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cape verde ASTM A501 Grade B Tube

ASTM A501 Grade B Tube Grade: GR.A, GR.B, GR.C Size: SQUARE: 20MM * 20MM - 1200MM * 1200MM RECTANGULAR: 20MM * 30MM - 1500MM * 1200MM Wall thickness: 1.3MM - 50MM Wall Thickness Tolerance: ±10% Length: 1 - 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. Production capacity: 300000 tons per year. Production delivery time:15 -- 30 days acc to order quantity and sizes. Shipping: Bulk vessel shipment & Container shipment. Brand: LEFIN STEEL

Product Description

Scope 
ASTM A501 Grade B is a standard specification for hot-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing with a minimum yield strength of 40 ksi (280 MPa). It is commonly used in construction, bridges, and general structural applications where high strength and weldability are required.

ASTM A501 Grade B Tube 
Grade: GR.B 
Size: 
SQUARE: 20MM * 20MM - 1200MM * 1200MM 
RECTANGULAR: 20MM * 30MM - 1500MM * 1200MM 
Wall thickness: 1.3MM - 50MM 
Wall Thickness Tolerance: Control within the standard limits.
Length: 1 - 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. 
Production capacity: 300000 tons per year. 
Production delivery time:15 -- 30 days acc to order quantity and sizes. 
Shipping: Bulk vessel shipment & Container shipment. 
Brand: LEFIN STEEL

 

  

Chemical Composition 
The chemical composition (max % by weight) for A501 Grade B is as follows:

Composition,%

 
Grade B
ElementHeat analysisProduct analysis
Carbon,max0.220.26
Manganese,max 1.41.45
Phosphorus,max0.030.04
Suffur,max0.020.03
Copper,when copper steel is specified,min0.20.18

Note: Unlike ASTM A500 (cold-formed tubing), A501 allows for higher carbon and manganese content, improving weldability and strength.

 

  
Mechanical Properties 

PropertyRequirement
Tensile Strength65 ksi min (450 MPa)
Yield Strength40 ksi min (280 MPa)
Elongation (in 2")24% min

Impact Testing: Not typically required unless specified by the purchaser.

  


Manufacturing Process 
Hot-formed (seamless or welded)

Can be produced via electric resistance welding (ERW), continuous welding, or seamless process.

Typically supplied in round, square, or rectangular shapes.

 

 
Applications And Advantages 
 Applications 
Structural frameworks (buildings, bridges) 
Construction machinery (cranes, scaffolding) 
Transmission towers & poles 
Heavy equipment & trailers 
 

Advantages 
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than A500 
Better weldability due to controlled chemistry 
Cost-effective for structural applications 
 

 

Comparison With ASTM A500 

FeatureA501 Gr. BA500 Gr. B
Forming ProcessHot-formedCold-formed
Carbon ContentHigher (0.26% max)Lower (0.23% max)
Yield Strength50 ksi (345 MPa)46 ksi (317 MPa)
WeldabilityBetter due to higher MnSlightly less favorable
Common ShapesRound, Square, RectangularSame

 

 
Conclusion 
ASTM A501 Grade B is a high-strength, hot-formed structural tubing ideal for welded construction projects requiring durability and ease of fabrication. It offers a balance of strength, weldability, and cost efficiency, making it a preferred choice over A500 in certain structural applications.