- Exterior Surface Finish: <32 Ra
- Interior Surface Finish: <15 Ra
- Standard: ASME BPE
- Finish: EP, BA, MP, AP
- Applications : Biopharmaceuticals, Construction
ASME BPE Standard for the Construction of Equipment Use in the Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Applications of ASME-BPE
ASME BPE Specification
Industry Standards
ASME-BPE Industry Standards
- ASME BPE
- Grades : 304, 316L
Finish
ASME BPE Finish
- Bright Annealed
- Mechanical Polished
- Electro Polished
- Annealed and Pickled
Application
Electropolishing ASME BPE Application
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Construction
- Bioprocessing
Benefits
ASME-BPE Benefits
- enhance quality control
- High strength
- Durability
- enhancing cleanliness
Current Best Practices for Improving Product Safety and Purity are Incorporated into ASME BPE Standards
ASME BPE Standard
| UNS Number |
JIS Designation |
EN Designation |
Short name | Ni | C | CR | Mn | N | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 8.0—10.5 | 0.07 | 17.5—19.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | ||||
| 1.4301 | X5CrNi18-10 | 8.0—10.5 | 0.07 | 17.5—19.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | |||
| SUS304 | 8.0—10.5 | 0.08 | 18.0—20.0 | 2.0 | |||||
| 304L | 8.0—12.0 | 0.03 | 17.5—19.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | ||||
| 1.4307 | X2CrNi18-9 | 8.0—10.5 | 0.03 | 17.5—19.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | |||
| 1.4306 | X2CrNi19-11 | 10.0—13.0 | 0.03 | 18.0—20.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | |||
| SUS304L | 9.0—13.0 | 0.03 | 18.0—20.0 | 2.0 | |||||
| 316 | 10.0—14.0 | 0.08 | 16.0—18.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 2.00—3.00 | |||
| 1.4401 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 10.0—13.0 | 0.07 | 16.5—18.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 2.00—2.5 0 | ||
| SUS316 | 10.0—14.0 | 0.08 | 16.0—18.0 | 2.0 | 2.00—3.00 | ||||
| 316L | 10.0—14.0 | 0.03 | 16.0—18.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 2.00—3.00 | |||
| 1.4404 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 | 10.0—14.5 | 0.03 | 16.5—18.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 2.00—2.5 0 |
ASME BPE Tube Fittings Surface Finish
| Surface Designation | Ra Max (µm) | Ra Max (µ-in) |
|---|---|---|
| SF3 | 0.76 | 30 |
| SF2 | 0.64 | 25 |
| SF1 | 0.51 | 20 |
| SF0 | No Ra Requirement | No Ra Requirement |
| Mechanically Polished & Electropolished | ||
|---|---|---|
| Surface Designation |
Ra Max | |
| µ-in | µm | |
| SF6 | 25 | 0.64 |
| SF5 | 20 | 0.51 |
| SF4 | 15 | 0.38 |
ASME-BPE Testings
- Drainability Test
- Spray Ball Test
- Hydrostatic Test
ASME BPE Price
ASME BPE Full Form
| ASME BPE | American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Bioprocessing Equipment |
|---|
Documentation and Certification of ASME-BPE
- ASME Certification Mark with BPE Designator
- Dimension
- Material
- Heat number
- Surface designation SF1 to SF4
Selection of ASME BPE
- Right Material corrosion resistance
- compatibility
- Excellent durability