Seamless Pipes and Tubes for the Chemical Industry(Stainless Steel and Ni-based Alloys)
Stainless steel and Ni-based alloy pipes and tubes have superior corrosion resistance, heat resis-tance, and low-temperature properties, and have been used as raw materials that can withstand harsh environments as seen in petroleum refining, petroleum chemistry, and energy fields, such as power and gas. Recently, they have proliferated in fields for building construction applications with their high aesthetic quality advantages, as well as in fields of new demand including semiconductor and liquid-crystal manufacturing equipment appli-cations requiring a high level of cleanliness.
Our stainless steel and Ni-based alloy pipes and tubes have been manufactured based on excel-lent technology and strict quality control, from raw materials to final products, and have gained a favorable reputation from various fields. Without remaining complacent with the status quo, we will continue to research and develop improved products and will strive to meet the demands of the industry — which is undergoing remarkable technological innovation — and so we hope you will continue to do business with us.

Features
1. Consistent quality control
Consistent control is performed from the material design stage, in order to deliver materials that meet customer needs. Strict quality control is performed from the raw material processing and steel-making stages to deliver high quality materials.
2. Abundant steel grades
In addition to the steel grades specified in the JIS and ASTM standards, our proprietary characteristic steel grades are also available.
3. Numerous acquired certifications
Many JIS, TÜV, and ship-class standard certifications and approvals have been acquired.
4. Substantial process control and service organization
Production is based on rational process control to ensure that you are satisfied about the delivery date.
Appropriate technical services are also provided based on state-of-art research, experience, and track records.
Introduction to high-function steel grades
YUS™270
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes with seawater-resistance
20Cr-18Ni-6Mo-0.7Cu-0.2N-LC/Equivalent steel grades:ASTM S31254、JIS G3463 SUS312LTB
Features
- 1Superior corrosion resistance against chlorides, such as seawater.
- 2Favorable corrosion resistance against hydrochloric acid and organic acid.
- 3Superior stress corrosion crack resistance to Type316 and 25Cr duplex stainless steel.
- 4Equivalent weldability to common austenitic stainless steel using 625 welding consumable.
Application
Seawater heat exchanger tubes and seawater desalination plant pipes
347AP
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes against polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking
18Cr-10Ni-0.3Nb/Equivalent steel grades:ASTM S34751、ASME Code Case 2196
Features
- 1Excellent polythionic acid SCC resistance with no PWHT (post-weld heat treatment) .
- 2Equivalent weldability to Type304 and superior one to Type347.
- 3Equivalent high-temperature strength to Type347.
NEXAGE™347AlPha
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes against polythionic acid SCC and stress relaxation cracking
18Cr-11Ni-3Cu-Mo-Nb-B-N/Equivalent steel grades: ASTM S34752、ASME Code Case 2984
Features
- 1Excellent polythionic acid SCC resistance and stress relaxation cracking with no PWHT (post-weld heat treatment)
- 2Superior high-temperature strength to type347H
- 3Equivalent weldability Type304 and superior one to Type347
NEXAGE™317AP
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes against Polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking and Naphthenic acid corrosion
17Cr-14Ni-3Mo-0.3Nb-N/Equivalent steel grades: ASTM S31740、ASME Code Case 3038
Features
- 1Excellent naphthenic acid and polythionic acid corrosion resistance without PWHT and thermal stabilization.
- 2Better phase stability at high temperature as compared with type317L.
- 3Equivalent mechanical property to type317L.
- 4High Mo bearing Ni-based welding consumable such as 617 or 625 filler are available.
HYDREXEL™ 、HYDLIQUID™
New stainless steel for high pressure gaseous Hydrogen environments
22Cr-13Ni-5Mn-2Mo-0.3N-Nb-V/NIPPON STEEL Standard (According to ASME SA-312 TPXM-19)
Features
- HYDREXEL™
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- 1Highest level resistance to hydrogen embrittlement due to higher Ni equivalent design
- 2About 15 and 50% higher strength than TPXM-19 and TP316L by adjusting manufacturing process and chemical composition within ASME TPXM-19 standard
- 3Good weldability with strength and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement equal to base metal
- HYDLIQUID™
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- 1Optimized ranges of V, Nb and N so that it can be used for low-temperature piping portion such as liquefied hydrogen usage
- 2Both base metal & welded joint achieved lateral expansion≧0.46mm* at -196˚C
- *ASME Section VIII Division 1 (1998) part UHA requirement
- 3Strength satisfied with ASME TPXM-19 requirement
NEXAGE™317CU
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes with sulfuric acid dew point corrosion resistance
18Cr-16Ni-3.5Mo-4Cu/Equivalent steel grades;ASTM S31730
Features
- 1Superior corrsion resistance in sulfuric acid and hydrochloride acid than conventional austenitic stainless steels.
