Instrumentation Tubing

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Precision Tubing for Nuclear and Commercial Instrumentation

Commercial and nuclear instrumentation systems demand tubing that delivers absolute reliability, dimensional precision, and long-term performance. Produced using tightly controlled welded and seamless processes, our instrumentation tubing is engineered to maintain integrity under sustained pressure, thermal cycling, vibration, and corrosive media. Plymouth® instrumentation tubing offers consistent OD and ID tolerances, clean internal surfaces, and predictable mechanical properties providing consistent dimensions.

For nuclear applications, Plymouth® tubing is widely specified for safety-related and balance-of-plant instrumentation, meeting stringent ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 requirements to help plant operators reduce risk, maintain compliance, and ensure dependable performance throughout the service life of critical system assets. Our products are used in several instrumentation components, including:

  • Process control lines
  • Pressure sensing and impulse lines
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic control lines
  • Boiler and heat exchanger instrumentation
  • Steam and condensate instrumentation

Precision Tubing for Nuclear and Commercial Instrumentation

Commercial and nuclear instrumentation systems demand tubing that delivers absolute reliability, dimensional precision, and long-term performance. Produced using tightly controlled welded and seamless processes, our instrumentation tubing is engineered to maintain integrity under sustained pressure, thermal cycling, vibration, and corrosive media. Plymouth® instrumentation tubing offers consistent OD and ID tolerances, clean internal surfaces, and predictable mechanical properties providing consistent dimensions.

For nuclear applications, Plymouth® tubing is widely specified for safety-related and balance-of-plant instrumentation, meeting stringent ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 requirements to help plant operators reduce risk, maintain compliance, and ensure dependable performance throughout the service life of critical system assets. Our products are used in several instrumentation components, including:

  • Process control lines
  • Pressure sensing and impulse lines
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic control lines
  • Boiler and heat exchanger instrumentation
  • Steam and condensate instrumentation

Instrumentation Tubing Specifications

Commercial Instrumentation Tubing

ASTM A/B and ASME SA/SB SpecificationsGradesOD RangeWall RangeMaximum Length

-213 Seamless Austenitic Alloy Steel Boiler, Superheater and Heat Exchanger Tubing

304/L, 316/L

0.125” – 1.500”

3.175mm – 38.1mm

 

 

0.016” – 0.120”

0.4064mm – 3.048mm

48’ – 130’

14.63m – 39.63m

-269 Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel General Service Tubing 

304/L, 316/L 

0.125” – 1.00”

3.175mm – 25.4mm

0.016” – 0.120”

0.4064mm – 3.048mm

48’ – 130’

14.63m – 39.63m

Nuclear Instrumentation Tubing

ASTM A/B and ASME SA/SB SpecificationsGradesOD RangeWall RangeMaximum Length

-213 ASME Section III – Class 1, 2, & 3 

304/L, 316/L 

0.125” – 1.500”

3.175mm – 38.1mm

 

0.016” – 0.120”

0.4064mm – 3.048mm

130’

42.67m

Plymouth® Products used for Instrumentation Tubing

Engineered for compatibility with industry-standard compression fittings, our tubing supports the secure, gas-tight seals required for accurate process measurement and control. By delivering strict dimensional consistency and superior surface quality, Plymouth® supports system integrity in hydraulic, pneumatic, and analytical applications where performance is critical. Seamless Stainless Steel Tubing offers many benefits for these applications:

  • Precision Tolerance: Manufactured with tightly controlled OD and wall tolerances to support an accurate seal with standard compression fittings in high-pressure environments.
  • System Purity: Cold drawn to achieve a scale-free ID surface, critical for sensitive analytical and chromatography lines.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Available in 304/L, 316/L, and exotic alloys to withstand aggressive media in chemical processing, oil & gas, and power generation sectors.
  • High-Pressure Reliability: Seamless construction eliminates the weld seam, providing uniform strength and superior stress resistance for hydraulic and impulse lines.
  • Certified and Agile: Produced to exceed ASTM A213 and ASTM A269 specifications.

Seamless Stainless Steel Tubing Specifications

ASTM A/B and ASME SA/SB SpecificationsGradesOD RangeWall RangeMaximum Length

-269 Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel General Service Tubing

304/L, 316/L

0.125” – 1.00”

3.175mm – 25.4mm

0.016” – 0.120”

0.4064mm – 3.048mm

48’ – 130’

14.63m – 39.63m

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength 

515 MPa minimum / 75,000 psi minimum

Yield Strength 

205 MPa minimum / 30,000 psi minimum

Total Elongation Under Load 

30.000%

Hardness

22 Maximum HRC

Alloys

  • Austenitic: 304/L/N, 316/L/N, 317/L, 321, 347
  • Duplex/Lean Duplex: 2101, 2205, 2507
  • Nickel Alloy: 600, 625, 800, 825

For applications exceeding the capabilities of stainless steel, Plymouth® seamless nickel alloy tubing provides the enhanced corrosion resistance often required for harsh chemical and downhole environments. Our seamless profiles are designed to promote leak-free connections and mechanical stability in your most demanding instrumentation lines by providing:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Engineered for aggressive chemical and offshore environments, our nickel grades provide essential resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking.
  • Thermal Stability: Delivers mechanical integrity in high-temperature applications, supporting consistent performance in heat exchangers and reactor instrumentation.
  • Precision Connections: Tight dimensional control supports compatibility with industry-standard compression fittings for critical process measurement.

Seamless Nickel Alloy Tubing Specifications

ASTM A/B and ASME SA/SB SpecificationsGradesOD RangeWall RangeMaximum Length

-213 Seamless Austenitic Alloy Steel Boiler, Superheater and Heat Exchanger Tubing

304/L, 316/L 

0.125” – 1.500”

3.175mm – 38.1mm

0.016” – 0.120”

0.4064mm – 3.048mm

48’ – 130’

14.63m – 39.63m

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