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GB 5310 20G High Pressure Boiler Tubes

GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes are a type of steel tube designed for use in high-pressure and high-temperature environments.

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What is 20G?

20G is a type of high-quality carbon structural steel, commonly used in the production of boiler tubes and pressure vessels due to its excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance.

20G is the steel material of GB 5310- 2008. GB 5310- 2008 standard is applicable to seamless tubes for making steam boiler whose pressure is high or higher and seamless tubes used as pipelines.

GB 5310 is a Chinese standard that outlines the specifications for seamless steel tubes used in high-pressure boilers. The designation "20G" refers to the material grade of these tubes, indicating that they are made from 20G steel, a low-carbon steel known for its excellent heat transfer properties and high tensile strength.

GB5310 20G boiler steel pipe Other Name

20G High Pressure Boiler Pipe, GB5310 20G boiler steel pipe, 20G boiler steel pipe, 20G boiler pipe

Chemical Compositions(%) of 20G

Chemical elements Data
Carbon 0.17-0.23
Silicon 0.17-0.37
Manganese 0.35-0.65
Phosphorus(max) 0.03
Sulfur(max) 0.03
Chromium(max) 0.25
Molybdenum(max) 0.15
Cuprum(max) 0.2
Nickel(max) 0.25
Vanadium(max) 0.08

Mechanical Properties of 20G

Properties Data
Yield Strength (Mpa) 410-550
Tensile Strength (Mpa) 245
Elongation (%) 22

The W.T. tolerance of 16Mn

W.T.(S) Tolerance of W.T.
<3.5 +15%(+0.48mm min)
-10%(+0.32mm min)
3.5-20 +15%,-10%
>20 D<219 ±10%
D≥219 +12.5%,-10%

Specification of GB5310 20G seamless steel pipe

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
83*13 127*10 168*20 245*27
83*14 127*17 168*32 245*32
89*16 133*16 180*21 273*27
95*9.2 133*16 180*22 273*30
95*10 133*22 180*25 273*36
95*15 140*18 180*40 299*30
102*14 146*14 194*21 325*30
114*9.2 152*17 203*26 377*35
114*10 159*16 219*22
114*19 159*21 219*25

The 20G seamless steel pipe is mainly used for general boiler purposes, and can also be used for furnace tubes, heat exchanger tubes and seamless tubes for pipelines in petroleum refineries. As a professional boiler steel pipe supplier and manufacturer, besides the chemical composition and various mechanical properties, the 20G steel pipe we supply can also guarantee the water pressure, flattening, flaming tests as well as the surface quality and non-destructive inspection.


Delivery Condition:

Annealed, Normalized, Normalized and Tempered

The steel tubes shall be delivered in a heat treated condition.


Implementation standards:

  1. Seamless steel pipe for structure: GB8162-2018
  2. Seamless steel pipe for conveying fluid: GB8163-2018
  3. Seamless steel pipe for low and medium pressure boiler tube boiler: GB3087-2018
  4. High-pressure seamless pipe for boiler: GB5310-2018
  5. High-pressure seamless steel pipe for fertilizer equipment: GB6479-2018
  6. Seamless steel pipe for petroleum cracking: GB9948-2018

Inspection and Test:

Chemical Composition Inspection, Mechanical Properties Test(Tensile Strength,Yield Strength, Elongation, Flaring, Flattening, Bending, Hardness, Impact Test), Surface and Dimension Test,No-destructive Test, Hydrostatic Test.


Surface treatment:

Oil-dip, Varnish, Passivation, Phosphating, Shot Blasting


Length:

5800mm; 6000mm; 6096mm; 7315mm; 11800mm; 12000mm; and so on.

Max length: 16000mm, also U bending can be offered.


Note:

This inventory is part of the inventory, demand and other models in stock or order materials, please contact us.

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20G Seamless steel pipe

Brief Introduction to 20G Seamless Steel Pipe

20G seamless steel pipe is a long strip steel material with hollow cross-section and no circumferential welding seams, categorized as economical section steel. When bearing the same bending and torsional load as solid round steel, seamless 20G pipe features lighter weight, which greatly reduces material consumption for structural and pipeline projects.

Round seamless pipe accounts for most industrial applications: under the same perimeter, circular cross-section owns the maximum internal flow area to deliver more fluid medium; besides, round pipe bears uniform radial stress under internal and external pressure. It still has limitations — square and rectangular pipes provide better flat bending strength, so special-shaped steel tubes are produced for agricultural machinery frames and furniture structures.

20G seamless steel pipe is a universal base material matching our boiler anti-abrasion shields and half repair pipe sleeves, serving as the original substrate of power plant water wall, superheater and reheater heating tubes, as well as petrochemical fluid transmission pipelines and mechanical ring parts.

Five Core Advantages

1. Premium Raw Material Grade

Manufactured from high-quality carbon structural steel, balanced chemical composition delivers stable tensile, yield and impact mechanical performance with reliable high-temperature toughness.

2. Advanced Seamless Production Process

Adopt hot piercing & rolling seamless forming craft, eliminate welding seam defects; inner and outer pipe surfaces are smooth without oxide scale, dimensional tolerance is strictly controlled with high machining precision.

3. Excellent Comprehensive Working Performance

Outstanding high temperature resistance, high pressure bearing capacity and moderate corrosion resistance, stably operate under long-term industrial harsh flue and fluid medium environments.

4. Full Customizable Specification Range

Rich stock standard sizes, custom outer diameter, wall thickness and pipe length available per client engineering drawings and pipeline layout demands.

