Oil & Gas Fabricator in Texas Switches to 316Ti for High-Temperature Service

Oil & Gas Fabricator in Texas Switches to 316Ti for High-Temperature Service

Project: Heat exchanger baffle plates
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Product: ASTM 316Ti Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Sheet, 10mm thick, 1219mm x 2438mm

A Texas-based oil and gas equipment fabricator experienced premature cracking on 304 stainless steel baffle plates operating at 550°C. Sensitization led to chromium carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion. After technical consultation, they switched to ASTM 316Ti hot rolled stainless steel sheet.

The titanium content in our 10mm thick stainless steel plate stabilizes carbon, preventing sensitization even under prolonged high-temperature exposure. We supplied the material with mill test certificates showing 0.5% max titanium content and full traceability. The order was delivered within 5 days using our express logistics partner.

Result: The new baffle plates completed 12 months of continuous service with zero failures. The fabricator reduced warranty claims by 40% and now specifies 316Ti as their standard for all high-temperature applications above 450°C. They have since ordered 60 tons across three additional projects.

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