Tubes and Pipes
Tubes and Pipes
Tubes and Pipes
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Contents
Tubing Selection 01
Tubing Handling 01
Gas Service 02
Tubing Installation 02
Types of Tubing 02
Copper Tubing 06
Alloy 20 Tubing 08
Ordering Information
Basic Ordering Number 12
Tubing Selection
Proper selection, handling, and installation of tubing, when combined with proper selection of FITOK tube fittings, are
essential for reliable tubing systems.
The following variables should be considered when ordering tubing for use with FITOK tube fittings:
Surface finish
Material
Hardness
Wall thickness
Material
Our suggested ordering instructions for each type of tubing are shown under the respective tables.
Hardness
The key to selecting proper tubing for use with metal FITOK tube fittings is that the tubing must be softer than the
fitting material. FITOK tube fittings are designed to work properly with the tubing that is suggested in the ordering
instructions.
Wall Thickness
The accompanying tables show working pressure ratings of tubing in a wide range of wall thicknesses. Allowable pressure
ratings are calculated from S values as specified by ASME B31.3, Process Piping. FITOK tube fittings have been repeatedly
tested in both the minimum and maximum wall thicknesses shown. FITOK tube fittings are not recommended for tube wall
thicknesses outside the ranges shown in the accompanying tables for each size.
Tubing Handling
It is important to properly handle the tubing in order to reduce the scratches and protect the surface finish.
Tubing should never be dragged out of a tubing rack or across a rough surface.
Tube cutters or hacksaws should be sharp. Do not take deep cuts with each turn of the cutter or stroke of the saw.
The tubing will go all the way through the ferrules without damaging the ferrule sealing edge.
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Gas Service
Gases (air, hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, etc.) have very small molecules that can escape through even the most minute
leak path. Some surface defects on the tubing can provide such a leak path. As tube outside diameter (O.D.) increases,
so does the likelihood of a scratch or other surface defect interfering with proper sealing.
The most successful connection for gas service will occur if all installation instructions are carefully followed and the
heavier wall thicknesses of tubing on the accompanying tables are selected.
A heavy-wall tube resists ferrule action more than a thin-wall tube, allowing the ferrules to coin out minor surface
imperfections and grip the tube more firmly. Within the applicable suggested allowable working pressure table,
select a tube wall thickness whose working pressure is outside of the shaded areas.
Tubing Installation
T
Fractional, in. Metric, mm
R T T
L L
Tube O.D. Tube O.D.
T Tube O.D. 1/16 1/2 3 19
L Required straight tube 1/8 23/32 6 21
L
Types of Tubing
MP tubing and UMP tubing in 316/316L SS are available.
MP Tubing
Cold-drawn and then mechanically polished to achieve a good surface finish.
External surface roughness Ra 0.8 m.
Internal surface pickled to roughness Ra 3.2 m
Materials conforming to ASTM A269, A213 or equivalent
Hardness HRB90
Tubing 3
UMP Tubing
Rolled and bright annealed finish, close dimensional tolerance, hardness HRB90.
External surface mechanically polished, roughness Ra 0.8 m
Internal surface roughness Ra 0.38 m
Materials subjected to stricter quality control than ASTM A269, A213 or equivalent
Chemical Composition
Material
C Mn P S Si Ni Cr Mo
316/316L 0.03 2.00 0.04 0.03 0.75 12.0-14.0 17.0-18.0 2.50-3.00
Allowable working pressures are calculated from an For welded and drawn tubing, a derating factor must be
S value of 20 000 psi (137.8 MPa) for ASTM A269 tubing applied for weld integrity:
at -20 to 100F (-28 to 37C), as listed in ASME B31.3 and For double-welded tubing, multiply working pressure
ASME B31.1. by 0.85.
For single-welded tubing, multiply working pressure
by 0.80.
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
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High-quality, fully annealed (Type 304/304L, 316/316L) (seamless or welded and drawn) stainless steel hydraulic tubing, ASTM
A269 or A213, or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed 90 HRB or 200 HV. Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending
and flaring. O.D. tolerances not to exceed 0.003 in. for 1/16 in. O.D. tubing.
Note: Certain austenitic stainless tubing has an allowable ovality tolerance double the O.D. tolerance and may not fit into
FITOK precision tube fittings. Dual-certified grades such as 304/304L and 316/316L meet the minimum chemistry and
the mechanical properties of both alloy grades.
Allowable working pressures are based on equations For welded and drawn tubing, a derating factor must
from ASME B31.3 for EN ISO 1127 tubing (D4, T4 be applied for weld integrity:
tolerance for 3 to 12 mm; D4, T3 tolerance 14 to 50 mm), For double-welded tubing, multiply working pressure
using a stress value of 137.8 MPa (20 000 psi) and tensile by 0.85.
strength of 516.4 MPa (74 900 psi), as listed in ASME B31.3 For single-welded tubing, multiply working pressure
and ASME B31.1. by 0.80.
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Suggested Ordering Information
High-quality, fully annealed (Type 304/304L, 316/316L) stainless steel tubing, EN ISO 1127 or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed 90 HRB or
200 HV. Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending and flaring. O.D. tolerances not to exceed 0.076 mm for 3 mm O.D. tubing.
Note: Dual-certified grades such as 304/304L, 316/316L meet the minimum chemistry and the mechanical properties
of both alloy grades.
