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China ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube
China ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube

  1. China ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube
  2. China ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube
  3. China ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube

ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Heat Exchanger Tube

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Payment Terms L/C,T/T
Delivery Time 7 DAYS
Packaging Details Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap
Product Name U Bend Tube
Standard ASTM A213, ASME SA213
Material TP321 / UNS S32100 / 1.4541
OD 1/4" , 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1.1/4", etc.
Thickness BWG10-25
Length Can Custom
End Plain End, Beveled End
High Light ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless Tube, U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube
Brand Name YUHONG
Model Number ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube
Certification ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, ISO 9001-2008
Place of Origin CHINA

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Payment Terms L/C,T/T Delivery Time 7 DAYS
Packaging Details Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap Product Name U Bend Tube
Standard ASTM A213, ASME SA213 Material TP321 / UNS S32100 / 1.4541
OD 1/4" , 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1.1/4", etc. Thickness BWG10-25
Length Can Custom End Plain End, Beveled End
High Light ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless Tube, U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube Brand Name YUHONG
Model Number ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U Bend Tube Certification ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, ISO 9001-2008
Place of Origin CHINA
High Light ASTM A213 TP321 stainless steel U bend tubeseamless heat exchanger tube with warrantyU bend tube for heat exchangers

ASTM A213 TP321 / UNS S32100 Stainless Steel U Bend Tube U Bent Heat Exchanger Tube

 

 

ASTM A213 TP321 U-bend tubes are the material of choice for heat exchangers operating at high temperatures where thermal cycling through the sensitization range is a risk. Their seamless, stabilized construction provides reliability for critical services in refining and petrochemical industries. The U-bend manufacturing must include careful control of bend geometry and, crucially, a post-bend solution anneal to guarantee long-term performance.

 

 

Key Material Advantage: Stabilization

The primary advantage of TP321 over common grades like 304/304L or 316/316L is its resistance to sensitization.

  • Problem (Sensitization): When standard austenitic steels are held in a temperature range of about 425-850°C (800-1550°F), carbon migrates to grain boundaries and reacts with chromium, forming chromium carbides. This depletes chromium in adjacent areas, creating a path for intergranular corrosion.

  • TP321 Solution: The added titanium has a stronger affinity for carbon than chromium. It forms stable titanium carbides instead, leaving the chromium in solution to maintain corrosion resistance. This makes TP321 ideal for services involving high temperatures or repeated heating/cooling cycles through the sensitization range.

 

 

ASTM A213 TP304H Stainless Steel Seamless Tube Equivalent Grade

STANDARD WERKSTOFF NR. UNS JIS EN
SS 321 1.4541 S32100 SUS 321 X6CrNiTi18-10

 

 

ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U bend Tube Chemical Composition (%)

C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Ti
0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 17.0-19.0 9.0-12.0 5(C+N)-0.7

 

 

ASTM A213 TP321 Stainless Steel Seamless U bend Tube Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength min. Yield Strength min. Elongation (%) Hardness max
75ksi (515MPa) 30ksi (205MPa) 35min 192HBW/200HV 90 HRB

 

 

Critical Considerations for U-Bend Tubes

  1. Seamless vs. Welded: As per A213, these tubes are seamless. This eliminates any longitudinal weld seam, which is a benefit for high-pressure/high-temperature service and avoids any theoretical weld line in the bend region.

  2. Post-Bend Heat Treatment: While TP321 is stabilized, severe cold bending (forming the U-bend) induces high residual stresses. A full solution annealing heat treatment after bending is strongly recommended and often specified. This:

    • Relieves bending stresses to prevent Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC).

    • Re-dissolves any carbides and restores optimal corrosion resistance.

    • Ensures dimensional stability.

  3. Bend Geometry: The minimum bend radius (R) is critical (e.g., R=1.5 x Tube Diameter). Tighter bends increase wall thinning on the outer radius and risk of ovality. Dimensional standards must be strictly followed.

  4. Enhanced Inspection: The bend area is a focal point for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), typically Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), to detect any surface defects like micro-cracking initiated during forming.

 

 

Primary Application: High-Temperature Heat Exchangers
These U-bend tubes are predominantly used in shell-and-tube heat exchangers for demanding services, such as:
  • Refinery & Petrochemical: Feed/effluent exchangers, catalytic reforming units, hydrotreater charge heaters.
  • Chemical Processing: Units involving hot process streams.
  • Power Generation: Certain high-temperature heat recovery sections.
  • The U-bend design accommodates thermal expansion, and the seamless TP321 construction ensures integrity under thermal cycling and corrosive atmospheres.

 

 

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Yuhong Holding Group has more than 35 years experience for pipeline products, till now we have 3 big joint venture factories,  the total production area more than 130000 square meters, and more than 600 workers with 106 production lines give our clients excellent supporting always. &n... Yuhong Holding Group has more than 35 years experience for pipeline products, till now we have 3 big joint venture factories,  the total production area more than 130000 square meters, and more than 600 workers with 106 production lines give our clients excellent supporting always. &n...

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