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What ASTM A270 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A270
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Tubes
- Grades on site
- 3
Sanitary tubing for dairy, food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing, with polished surfaces (inside and outside) specified by roughness.
Key requirements
- Polished surface finish (Ra) to order
- Tight dimensional tolerances
- Suits ASME BPE and 3-A practice
- Cleanliness and packaging controls
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A270
Ordering to ASTM A270
- State "ASTM A270" 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 A270 cover?
Sanitary tubing for dairy, food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing, with polished surfaces (inside and outside) specified by roughness.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A270?
On this site: SS 304, SS 304L, SS 316L.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A270?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A270 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA270 the same as ASTM A270?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-270). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.