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Stainless Steel 304: Specs & Sizing

2026-11-03 · by GUANDE

This page sets out the technical specification of Stainless Steel 304 Pre-Insulated Integrated Pipe PU Foam Insulated Double-Wall Pipe for HVAC Fresh Air Ventilation System 2.0MPa OEM as supplied by GUANDE, together with the selection rules that determine which variant suits a given project. It is written for specifiers, estimators and contractors who need to confirm a size, a material build-up and a connection method without waiting on a quotation.

ItemSpecification
Available Sizes / Models16×32 / 20×40 / 25.4×50 / 32×63 / 40×75 / 50.8×75 / 60.3×110 / 76×110 / 108×160
DescriptionPre-insulated integrated pipe; 9 size combinations (inner pipe × outer casing): 16×32, 20×40, 25.4×50, 32×63, 40×75, 50.8×75, 60.3×110, 76×110, 108×160; inner pipe pressure rating 2.0MPa; insulation layer thickness: 8 / 10 / 12.5 / 15.5 / 17.5 / 12.0 / 24.5 / 15.0 / 26.0mm; suitable for fresh air/HVAC ventilation syste
Material / ConstructionInner pipe: Stainless Steel 304; Insulation: Polyurethane (PU) foam; Outer casing: Stainless steel

Specification in Detail

A pre-insulated stainless steel pipe with polyurethane foam between a 304 stainless steel inner pipe and a stainless steel outer casing. The inner pipe is rated to 2.0 MPa, and the nine standard size combinations cover inner diameters from 16 mm to 108 mm with insulation thicknesses from 8 mm to 26 mm. It is supplied as an integrated double-wall pipe ready to install.

Stainless Steel 304 Pre-Insulated Integrated Pipe PU Foam Insulated Double-Wall Pipe for HVAC Fresh Air Ventilation System 2.0MPa OEM — product view 2

Acoustic Behaviour in Residential Systems

Noise in a residential ventilation system has two distinct sources: fan-generated noise travelling along the duct, and regenerated noise created by turbulence at bends, transitions and terminals. The first is controlled with attenuation and with flexible connections at the plant. The second is controlled purely by geometry — gentle bends, gradual transitions, generous terminal sizes and avoiding abrupt changes in cross-section. Specifiers who treat noise as a terminal problem usually end up with a system that is quiet at the diffuser but audible in the bedroom above it.

Air-Tightness and the Real Cost of Leakage

A duct system that leaks 15% of its air is not 15% less effective — it is a system that no longer delivers its design intent and cannot be balanced. Leakage at joints shows up as terminals that cannot reach their design flow no matter how the dampers are set, and as extract points that fail to clear moisture from wet rooms. Because the defect is inside a sealed void, it is usually discovered only when the building is occupied. Push-fit systems with correctly seated seals achieve far better air-tightness than taped joints, and the difference is measurable at commissioning.

Material Selection: HDPE, PVC and Galvanised Steel

The three material families used in ventilation ducting each have a clear best-fit application. HDPE is flexible, chemically inert, tolerant of movement and ideal for long concealed runs where the route is not straight. PVC is rigid, dimensionally stable and well suited to compact flat-duct runs in shallow floor or ceiling build-ups. Galvanised steel is the default for larger commercial systems where mechanical strength and fire performance govern the specification. Specifying across these families on one project is entirely practical provided the transitions are made with proper adapters rather than improvised.

Quality Control at Every Stage

Quality inspection at GUANDE is not a final gate — it runs through the whole process. Incoming raw material is checked against specification before it enters production. In-process checks monitor dimensions and surface finish at defined intervals during the run. Finished Stainless Steel 304 Pre-Insulated Integrated Pipe PU Foam Insulated Double-Wall Pipe for HVAC Fresh Air Ventilation System 2.0MPa OEM are inspected against the approved sample, and a batch record is kept against every shipment so that any issue can be traced back to its production parameters.

Capacity, Lead Time and Container Loading

Our plant runs scheduled production for Stainless Steel 304 Pre-Insulated Integrated Pipe PU Foam Insulated Double-Wall Pipe for HVAC Fresh Air Ventilation System 2.0MPa OEM with typical lead times of 15 to 25 days for standard items and 25 to 40 days for custom tooling projects. We load mixed containers directly at the factory, which lets us combine several product lines from your ventilation schedule into one shipment and reduce freight cost per unit. Confirmed lead times are stated on the order acknowledgement, not estimated at enquiry.

Construction and Materials

  • 304 stainless steel inner and outer — corrosion-resistant inside and out
  • PU foam insulation — high thermal performance in a small wall thickness
  • 2.0 MPa pressure rating — suited to pressurised HVAC and fresh air systems
  • Nine size combinations — inner pipe 16 mm through 108 mm
  • Integrated double-wall construction — no site fabrication or lagging

Selection Rules

Use the following rules when converting a project drawing into an order. They reflect how the product performs in ceiling voids, service risers, floor build-ups and wall chases, where the practical limits are usually set by air-tightness, pressure drop and acoustic performance rather than by the headline dimension.

Sizing

Size the run from the design air flow and the acceptable pressure drop, not from the fan spigot. Undersizing a ducting run is the most common specification error and it cannot be corrected later without re-opening the ceiling.

Material and Layer Build-up

Where the run passes through an unconditioned space, condensation risk — not mechanical strength — normally decides the specification. In those locations the insulated variant is the correct default and a bare equivalent is a false economy.

Connections and Transitions

Keep one connector family for the whole run. Every change of system introduces an adapter, and every adapter is an additional leak path and pressure loss point.

Applications

  • Pre-insulated pipework for HVAC and fresh air ventilation systems
  • Applications requiring a high pressure rating and corrosion resistance
  • Projects requiring factory-finished insulated pipework

System Matching

Complements our insulated galvanised spiral duct and pre-insulated PPR pipe for the broader insulated pipework scope.

Supply, Packaging and Export

GUANDE manufactures Stainless Steel 304 Pre-Insulated Integrated Pipe PU Foam Insulated Double-Wall Pipe for HVAC Fresh Air Ventilation System 2.0MPa OEM at our factory in Dezhou, Shandong, China, and ships direct to HVAC contractors, distributors and project specifiers worldwide. Wholesale, OEM and ODM programmes are welcome. Items are supplied in export cartons with the size and quantity marked on the outer label. For OEM programmes we can apply your own artwork and labelling subject to a minimum order quantity.

Related Products in This Range

The products below are routinely specified alongside the item discussed in this guide. GUANDE manufactures the full range in our own plant for consolidated shipping:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the pressure rating?
A: 2.0 MPa for the inner pipe, as listed in the specification table.

Q: Which sizes are available?
A: Nine combinations from 16x32 up to 108x160 mm, as listed in the specification table.

Q: What is the insulation thickness?
A: Between 8 mm and 26 mm depending on the size combination, as listed in the specification table.

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