IIL FORZA (Grade 400 Series)
IIL FORZA is an SS Grade 400 series premium stainless steel tube that is primarily manufactured for use in the automotive exhausts, trims and frames, mufflers and home geysers.
These tubes are manufactured in accordance to ASTM A240 & A554.
IIL FORZA is available in diameter range from 12.00mm to 63.50mm with wall thickness of 0.8mm to 1.5mm.
Salient Features
- Non-Magnetic
- Excellent aesthetic appeal with high-end value for money
- Excellent formability, bendability and weldability
- Packaging: All tubes available in 6.1m (20ft) and are packed as per international standards
Standards
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A554
Applications
- Automotive exhausts
- Automotive trims and frames
- Catalytic converter shells
- Muffler components
- Burner/emission control components
- Home geysers
| Grade | Tensile Strengthksi. (Mpa) | Yield Strengthksi. (Mpa) | Elongation(%) | Hardness (HRB) |
| 409 | 55 (379) min | 25 (170) min | 20 min | 90 max |
| 436 | 60 (414) min | 35 (240) min | 20 min | 90 max |
| 439 | 60 (414) min | 30 (105) min | 18 min | 90 max |
| Size | Thickness (mm) & *Kg/m |
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| (mm) | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| 12 | 0.217 | 0.266 | 0.314 | 0.381 |
| 12.7 | 0.230 | 0.283 | 0.334 | 0.407 |
| 15.9 | 0.292 | 0.361 | 0.427 | 0.523 |
| 19.05 | 0.353 | 0.437 | 0.518 | 0.637 |
| 25.4 | 0.476 | 0.590 | 0.703 | 0.868 |
| 28.6 | 0.538 | 0.668 | 0.796 | 0.984 |
| 31.8 | 0.600 | 0.745 | 0.889 | 1.100 |
| 35 | 0.662 | 0.823 | 0.982 | 1.216 |
| 38.1 | 0.722 | 0.898 | 1.072 | 1.329 |
| 41.3 | 0.784 | 0.975 | 1.165 | 1.445 |
| 42.7 | 0.811 | 1.009 | 1.205 | 1.496 |
| 45 | 0.856 | 1.065 | 1.272 | 1.579 |
| 48.6 | 0.925 | 1.152 | 1.376 | 1.710 |
| 50.8 | 0.968 | 1.205 | 1.440 | 1.790 |
| 54 | 1.030 | 1.283 | 1.533 | 1.906 |
| 60.5 | 1.156 | 1.440 | 1.722 | 2.142 |
| 63.5 | 1.214 | 1.513 | 1.809 | 2.251 |
Frequently Asked Questions
GI pipes meet strict standards for straightness, thickness, corrosion resistance, and zinc coating, making them strong, cost-effective, and suitable for structural uses, water, oil, gas distribution, fencing, and shelters. Stainless steel (SS) pipes are corrosion-resistant, durable, and visually appealing, making them ideal for ornamental indoor and outdoor applications.
Several manufacturers offer stainless steel pipes. International Industries produces stainless steel tubes under the brand names "Cosmo" (Grade 300 series) and "Forza" (Grade 400 series).
FORZA pipes by International Industries meet ASTM A240 and ASTM A554 standards, ensuring formability, strength, and weldability. They are suitable for automotive exhausts, frames, catalytic converter shells, mufflers, emission control components, and home geysers.
SS tubes are used in automotive components, industrial systems, and ornamental applications due to their strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
FORZA tubes are available in diameters from 2.00 mm to 63.50 mm and wall thicknesses from 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm, providing flexibility for diverse applications.
FORZA pipes are made from high-quality stainless steel, primarily Grade 400 series, offering strength, durability, and heat/corrosion resistance for automotive, industrial, and hot-water systems.
SS tubes typically last 20 to 50 years, depending on grade, environment, and maintenance. Proper installation and care can extend lifespan significantly.
International Industries is a leading manufacturer of steel, stainless steel, and polymer pipes and tubes, recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.
COSMO Grade 300 series is ideal for ornamental applications due to its aesthetic appeal, bendability, and corrosion resistance, suitable for indoor, outdoor, and coastal environments.