ASTM A53 Steel Pipe
ASTM A53 Steel Pipe is a carbon steel pipe standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Its full name is “ASTM A53 – Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe.” It is primarily classified into two types:
1. ASTM A53 Steel Pipe Seamless (Type S): Produced through hot rolling or cold drawing, it has no welds and offers enhanced pressure resistance, making it suitable for high-pressure applications.
2. ASTM A53 Steel Pipe Welded (Type E/F): Type E is electric resistance welded (ERW), while Type F is furnace welded. These are lower-cost and primarily used for low-pressure fluid transportation.
Description
ASTM A53 Steel Pipe is a carbon steel pipe standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Its full name is “ASTM A53 – Seamless Steel Tube and Welded Steel Pipe.” It is primarily classified into two types:
1. ASTM A53 Steel Pipe Seamless (Type S): Produced through hot rolling or cold drawing, it has no welds and offers enhanced pressure resistance, making it suitable for high-pressure applications.
2. ASTM A53 Steel Pipe Welded (Type E/F): Type E is electric resistance welded (ERW) Tube, while Type F is furnace welded. These are lower-cost and primarily used for low-pressure fluid transportation.
Based on material properties, ASTM A53 Steel Pipe is divided into Grade A (tensile strength ≥ 330 MPa) and Grade B (tensile strength ≥ 415 MPa). Grade B is stronger and requires passing a carbon equivalent test, making it suitable for welding.
Size Range:
Outer diameter: 1/8 inch to 26 inches. Common wall thicknesses are indicated by Schedules 40 and 80. For example, the wall thickness of 2-inch Sch 40 steel pipe is 3.91mm.
Lengths: Typically 6 or 12 meters are available, but custom lengths are also available.
Main Applications:
Building structure support (e.g., scaffolding);
Low-pressure oil and gas pipelines;
Water supply and fire protection system pipes.
Purchasing and Construction Considerations
1. Selection Recommendations:
For high-pressure applications, seamless Grade B steel pipe is preferred.
Preheating is required during welding (Grade B carbon equivalent ≥ 0.43%).
2. Corrosion Protection:
Galvanized ASTM A53 Steel Pipe (e.g., A53 F) offers superior rust resistance, but the cost increases by approximately 20%.
A53 steel pipe is a highly versatile carbon steel pipe. Users should select the appropriate type based on pressure rating, welding requirements, and budget, and refer to ASTM standards to ensure quality compliance.
Chemical Requirements of ASTM A53 Steel Pipe:
| ELE. | Type S (seamless) | Type E (electric- resistance welded) |
Type F (furnace- welded pipe) |
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| Gr. A | Gr. B | Gr. A | Gr. B | Gr.A | |
| C | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Mn | 0.95 | 1.20 | 0.95 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| P | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| S | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 |
| Cu | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Ni | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Cr | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Mo | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| V | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Mechanical Properties of ASTM A53 Steel Pipe
