Specimens: 53 inch lengths of tubing
Outside Diameter: 1.250 inches
Wall Thickness: .062 inches
Material Type: 304L and 201HP
Finish: 180 grit polish
Type 304L Stainless Steel Tubing
Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | |
Initial Deflection (inches) | 0.433 | 0.469 | n/a |
Permanent Deflection (inches) After 10 minutes |
0.059 | 0.069 | n/a |
Type 201HP Stainless Steel Tubing
Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | |
Initial Deflection (inches) | 0.420 | 0.466 | 0.469 |
Permanent Deflection (inches) After 10 minutes |
0.057 | 0.059 | 0.069 |
All measurements were done under constant load of 330 lbs.