AMS 5589 GH4169 Seamless Tubes For Gas Turbine
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From land-based gas turbines to advanced marine propulsion systems, our Gnee Steel AMS 5589 GH4169 seamless steel tubing provides the critical thermal stability required for long-cycle operation. We understand that downtime is unacceptable in power generation. Therefore, our tubing undergoes rigorous manufacturing processes to withstand thousands of start-stop cycles without structural degradation.
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AMS 5589 GH4169 Seamless Tubes for Gas Turbine description

The AMS 5589 standard defines high-performance seamless GH4169 (Inconel 718) nickel alloy tubing designed for aerospace and gas turbine applications, offering superior creep resistance and high strength up to 1300°F (704°C). These tubings also exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and high tensile strength, making them ideal for hot-end turbine components and fluid piping.
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GH4169 aircraft engine fuel pipe Description
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Specification | AMS 5589 (Aerospace Material Specification) |
| Material | GH4169 (UNS N07718 / Inconel 718) |
| Product Form | Seamless Cold Worked Tube |
| Application | Gas Turbine Engines (combustor liners, bleed air systems, fuel manifolds, cooling lines) |
| Design Requirements | High temperature strength, oxidation resistance, thermal fatigue resistance, creep strength |
| Applicable Standards | AMS 5589, AMS 5590, ASTM B983, ASME SB983 |
Note: AMS 5589 is the primary aerospace specification for Inconel 718 seamless tubing used in gas turbine and high-temperature aircraft applications. The material is produced by vacuum induction melting (VIM) followed by vacuum arc remelting (VAR).
AMS 5589 GH4169 Tubes Specification
AMS 5589 GH4169 Tubes Chemical Composition
| Ni | Cr | Nb+Ta | Mo | Ti | Al | Cu | Fe |
| 50.0-55.0 | 17.0-21.0 | 4.75-5.50 | 2.80-3.30 | 0.65-1.15 | 0.20-0.80 | ≤ 0.3 | Bal. |
Mechanical properties of GH4169 gas turbine tubes
| Test Condition | Tensile Rm (MPa) | Yield Rp0.2 (MPa) | Elongation A5 (%) | Reduction of Area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Temp (650°C) | ≥ 1000 | ≥ 850 | ≥ 15 | ≥ 20 |
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Standard pipe diameter for GH4169 gas turbine applications
| OD (in) | OD (mm) | Wall (in) | Wall (mm) | Weight (lb/ft) | Weight (kg/m) | Typical Gas Turbine Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125 | 3.18 | 0.016 | 0.41 | 0.013 | 0.019 | Instrumentation, small cooling lines |
| 0.125 | 3.18 | 0.020 | 0.51 | 0.016 | 0.024 | High-pressure instrumentation |
| 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.020 | 0.51 | 0.025 | 0.037 | Control lines, low-flow cooling |
| 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.028 | 0.71 | 0.034 | 0.051 | Bleed air sensing, general cooling |
| 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.042 | 0.063 | High-pressure cooling lines |
| 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.020 | 0.51 | 0.034 | 0.051 | Fuel return, balance lines |
| 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.028 | 0.71 | 0.047 | 0.070 | Fuel supply, general cooling |
| 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.058 | 0.086 | Main cooling air, fuel manifolds |
| 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.079 | 0.118 | High-pressure air supply |
| 0.313 | 7.95 | 0.028 | 0.71 | 0.060 | 0.089 | Combustor cooling lines |
| 0.313 | 7.95 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.074 | 0.110 | Turbine cooling supply |
| 0.313 | 7.95 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.102 | 0.152 | High-flow cooling manifolds |
| 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.028 | 0.71 | 0.073 | 0.109 | Main bleed air lines |
| 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.090 | 0.134 | Turbine cooling supply |
| 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.042 | 1.07 | 0.107 | 0.159 | High-pressure cooling mains |
| 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.124 | 0.185 | Extreme pressure cooling |
| 0.500 | 12.70 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.122 | 0.182 | Main cooling air manifolds |
| 0.500 | 12.70 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.168 | 0.250 | High-volume cooling supply |
| 0.500 | 12.70 | 0.065 | 1.65 | 0.218 | 0.324 | Main bleed air headers |
| 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.035 | 0.89 | 0.154 | 0.229 | Large cooling ducts |
| 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.213 | 0.317 | Combustor case cooling |
| 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.065 | 1.65 | 0.278 | 0.414 | High-volume main supply |
| 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.049 | 1.24 | 0.258 | 0.384 | Main cooling air headers |
| 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.065 | 1.65 | 0.337 | 0.502 | Large engine cooling mains |
| 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.083 | 2.11 | 0.422 | 0.628 | Heavy-duty cooling systems |
| 1.000 | 25.40 | 0.065 | 1.65 | 0.458 | 0.681 | Main engine air supply |
| 1.000 | 25.40 | 0.083 | 2.11 | 0.578 | 0.860 | High-volume air distribution |
GH4169 is the most commonly used gas turbine tube size
| Rank | OD (in) | OD (mm) | Wall (in) | Wall (mm) | Usage Frequency | Typical Application Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.035 | 0.89 | Very High | Bleed air, cooling, fuel manifolds |
| 2 | 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.028 | 0.71 | Very High | Sensing lines, control cooling |
| 3 | 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.035 | 0.89 | High | Turbine cooling, bleed air mains |
| 4 | 0.250 | 6.35 | 0.028 | 0.71 | High | Fuel supply, general cooling |
| 5 | 0.500 | 12.70 | 0.049 | 1.24 | Medium | Main cooling air manifolds |
| 6 | 0.313 | 7.95 | 0.035 | 0.89 | Medium | Combustor cooling, turbine supply |
| 7 | 0.125 | 3.18 | 0.020 | 0.51 | Medium | Instrumentation, small cooling |
| 8 | 0.188 | 4.78 | 0.020 | 0.51 | Medium | Low-flow cooling, return lines |
| 9 | 0.500 | 12.70 | 0.035 | 0.89 | Medium | Main cooling air, large manifolds |
| 10 | 0.375 | 9.53 | 0.042 | 1.07 | Low | High-pressure cooling mains |
GH4169 Tube Size Guide for Gas Turbine Applications
| Application Area | Recommended OD (in) | Recommended Wall (in) | Operating Temp (°C) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling Air Lines (Low Flow) | 0.125 – 0.188 | 0.016 – 0.020 | 300-500 | 200-500 |
| Cooling Air Lines (General) | 0.188 – 0.250 | 0.020 – 0.028 | 400-600 | 500-1,000 |
| Cooling Air Lines (High Flow) | 0.250 – 0.375 | 0.028 – 0.035 | 500-700 | 1,000-2,000 |
| Main Cooling Manifolds | 0.500 – 0.750 | 0.049 – 0.065 | 500-650 | 500-1,500 |
| Bleed Air Lines (Low Pressure) | 0.250 – 0.375 | 0.028 – 0.035 | 400-600 | 200-500 |
| Bleed Air Lines (High Pressure) | 0.313 – 0.500 | 0.035 – 0.049 | 500-650 | 500-1,500 |
| Main Bleed Air Headers | 0.500 – 1.000 | 0.049 – 0.083 | 500-650 | 300-800 |
| Fuel Manifolds | 0.188 – 0.313 | 0.028 – 0.035 | 50-150 | 500-3,000 |
| Fuel Supply Lines | 0.250 – 0.500 | 0.028 – 0.049 | 50-150 | 500-5,000 |
| Combustor Cooling | 0.250 – 0.375 | 0.035 – 0.049 | 600-700 | 1,000-2,000 |
| Turbine Cooling Supply | 0.313 – 0.500 | 0.035 – 0.049 | 500-650 | 500-1,500 |
| Instrumentation / Sensing | 0.125 – 0.188 | 0.016 – 0.020 | 300-600 | 100-500 |
| Control Lines (Hydraulic/Pneumatic) | 0.188 – 0.250 | 0.020 – 0.028 | 100-300 | 1,000-3,000 |
| Case Cooling Lines | 0.375 – 0.625 | 0.035 – 0.049 | 400-600 | 300-800 |
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Advantages of GH4169 Fuel System Piping
Even in land-based gas turbines, the fuel system is the most critical component. GH4169's superior performance is reflected in the following aspects:
Anti-coking performance: Its smooth inner wall and high-temperature stability prevent fuel from coking within the piping, ensuring stable burner performance.
Pressure pulsation stability: GH4169 maintains its elastic modulus under high-frequency pressure waves, preventing fatigue failure caused by vibration.
Weld joint integrity: Its excellent resistance to strain-aging cracking makes it an ideal choice for the complex welded manifolds of gas turbine combustors.
Main Applications of GH4169 Nickel Alloy Tubes
Gas turbine: Internal fuel piping, cooling air piping, and high-strength fasteners.
Steam turbine: High-pressure steam delivery piping and heat exchanger piping.
Marine propulsion: Exhaust system and fuel injection piping for high-performance ship engines.
Nuclear power: Core structural components and instrumentation piping.




