Polished Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing (ASTM-A270)


Polished ID and OD stainless steel sanitary tubing in the alloy and size combinations listed below. Select a variation to request a quote.

  • 304L and 316L stainless steel options
  • ASTM A270 in listed sizes through 8 inches; ASTM A778 for 10-inch and 12-inch sizes
  • Wall thicknesses of .065, .083, and .109 inches across the listed sizes
  • Supplied in 20-foot lengths






Polished Tubing Specifications

Wayland polished ID and OD sanitary tubing is available in the alloy and size combinations listed in the product options above. The specifications below follow the Wayland tubing sheet.

Specifications

  • 1/2-inch through 8-inch polished tubing: ASTM A270 with ASTM A249/A269/A270 testing; 3-A certified, 33-03 #3845.
  • Polished finish for 1/2-inch through 8-inch sizes: 20 Ra ID / 32 Ra OD.
  • 10-inch and 12-inch tubing: ASTM A778 with 32 Ra ID / 32 Ra OD finish.
  • Mechanically polished.

Grades

  • W4: 304L stainless steel.
  • W6: 316L stainless steel.

Quality Assurance and Testing

All required ASTM testing, plus:

  • Flare
  • Reverse bend
  • Flatten
  • Flange

Ordering and Supply

  • Surcharges change monthly.
  • Available in 20-foot lengths only.
  • Broken-box charges apply.
  • Tubing is nonreturnable.

Packaging

  • Each tube is packaged in a protective poly sleeve with end caps.
  • Shipped in heavy-duty tri-wall cardboard boxes.
  • Wooden crates are available at additional cost.

How to Order

Part number format: W + alloy code + product type − size − wall thickness. W4 designates 304L; W6 designates 316L. The sheet uses A270 for the polished 1/2-inch through 8-inch sizes and A778 for 10-inch and 12-inch sizes. Example: W4A270-1-.065. Select the available alloy and size above to request a quote.

Polished Tubing Size and Part Number Reference

Wall-thickness tolerance is ±10%. A dash indicates that the corresponding catalog part number is not listed.

Tube OD Gauge Wall (in.) 304L part number 316L part number
1/2" 16 .065 — W6A270-.50-.065
3/4" 16 .065 — W6A270-.75-.065
1" 16 .065 W4A270-1-.065 W6A270-1-.065
1-1/2" 16 .065 W4A270-15-.065 W6A270-15-.065
2" 16 .065 W4A270-2-.065 W6A270-2-.065
2-1/2" 16 .065 W4A270-25-.065 W6A270-25-.065
3" 16 .065 W4A270-3-.065 W6A270-3-.065
4" 14 .083 W4A270-4-.083 W6A270-4-.083
5" 14 .083 W4A270-5-.083 W6A270-5-.083
6" 12 .109 W4A270-6-.109 W6A270-6-.109
8" 12 .109 W4A270-8-.109 W6A270-8-.109
10" 12 .109 W4A778-10-.109 W6A778-10-.109
12" 12 .109 W4A778-12-.109 W6A778-12-.109

Standard Box Quantities

Tube OD Feet per box Pieces per box Box weight (lb)
1/2" 300 15 105
3/4" 300 15 156
1" 420 / 1000 21 / 50 302 / 684
1-1/2" 560 28 580
2" 560 28 784
2-1/2" 400 20 724
3" 280 14 614
4" 160 8 588
5" — — —
6" 100 5 984
8" 60 3 879
10" — — —
12" — — —

Tubing Weights and Operating Pressures

Tube OD Weight (lb/ft) Working (PSI) Burst (PSI)
1/2" 0.30 3250 19,500
3/4" 0.48 2167 13,000
1" 0.66 2280 9100
1-1/2" 1.00 1520 6100
2" 1.35 1140 4600
2-1/2" 1.70 910 3600
3" 2.05 760 3000
4" 3.50 730 2900
5" 4.40 546 2184
6" 6.92 635 2540
8" 9.27 475 1900
10" 11.62 465 1870
12" 13.97 455 1820

Product Support & Distributor Inquiries

Planning a tubing run? Compare the listed outside diameter, wall thickness, alloy and finish. Explore sanitary tubing and related butt weld fittings, or contact Wayland for help identifying tubing documentation.