Stainless steel round pipe 38x1.2 mm AISI 304 (600 GRIT) — a premium structural metal product of precise round gauge with a lightweight thin-walled structure, manufactured from high-quality alloyed food-grade stainless steel of the austenitic class. Having a standard outer diameter of 38 mm, the product is endowed with an optimal wall thickness of 1.2 mm, as a result of which the inner through diameter is 35.6 mm. This engineering ratio of parameters allows creating reliable, rigid, yet simultaneously remarkably light, elegant, and mobile spatial frameworks, elements of modern decor, and ergonomic systems of external or internal fencing. The profile is manufactured using advanced high-precision automatic TIG welding technology with complete technological cleaning and multi-stage mirror polishing of the outer weld to the highest roughness class of 600 GRIT (chrome, mirror, gloss). The finish processing with ultra-fine abrasives makes the weld absolutely imperceptible visually and tactually from the outside, which guarantees flawless architectural aesthetics and premium reflective shine for the product. The pipe is supplied in bars with a length of 6 m.
Material of Manufacture and Standards
This profile is manufactured from highly reliable food-grade stainless steel grade AISI 304, which is a direct reference analog of the alloy 08X18N10 according to GOST and the European standard EN 1.4301. Due to the high content of chromium (about 18%) and nickel (from 8% to 10%), this metal ensures absolute inertness of the product to oxidation, rust formation, and reliable service in conditions of prolonged contact with water, steam, wet atmospheric precipitation, sea salt, and disinfectants. Production is strictly regulated by leading international engineering standards ASTM A-554 (USA) and EN 10296-2 (Europe), which guarantees perfect roundness of the product, high precision of geometric parameters, and maximum strength of the weld joint at the molecular level. The country of origin for this series of metal products is Vietnam, whose plants are known for strict quality control and a premium level of factory surface polishing.
Scope of Application and Purpose
The combination of a lightweight 1.2 mm wall, a popular inch-equivalent 38 mm gauge, and reference mirror gloss (600 GRIT) makes this pipe a universal and highly sought-after material in many architectural, design, and industrial sectors. Thanks to the ideal grip for a human palm, it is a basic choice for the installation of reliable railings, stairs, fences, wall-mounted handrails, as well as specialized holders for people with special needs. The model is mass-used for the decoration of open outdoor areas, zones with high humidity (swimming pools, saunas, bathrooms, restrooms), exhibition halls, furniture frameworks, as well as auxiliary and support structures in food blocks, objects of technology, transport, and mechanical engineering.
Recommended Environment: open air (in any climate), coastal and marine zones, swimming pools, saunas, bathrooms, restrooms, exhibition halls and stands, production workshops, objects of technology and mechanical engineering, as well as food blocks (as auxiliary, frame, and support structures).
Technical and Operational Limitations:
• Structural Purpose: the product belongs to the category of structural metal products (ASTM A-554) and has a lightweight (thin-walled) structure designed for mechanical and frame loads. This pipe is strictly forbidden to be used as a main pipeline in systems under high hydrodynamic or internal pressure.
• Environmental Specification: despite the outstanding anti-corrosion properties of AISI 304 steel, it is not recommended to use it in highly aggressive chemical environments, in direct constant contact with concentrated mineral acids or hot industrial alkalis.
• Temperature Regime: the AISI 304 alloy grade has exceptional resistance to critical temperature drops (resistance is high). The safe range of exploitation extends from ultra-low cryogenic -196°C to a maximum continuous operating temperature of +600°C. Maximum short-term thermal heating without loss of strength is allowed up to +850°C.
Technical Recommendations for Mirror Surface Care
Recommended Cleaning Methods:
To preserve the original reference glossy shine of the 600 GRIT surface, mild soapy solutions or specialized chlorine-free disinfectants should be used. Cleaning is performed exclusively with a soft cloth (microfiber) or a foam sponge, which easily remove dust and traces of touch.
Prohibited Care Products:
It is not allowed to use agents containing chlorine, active acids, as well as abrasive powders and stiff metal brushes or scourers. Failure to comply with these rules leads to micro-damage of the passive protective layer of the product, the appearance of scratches, and rapid dulling of the gloss.
The products are delivered in proper commercial condition (new) in a protective polymer film, which completely minimizes the risk of accidental damage, scratches, and scuffs during logistical operations, warehouse storage, and installation.
The Ukirs company carries out direct supplies of stainless steel products and offers to buy stainless steel round pipe 38x1.2 mm grade AISI 304 at the most favorable market cost, both wholesale and retail. Sales are released with a minimum order quantity starting from 3 meters. Fast delivery by verified transport services is provided throughout Kyiv and the entire territory of Ukraine.