EN 10216-5:2021 specifies technical delivery conditions for seamless stainless steel tubes for pressure purposes. It covers a wide range of austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steel grades suitable for corrosive service, elevated temperature service, and pressure applications.
These seamless tubes are used in process piping, pressure equipment, marine systems, chemical plants, offshore installations, and heat transfer systems where European standard compliance and material reliability are important.
Item | Specification |
Standard | EN 10216-5:2021 |
Product Name | Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes for Pressure Purposes |
Product Type | Seamless stainless steel tubes |
Material Type | Austenitic stainless steel / Ferritic-austenitic stainless steel |
Common Grades | 1.4301, 1.4307, 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4541, 1.4571, 1.4462, 1.4410 |
Manufacturing Process | Hot finished / Cold finished |
Outside Diameter | 6.0 mm – 711.0 mm |
Wall Thickness | 0.5 mm – 50.0 mm |
Length | Random length, fixed length, or custom length |
Form | Straight tubes |
Delivery Condition | Solution annealed / As specified in EN 10216-5 |
Surface Finish | Pickled, annealed, polished if required |
Ends | Plain ends, beveled ends if required |
Testing | Chemical analysis, tensile test, flattening or expanding test, hydrostatic or nondestructive testing, dimensional inspection |
Inspection Documents | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 |
Application | Pressure piping, chemical processing, marine systems, offshore installations, heat exchangers |

Common grades may include:
1.4301 / 1.4307
1.4401 / 1.4404
1.4541
1.4571
1.4462
1.4410
(Actual supply range can be listed according to your production capability.)

European standard seamless stainless steel tubes
Suitable for pressure applications
Available in austenitic and duplex stainless steel grades
Good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties
Suitable for industrial, marine, and chemical service
Full inspection and EN certificate support available
Chemical composition testing
Tensile testing
Flattening / expanding tests where applicable
Hydrostatic or non-destructive testing
Dimensional inspection
Surface inspection
PMI testing upon request
EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certificate available

Pressure piping systems
Chemical processing equipment
Marine and offshore piping
Heat exchangers
Water treatment plants
Energy and process industries
These stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes are typically packed in seaworthy export packaging to ensure safe transportation and long-distance delivery.
Depending on the product size and customer requirements, the pipes or tubes are bundled with protective straps, packed in wooden cases, plywood cases, or hexagonal bundles, with both ends protected by plastic caps where applicable.
Each package is clearly labeled with grade, size, standard, heat number, and shipment details for full traceability. Waterproof wrapping, woven bags, and anti-rust protection can also be provided to ensure the materials arrive in good condition during ocean shipment and storage.

It is a European standard for seamless stainless steel tubes for pressure purposes, covering austenitic and duplex stainless steel grades.
EN 10216-5 is a European standard, while ASTM and ASME are more commonly used in American and international projects. The choice depends on project specification and end-user requirements.
Yes. EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificates are commonly supplied, and 3.2 certificates may also be available upon request.