GH4169 Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Requirements for Tubes
Gnee Alloy as a trusted supplier, Gnee Alloy adheres to a "zero-defect" principle. Every GH4169 seamless pipe undergoes a rigorous inspection process before shipment.
| Test Method | Requirement | Standard | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | 100% (for wall ≥ 0.5mm) | ASTM E213 | No defects exceeding 5% wall |
| Eddy Current Testing (ET) | 100% (for thin wall) | ASTM E426 | No relevant indications |
| Hydrostatic Test | 100% | ASME Section VIII | 1.5× working pressure, no leakage |
| Pneumatic Test | As specified | – | For clean gas service |
| Visual Inspection | 100% | ASTM E543 | No surface defects |




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Why Choose Gnee Steel's GH4169 Seamless Pipe
Stable Metallurgical Properties: Our VIM + ESR dual-melting process ensures a uniform microstructure, resulting in high fatigue life and creep rupture resistance.
Supply Chain Security: We offer price-locking solutions and annual supply agreements to help you manage material cost fluctuations in long-term projects.
Professional Logistics Services: We have extensive experience shipping high-value alloy batches to Russia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and provide comprehensive customs clearance and compliance support.

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FAQ
Q: Do you offer long-term supply contracts for OEMs?
A: Yes. We specialize in supporting large-scale projects through annual supply agreements. We offer price-lock options to protect our clients from raw material (Nickel/Niobium) price volatility, ensuring stable project budgeting.
Q: Are your tubes compatible with high-temperature steam environments?
A: Absolutely. GH4169 (Inconel 718) provides excellent resistance to steam, high-purity water, and various industrial gases, even in the presence of chlorides, making it superior to 300-series stainless steels.
Q: Can you provide oversized tubes for heavy-duty turbine casings?
A: Yes, we have the capability to produce seamless pipes up to 219mm OD with wall thicknesses up to 25mm, meeting the needs of heavy structural energy components.
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