- 2Equivalent localized corrosion resistance to Type316L.
- 3Equivalent weldability to Type316L using commercially available Ni-based welding consumable.
YUS™2120、YUS™2351
Duplex stainless steel pipes and tubes with high strength
YUS™2120:21Cr-2Ni-3Mn-Cu-N /Equivalent steel grades: JIS G3459 SUS821L1TP, G3446 SUS821L1 TKA, G 3463 SUS821L1TB
YUS™2351:23Cr-5Ni-1Mo /Equivalent steel grades: JIS G3459 SUS329J1TP, G3446 SUS329J1 TKA, G 3463 SUS329J1TB
Features
- 1Lean duplex stainpess steel pipes and tubes
- 2Equal or higher pitting corrosion resistance than Type 304 and Type 316L
- 3About twice the yeild strength as Type 304 and 316 at room temperature
DP3W
Super duplex stainless steel pipes and tubes
25Cr-7Ni-3.2Mo-2W-N/Equivalent steel grades;ASTM S39274、ASME Code Case 2427、NORSOK M-630/M-650
Features
- 1Excellent resistance to localized corrosion.
- 2High resistance to general corrosion (especially in a sour environment).
- 3Excellent mechanical properties.
- 4Good weldability.
- 5Low sensitivity to sigma phase precipitation.
DP28W™
Duplex stainless steel pipes and tubes for urea plants
27.5Cr-7.7Ni-2.2W-Mo-N/Equivalent steel grades:ASTM S32808、ASME Code Case 2496
Features
- 1Excellent corrosion resistance in urea- carbamate solution.
- 2High resistance to SCC.
- 3Very high mechanical strength.
- 4Good weldability.
- 5Good formability.
YUS™190
Ferritic stainless steel pipes and tubes with high corrosion resistance
19Cr-2Mo-Ti-Nb-ULC-LN/Equivalent steel grades:ASTM TP444、JIS G3463 SUS444TB
Features
This is a ferrite stainless steel pipe and tube that delivers superior performance regarding stress corrosion cracking, which is the disadvantage of austenite stainless steel, and also has intergranular corrosion resistance, pitting corrosion resistance, and crevice corrosion resistance that have been significantly enhanced.
- 1Superior stress corrosion crack resistance and intergranular corrosion resistance.
- 2Even or better pitting corrosion resistance and crevice corrosion resistance than TP304.
- 3Good formability and weldability.
Application
Water heater pipes and seawater heater exchanger tubes
NEXAGE™HR24
Austenitic stainless (high Ni) alloy pipes and tubes for ethylene plants
25Cr-38Ni-Mo-Si
Features
- 1Long unit length more than 13m with small diameter.
- 2Internal finned tubes are available.
- 3Excellent elevated temperature strength and carburization resistance.
- 4Excellent ductility.
- 5Easy repair of welds.
NEXAGE™845
New Ni-based alloy with best-balanced performances
23Cr-47Ni-6Mo-3Cu/Equivalent alloy grades;ASTM N06845、ASME Code Case 2794
Features
- 1Excellent corrosion resistance for both oxidizing and reducing environment.
- 2More cost-effective than conventional alloys.
- 3Good formability and weldability.
NEXAGE™696
Ni-based alloy pipes and tubes with excellent metal dusting resistance
30Cr-60Ni-2Cu-1.5Si/Equivalent alloy grades;ASTM N06696、ASME Code Case 2652
Features
- 1Excellent high- temperature corrosion resistance especially carburization and metal dusting.
- 2High strength at elevated temperature.
- 3Excellent thermal stability.
- 4Good weldability.
NEXAGE™201 Easy handling Ni by strengthening
Equivalent steel grades:ASTM N02200, N02201(Low-C)
Features
- 1Improvement of handling ability by adding Nb within the range of the standard.
- 2Improvement of corrosion resistance by reducing solute carbon.
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