| ASTM A53 | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| *T.S ksi [MPa] |
≥ 48 [330] | ≥ 60 [415] |
| *Y.S ksi [MPa] |
≥ 30 [205] | ≥ 35 [240] |
| *EL in 2″, % |
≥ 36 | ≥ 30 |
| Material | API SPEC 5L | A25, A25A, B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80, X90, X100 | |
| ASTM A53/ASME SA53 | Grade A, Grade B, | ||
| ASTM A106/ASME SA106 | Grade A, Grade B, Grade C | ||
| ASTM A210/ASME SA210 | Grade A-1, Grade C | ||
| ASTM A500/ASME SA500 | Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, Grade D | ||
| ASTM A501/ASME SA501 | Grade A, Grade B | ||
| ASTM A556/ASME SA556 | Grade A2, B2, C2 | ||
| BS 3059 | 320, 360, 440, 620-460, 629-590, 762 | ||
| EN 10216-1&2 | P195, P235, P265 | ||
| EN10297-2 | E235, E275, E315, E355a, E470, C22E, C35E, C45E | ||
| EN10210-1 | S235JRH, S275J0H, S275J2H, S355J0H, S355J2H, S355K2H | ||
| DIN 1629 | st37.0, st44.0, st52.0 | ||
| DIN 1630 | st37.4, st44.4, st52.4 | ||
| DIN 2391 | st35, st45, st52 | ||
| DIN 17175 | st35.8, st45.8 | ||
| JIS G3429 | STH11, STH 12 | ||
| JIS G3444 | STK290, STK400, STK500, STK490, STK540 | ||
| JIS G3454 | STPG370, STPG410 | ||
| JIS G3455 | STS370, STS410, STS480 | ||
| JIS G3456 | STPT370, STPT410, STPT480 | ||
| JIS G3460 | STPL380 | ||
| JIS G3461 | STB340, STB410, STB510 | ||
| JIS G3464 | STBL380 | ||
| JIS G3475 | STKN400W, STKN400B, STKN490B | ||
| Size | O.D:6-2500mm W.T:0.9-120mm Length: 5.8m, 6m, 11.8m, 12m, or as required. | ||
| Technique | 1) Hot Rolled | Package | 1) Export standard package |
| 2) Cold Drawn | 2) bundled wooden box | ||
| 3) Cold Rolled | 3) suit for all kinds of transport, or be require | ||
Standards and Classifications
| Alloy steel pipe
Standard & Mate |
GB5310-2013 Standard: 20G,25MnG, 15MoG,15CrMoG, 20MoG, 12CrMoG, 12Cr2MoG, 12Cr1MoVG, 12Cr2MoWVTiB, 10Cr9Mo1VNb, 15CrMoG, 10CrMo910ASTM A209M/AS-209M Standard: A209T1/SA209 T1, A209 T1b/SA-209 T1b, A209T1a/SA209 T1a
ASTM A213M/ASME SA 213 M Standard: T2, T5, T9, T11, T12, T22, T23, T24, T91, T911, T92, T122 ASTM A333M/ASME SA-333/SA333M Standard: Gr1, Gr3, Gr4, Gr6, Gr7,Gr8, Gr9, Gr10, Gr11 ASTM A334M/ASME SA-334/SA334M Standard: Gr1, Gr3, Gr6, Gr7,Gr8, Gr9, Gr11 ASTM A335/ASME SA335 Standard: P1, P2, P5,P5b, P5c, P9, P11, P12,P21,P22,P23, P24, P91, P92 ASTM A519 Standard: 4118, 4130,4135,4137,4140 ASTM A691 Standard: GRADE 91, CM65, CM70, CM75, CMSH70, CMS75, CMSH80, ASTM A691 Standard GRADE 1/2 Cr, GRADE 1CR, GRADE 1 1/4 CR, 2 1/4 Cr, 3CR, 5CR, 9 CR DIN17175 Standard: ST35.8, ST45.8, 15Mo3, 13CrMo44, 10CrMo910, 14MoV63,12Cr1MoV EN10216-2 Standard: P195GH, P235GH, P265GH, 13CrMo4-5, 10CrMo9-10, 16Mo3, 10CrMo5-5, X10CrMoVNb9-1 JIS G3458 Standard: STPA12, STPA20, STPA22, STPA23, STPA24, STPA25, STPA26 JIS G3441 Standard: SCR420 TK,SCM415 TK, SCM418 TK, SCM420TK, SCM430TK, SCM435TK, SCM440TK. NF A49-213/215 Standard: TU15D3, TU13CD4-04, TU10CD910, TUZ10CD505, Alloy C276 BS3059 Standard: S1-622-440, S2-622-440, S1-622-490, S2-622-490, S1-629-470, S2-629-470, S2-629-590 BS3604Standard: HFS625 CFS625 BS3606Standard: CFS625 |
| Alloy steel pipe Size | O.D: 6-760mm W.T: 1-80mm Fixed Length: 5.8m, 6m, 11.8m, 12m, or random length as required. |
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