Tubing 5
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Suggested Ordering Information
High-quality, soft annealed seamless carbon steel hydraulic tubing, ASTM A179 or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed
72 HRB or 130 HV. Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending and flaring.
Table 4 Metric
Allowable working pressures are based on equations from ASME B31.3 for DIN 2391 tubing, using a stress value of
113 MPa (16 300 psi) and tensile strength of 340 MPa (49 300 psi).
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Suggested Ordering Information
High-quality, soft annealed carbon steel tubing, DIN 2391 or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed 72 HRB or 130 HV.
Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending and flaring.
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Copper Tubing
Allowable working pressures are calculated from an S value of 6000 psi (41.3 MPa) for ASTM B75 (B75M)
tubing at -20 to 100F (-28 to 37C), as listed in ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.1.
Table 5 Fractional
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Table 6 Metric
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Table 7 Fractional
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Table 8 Metric
Note: For gas service, select a tube thickness outside of the shaded area.
Note: For gas service, select a tube Note: For gas service, select a tube
thickness outside of the shaded area. thickness outside of the shaded area.
Alloy 20 Tubing
Allowable working pressures are based on equations from ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.1 for a maximum S value of
20 000 psi (137.8 MPa).
Note: For gas service, select a tube Note: For gas service, select a tube
thickness outside of the shaded area. thickness outside of the shaded area.
Note: For gas service, select a tube Note: For gas service, select a tube
thickness outside of the shaded area. thickness outside of the shaded area.
Note: For gas service, select a tube Note: For gas service, select a tube
thickness outside of the shaded area. thickness outside of the shaded area.
Table 17 Fractional
High-quality, fully annealed seamless alloy 825 tubing, ASTM B163, ASTM B423, or equivalent. Fully annealed welded alloy
825 tubing, ASTM B704, class 1 or equivalent. Hardness not to exceed HR15T90 or 201 HV. Tubing to be free of scratches,
suitable for bending and flaring. Wall thickness tolerances not to exceed 10%.
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Note: For sizes not listed in the following tables, we recommend that a sample of the
tubing and all pertinent information relating to system parameters be provided for
evaluation before installation. Give tubing sample and system information to any of
authorized FITOK distributors to forward to the factory.
To determine allowable working pressure at elevated temperatures, multiply allowable working pressures from Tables 1
through 21 by a factor shown in Table 22.
Example: Type 316/316L stainless steel 1/2 in. O.D. 0.035 in. wall at 1000F
1. The allowable working pressure at -20 to 100F (-28 to 37C) is 2600 psig (Table 1, page 3).
2. The elevated temperature factor for 1000F (537C) is 0.76 (Table 22, above):
2600 psig 0.76 = 1976 psig
The allowable working pressure for 316/316L 1/2 in. O.D. 0.035 in. wall tubing at 1000F (537C) is 1976 psig.
12 Tubing
Ordering Information
Basic Ordering Number
Material Type Tube O.D. Wall Thickness Length Surface Condition Standard
6L 316/316L Seamless Fractional Metric Fractional Metric Fractional Metric Mechanically A179 ASTM A179
ST MP
Tubing Polished
4L 304/304L 1 1/16" 2M 2 mm 028 0.028" 0.8 0.8 mm 1 1 foot 0.1M 100 mm A269 ASTM A269
UMP Bright Annealed
CS Carbon Steel 2 1/8" 3M 3 mm 035 0.035" 1.0 1.0 mm 3 3 feet 0.5M 500 mm A789 ASTM A789
CU Copper 3 3/16" 6M 6 mm 049 0.049" 1.2 1.2 mm 6 6 feet 1M 1000 mm B75 ASTM B75
M Alloy 400 4 1/4" 8M 8 mm 065 0.065" 1.5 1.5 mm 20 20 feet 3M 3000 mm B165 ASTM B165
HC Alloy C-276 5 5/16" 10M 10 mm 083 0.083" 1.8 1.8 mm 50C
50 feet 6M 6000 mm B622 ASTM B622
Coil
A20 Alloy 20 6 3/8" 12M 12 mm 095 0.095" 2.0 2.0 mm 20000mm B729 ASTM B729
100 feet 20MC Coil
100C
INC Alloy 600 8 1/2" 14M 14 mm 109 0.109" 2.2 2.2 mm Coil B167 ASTM B167
50000mm
50MC
TI2 Titanium Grade 2 10 5/8" 15M 15 mm 120 0.120" 2.5 2.5 mm Coil B338 ASTM B338
D7 Duplex 2507 12 3/4" 16M 16 mm 134 0.134" 2.8 2.8 mm B163 ASTM B163
A85 Alloy 825 14 7/8" 18M 18 mm 156 0.156" 3.0 3.0 mm B444 ASTM B444
A65 Alloy 625 16 1" 20M 20 mm 188 0.188" 3.5 3.5 mm
20 1 1/4" 22M 22 mm 4.0 4.0 mm
24 1 1/2" 25M 25 mm 4.5 4.5 mm
28M 28 mm
30M 30 mm
32M 32 mm : Refer to Table 1 to 21 for tubing wall thickness.
38M 38 mm : Standard materials of coil tubing: 6L, 4L, CS, CU;
Coil Tubing O.D. : up to 1/2", 14 mm;
For coil tubing of other materials, O.D. or length, please contact
FITOK group or authorized distributors.
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