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Boiler & Heat Exchanger Tube

Seamless boiler and heat exchanger tubes — ASTM A192, ASTM A210, ASTM A213 T11/T22, EN 10216-2, GB 3087. OD 10.3mm to 127mm, cold-drawn, eddy current tested. Trusted manufacturer for power generation and process industries worldwide.

OD: 10.3–127mm WT: 1.24–12.7mm ASTM A192 / A210 T11 / T22 Alloy Cold-Drawn Seamless
Boiler Tube Products

Explore Our Boiler & Heat Exchanger Tube Range

Six specialized tube categories for power boilers, industrial heat exchangers, and process heaters — from carbon steel to Cr-Mo alloy grades.

Best Seller ASTM A192 Boiler Tube

ASTM A192 Boiler Tube

Seamless carbon steel boiler tubes for high-pressure service. Cold-drawn with minimum wall thickness — standard choice for waterwall panels, economizers, and evaporator sections in utility and industrial boilers.

OD: 12.7–127mm  |  WT: 1.24–12.7mm
Material: Carbon Steel (SA192)
Standard: ASTM A192 / ASME SA192
Superheater ASTM A210 Boiler Tube

ASTM A210 Boiler Tube

Seamless medium-carbon steel boiler and superheater tubes. Grade A-1 and Grade C with improved high-temperature strength for superheater and reheater sections in utility boilers.

OD: 12.7–127mm  |  WT: 0.9–12.7mm
Grades: A-1, C (medium carbon)
Standard: ASTM A210 / ASME SA210
Cr-Mo Alloy ASTM A213 T11/T22 Alloy Tube

ASTM A213 T11 / T22 Alloy Tube

Chromium-molybdenum alloy steel tubes for high-temperature superheater and heat exchanger service. T11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo) and T22 (2.25Cr-1Mo) grades with superior creep strength and oxidation resistance.

OD: 10.3–127mm  |  WT: 1.24–12.7mm
Grades: T11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo), T22 (2.25Cr-1Mo)
Standard: ASTM A213 / ASME SA213
European Standard EN 10216-2 Boiler Tube

EN 10216-2 Boiler Tube

Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes to European standard EN 10216-2. Non-alloy and alloy steel grades including P235GH, P265GH, 16Mo3, 13CrMo4-5, and 10CrMo9-10 for European boiler projects.

OD: 10.3–127mm  |  WT: 1.24–12.7mm
Grades: P235GH, P265GH, 16Mo3, 13CrMo4-5
Standard: EN 10216-2, PED 2014/68/EU
GB Standard GB 3087 Boiler Tube

GB 3087 Boiler Tube

Seamless steel tubes for low and medium pressure boilers per Chinese standard GB 3087. Widely used in industrial boilers, heating boilers, and low-pressure heat exchangers in Asian and African markets.

OD: 10.3–127mm  |  WT: 1.5–12mm
Grades: 10, 20 (carbon steel)
Standard: GB 3087, GB 5310 (high-pressure)
Custom Bend U-Bend Heat Exchanger Tube

U-Bend Heat Exchanger Tube

Seamless tubes cold-bent into U-shape for shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Stress-relief heat treated after bending, with hydraulic and eddy current testing of bend zones. Custom bend radii and leg lengths.

OD: 12.7–38.1mm  |  Bend Radius: 1.5D min
Materials: Carbon Steel, T11, T22, SS304/316
Testing: Hydro + Eddy Current at bend
Manufacturing Excellence

How Boiler Tubes Are Manufactured

From premium steel billets to finished cold-drawn tubes — every step is controlled to deliver the dimensional precision and surface quality required for critical boiler service.

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Billet Selection & Inspection

Premium killed-steel billets with controlled chemistry, low sulfur/phosphorus, and full cast analysis verified by OES spectrometer.

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Hot Piercing & Rolling

Billets heated to 1200°C+ and pierced on a Mannesmann piercing mill, then hot-rolled to hollow shell on a continuous mandrel or pilger mill.

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Cold Drawing

Hot-rolled hollows are cold-drawn through dies and over mandrels to achieve precise OD, wall thickness, and superior surface finish with tighter tolerances.

