Anand is India's dairy capital, and Vitthal Udyognagar next door is home to the engineering shops that build dairy equipment. We manufacture and electropolish SS 304L and 316L sanitary pipes and tubes and supply Anand's dairies, food plants and equipment makers directly, with MTC EN 10204 3.1, 100% PMI testing and a measured Ra report on every order.
Anand's industry has two halves that feed each other. The first is dairy and food processing: the district is home to the Amul dairy cooperative, with processing plants in Anand and nearby Mogar, and the Anand Agricultural University runs its own training dairy. The second is engineering. Vitthal Udyognagar, a large GIDC belt on the outskirts of Anand towards Vallabh Vidyanagar and Karamsad, hosts a cluster of dairy-equipment manufacturers who build pasteurisers, tanks, crate washers and milk-handling machinery, along with electrical and general engineering firms. Nadiad, a short distance away in Kheda district, has its own GIDC estate with food and manufacturing units. That makes Anand an unusually good fit for sanitary tube. The dairies need smooth, easy-to-clean lines, and the equipment makers need a reliable source of sanitary tube to build into their machines.
| Zone / MIDC | Typical End-Use | Application | Our Usual Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitthal Udyognagar GIDC (including Karamsad and Vallabh Vidyanagar) | Dairy-equipment makers, engineering, food | Machine tubing, tanks' pipework, pasteuriser and crate-washer assemblies, clean utility | 304L, ASTM A270 sanitary tube, cut to drawing |
| Anand city dairy and food belt | Dairy processing, food and confectionery plants | Milk transfer, CIP, product lines, clean utility | 304L, internal Ra ≤0.4 µm, surface report |
| Mogar processing area | Dairy, cottonseed and food processing | Hygienic transfer, CIP, utilities | 304L |
| Nadiad GIDC (Kheda) | Food, engineering and mixed manufacturing | Hygienic transfer, clean utility | 304L / 316L |
| Khambhat, Petlad, Borsad and Umreth belts | Agro, food and small manufacturing | Hygienic transfer, small-lot fabrication | 304L |
| Agricultural university and dairy-science research | Training dairies, laboratories, R&D | Small-bore sanitary tube, laboratory lines | 304L / 316L, small lots |
A smooth, passivated interior that cleans fast between batches and does not hold milk fat or protein film.
A smooth bore cleans faster and drains better, which matters for caustic and acid wash cycles.
Hygienic tubing for butter, ghee, curd, ice cream, confectionery and packaged-food plants.
ASTM A270 sanitary tube in cut lengths, with heat-number traceability you can pass on to the dairy that buys your machine.
Clean utility and product-contact lines.
Small-bore sanitary tube for training dairies and quality-control labs.
| Grade | UNS | WNR (EN) | Typical Process Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS 316L | S31603 | 1.4404 | Pharma, biotech, WFI loops, chloride or aggressive cleaning chemicals |
| SS 304L | S30403 | 1.4307 | Dairy, food, beverage, winery, general hygienic & utility lines |
| Duplex 2205 | S31803 / S32205 | 1.4462 | High yield strength, extreme chloride resistance, chemical & coastal duty |
| Super Duplex | S32750 / S32760 | 1.4410 / 1.4501 | High-pressure aggressive acids, offshore, harsh petrochemical streams |
| Service | Typical Industry Band | Ra µin (exact) | Sakshi Forge Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma / biotech | Ra ≤0.25 to ≤0.4 µm | 9.8 to 15.7 µin | Standard: ≤0.4 µm (ASME BPE SF4) |
| Dairy / food / beverage | Ra ≤0.6 to ≤0.8 µm | 23.6 to 31.5 µin | Within standard offer (≤0.4 µm) |
| Semiconductor / UHP | Ra ≤0.13 to ≤0.25 µm | 5.1 to 9.8 µin | Available on custom drawing spec |
Weight (kg/m) = (OD − WT) × WT × K, where K = 0.02491 (304/304L, 7.93 g/cm³), 0.02507 (316/316L, 7.98 g/cm³) and 0.02450 (Duplex 2205, 7.80 g/cm³).
| Nominal Size | OD (mm) | WT (mm) | 304L (kg/m) | 316L (kg/m) | Duplex 2205 (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 12.7 | 1.65 | 0.454 | 0.457 | 0.447 |
| ¾" | 19.05 | 1.65 | 0.715 | 0.720 | 0.703 |
| 1" | 25.4 | 1.65 | 0.976 | 0.982 | 0.960 |
| 1½" | 38.1 | 1.65 | 1.498 | 1.508 | 1.473 |
| 2" | 50.8 | 1.65 | 2.020 | 2.033 | 1.987 |
Interactive specification explorer with live filters (DOM-preserved for search indexing)
| Grade | Type | OD Range | Wall / Schedule | Internal Ra | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304L | Welded | ½" to 2" (12.7–50.8 mm) | 1.65 mm / SCH 10S | ≤0.4 µm | ASTM A269 / A270 |
| SS 304L | Seamless | ½" to 2" (12.7–50.8 mm) | 1.65–2.11 mm | ≤0.4 µm | ASTM A269 |
| SS 304L | Welded | 2½" to 6" (63.5–152.4 mm) | 2.11–2.77 mm | ≤0.4 µm | ASTM A269 / A270 |
| SS 304L | Welded | 8" to 12" (219.1–323.9 mm) | 2.77–3.05 mm | ≤0.4 µm | ASTM A269 |
Instant dimension calculation and Ra unit conversions for engineering procurement
Oils, cutting fluids and drawing residues are completely removed first. The finish is only as good as the chemical preparation.
Where weld heat tint or surface oxide is present, it is etched and activated so the pipe surface electropolishes uniformly.
The pipe acts as anode in an electrolytic acid bath. High microscopic peaks dissolve first, levelling the surface and stripping free iron.
The chromium-rich passive layer is stabilised per ASTM A967 / ASTM B912 to prevent future pitting and galvanic attack.
High-purity deionised water rinse removes all electrolytic residues, followed by hot air drying, capping and clean poly-sleeving.
| Document / Test | Status / Scope |
|---|---|
| MTC EN 10204 3.1 with heat-number traceability | Confirmed (Standard with every dispatch) |
| 100% PMI test and certificate | Confirmed (Handheld XRF on every pipe length) |
| Ra surface roughness test (stylus profilometer) & surface report | Confirmed (Supplied with measured Ra values) |
| Hydro (leak and pressure) test & certificate | Confirmed (Hydrostatic tested per ASTM spec) |
| Passivation verification and ferrite check | Confirmed (Reported in quality dossier) |
| QA inspection report and mill traceability | Confirmed (Approved origin mills) |
| Third-party inspection (TÜV / Bureau Veritas / SGS / DNV) | Accepted upon customer request |
Send your grade, OD × wall, Ra requirement, length and quantity. We'll quote within 24 hours.
Shop No. 05, Ground Floor, 113/117, Dr. MG Mahimtura Marg, 3rd Kumbharwada, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004
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Every pipe we supply to Anand adheres to strict international hygienic standards. Explore our core product specifications, Ra roughness certifications, and alloy grade properties: