On this page 6 sections
What ASTM A249 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A249 / ASME SA249
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Tubes
- Grades on site
- 9
Welded (without filler) austenitic stainless tubes for heat exchangers, condensers and boilers, with the weld cold-worked and the tube solution annealed.
Key requirements
- Weld cold-worked (bead-worked)
- Solution annealed
- Flattening, flange and reverse-bend tests
- Hydrostatic or eddy-current test
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A249
Ordering to ASTM A249
- State "ASTM A249" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM A249 cover?
Welded (without filler) austenitic stainless tubes for heat exchangers, condensers and boilers, with the weld cold-worked and the tube solution annealed.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A249?
On this site: SS 304, SS 304L, SS 316, SS 316L, SS 317L, SS 321, SS 347, SS 904L, SS 254 SMO.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A249?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A249 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA249 the same as ASTM A249?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-249). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.