Our main products include 1/2inch to 16 inch ERW PIPE/GI PIPE which has been produced according to BS1387/ASTM A53/EN10219/EN10255/EN10217 Standard

Our main products include 1/2inch to 16 inch ERW PIPE/GI PIPE which has been produced according to BS1387/ASTM A53/EN10219/EN10255/EN10217 Standard

Has rich experience in steel pipe processing, can be customized according to customer requirements according to the drawing and sample processing, assist in the development of new products.

Product Description

Brief Introduction

 

ASTM A501 GR.B TUBE

Size:  Square Tube:          20MM * 20MM - 1200MM * 1200MM 
                Rectangular Tube:  20MM * 30MM - 1500MM * 1200MM 
Wall Thickness: 1.3MM - 50MM 
Length: 1M - 12M, normally 5.8M, 6M, 12M, also depends on the requirements. 
Surface Treatment: Galvanizing, Black vanish, Carving, Slightly oil painting, PVC clothes cover each bundle etc. 
Application: Bolted construction of bridges and buildings, as well as for General structural purposes.

 

Chemical Composition

 

COMPOSITION, %

 

GRADE A

GRADE B,C

 

HEAT ANALYSIS

PRODUCT ANALYSIS

HEAT ANALYSIS

PRODUCT ANALYSIS

Carbon(C),max

0.26

0.30 

0.22

0.26 

Manganese(Mn),max

no requirement

no requirement

1.40 

1.45 

Phosphorus(P),max

0.035

0.045

0.030 

0.040 

Sulfur(S),max

0.035

0.045

0.020 

0.030 

Copper(Cu),min

0.20 

0.18

0.20 

0.18

 

 

Carbon (C): Lower carbon content compared to Grade C enhances weldability and reduces the risk of cracking during welding.

Manganese (Mn): Manganese improves strength and toughness, making the material more durable.

Phosphorus (P): Lower phosphorus content reduces the risk of brittleness and improves overall material quality.

Sulfur (S): Lower sulfur content enhances the material's ductility and reduces the risk of cracking.

Copper (Cu): Copper can improve corrosion resistance in certain environments.

 

Physical Requirements

 

ASTM A501 Tensile and Impact Requirements

 

Wall Thickness

GRADE A

GRADE B

GRADE C

TENSILE STRENGTH,min

All

58000psi

400MPa

65000psi

448MPa

70000psi

483MPa

 

WT≤25mm

39000psi

270MPa

46000psi

315MPa

50000psi

345MPa

 

25mm<WT≤50mm

38000psi

260MPa

45000psi

310MPa

49000psi

340MPa

YIELD STRENGTH,min

50mm<WT≤76mm

36500psi

250MPa

42500psi

290MPa

47500psi

330MPa

 

76mm<WT≤100mm

35000psi

240MPa

40000psi

280MPa

46000psi

315MPa

ELONGATION,min

 

25%

24%

23%

 

 

Tensile Strength: Minimum 65,000 psi (448 MPa). This high tensile strength ensures that the material can withstand significant loads without breaking.

Yield Strength: Minimum 46,000 psi (315 MPa) for wall thicknesses ≤ 1 inch (25 mm). The yield strength indicates the material's ability to deform elastically before plastic deformation occurs.

Elongation: Minimum 24%. This elongation value ensures that the material has good ductility, allowing it to be formed and bent without cracking.

 

 

Production Process

 

1.Raw Material Preparation: Steel is produced using basic-oxygen or electric-arc-furnace methods, ensuring it meets the chemical composition requirements for Grade B.

 

2.Tubing Formation: The steel is formed into tubes using methods such as seamless rolling, electric resistance welding (ERW), or submerged arc welding (SAW). The tubes are then hot-formed to achieve the desired shape and size.

 

3.Heat Treatment: For thicker-walled tubes (over 13 mm), normalizing heat treatment may be applied to ensure uniform mechanical properties.

 

4.Testing and Inspection: The tubes undergo chemical and mechanical testing to verify compliance with ASTM A501 Grade B standards. Surface quality checks and repairs are also performed.

 

5.Finishing: The final product may be coated for corrosion protection and marked with essential identification details.