PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Sanitary Stainless Steel Tube — Food, Dairy & Pharmaceutical Grade
ZEMSS supplies sanitary-grade (hygienic) stainless steel tube manufactured to DIN 11850, ISO 1127, and 3-A Sanitary Standards. Tubing is produced by TIG welding and drawn to achieve a smooth, crevice-free internal surface that meets CIP (clean-in-place) and SIP (sterilise-in-place) process requirements. Available in 304 for standard food and beverage lines, and 316L for pharmaceutical, dairy, and any application in contact with aggressive cleaning chemicals or chloride-bearing media.
Internal surfaces are supplied to Ra ≤ 0.8µm (mechanically polished), Ra ≤ 0.4µm (BA finish), or Ra ≤ 0.25µm (electropolished) to match GMP process specifications. Each length ships with an MTR and, on request, a surface roughness measurement certificate.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Grade | 304 (UNS S30400) · 316L (UNS S31603) |
| Standard | DIN 11850 · ISO 1127 · 3-A Sanitary Standards · SMS 3008 · BS 4825 |
| OD Range | 25.4mm – 219.1mm (1″ – 8″ nominal) |
| Wall Thickness | 1.5mm · 2.0mm · 2.6mm · 3.0mm (to standard) |
| Length | Standard 6,000mm · custom cut available |
| Weld Type | TIG-welded, full-bore internal weld bead removed |
| Internal Finish | Ra ≤ 0.8µm (mech. polish) · Ra ≤ 0.4µm (BA) · Ra ≤ 0.25µm (EP) |
| External Finish | No.4 brushed · BA bright · Ra ≤ 0.8µm |
| End Finish | Plain cut · Tri-clamp (ISO 2852 / 3-A) · Butt-weld bevel · Threaded |
| MOQ | From 1 length (6m) or 10 metres total |
| Lead Time | 7–20 days depending on OD, wall, and surface specification |
Surface Finish Options
| Finish | Internal Ra | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanically Polished | ≤ 0.8µm | Food, beverage, dairy — standard CIP process lines |
| BA (Bright Annealed) | ≤ 0.4µm | High-purity dairy, brewing, nutraceutical |
| Electropolished (EP) | ≤ 0.25µm | Pharmaceutical GMP, biotech, sterile manufacturing |
Key Properties
- CIP/SIP compatible — Smooth, crevice-free internal bore with full weld penetration. Internal bead is removed to prevent product retention. Compatible with caustic, acid, and steam sterilisation cycles.
- Full traceability — Heat number and material grade stamped on each length. MTR from the original mill confirming composition and mechanical properties to DIN 11850 or ISO 1127.
- GMP-ready documentation — Surface roughness measurement certificates available on request. Supports pharmaceutical qualification (IQ/OQ) documentation packages.
- 316L for critical lines — Molybdenum content (2–3%) provides superior resistance to chloride pitting and acidic cleaning chemicals (HNO₃/H₃PO₄ CIP cycles). Preferred for final product contact surfaces in pharmaceutical and dairy.
- Tri-clamp compatible — Ends machined to ISO 2852 / 3-A tri-clamp ferrule dimensions as standard option. Enables rapid, tool-free disassembly for hygienic inspection and cleaning.
Applications
- Dairy — Milk, cream, and whey transfer lines; pasteuriser tube circuits; CIP return pipework
- Brewing & beverage — Wort transfer, bright beer lines, carbonation piping, juice processing
- Food processing — Sauce, paste, and liquid food transfer; hygienic manifolds; jacketed process piping
- Pharmaceutical — WFI (water for injection) distribution, sterile bulk transfer, bioreactor connections
- Cosmetics & personal care — Hygienic product transfer where contamination control is required
- Chemical — Corrosive chemical transfer lines where smooth bore reduces fouling and pressure drop
Why Source from ZEMSS
- Mill-direct traceability — Tube sourced from certified mills. MTR and surface roughness certificates provided as standard or on request.
- One-stop supply — Tube, fittings, elbows, and custom fabricated assemblies from the same facility. Reduce vendor count and re-shipping risk.
- ISO triple certification — ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001, certified by China Classification Society (CCS), IAF-recognised.
- Custom lengths and end prep — Cut-to-length, tri-clamp ends, bevel ends, and polished bore sections machined to your drawing.
- Export experience — Regular shipments to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. FOB Tianjin or EXW Taiyuan standard terms.
How to Order
To prepare your quotation, provide the following information:
- Grade: 304 or 316L
- Standard: DIN 11850, ISO 1127, 3-A, or BS 4825
- OD × Wall thickness (mm or inch nominal)
- Internal surface finish: Ra ≤ 0.8 / ≤ 0.4 (BA) / ≤ 0.25µm (EP)
- End finish: plain, tri-clamp, bevel, or threaded
- Quantity (lengths or total metres)
- Destination port and Incoterm (FOB / EXW)
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