Indore is Madhya Pradesh's commercial and pharma capital, with industrial estates ringing the city and the Pithampur–Dewas–Ujjain belt next door. We manufacture and electropolish SS 316L and 304L pipes and tubes and supply Indore's plants directly, with MTC EN 10204 3.1, 100% PMI testing and a measured Ra report on every order.
Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh and its main commercial hub, and its industry sits in several belts. The Sanwer Road Industrial Area, on the north-west side, is a large estate of about 1,000 acres hosting pharma and many other manufacturers, with pharma units also on Rau Road, at Pigdamber and Lasudia Mori (Dewas Naka), on Kanadia Road and in the older Industrial Estate in the city. The Indore Special Economic Zone, including its dedicated pharma zone, sits in Pithampur, about 30 km away, and the satellite towns of Pithampur, Mhow and Dewas are covered on separate pages. Food processing is a growing part of the mix, and the state has been developing a namkeen cluster at Sukhliya in Indore for the city's famous snack makers.
A word on fit. Textile trade and auto assembly, two of Indore's best-known sectors, don't use electropolished pipe on their main processes. Where we're useful is pharma purified water and clean utilities, food and snack lines, dairy and beverage plants, and the fabricators who serve them.
| Zone / MIDC | Typical End-Use | Application | Our Usual Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanwer Road Industrial Area (Sector E and neighbouring sectors) | Pharma, food, FMCG and engineering | WFI, purified water, CIP, clean utility, laboratory lines | 316L, internal Ra ≤0.4 µm, surface report |
| Rau Road and Rau industrial belt | Pharma and healthcare units | Purified water, process utility, laboratory lines | 316L / 304L |
| Pigdamber Road and Lasudia Mori (Dewas Naka) | Pharma and healthcare units | Purified water, clean utility | 316L |
| Industrial Estate and city industrial areas | Pharma, engineering and small manufacturers | Clean utility, skid assemblies, small lots | 304L / 316L, cut to drawing |
| Kanadia Road belt | Pharma units | Purified water, clean utility | 316L |
| Sukhliya namkeen cluster | Namkeen and snack manufacture | Frying-oil and product lines, wash lines, clean utility | 304L; 316L for brine or acidic products |
| Food, dairy and beverage plants (city-wide) | Food processing, dairy, beverages | Hygienic transfer, CIP, clean utility | 304L; 316L for chloride-bearing sanitisers |
316L with a smooth internal surface and verified passivation, for pharma and formulation plants.
Clean, documented tubing for in-plant QC and R&D labs.
A smooth, passivated interior that cleans easily and doesn't hold oil or residue, for plants that fry, wash, blend or heat their product.
A smooth bore cleans faster and drains better, which matters for food, dairy and beverage plants.
Cut-to-length pipe with heat-number traceability for fabricators serving Indore's plants.
Only list this if your factory can guarantee the required Ra.
| 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 316L | Welded | ½" to 2" (12.7–50.8 mm) | 1.65 mm / SCH 10S | ≤0.4 µm (SF4) | ASTM A269 / A270, ASME BPE |
| SS 316L | Seamless | ½" to 2" (12.7–50.8 mm) | 1.65–2.77 mm / SCH 40S | ≤0.4 µm (SF4) | ASTM A269, ASME BPE |
| SS 316L | Welded | 2½" to 6" (63.5–152.4 mm) | 2.11–2.77 mm / SCH 10S | ≤0.4 µm | ASTM A269 / A270 |
| SS 316L | Seamless | 2½" to 6" (63.5–152.4 mm) | 2.77–3.05 mm / SCH 40S | ≤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.
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Every pipe we supply to Indore adheres to strict international hygienic standards. Explore our core product specifications, Ra roughness certifications, and alloy grade properties: