{"id":2917,"date":"2025-10-10T17:11:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/?post_type=news&p=2917"},"modified":"2025-10-11T11:47:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T03:47:21","slug":"what-is-the-standard-for-stainless-steel-tube-a-practical-guide-to-stainless-steel-tubing-pipe-specs-and-steel-tubes","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/noticias\/what-is-the-standard-for-stainless-steel-tube-a-practical-guide-to-stainless-steel-tubing-pipe-specs-and-steel-tubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Qual \u00e9 o padr\u00e3o para tubos de a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel? Um guia pr\u00e1tico para tubos de a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel, especifica\u00e7\u00f5es de tubos e tubos de a\u00e7o"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing\u00a0a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> tubo<\/strong> isn\u2019t hard\u2014until codes, finishes, and pressure classes collide. That confusion causes delays and scrap. This clear guide maps real-world tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> e tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> standards to the jobs you run, so selections are fast, compliant, and build-ready.<\/p>\n

There isn\u2019t one universal rule.\u00a0Tubo de a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> standards depend on use: common ASTM<\/strong> specs include A269 (general tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>), A270 (sanitary tubing<\/strong>), A312 (process tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>), A554 (structural tubo soldado<\/strong>), and A213\/A511 (boiler\/heat-transfer and mechanical sem emendas<\/strong>). For metric projects, ISO 1127 and EN 10216-5\/EN 10217-7 define stainless steel pipes<\/strong> e steel tubes<\/strong>. Always match grade, espessura da parede<\/strong>, di\u00e2metro<\/strong>, finish, and testing to service conditions.<\/p>\n

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What Is the Standard for Stainless Steel Tube?<\/p><\/div>\n

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We write this from a manufacturer\u2019s floor perspective in China, where we supply distributors, fabricators, OEM\/ODM plants, and EPC contractors. The notes below reflect what inspectors, welders, and project managers actually check before signing off.<\/p>\n

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1. Tube, tubing, or pipe\u2014what\u2019s the difference and why it matters<\/h2>\n

Engineers often use tubo<\/strong>, tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>e tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> loosely, but standards don\u2019t. Pipe<\/strong> follows nominal pipe size (NPS) with schedules for espessura da parede<\/strong> (e.g., Sch 10S, 40S). Tubing<\/strong> e steel tubes<\/strong> are called by precise di\u00e2metro externo<\/strong> e espessura da parede<\/strong> (for example, 19.05 \u00d7 1.65 mm). That precision drives fit-up, flow, and \u201cstrength of the tube<\/strong>\u201d in your assembly.<\/p>\n

For process systems (ASME B31.3), tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> para ASTM<\/strong> A312 is typical; for instrumentation coils and heat exchangers, tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> para ASTM<\/strong> A269\/A213 is common. Architectural handrails use A554 tubo soldado<\/strong>. When drawings are vague, RFIs pile up, and tubing is not suitable<\/strong> becomes a painful change order. Avoid that by stating size, schedule (or OD \u00d7 WT), ends, finish, and test plan clearly.<\/p>\n

Ordering tip: If you need a polished rail, ask for structural tubo inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> per A554 with the finish class. For pressure service, keep the especifica\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> on the drawing (e.g., A312 TP316L Sch 10S pickled).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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2. The core standards you\u2019ll actually use (ASTM, EN, ISO)\u2014and what they include<\/h2>\n

Across global projects, ASTM<\/strong> is the most cited system for a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> hollow products:<\/p>\n

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  • ASTM A312<\/strong>: process tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> (both seamless and welded stainless<\/strong>) for general corrosive service; aligns well with B31.3. In many RFQs you\u2019ll read \u201caustenitic stainless steel pipe intended<\/strong> for chemical service\u201d or \u201csteel pipe intended for high<\/strong> pressure,\u201d and sometimes \u201cpipe intended for high temperature<\/strong>.\"<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A269<\/strong>: stainless steel tubing for general<\/strong> service in instrumentation, condenser, and fluid lines; tight OD\/WT control and cleanliness options.<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A270<\/strong>: sanitary tubing<\/strong> for hygienic duty (food, beverage, pharma); surface roughness control, traceability, and validation.<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A213<\/strong>: boiler and heat-exchanger sem emendas<\/strong> tubes, covering austenitic chromium-nickel alloy steel pipe<\/strong>-type chemistry for hot service; literally titled a \u201cstandard specification for seamless<\/strong>\u201d ferritic and austen\u00edtico<\/strong> products.<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A554<\/strong>: architectural\/structural stainless steel welded tubes<\/strong> with cosmetic finish grades.<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A268<\/strong>: ferritic stainless steel tubing<\/strong> for corrosion-resisting service.<\/li>\n
  • ASTM A789<\/strong> \/ A790<\/strong>: tubula\u00e7\u00e3o de a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> e pipe for corrosive or high<\/strong> chloride service, including duplex stainless steel<\/strong> families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In EN\/ISO markets, you\u2019ll commonly see EN 10216-5<\/strong> (sem emendas<\/strong>) e EN 10217-7<\/strong> (welded) for pressure steel tubes<\/strong>, plus ISO 1127<\/strong> for OD \u00d7 WT dimensional tolerances\u2014handy when you must hold a tight di\u00e2metro<\/strong> band on a heat-exchanger bundle. Catalogues also group stainless steel and austenitic stainless<\/strong> families distinctly from ferritic<\/strong> and duplex; some material lists even say \u201cstainless steel and from 12<\/strong> grades\u201d or \u201csteel and from 12 grades<\/strong>\u201d in comparative charts.<\/p>\n

    Reality check: When clients ask for \u201c316 tube,\u201d we confirm not only grade but route (sem emendas<\/strong> vs welded), surface condition, and test method. Those choices affect cost, lead time, and weldability more than grade alone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    3. Materials and grades\u2014picking the right type of steel for the job<\/h2>\n

    Think in families and service:<\/p>\n

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    • Austen\u00edtico<\/strong> (304\/304L\/316\/316L): the workhorse. Good corrosion resistance and weldability. You\u2019ll see them in grades of austenitic stainless steel<\/strong> tables. Heat-treat response is limited, but formability is excellent\u2014ideal for orbital welds on skids made from austenitic stainless steels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Ferr\u00edtico<\/strong> (409\/430\/439): magnetic, low nickel, decent chloride SCC resistance. Useful for housings and decorative lines; standards list grades of ferritic stainless steel<\/strong>, sometimes as 15 grades of ferritic stainless<\/strong> in supplier charts.<\/li>\n
    • Martensitic steel<\/strong>: higher hardness, blades\/shafts; less common for process tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> but appears in mechanical tubo<\/strong> specs.<\/li>\n
    • Duplex stainless<\/strong> (2205\/2507): high strength, chloride pitting resistance; project notes often call out \u201cinoxid\u00e1vel duplex<\/strong> where splash-zone brine is present.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      You\u2019ll also encounter comparison matrices\u2014\u201cferritic stainless steel and austenitic<\/strong>,\" \"steel and austenitic<\/strong>,\u201d and \u201csteel and austenitic stainless steel<\/strong>\u201d\u2014especially in EPC bid books contrasting options across 16 grades of austenitic stainless<\/strong>, 13 grades of austenitic stainless<\/strong>ou 9 grades of austenitic stainless<\/strong> by property window. Some refinery specs still cross-reference ferritic cr-mo alloy steel<\/strong> e liga de a\u00e7o<\/strong> for certain heaters, while tying tubing back to a\u00e7o carbono<\/strong> spools elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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      4. Seamless vs welded\u2014manufacturing, QA, and how to choose<\/h2>\n

      Sem costura<\/strong> products start from pierced hollows or extrusions. For cyclic pressure, tight ovality, and some high-temp scenarios, they\u2019re favored. You may see lines like \u201cTubos de a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel sem costura<\/strong> for reformer duty\u201d or \u201cstainless steel seamless pipes<\/strong> for critical service.\u201d A single mention of stainless steel seamless<\/strong> on a P&ID can push you towards A213 or A312 SMLS. You\u2019ll also meet the standalone phrase stainless seamless<\/strong> in legacy specs.<\/p>\n

      A\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel soldado<\/strong> begins with strip, formed and TIG\/laser welded; it\u2019s then annealed, straightened, and sized. Modern welded routes are stable, cost-efficient, and available in long lengths. For architecture, inoxid\u00e1vel soldado<\/strong> is ideal; you might even order welded large outside diameter light<\/strong> gauge products to save weight on frames. Where you need a mirror finish, we\u2019ll polish after sizing. For the record: tubing is manufactured<\/strong> to tighter OD bands than tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>e tubing is available<\/strong> bright-annealed (BA), pickled, or polished.<\/p>\n

      Quality gates we (and most inspectors) apply:<\/p>\n

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      • Chemistry and mechanicals per ASTM<\/strong>\/PT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • NDT (eddy current\/UT), plus hydro or pneumatic under water.<\/li>\n
      • Straightness, ovality, and espessura da parede<\/strong> verification.<\/li>\n
      • Surface RA for hygienic lines and documentation compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Quando heat resisting steel is required<\/strong>, the job spec often points back to ASTM<\/strong> A213 (think austenitic stainless steel boiler<\/strong> service). In high-temp heater coils, the note can read \u201cpipe is intended for high-temperature<\/strong> exposure.\u201d<\/p>\n

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        5. Sanitary and hygienic service\u2014what inspectors really check<\/h2>\n

        Sanitary tubing<\/strong> (A270) is about cleanability. Biopharm and dairy processors want smooth IDs, validated passivation, and MTR traceability. You\u2019ll see wording like sanitary tube<\/strong> with max Ra caps, orbital-weld readiness, and etching rules. These lines also specify fittings and ferrules under a stainless steel sanitary<\/strong> envelope.<\/p>\n

        A270 calls out finish classes; we often supply electropolished where biofilm resistance is critical. On site, QA will borescope the weld, swab for residues, and verify the MTR heat number against the isometric. If a skid builder swaps finishes late, that can break validation timing\u2014so lock it down early.<\/p>\n

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        6. Sizing and ordering\u2014tube sizes, diameter, wall thickness, ends, and finish<\/h2>\n

        Para tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>: call NPS + schedule. For tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>\/steel tubes<\/strong>: call OD \u00d7 espessura da parede<\/strong>, length, ends (plain\/beveled, deburred), and finish (BA\/pickled\/polished). This is where stainless steel tube dimensions<\/strong> and tolerances per ISO 1127 really help\u2014especially when coils must seal into compression fittings.<\/p>\n

        Examples in drawing language woven into the body text (how buyers actually write it):<\/strong>
        \n\u201cWe need 12.7 \u00d7 1.24 mm TP316L BA, per ASTM<\/strong> A269, orbital-ready ends.\u201d
        \n\u201cOrder 2″ Sch 10S TP316L per A312; tube sizes<\/strong> equivalent not accepted.\u201d
        \n\u201cArchitectural posts: 50.8 \u00d7 1.5 mm A554, 400-grit polish.\u201d
        \n\u201cInstrument coil: 6 \u00d7 1 mm A269, stainless steel strip<\/strong> source remains fixed for traceability.\u201d<\/p>\n

        Production note: welded products start from stainless steel strip<\/strong>; for tight roundness we control forming rolls and sizing passes. If a job calls the tube material<\/strong> loosely, RFIs rise. List the especifica\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>, route, and finish all together.<\/p>\n

