Steel Gems Card › Application Finder › Stainless Piping for Food and Pharmaceutical Plants APPLICATION & MATERIAL GUIDE Stainless Piping for Food and Pharmaceutical Plants 304L and 316L are common starting families, but hygienic design also requires the correct surface finish, weld quality, cleanability, drainage, gasket material and documentation.
YOUR QUESTION Which stainless grade is used for food and pharmaceutical piping? OPTION 1 Stainless Steel 304L
Grade ASTM A312 TP304L
Reference standard ASTM A312 / ASME B36.19M Common for general hygienic and utility piping where process chemistry permits.
View Steel Gems product → OPTION 2 Stainless Steel 316L
Grade ASTM A312 TP316L
Reference standard ASTM A312 / ASME B36.19M Often selected for improved corrosion resistance and demanding cleaning regimes.
View Steel Gems product → INFORMATION REQUIRED Confirm before selection Product-contact chemistry Surface roughness and finish Weld purge, passivation and drainage Elastomer/gasket compatibility and traceability Engineering caution A material grade alone does not create a hygienic system. Confirm sanitary dimensions, finish, fabrication and validation requirements.
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