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Heat Treatment

Normalizing, annealing, or tempering per material specification. Stress-relief annealing for cold-drawn tubes to restore ductility and remove residual stress.

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Eddy Current Testing

100% eddy current inspection per ASTM E309 or equivalent for detection of surface and near-surface defects. Ultrasonic testing available as supplementary.

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Final Inspection & Hydrotest

Hydrostatic test per ASTM A450, dimensional inspection (OD, WT, length, straightness), and visual inspection. EN 10204 3.1/3.2 MTC issued.

Technical Data

Boiler & Heat Exchanger Tube — Full Specifications

Comprehensive dimensional range, material grades, applicable standards, and testing requirements.

ParameterSpecification Range
Outer Diameter (OD)10.3mm – 127.0mm (3/8" – 5")
Wall Thickness (WT)1.24mm – 12.7mm (0.049" – 0.500")
Tube Length5.8m, 6m, 12m standard; random lengths; U-bend to specification
Carbon Steel GradesASTM A192, ASTM A210 Gr.A-1/Gr.C, ASTM A179, EN 10216-2 P235GH/P265GH, GB 3087 Grade 10/20
Alloy Steel GradesASTM A213 T11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo), T22 (2.25Cr-1Mo), T5 (5Cr-0.5Mo), T9 (9Cr-1Mo); EN 10216-2 16Mo3, 13CrMo4-5, 10CrMo9-10
Stainless Steel GradesASTM A213 TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L, TP321, TP347H (on request)
Applicable StandardsASTM A192/A192M, ASTM A210/A210M, ASTM A213/A213M, ASTM A179/A179M, EN 10216-2, GB 3087, GB 5310
Manufacturing ProcessHot-finished or cold-drawn seamless (SMLS)
Heat TreatmentNormalized, annealed, or quenched & tempered per grade specification. Stress-relief annealed after cold drawing and U-bending
Tube EndsPlain end (square cut), beveled end; U-bend ends plain or beveled per customer drawing
Surface ConditionCold-drawn bright finish, pickled, or shot-blasted per specification
NDT Requirements100% eddy current testing (ECT) per ASTM E309/E426; ultrasonic testing (UT) optional; PMI for alloy grades
Hydrostatic TestPer applicable ASTM/ASME standard; minimum hold time 5 seconds; or ECT in lieu of hydrotest per ASTM A450
Mechanical TestingTensile (room & elevated temp), hardness (HB/HRB/HRC), flattening test, flaring test, reverse flattening (alloy grades)
Chemical AnalysisOES spectrometer per ASTM A751. Product analysis on each heat. Carbon equivalent and PMI verification available
U-Bend SpecificationsMinimum bend radius 1.5D (typical 2D–3D); wall thinning ≤17% at extrados; stress-relief annealed after bending; bend zone ECT
DocumentationEN 10204 3.1 MTC (standard), EN 10204 3.2 (third-party witness — SGS, BV, TUV, LR), PED 2014/68/EU compliance
Why Choose Us

Why Choose Sino East Steel for Boiler Tubes

From stringent material traceability to precision cold-drawing, we supply boiler tubes that perform reliably under the most demanding thermal and pressure conditions.

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Full Material Traceability

Complete heat-to-heat traceability from steel mill to finished tube. Every tube identified with heat number, lot number, and MTC reference per EN 10204 3.1.

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Multi-Grade Capability

Carbon steel (A192, A210), Cr-Mo alloy (T11, T22), and stainless steel grades all manufactured in-house. Single-source supply simplifies procurement.

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Precision Cold-Drawing

State-of-the-art cold-drawing benches achieve OD tolerance ±0.1mm, WT tolerance ±10%, and excellent surface finish for optimized heat transfer.

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Custom U-Bending

In-house CNC-controlled U-bending with mandrel support for consistent bend quality. Post-bend stress relief and 100% bend zone ECT inspection.

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Comprehensive NDT & Testing

In-house mechanical testing, OES chemical analysis, eddy current, ultrasonic, hydrostatic, PMI, and metallography. Third-party witness testing routinely accommodated.

