 g/cm³	1390 - 1420 °C approx.	16.5 µm/m·°C (20-100°C)	14.2 W/m·K (20°C)	200 GPa	0.78 x 10⁻⁶ Ω·m (20°C)

Standard	OD(D)	Tolerance（MM)		Thickness(S)	Tolerance(MM)	Length	Tolerance
Standard	MM	Common	High	MM	Tolerance(MM)	Length	MM
EN 10216-5 HFD	30≤D≤219.1（D2)	±1.0% or ±0.5mm, whicever is the greater		T1, T≤4	±15% or ±0.6mm, whicever is the greater	L≤6M	+5/0
	30≤D≤219.1（D2)	±1.0% or ±0.5mm, whicever is the greater		T2	±12.5% or ±0.4mm, whicever is the greater	L≤6M	+5/0
	219.1≤D≤610 (D1)	±1.5% or ±0.75mm, whicever is the greater		T≤0.05D	+22.5%/-15%	6＜l≤12	+10/0
				T1, 0.05D＜t≤0.09D	±15% or ±0.6mm, whicever is the greater	6＜l≤12	+10/0
				T2, T>0.09D	±12.5% or ±0.4mm, whicever is the greater	L>12	+by agreement/0
EN 10216-5 CFD	D3(D≤219.1)	±0.75% or ±0.3mm, whicever is the greater		T3	±10% or ±0.2mm, whicever is the greater
EN 10216-5 CFD	D4(D≤219.1)	±0.5% or ±0.mm, whicever is the greater		T4	±7.5% or ±0.15mm, whicever is the greater
ASTM A213 HFD	D≤100	+0.4/-0.8		D＜100,S≤2.4	+40%/0	HFD, all size	+5.0/0
		+0.4/-1.2		D＜100,2.4＜s≤3.8	+35%/0
		+0.4/-1.6		D＜100,3.8＜s≤4.6	+33%/0
		+0.4/-1.6		D＜100,S>4.6	+28%/0
	100＜d≤200	+0.4/-1.2		D>100, 2.4＜s≤3.8	+35%/0
	200＜d≤225	+0.4/-1.6		D>100,3.8＜s≤4.6	+33%/0
	200＜d≤225	+0.4/-1.6		D>100,S>4.6	+28%/0
ASTM A213 CFD	D＜25	±0.10		D≤38.1	+20%/0	CFD, D＜50.8	+3.0/0
	25≤D≤40	±0.15
	40＜d＜50	±0.20
	50≤D＜65	±0.25
	65≤D＜75	±0.30		D>38.1	+22%/0	CFD, D≥50.8	+5.0/0
	75≤D≤100	±0.38
	100＜d≤200	+0.38/-0.64
	200＜d≤225	+0.38/-1.14
ASTM A269	D≤13	±0.13		D≤13	±15%	D＜38	+3.2/0
	13＜d＜38	±0.13		13＜d≤356	±10%	D＜38	+3.2/0
	38≤D＜89	±0.25				D>38	+4.8/0
	89≤D＜140	±0.38
	140≤D＜203	±0.76
	203≤D＜305	±1.01
	305≤D＜356	±1.26
ASTM A270	D＜25	±0.13		For weld pipe all size	±12.5%		+3.0/0
	25-50	±0.20
	50-75	±0.25
	75-100	±0.38		For CD SMLS pipe D≤38.1	+20%/0
	100-140	±0.38		For CD SMLS pipe D≤38.1	+20%/0		+5.0/0
	140-200	±0.75		For CD SMLS pipe D>38.1	+22%/0
	200-300	±1.25		For CD SMLS pipe D>38.1	+22%/0

TP314 Common Industrial Applications

Industry	Typical Applications
Heat Treating Industry	Radiant tubes and muffles Retorts and furnace internals Heat-treatment fixtures and baskets
Power Generation	Boiler components Reheater tubes Steam generator tubing
Chemical and Petrochemical Processing	Furnace tubes and burner components High-temperature reactor internals Pyrolysis and reforming furnace parts
Cement Industry	Kiln components High-temperature process equipment Calciner internals

TP314 Quality Assurance and Production Process

Process Step	Description
Certification	All TP314 tubes are supplied to ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 and ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates. Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TUV, Lloyd's), PMI reports and full heat-number traceability can be provided on request.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)	Hydrostatic or eddy-current testing is performed on 100% of tubes. Ultrasonic testing (UT) and dye-penetrant inspection (PT) are available for critical service, with records retained for each production lot.
Material Verification	Positive Material Identification (PMI) and spectrometric analysis confirm that the chemical composition matches the ordered grade. Intergranular corrosion (IGC) testing to ASTM A262 Practice E is available for austenitic and nickel-alloy tubes.
Mechanical Testing	Tensile, yield, elongation and hardness tests are carried out per heat. Flattening, flaring and reverse-bend tests verify ductility, while creep-rupture data can be supplied for high-temperature grades.
Dimensional Inspection	Outside diameter, wall thickness, ovality and straightness are measured against ASTM A1016 / A1016M or EN 10216-5 tolerances. Length, square-cut ends and end-finish conditions are verified before packing.

TP314 vs TP310 / TP309 – Technical Comparison

TP314,TP310andTP309 are all high-chromium austenitic stainless steels used at elevated temperature, but they are selected against different limiting mechanisms.

Chemical Composition

TP314: 23–26% Cr, 19–22% Ni with 1.5–3.0% Si — the silicon addition is the defining feature
TP310: 24–26% Cr, 19–22% Ni, no deliberate silicon addition
TP309: 22–24% Cr, 12–15% Ni, no deliberate silicon addition

Oxidation and Scaling Resistance

The elevated silicon in TP314 produces a denser, more adherent oxide scale. In cyclic oxidation the difference is decisive: TP314 resists spalling to about 1,100 °C, whereas TP310 is normally limited to roughly 1,050 °C under the same cycling and TP309 to about 1,000 °C.

Nickel Content and Structural Stability

TP314 and TP310 both carry around 20% nickel, keeping the structure fully austenitic and stable through thermal cycling. TP309 carries noticeably less nickel, which makes it more economical but slightly less stable in the most severe high-temperature duty.

Selection Guide

Choose TP314 for radiant tubes and furnace furniture where cyclic oxidation and scale spalling control life
Choose TP310 / TP310S for general high-temperature service with good oxidation resistance at lower cost
Choose TP309 for moderately elevated temperature where the higher nickel of the 25-20 grades is not needed

Frequently Asked Questions About TP314 Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes

What is TP314 seamless tube?

TP314 (UNS S31400) is a high-chromium, high-nickel austenitic stainless steel tube with elevated silicon, produced without a longitudinal weld. The silicon addition forms a dense, adherent oxide scale that resists spalling in cyclic high-temperature service up to about 1,100 °C.

What is the difference between TP314 and TP310?

Both are 25Cr-20Ni austenitic grades. TP314 adds 1.5–3.0% silicon, which substantially improves the adhesion of the protective oxide scale under thermal cycling. That gives TP314 a higher practical service temperature in cyclic oxidation than TP310.

What standard covers TP314 seamless tube?

TP314 is generally supplied against ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 for heat-exchanger and high-temperature tubing, and ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 where pipe dimensions apply. Equivalent European or project specifications can be quoted on request.

What is TP314 tube used for?

TP314 is used for radiant tubes, muffles, retorts and other furnace furniture, boiler and reheater components, and high-temperature petrochemical furnace tubing — anywhere cyclic oxidation and scale spalling control service life.

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