Ficha Técnica - Tubing Hebrinox
Ficha Técnica - Tubing Hebrinox
Ficha Técnica - Tubing Hebrinox
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Tubing Selection
Proper selection, handling, and installation of tubing, when combined with proper selection of
HEBRINOX tube fittings, are essential for reliable tubing systems.
The following variables should be considered when ordering tubing for use with HEBRINOX tube
fittings:
● Surface finish
● Material
● Hardness
● Wall thickness
Many ASTM specifications cover the above requirements, but they often are not very detailed on
surface finish. For example, ASTM A450, a general tubing specification, it is specified as below:
12. Straightness and Finish
12.1 Finished tubes shall be reasonably straight and have smooth ends free of burrs. They shall
have a workmanlike finish.
Surface imperfections (Note) may be removed by grinding, provided that a smooth curved
surface is maintained, and the wall thickness is not decreased to less than that permitted by this
or the product specification. The outside diameter at the point of grinding may be reduced by the
amount so removed.
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 HEBRINOX tube fittings is that the tubing
must be softer than the fitting material. HEBRINOX 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 of tubing in a wide range of wall thicknesses.
Allowable working pressures are calculated from S values as specified by ASME B31.3, Process
Piping. HEBRINOX tube fittings have been repeatedly tested in both the minimum and maximum
wall thicknesses shown. HEBRINOX tube fittings are not recommended for tube wall thicknesses
outside the ranges shown in the accompanying tables for each size.
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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.
● Remove burrs on the tube end which will be helpful for the tubing to go through the
ferrules without damaging the ferrule sealing edge.
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
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Suggested Allowable Working Pressure for Tubing
Figures and tables are for reference only. No implication is made that these values can be used
for design work. Applicable codes and practices in industry should be considered. ASME Codes
are the successor to and replacement of ASA Piping Codes.
● All pressures are calculated from equations in ASME B31.3, Process Piping. See factors
for calculating working pressures in accordance with ASME B31.1, Power Piping.
● Calculations are based on maximum O.D. and minimum wall thickness, except as noted
in individual tables. Example: 1/2 in. O.D.×0.035 in. wall thickness stainless steel tubing
according to ASTM A269/213
O.D. Tolerance ±0.005 in. / Wall Thickness Tolerance ±10% Calculations are based on
0.505 in.O.D.×0.0315 in. wall thickness tubing.
● No allowance is made for corrosion or erosion.
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Table 1 — Stainless Steel Tubing (Fractional)
Nominal
Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness (in/mm)
Tubing O.D.
WT (in) 0.01 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.02 0.028 0.035 0.049 0.065 0.083 0.095 0.109 0.120 0.134 0.156 0.188
Inch. mm WT (mm) 0.25 0.3 0.36 0.41 0.51 0.71 0.89 1.24 1.65 2.11 2.41 2.77 3.05 3.4 3.96 4.78
Cal./WT 31 30 28 27 25 22 20 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 3/16
WP (Psi) 5,600 6,800 8,100 9,400 12,000
1/16" 1.59
Kg/Meter 0.008 0.009 0.010 0.011 0.013
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Table 2 — Stainless Steel Tubing (Metric)
Nominal
Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness (mm/in)
Tubing O.D.
WT (mm) 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
mm Inch.
WT (in) 0.031 0.039 0.047 0.059 0.071 0.079 0.087 0.098 0.110 0.118 0.138 0.157 0.177
WP (Psi) 9,717
3 0.118
Kg/Meter 0.043
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Table 3 — Stainless Steel Coiled Tubing (Fractional)
Nominal
Diameter
Nominal Wall Thickness (in/mm)
Tubing
O.D.
WT (in) 0.028 0.035 0.049 0.065 0.083 0.095 0.109 0.120 0.134 0.156 0.188
Coil
Inch. mm 0.71 0.89 1.24 1.65 2.11 2.41 2.77 3.05 3.4 3.96 4.78
Length WT (mm)
(Ft) Cal./WT 22 20 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 3/16
WP (Psi) 4,000 5,100 7,500 10,200
400
Kg/Coil 12.07 14.61 19.12 23.34
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Conversion Tables
Weight Conversion Table
Kilogram Ton Ounce Pound Slug
Formulas
Linear weight formula for smooth end pipe
P (D - e) * e 0.02466
Where:
P Weight in Kg/m
D Exterior Diameter in mm
e Wall Thickness in mm
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Hydrostatic Formula (Barlow’s Formula)
P(Psi) (2Se)/D
Where:
P Pressure in Psi
P(MPa) (2Se)/D
Where:
P Pressure in MPa
D Exterior Diameter in mm
e Wall Thickness in mm
Conventional Terms
SRL Single Random Lengths: minimum average Lengths 17¨6” - shortest length permissible is 9”.
DRL Double Random Lengths: minimum average Lengths 35” - shortest length permissible is 14”.