5. Multi-scenario Universal Compatibility

Suitable for thermal power boiler, petrochemical, aerospace, shipbuilding, fuel gas pipeline, cooler and heat exchanger equipment, covering fluid delivery and mechanical manufacturing industries.

  • Seamless integrated forming, no hidden leakage risk of welded joints under high pressure
  • Lighter weight than solid round steel under equal load, cut engineering material cost
  • Smooth inner wall reduces fluid flow resistance and pipeline abrasion loss
  • Good plastic forming and welding performance for subsequent processing (bending, welding, sleeving repair)
  • Compatible with half repair pipe sleeves, half pipe shields and other matching boiler anti-abrasion accessories

Characteristics and Features

The 20G seamless steel pipe boasts several characteristics that make it an indispensable component in industrial applications:

  1. High Temperature Resistance: The 20G steel's composition allows the pipe to withstand elevated temperatures, making it suitable for applications involving heat transfer and energy conversion.

  2. Seamless Design: The seamless manufacturing process ensures uniformity and eliminates the risk of weak points or leaks, enhancing the overall integrity of the pipe.

  3. Efficient Heat Transfer: The properties of 20G steel facilitate efficient heat exchange, making the pipe ideal for transferring thermal energy between fluids.

  4. Corrosion Resistance: The steel's composition provides inherent resistance to corrosion, extending the pipe's lifespan and reliability in various environments.


Benefits and Advantages

  1. Enhanced Efficiency: The exceptional heat transfer properties of 20G steel contribute to efficient energy conversion, ensuring optimal performance in boilers and heat exchangers.

  2. Reliability: The seamless design and high tensile strength of 20G steel pipes enhance their reliability and safety in demanding industrial environments.

  3. Long Service Life: The corrosion-resistant nature of 20G steel extends the service life of the pipes, reducing maintenance requirements and downtime.

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Applications of 20G Seamless Steel Pipe

The versatile nature of 20G seamless steel pipes makes them suitable for a range of industrial applications:

  1. Boilers: In the power generation sector, 20G pipes are used as superheater tubes, reheater tubes, and waterwall tubes in boilers, facilitating the exchange of heat and steam generation.

  2. Heat Exchangers: These pipes play a crucial role in heat exchangers, where they enable efficient transfer of thermal energy between fluids in different industrial processes.

  3. Petroleum Industry: The pipes find application in petroleum refineries for transporting high-temperature and high-pressure fluids.

Considerations for Usage

When incorporating 20G seamless steel pipes into industrial systems, the following factors should be considered:

  1. Operating Conditions: Ensure that the pipes are suitable for the specific temperature, pressure, and fluid characteristics of the application.

  2. Compatibility: Verify compatibility with other components and materials within the system to prevent potential issues.

Difference Between 20# and 20G Seamless Steel Pipes

When comparing 20# and 20G seamless steel pipes, there are several differences to consider.

First, the difference in use:

20# seamless steel pipes are used for structural pipes, fluid pipes, and low to medium pressure boiler pipes. On the other hand, 20G seamless steel pipes are specifically designed for high-pressure boiler tubes. Besides similar carbon content, 20G seamless steel pipes contain additional trace elements, making them more suitable for use in boilers and pressure vessels. They are widely utilized as pipelines for transporting fluids like oil, natural gas, water, and certain solid materials.


Second, the difference in characteristics:

20# seamless pipes have slightly higher strength compared to No. 15 steel and are rarely quenched, thus avoiding temper brittleness. They exhibit high plasticity during cold deformation, making them suitable for bending, calendering, flanging, and hammer arch processing. Their welding performance with arc and contact welding is good, but gas welding may result in cracks on workpieces with strict shape requirements or complex shapes. Cold-drawn or normalized pipes have better machinability than annealed pipes.

20G seamless steel pipes have strict requirements on the steel grades used in their manufacture. They must have high lasting strength, excellent oxidation corrosion resistance, and good organizational stability.


Third, the difference in price:

Due to differences in manufacturing processes and composition, 20G seamless steel pipes are priced higher than 20# seamless steel pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions
20G seamless steel pipe is a hollow, joint-free high-quality carbon steel tube. Under the same bending load, it is lighter than solid round steel and is widely used in boilers, petrochemical fluid pipelines, and mechanical structural components.
Round pipe offers maximum flow capacity and uniform pressure resistance, making it ideal for boiler pipelines. Square pipe provides better flat bending strength for machine frames but is not suitable for fluid delivery.
The absence of a weld seam eliminates high-pressure leakage risks. The inner and outer walls are smooth with no oxide scale, while wall thickness remains stable and stress distribution is uniform.
20G carbon seamless pipe can operate continuously at temperatures up to 480°C, making it suitable for heating surface tubes in power plant boilers.
Thermal power boilers, petrochemical gas pipelines, aerospace, shipbuilding, machinery manufacturing, construction scaffolding, and heat exchanger equipment.
Half-pipe shields are used for pre-protection of intact tubes; half-repair pipe sleeves are welded onto thinned or leaking 20G pipes during overhauls for reinforcement.
Yes. Preheat the welding area to 100–150°C before welding to prevent cold cracking in the carbon steel base material.
Yes. We support customization of outer diameter, wall thickness, fixed cut lengths, and round or square cross-sections according to customer engineering drawings.
Each shipment includes a Mill Test Certificate (MTC), dimensional inspection records, and a hydraulic pressure leak test report.
Yes. Round 20G seamless pipe is a mainstream material for pipelines carrying oil, coal gas, natural gas, and industrial water.
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