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        7. Application-based selection\u2014match the spec to the service<\/h2>\n
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        • Chemical and general process<\/strong>: ASTM<\/strong> A312 (tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>) with schedules to suit pressure; partner with A269 tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> for instrumentation. Some notes still reference steel tubing intended for use<\/strong> in general service, or the old wording steel tubing for general corrosion-resisting<\/strong>\/steel tubing for general corrosion<\/strong>\/tubing for general corrosion resistance<\/strong>\u2014all point to corrosion-resistant duty rather than structural only.<\/li>\n
        • Food, beverage, biopharm<\/strong>: A270 with defined Ra; specify passivation\/electropolish where needed.<\/li>\n
        • Heat-transfer and heaters<\/strong>: ASTM<\/strong> A213 (the standard specification for seamless<\/strong> ferritic\/austen\u00edtico<\/strong> tubes). In fired heaters, wall austenitic chromium-nickel alloy steel<\/strong> language appears to ensure creep strength.<\/li>\n
        • Marine\/splash-zone brine<\/strong>: including duplex stainless steel<\/strong> grades (A789\/A790<\/strong>) are common.<\/li>\n
        • Architecture\/railings<\/strong>: ASTM<\/strong> A554 for a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel soldado<\/strong>, finish class listed in the PO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Legacy and aerospace clauses sometimes surface: tubing to specification MIL-T-6845<\/strong> appears on old drawings; you\u2019ll see \u201cused to replace MIL-T-6845 tubing<\/strong>,\" \"replace MIL-T-6845 tubing but heavier<\/strong>,\" ou \"MIL-T-6845 tubing but heavier wall<\/strong>,\u201d i.e., tubing but heavier wall thicknesses<\/strong> for robustness. Clarify the modern AMS\/ASTM cross-reference before cutting PO lines.<\/p>\n

          Where chloride stress and pressure co-exist, you may see \u201calloy steel pipe for corrosive<\/strong> media,\u201d but projects increasingly migrate to duplex<\/strong> for life-cycle reasons. For fired service, expect phrases like \u201cpipe for corrosive or high<\/strong> temperature duty\u201d\u2014a reminder to confirm PWHT and impact test windows.<\/p>\n

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          Application-based selection\u2014match the spec to the service<\/p><\/div>\n

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          8. Manufacturing realities for fabricators, distributors, and OEM\/ODM plants<\/h2>\n

          Distributors and wholesalers.<\/strong> You want clean purchase descriptors that cut claims: grade, route (sem emendas<\/strong> vs welded), OD \u00d7 espessura da parede<\/strong> (or NPS + schedule), ASTM<\/strong>\/PT<\/strong> especifica\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>, finish, and test. Align stocking families so pickers don\u2019t mix A269 with A312. That keeps returns down and margin steady.<\/p>\n

          Fabricators and contractors.<\/strong> Tight OD tolerances speed orbital welding; polished surfaces reduce rework on handrails. We often pre-cut and deburr to your nest list, so your tube products<\/strong> arrive line-ready. If drawings say tubing is of lower strength<\/strong> or have vague legacy wording, get an RFI in; modern welded meets mechanicals, and the better note is: welded meets code unless the engineer justifies sem emendas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          OEM\/ODM manufacturers.<\/strong> Repeatability is king. We lock dimensions and finish, label by work order, and kit parts so your line staff receives produtos de tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> in sequence. For pump housings and frames, a liga de a\u00e7o<\/strong> choice with proper pickling and passivation can limit flash rust during shipping. Where the design allows, inoxid\u00e1vel soldado<\/strong> saves cost; in thin covers, ask for welded large outside diameter light<\/strong> gauge to reduce lift weight.<\/p>\n

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          9. Short grade family map\u2014how spec language shows up naturally in documents<\/h2>\n

          You\u2019ll see combined phrases in real RFQs and codes because teams compare families side by side:
          \n\u201cStainless steel and austenitic stainless<\/strong> for clean service; ferritic stainless steel and austenitic<\/strong> in mixed systems; steel and austenitic<\/strong> for high formability; steel and austenitic stainless steel<\/strong> for sour-water tanks.\u201d
          \nThat\u2019s also why some bid books summarize with lines like \u201cstainless steel and from 12<\/strong> listed options\u201d or \u201csteel and from 12 grades<\/strong>,\u201d especially when they stack 13 grades of austenitic stainless<\/strong>, 16 grades of austenitic stainless<\/strong>ou 15 grades of ferritic stainless<\/strong> into a single comparison. It isn\u2019t pretty prose\u2014but it\u2019s how many EPCs write.<\/p>\n

