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Stainless Steel Micro Tube

Huashang Steel manufactures and supplies stainless steel micro tubes, specializing in ultra-small diameter, thin-wall precision tubing for aerospace, hydrogen energy, microtube heat exchangers, medical devices, instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, and industrial fluid control systems. Produced via advanced cold drawing and precision sizing technologies, the tubes deliver consistent dimensional accuracy, controlled surface finish, and corrosion resistance for demanding operating environments. Both seamless and welded construction options are available across multiple stainless steel grades.
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Stainless steel micro tubes are high-precision tubing with minimal outside diameters and thin wall thicknesses, designed for scenarios requiring precise fluid transfer, heat exchange, instrumentation integration, medical device assembly, and aerospace system deployment. Compared with standard stainless steel tubing, they feature smaller diameters, tighter dimensional tolerances, thinner wall thicknesses, finer surface finish, higher cleanliness standards, and more consistent dimensional uniformity. These properties make the tubing suitable for advanced engineering and high-performance industrial sectors.

Available Stainless Steel Micro Tube Materials

Austenitic Stainless Steel

304/L/H/LN, 316L/H/LN/Ti, 321/H, 317/L/LN, 347/H, 310S/H, 309S

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel

N08904(904L), S31254(6Mo), S30432, S31042, N08367(6Mo/AL-6XN 1.4529), S30803(253Ma)

Super Duplex Steel

S31500, S32101, S32003, S32304, S31803, S32205, S32750, S32760

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microtube heat exchanger core tubes
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Stainless Steel Micro Tube Dimensions & Specifications

Standard Manufacturing Range

Parameter

Range

Outside Diameter (OD)

0.20 mm – 10 mm

Inside Diameter (ID)

0.05 mm – 6 mm

Wall Thickness (WT)

0.05 mm – 2.00 mm

Length

According the client request

Surface Finish

BA / Pickled / Polished

Tolerance

±0.005 mm to ±0.05 mm

OD × WT (mm)

0.20 × 0.05

0.30 × 0.05

0.50 × 0.10

0.71 × 0.10

1.00 × 0.15

1.50 × 0.20

2.00 × 0.20

3.00 × 0.30

4.00 × 0.50

6.00 × 0.50

Custom dimensions are available according to customer drawings and specifications.

Stainless Steel Micro Tube Manufacturing Process

To maintain consistent quality and precision across production batches, every stainless steel micro tube undergoes a standardized production workflow: raw material inspection, tube piercing or tube welding, multi-pass cold drawing, precision sizing, bright annealing, straightening, cutting to length, ultrasonic cleaning, surface treatment, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, and final inspection with packaging.

Quality Control and Testing Protocols for Stainless Steel Micro Tubes

Huashang Steel implements structured quality control procedures throughout the full production cycle.

Dimensional & Chemical Inspection

Dimensional inspection covers outside diameter measurement, inside diameter measurement, wall thickness inspection, length verification, straightness inspection, and ovality measurement. Chemical analysis includes composition testing, spectrometer analysis, and raw material traceability verification. Positive Material Identification (PMI) is conducted to confirm the correct stainless steel grades are applied.

Mechanical & Surface Testing

Mechanical testing includes tensile strength test, yield strength test, elongation test, flattening test, flaring test, and hardness test. Surface quality inspection includes visual inspection, surface roughness testing, and internal surface cleanliness inspection.

Non-Destructive & Advanced Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) options are selected based on project requirements, including eddy current testing (ECT), ultrasonic testing (UT), dye penetrant testing (PT), and hydrostatic pressure testing. For aerospace, hydrogen, and heat exchanger projects, optional advanced testing is available, covering metallographic examination, grain size analysis, ferrite content test, cleanliness test, and corrosion resistance test.

Chemical Test for Raw Material
Impact Test
Metallographic Test
Test
Testing
Annealing Furnace
Company
Factory
Cold Draw Manchine

Core Properties of Stainless Steel Micro Tubes

Stainless steel micro tubes support precision dimensional control, with OD tolerance adjustable to ±0.005 mm for critical applications. They provide corrosion resistance compatible with marine, chemical processing, hydrogen, and cryogenic environments, with minimum wall thickness reaching 0.05 mm. The smooth internal surface supports fluid flow efficiency and reduces pressure drop, while the material structure adapts to high-pressure and high-temperature operating conditions. The tubes also offer weldability suitable for fabrication and assembly into heat exchangers and fluid systems.

Industrial Applications of Stainless Steel Micro Tubes

Microtube Heat Exchanger Systems

Widely used in compact high-efficiency systems including microtube heat exchangers (MTHE), compact heat exchangers, and thermal management systems.

Hydrogen & Cryogenic Systems

Applied in hydrogen pre-cooling systems, hydrogen refueling stations, hydrogen compressors, and fuel cell cooling systems. They also suit LNG vaporizers, LNG heat exchangers, liquid hydrogen systems, and general cryogenic equipment.

Aerospace & Medical Devices

Deployed in aircraft cooling systems, aerospace thermal management, satellite fluid systems, and rocket propulsion support systems for aerospace use. For medical applications, they support surgical instruments, catheter components, medical fluid transfer systems, and diagnostic equipment.

Instrumentation & Semiconductor Equipment

Used in chromatography systems, precision measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, and process control systems for instrumentation. For semiconductor manufacturing, they support ultra-high purity gas delivery, chemical distribution systems, and supporting production equipment.

FAQ About Stainless Steel Micro Tubes

What grades of stainless steel are used for micro tubes?

Stainless steel micro tubes are available in austenitic, super austenitic, and super duplex steel grades, including common options such as 304L, 316L, 321, 347H, 904L, and 2205. Both seamless and welded structures are available across the grade range.

What is the standard dimensional range for stainless steel micro tubes?

Standard outside diameter ranges from 0.20 mm to 10 mm, wall thickness ranges from 0.05 mm to 2.00 mm, and dimensional tolerance ranges from ±0.005 mm to ±0.05 mm. Custom dimensions can be produced based on customer drawings and specifications.

What testing services are available for stainless steel micro tubes?

Standard testing includes dimensional inspection, chemical analysis, PMI grade verification, mechanical testing, and surface quality inspection. Optional non-destructive testing and advanced performance testing are available based on specific project requirements.

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