A53 ASTM Carbon Steel Tubes Grade A Grade B For Use In Low Pressure Environments
Carbon Steel Tubes ASTM A53 Grade A Grade B For Use In Low Pressure Environments
Product Overview
ASTM A53 is the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard specification for "Black and Hot-Dip Galvanized, Welded and Seamless Steel Pipes." This specification covers steel pipes manufactured using both welded (Type F, Type E) and seamless (Type S) processes, with our focus being on the seamless steel pipe section.
Key Characteristics and Grades
Type: Type S (Seamless)
This explicitly indicates that the steel pipe is manufactured using a seamless process, without welds.
Steel Grade
- Grade B: Most commonly used and prevalent grade. Yield strength: 240 MPa (35 ksi), Tensile strength: 415 MPa (60 ksi)
- Grade A: Lower strength, less frequently used. Yield strength: 205 MPa (30 ksi), Tensile strength: 330 MPa (48 ksi)
- Grade A25: Very special, rarely used in seamless steel pipes, primarily specified for threaded pipes
Chemical Composition
ASTM A53 has relatively broad requirements for chemical composition and is a type of carbon steel. Its main elemental content (carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur) meets general engineering requirements, but is not as stringent as some specialized pressure vessel or boiler steels.
Coating
Available as uncoated black tubing or hot-dip galvanized for corrosion protection. Galvanized products are typically marked as "Galvanized (Galv.)".
Main Applications
ASTM A53 Gr.B seamless tubing serves as a "general-purpose pipe" across many industries due to its excellent mechanical properties, machinability, and cost-effectiveness.
Low-Pressure Fluid Transport Systems
- Water, gas, oil, and steam transport pipelines (core application)
- Building interiors for fire sprinkler systems
- Domestic water pipes and HVAC systems
Structural Applications
- Scaffolding, guardrails, and fences
- Structural supports where extremely high strength is not required
Mechanical Parts
- Shafts, sleeves, and rollers that do not withstand high pressure
Bridges and Buildings
- Non-load-bearing or secondary load-bearing structural components
Shipping & Packaging
Packing Details
Export standard package, bundled or as required.
Delivery Time
According to order quantity.
Recommended Shipping Methods
- By sea (Container or Bulk)
- By air or express: small size samples
Container Sizes
| Container Type |
Dimensions |
| 20ft GP |
5.8m (length) × 2.13m (width) × 2.18m (height) |
| 40ft GP |
11.8m (length) × 2.13m (width) × 2.18m (height) |
| 40ft HG |
11.8m (length) × 2.13m (width) × 2.72m (height) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are your company's main products?
A1: Our main products are stainless steel plate/sheet, coil, round/square pipe, bar, channel, etc.
Q2. How do you control quality?
A2: Mill Test Certification is supplied with shipment, Third Party Inspection is available. We are certified with ISO and SGS.
Q3. What are the advantages of your company?
A3: We have many professionals, technical personnel, more competitive prices and best after-sales service than other stainless steel companies.
Q4. How many countries have you exported to?
A4: Exported to more than 50 countries including America, UK, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, India, etc.
Q5. Can you provide samples?
A5: We can provide small samples in stock for free upon request. Customized samples typically take about 5-7 days to prepare.