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          10. A concise selection workflow you can copy<\/h2>\n
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          1. Define service and code. Note if heat resisting steel is required<\/strong> or if chloride\/brine is present.<\/li>\n
          2. Pick family (austenitic, ferritic<\/strong>, duplex<\/strong>) and grade.<\/li>\n
          3. Choose route (sem emendas<\/strong> vs a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel soldado<\/strong>).<\/li>\n
          4. Call size: NPS + schedule (for tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>) or OD \u00d7 espessura da parede<\/strong> (for tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>).<\/li>\n
          5. Specify ASTM<\/strong>\/PT<\/strong> especifica\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> + finish + tests (PMI, EC\/UT, hydro).<\/li>\n
          6. Confirm ends, lengths, and packaging.<\/li>\n
          7. Lock documentation: MTRs, 3.1 certs, passivation\/electropolish where required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If you\u2019re bridging systems (ASTM \u2194 EN\/ISO), we can prepare a clean crosswalk tied to your line list so purchasing and QA are aligned from the first release.<\/p>\n

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            Perguntas frequentes<\/h2>\n

            Is seamless always stronger than welded for stainless steel tubing?<\/strong>
            \nNot automatically. Modern welded meets code mechanicals and passes the same NDT. Choose sem emendas<\/strong> for select cyclic or high-temp cases; choose welded for cost and availability. When a spec insists on a stainless steel seamless tube<\/strong>, we follow it; otherwise, welded can be the smart default.<\/p>\n

            Which spec should I use for hygienic service?<\/strong>
            \nASTM<\/strong> A270 with defined surface roughness and validated cleaning\/passivation. Many projects label it simply as sanitary tubing<\/strong> and require MTR heat numbers on each stick.<\/p>\n

            How do I call out sizes correctly?<\/strong>
            \nUse OD \u00d7 espessura da parede<\/strong> para tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>\/steel tubes<\/strong> (e.g., 12.7 \u00d7 1.24 mm). Use NPS + schedule for tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> (e.g., 2″ Sch 10S). Include di\u00e2metro<\/strong> tolerance when tight fit-ups matter.<\/p>\n

            Can I mix ASTM and EN\/ISO on the same project?<\/strong>
            \nYes\u2014just keep material families and tests consistent. For example, A312 can sit beside EN 10217-7 when you align grades, tests, and acceptance criteria.<\/p>\n

            Do you support custom cutting and kitting?<\/strong>
            \nYes. For OEM\/ODM clients, we supply cut lengths, deburring, labeling by work order, and packaging by station. That reduces floor handling.<\/p>\n

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            Fontes e leituras adicionais<\/h2>\n
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            • ASTM International overviews for A312, A269, A270, A213, A554, A268, A789, A790 (see astm.org for current editions).<\/li>\n
            • ASME B36.19M for a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> dimensions and schedules.<\/li>\n
            • ISO 1127 and EN 10216-5 \/ EN 10217-7 for metric a\u00e7o inoxid\u00e1vel<\/strong> tubo<\/strong> tolerances and pressure product rules.<\/li>\n
            • 3-A Sanitary Standards for hygienic tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> and fittings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Pontos-chave a serem lembrados<\/h2>\n
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              • Pick the especifica\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> by service first: A312 (tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>), A269 (tubula\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>), A270 (sanitary<\/strong>), A554 (structural), A213 (boiler\/heat).<\/li>\n
              • Always state route (sem emendas<\/strong> or welded), OD \u00d7 espessura da parede<\/strong> (or NPS + schedule), finish, ends, and test plan.<\/li>\n
              • For hygienic media, polishing, Ra, and validation matter as much as alloy.<\/li>\n
              • Duplex resists chlorides; ferritic<\/strong> can be cost-effective for non-pressure covers.<\/li>\n
              • If a legacy note mentions MIL-T-6845 or older wording, confirm the modern cross-reference before PO release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Note from the factory floor:<\/em> We routinely convert mixed specs (ASTM \u2194 EN\/ISO) and supply cut-to-length kits for distributors, EPC fabricators, and OEM lines. Send your line list; we\u2019ll map it cleanly so your team can build without RFIs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Choosing\u00a0stainless steel tube isn\u2019t hard\u2014until codes, finishes, and pressure classes collide. That confusion causes delays and scrap. This clear guide maps real-world tubing and pipe standards to the jobs you run, so selections are fast, compliant, and build-ready. There isn\u2019t one universal rule.\u00a0Stainless steel tube standards depend on use: common ASTM specs include A269 (general […]<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-2917","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news_category-industry-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/2917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiuguangmetal.com\/pt_br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}