Table of Contents
- What Are Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes?
- Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Specifications
- Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Chemical Composition
- Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Mechanical Properties
- Different Types of Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes
- Advantages of Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes
- Nickel 200 vs Nickel 201 — Comparison
- Our Quality Assurance Process
- Nickel Alloy Pipes and Tubes Price
- FAQ’s – Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes
Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes Manufacturers and Supplier in India
If your project calls for piping that simply won’t corrode away under caustic chemicals, seawater, or extreme heat, nickel is usually where engineers end up. At Kalpataru Piping, this is one of the things we’ve built our name on — we manufacture and export nickel alloy pipes and tubes out of India, in Nickel 200 and Nickel 201, made as seamless, welded, and ERW pipe to ASTM B161, B725, and B730. You’ll find our pipes doing quiet, reliable work in chemical plants, oil & gas facilities, power stations, marine equipment, and food-processing lines — anywhere the environment would chew through ordinary steel. We don’t just stop at pipe, either. Most of our customers also need flanges, buttweld fittings, forged fittings, or round bar and wire to go with it, and we supply all of it as part of our broader nickel alloy products range — so you’re not chasing down five different vendors for one system. Every batch gets checked for chemistry, mechanical strength, and dimensions before it leaves, with mill certificates to back it up, and we’ve shipped this material to customers well beyond India at prices that hold up to scrutiny.
What Are Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes?
Nickel alloy pipes and tubes are corrosion-resistant piping products composed primarily of nickel along with controlled amounts of other alloying elements. Known for outstanding resistance to heat, corrosion, and crevice attack, nickel alloy pipes and tubes retain their mechanical strength and dimensional stability even in extreme temperature and chemically aggressive environments where conventional steel would rapidly degrade.
Kalpataru Piping manufactures and stocks Nickel 200 (UNS N02200) and Nickel 201 (UNS N02201) pipes and tubes, sourced from the same trusted raw material base that supplies our wider nickel alloy products catalogue — including nickel alloy plates and sheets, nickel alloy wiremesh, and nickel alloy fasteners. For applications needing even higher corrosion or temperature resistance, buyers often compare nickel alloy piping with our Monel, Inconel, and Hastelloy ranges, all manufactured and inspected under the same quality system.
Features & Benefits of Nickel Alloy Pipes
Engineering Features
- Excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and crevice attack in aggressive media
- Stable mechanical performance across a wide temperature range
- Available in seamless, welded, ERW, fabricated, and LSAW construction
- High electrical and thermal conductivity for specialised process equipment
- Good weldability and formability for fabrication into complex assemblies
- Available in round, square, rectangular, and hydraulic tube forms
Business Benefits of Choosing Kalpataru Piping
- Wide size range from 1/8″ NB to 30″ NB in stock
- Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 grades manufactured to ASTM/ASME B161, B725, B730 standards
- Custom lengths, cut sizes, and end finishes to your drawing
- Full mill test certification and third-party inspection support
- Competitive pricing backed by direct mill sourcing
- Proven export experience with secure, damage-free international packing
Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Specifications
|
Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
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Standards |
ASTM / ASME B161, B725, B730 (SB161, SB725, SB730) |
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Grades |
Nickel 200 (UNS N02200), Nickel 201 (UNS N02201) |
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Pipe Size Range |
1/8″ NB to 30″ NB |
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Tube Outside Diameter |
6.00 mm OD up to 914.4 mm OD |
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Thickness |
0.35 mm – 50 mm |
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Schedule |
SCH5, SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD, SCH40, SCH80, SCH80S, SCH60, SCH120, SCH140, SCH160, SCH XXS, SCH XS |
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Type |
Seamless, Welded, ERW, Fabricated, LSAW, CDW |
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Form |
Round, Square, Rectangular, Hydraulic |
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Length |
Single Random, Double Random, Cut Length / Required Length |
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End Finish |
Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded End |
Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Chemical Composition
| Grade | Nickel (Ni) Min % | Copper (Cu) Max % | Iron (Fe) Max % | Manganese (Mn) Max % | Carbon (C) Max % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel 200 (N02200) | 99.0 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Nickel 201 (N02201) | 99.0 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.02 |
Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Mechanical Properties
|
Property |
Value |
|---|---|
|
Tensile Strength |
55,000 psi min (380 MPa) |
|
Yield Strength (0.2%) |
15,000 psi min (100 MPa) |
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Elongation |
40% min |
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Hardness |
Rockwell B 90 max |
Advantages of Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes
|
Advantage |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|
|
Superior Corrosion Resistance |
Withstands caustic, saline, and reducing-acid environments better than steel |
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High-Temperature Stability |
Retains strength and shape in extreme heat applications |
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Long Service Life |
Reduces replacement frequency and total cost of ownership |
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Excellent Conductivity |
Ideal for electrical and specialised thermal transfer applications |
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Wide Product Range |
Seamless, welded, and fabricated forms cover diverse project needs |
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Global Compliance |
ASTM/ASME certification and mill documentation support export projects |
Nickel 200 vs Nickel 201 — Comparison
|
Parameter |
Nickel 200 (UNS N02200) |
Nickel 201 (UNS N02201) |
|---|---|---|
|
Carbon Content |
Up to 0.15% (higher) |
Up to 0.02% (low carbon) |
|
Best Use Case |
General corrosion-resistant service below 315°C (600°F) |
High-temperature service above 315°C (600°F) |
|
Why It Matters |
Standard grade for most nickel piping applications |
Low carbon avoids graphitic embrittlement at elevated temperature |
|
Typical Industries |
Chemical processing, food, marine |
High-temperature furnace, caustic evaporation, aerospace |
Buyers requiring even greater resistance to reducing acids or higher-temperature creep strength often step up to our Inconel pipes and tubes or Incoloy products range.
