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Standard
Specification For Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical
Tubing
Overview
1.1 This specification covers welded
stainless steel tubing for mechanical applications
where appearance, mechanical properties, or corrosion
resistance is needed.
1.2 This specification covers as-welded
or cold-reduced mechanical tubing in sizes to 16
in. (406.4 mm) outside diameter, inclusive (for
round tubing) and in wall thicknesses 0.020 in.
(0.51 mm) and over.
1.3 Tubes shall be furnished in
one of the following shapes as specified by the
purchaser: round, square, rectangular, or special.
1.4 Supplementary requirements
of an optional nature are provided and when desired
shall be so stated in the order.
1.5 Values stated in inch-pound
units, in accordance with the specifications, are
to be regarded as the standard.