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Export Packaging & Logistics

Boiler tubes packed in seaworthy wooden crates or steel frames with end protectors. Containerized and break-bulk shipping from Tianjin port to all global destinations.

Applications

Where Boiler & Heat Exchanger Tubes Are Used

These precision tubes are critical components in thermal power plants, process industries, and HVAC systems worldwide.

Utility Power Boilers

Waterwall panels, superheaters, reheaters, and economizers in coal, gas, and oil-fired power stations.

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Industrial Boilers

Process steam boilers for refineries, chemical plants, pulp & paper mills, and food processing facilities.

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Heat Recovery Steam Generators

HRSG tube bundles for combined-cycle gas turbine power plants recovering exhaust heat for steam generation.

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Refinery Process Heaters

Crude oil heaters, hydrotreater feed heaters, and reformer furnace tubes in petroleum refineries.

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Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Straight and U-bend tube bundles for chemical process heat exchangers, condensers, and feedwater heaters.

Nuclear Power

Steam generator tubes and auxiliary heat exchanger tubing for nuclear power plant secondary circuits.

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Waste-to-Energy Plants

Superheater and economizer tubes in municipal solid waste incineration boilers with corrosion-resistant alloys.

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HVAC & Chillers

Condenser and evaporator tubes for commercial and industrial HVAC chillers and heat pump systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Boiler & Heat Exchanger Tube FAQ

Q What are boiler tubes used for?
Boiler tubes are seamless steel tubes used in the construction of boilers, superheaters, economizers, and heat exchangers in power plants, industrial facilities, and process industries. They carry water, steam, or flue gas at high temperatures and pressures and must withstand thermal cycling, high-pressure operation, and corrosive environments.
Q What is the difference between ASTM A192 and ASTM A210?
ASTM A192 covers seamless carbon steel boiler tubes for high-pressure service, typically used in waterwall panels and economizers. ASTM A210 covers seamless medium-carbon steel boiler and superheater tubes in Grade A-1 and Grade C, with Grade C offering higher carbon content for improved high-temperature strength. A210 is more commonly specified for superheater and reheater sections where operating temperatures are higher.
Q What are ASTM A213 T11 and T22 alloy tubes?
ASTM A213 T11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo) and T22 (2.25Cr-1Mo) are chromium-molybdenum alloy steel tubes offering superior high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance compared to carbon steel. T11 is rated for service up to approximately 595°C, while T22 can operate up to approximately 650°C. They are widely used in superheater and reheater sections of utility boilers and refinery process heaters.
Q What are U-bend heat exchanger tubes?
U-bend tubes are heat exchanger tubes bent into a U-shape for U-tube heat exchanger designs, eliminating the need for a floating head or expansion joint. They are manufactured from straight seamless tubes cold-bent to specified radii (typically 1.5D to 3D) and stress-relief heat treated. Each tube undergoes hydraulic testing and eddy current inspection of the bend area.
Q What testing is performed on boiler tubes?
Boiler tubes undergo: chemical analysis (OES), tensile testing (room and elevated temperature), hardness testing, flattening and flaring tests, 100% eddy current or hydrostatic testing, and dimensional inspection. Alloy grades receive PMI verification. Documentation per EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 with third-party inspection available.
Q Do you supply to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements?
Yes. We supply boiler tubes with full ASME SA192, SA210, and SA213 designations (the ASME BPVC equivalents of the ASTM specifications). Tubes can be supplied with ASME Partial Data Reports, material test reports, and NDE documentation required for ASME Section I and Section VIII construction. Third-party authorized inspection (AIA) by HSB, OneCIS, or similar AIA is available.
Q What is the minimum order quantity for boiler tubes?
Standard minimum order quantity is 500kg per size/specification. For alloy grades (T11, T22, stainless), smaller quantities may be accommodated from buffer stock. Mixed-size orders combining multiple diameters and wall thicknesses can be supplied to meet total project tube requirements. Typical delivery time is 15–30 days for carbon steel and 25–45 days for alloy grades.

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