Different Types of Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes
Nickel 200 Pipe
Nickel 200 Seamless Tube
Nickel 201 Pipe
Nickel 201 Seamless Tube
Nickel Alloy Boiler Tube
Nickel Alloy Condenser Tube
Nickel Alloy Heater Tube
Nickel Alloy Pipes
Nickel Alloy Seamless Pipes
Nickel Alloy Tubes
Nickel Alloy Welded Pipe
Nickel Heat Exchanger Tube
Nickel Instrumentation Tube
Nickel Redrawn Tubing
Pure Nickel Pipe
Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes Applications
- Chemical processing plants handling caustic soda and alkaline media
- Oil, gas, and petrochemical refineries
- Food processing and pharmaceutical equipment
- Marine and offshore piping systems
- Power generation and heat exchanger tubing
- Fertilizer and sugar mill process piping
- Electrical and electronic component manufacturing
- Aerospace and specialised high-temperature equipment
Our Quality Assurance Process
- Raw material procurement from trusted, certified vendors with full traceability
- Modern manufacturing technology for accurate seamless and welded pipe fabrication
- Chemical composition verification and mechanical property testing at every stage
- Flaring tests, flattening tests, and pitting resistance tests conducted as standard
- Full mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2) issued with every shipment
- Damage-free, moisture-protected export packing tailored to client requirements
Certifications & Standards Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- Manufactured and tested per ASTM / ASME B161, B725, and B730
- Third-party inspection support available (SGS, BV, TÜV, Lloyd’s on request)
- Compliance with international export documentation requirements
Nickel Alloy Pipes and Tubes Price
The Nickel Alloy Pipes and Tubes Price generally ranges from ₹800 to ₹6,000+ per kg in India, depending on the alloy grade, pipe or tube type, dimensions, wall thickness, manufacturing process, and order quantity. Nickel alloys such as Nickel 200, Nickel 201, Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Incoloy 800, Incoloy 825, and Hastelloy grades have different pricing due to their nickel content, alloying elements, and performance requirements.
| Nickel Alloy Grade | Approx. Price Range |
| Nickel 200 Pipes & Tubes | ₹2,000/kg onwards |
| Inconel 600 Pipes & Tubes | ₹800–₹3,000/kg |
| Inconel 625 Pipes & Tubes | ₹2,700–₹5,600/kg |
| Inconel 601 Pipes & Tubes | Around ₹3,000/kg |
| Incoloy 825 Pipes & Tubes | Around ₹2,200/kg |
| Hastelloy C276 Pipes & Tubes | Around ₹5,000/kg |
The final nickel alloy pipe and tube price is confirmed based on the required ASTM/ASME specification, seamless or welded construction, outside diameter, thickness, length, surface finish, quantity, testing requirements, and certification. Contact us with your required grade and dimensions to get an updated quotation.
FAQ’s – Nickel Alloy Pipes And Tubes
What are nickel alloy pipes and tubes?
Nickel alloy pipes and tubes are metal products made from nickel or nickel-based alloys, offering excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and durability for demanding industrial applications.
What are nickel alloy pipes used for?
Nickel alloy pipes are used in chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, power generation, food processing, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries.
What is the difference between Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 pipes?
Nickel 200 is commercially pure nickel with good mechanical strength, while Nickel 201 has lower carbon content, making it better suited for high-temperature applications where graphite formation must be avoided.
What are the advantages of nickel alloy pipes and tubes?
Nickel alloy pipes and tubes provide excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, good weldability, superior thermal stability, and a long service life.
Are nickel alloy pipes corrosion resistant?
Yes, nickel alloy pipes offer outstanding corrosion resistance against acids, alkalis, seawater, and many aggressive chemical environments, making them ideal for harsh industrial conditions.
