1.4301 pipes – 304 / V2A stainless steel pipes EN 10216-5
1.4301 (AISI 304) is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel – corrosion-resistant, easily formable and weldable, and tough even at low temperatures. ROHRLINE supplies 1.4301 pipes and tubes to EN 10216-5 and EN 10217-7 with EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificates – worldwide.
Application & properties
1.4301 (AISI 304) is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel – corrosion-resistant, easily formable and weldable, and tough even at low temperatures.
- Piping for food, chemical and water applications
- Apparatus, vessel and plant engineering
- Low-temperature applications
Tell us the medium, temperature and pressure – we will check the grade with you.
Chemical composition
Typical values in wt.-% per EN standard (heat analysis).
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.07 |
| Si | ≤ 1.00 |
| Mn | ≤ 2.00 |
| Cr | 17.5–19.5 |
| Ni | 8.0–10.5 |
| N | ≤ 0.10 |
Mechanical properties
Typical values at room temperature per EN standard.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield strength Rp0.2 | ≥ 195 MPa |
| Tensile strength Rm | 500–700 MPa |
| Elongation A | ≥ 40 % |
Standards, equivalents & product forms
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN 10216-5 (seamless), EN 10217-7 (welded), EN 10088 |
| ASME/ASTM equivalent | ~ AISI 304 |
| Material no. | 1.4301 |
| Short name / aka | X5CrNi18-10 · AISI 304 · V2A |
We supply 1.4301 as pipes, flanges and fittings – seamless or welded, on request with an EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 mill certificate.
Supply programme & machining
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (pipe) | Programme range: outside Ø 10.2 to 2,032 mm · DN 6 to DN 2000 · all standard wall thicknesses; available sizes depend on grade and standard |
| As flange & fitting | DN 10 to DN 1200 · PN 6 to PN 400 · Class 150 to Class 2500 to ASME B16.5 (to NPS 24), above that ASME B16.47 to Class 900 |
| Lengths & cutting | Mill lengths, sawn fixed lengths and fitting pieces from 0.1 to 12 m – sawn and bevelled |
| Minimum quantity | From a single item – from one fitting piece to the complete piping system |
| Availability | Common grades and sizes available at short notice, special sizes procured per project |
| Lead time | Standard sizes usually 3–5 working days; the binding date is confirmed with the quote |
| Machining | Sawing and bevelling, roll grooving for grooved couplings, threading to EN 10226, drilling, facing, bending with special radii |
| Surface | Blasting, coating and marking to customer specification |
| Certificates | Mill certificate 2.2, inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 (standard with machining), 3.2 with notified body on request |
| Testing | Non-destructive testing by ultrasound, eddy current and X-ray, pressure test report on request |
These figures describe our supply programme. Which size is actually available in this grade is clarified with your enquiry – you usually receive the quote the same day.
We clarify availability, price and inspection certificate with your enquiry.
Frequently asked questions about 1.4301
What is the difference between 1.4301 and 304?
304 (AISI) and V2A are common names for 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10).
Is 1.4301 suitable for low temperatures?
Yes, austenitic stainless steels remain tough and safe against brittle fracture down to cryogenic temperatures.
Which dimensions and certificates does ROHRLINE supply for 1.4301?
ROHRLINE supplies 1.4301 in the following range: Programme range: outside Ø 10.2 to 2,032 mm · DN 6 to DN 2000 · all standard wall thicknesses; available sizes depend on grade and standard. Documentation: Mill certificate 2.2, inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 (standard with machining), 3.2 with notified body on request. Delivery worldwide; the binding date is confirmed with the quotation.
Components in 1.4301 pipes
We supply these ready-to-install parts in this grade – to your drawing, tested and documented.
Request 1.4301?
Grade, standard, size, pressure rating and quantity are enough – on request with an EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 mill certificate. Your quote usually the same day.
All data are typical values per the relevant EN standards for first orientation – without warranty. The applicable standard and the mill certificate of the delivery are decisive.
