Press Release (ePRNews.com) - MO, USA - Dec 16, 2025 (UTC) - Arch City Steel & Alloy, Inc. has positioned itself as a trusted distributor serving industrial sectors that demand precise material specifications. The company operates across North America and supports engineers along with procurement teams in chemical processing, aerospace, power generation, and offshore industries. With decades of experience in specialty metals, the organization maintains an extensive inventory for both standard and custom requirements.
The company provides a full range of stainless steel tubing products that meet international dimensional standards. Its product line includes 316 metric stainless steel tubes manufactured to EN ISO 1127 specifications for global compatibility. The inventory also features stainless steel 317L for enhanced corrosion resistance in sulfuric acid environments, along with chemical processing applications. Light-wall stainless steel tubing is available for applications requiring reduced weight without compromising structural integrity. All materials ship with full mill test reports and third-party certifications to verify chemical composition and mechanical properties.
“Clients increasingly require tubing manufactured to metric dimensions for international projects and equipment compatibility,” a company spokesperson stated. “Metric tubing eliminates conversion errors and reduces fabrication delays when working with European or Asian specifications. Projects involving heat exchangers, instrumentation systems, and process piping often specify EN ISO 1127 tolerances to ensure proper fit with imported components.”
The 316 metric stainless steel tube inventory includes outside diameters ranging from 6 millimeters to 50.8 millimeters with wall thicknesses between 0.5 millimeters and 2.0 millimeters. These tubes conform to D4 and T4 tolerance classes under EN ISO 1127 for precision applications. The 316 grade contains 16 to 18 percent chromium along with 10 to 14 percent nickel and 2 to 3 percent molybdenum for superior pitting resistance. Stainless steel 317L offers higher molybdenum content between 3.0 and 4.0 percent for environments with concentrated acids or elevated chloride levels. The material resists intergranular corrosion during welding due to its carbon content below 0.03 percent maximum.
The 316 metric stainless steel tube serves industries where weight reduction impacts system performance and installation costs. Aerospace applications benefit from wall thickness ratios below 6 percent to optimize fuel efficiency without sacrificing pressure ratings. The tubing maintains structural integrity in low-temperature and low-pressure systems while offering flexibility for complex routing configurations. Food processing equipment utilises light-wall tubing for sanitary lines, where smooth internal surfaces prevent bacterial growth and facilitate cleaning protocols.
About Arch City Steel & Alloy, Inc.
Arch City Steel & Alloy, Inc. maintains an inventory of seamless and welded stainless steel tubing in fractional, metric, and imperial dimensions. The company stocks material grades including 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, and specialty alloys for demanding applications. Light wall stainless steel tubing is available in standard lengths or custom cut to project specifications with certification packages. Distribution capabilities support rapid delivery for maintenance, repair, and original equipment manufacturer requirements across multiple industrial sectors.
Source : Arch City Steel & Alloy, Inc.
