ASTM A179 Tubes

ASTM A179 Tubes seamless cold-drawn low-carbon

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ASTM A179 Tubes specifications

ASTM A179 Tubes are seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes primarily used for heat exchanger and condenser tubes. These tubes are known for their high heat transfer efficiency and are commonly applied in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, and power generation.

ASTM A450/A450M And A179/A179M Steel Tubes

ASTM A179/179M ASTM A450/A450M

ASTM A450 Low Alloy Seamless Steel Tube

ASTM A450 Low Alloy Seamless Steel Tube

ASTM A450/A450M

ASTM A450/A450M is a standard specification that covers general requirements for carbon and low alloy steel tubes. It outlines the various tests and procedures to be followed during the manufacturing and testing of these tubes.

ASTM A450/A450M and A179/A179M are two specifications related to steel tubes used in various industrial applications.

When we place a specific order for SA 179 tubing, we should include below material specifications:
Standard and the name of material: ASTM A179 / ASME SA 179 seamless tubes.
Manufacturing types in cold drawn
Size including Diameters and minimum wall thickness

ASTM A179 tubes have many properties, including:
Excellent tensile strength and yield strength
Good corrosion resistance
Resistance to oxidation, pitting, acid, and crevice corrosion

Standard Standard

What is ASTM A179?

ASTM A179 is a standard specification for seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes used in tubular heat exchangers, condensers, and similar applications.

The ASTM A179 tubes are produced through a cold-drawing process, which helps to improve their dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Scope of ASTM A179

  1. ASTM A179 /ASME SA179 covers minimum-wall-thickness, seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes for tubular heat exchangers, condensers, and similar heat transfer apparatus.
  2. ASTM A179 /ASME SA179 covers tubes 1/8 to 3 in. [3.2 to 76.2 mm], inclusive, in outside diameter. Note 1Tubing smaller in outside diameter and having a thinner wall than indicated in this specification is available. Mechanical property requirements do not apply to tubing smaller than 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] in outside diameter or with a wall thickness under 0.015 in. [0.4 mm].
  3. The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the "M" designation of this specification is specified in the order.

ASTM A179 and its usage

ASTM A179 are widely used in industries such as petroleum, chemical, medical, food, light industry, machinery, instrument, include industrial pipeline and mechanical structure parts, etc.

  • Pharmaceutical Equipment
  • Chemical Equipment
  • Sea Water Equipment
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Condensers
  • Pulp and Paper Industry
  • Off-Shore Oil Drilling Companies
  • Power Generation
  • Petrochemicals
  • Gas Processing
  • Specialty Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals

What is ASTM A179 tube material?

ASTM A179 covers minimum-wall thickness, seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes for tubular, heat exchanger, condensers, and other heat transfer services. seamless ASTM A 179 steel tube is supplied and produced by cold drawning method. Chemical composition contains carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.


Features of ASTM A179 tube material

ASTMA179/ASME SA179 standard is applicable for steel pipes together with outside diameter of 1/8in-3in. (32 mm to 76.2 mm). Our rolling technology has reached the international advanced spot. JST is able to manufacture cold drawn seamless steel tubes with uniform wall depth. Their tolerance is relatively smaller standard your own.

When seamless carbon steel pipes are during the last cold drawing procedure, they will enter micro oxidization and non-oxidation heat treatment furnace for thermal treatment (Temperature is 1200℉ (650℃) if not more.). This makes the surface of cold drawn seamless steel tubes match the no oxide scale standards, and guarantees smooth surface and stable performance.

JST adopts professional hardness testing equipment to find out the hardness of seamless carbon steel pipes. The Rockwell hardness value not able to exceed 72 HRB.

Top rated program customers' requirements, we can analyze the cold drawn seamless steel tube advertise its chemical composition meet standards. We choose one from 250 pipes or select one in a furnace to investigate. If the product analysis fails, then choose another two seamless carbon steel pipes. All elements of two steel pipes tend to be in accordance with standards, and then these pipes can be delivered.

Note:

  • Mill test certificates will be issued according to EN10204.3
  • All tubes shall be supplied as per applicable ASTM Specification.
  • The tubes Shall be Seamless and the testing shall be as per A 450 / A450M.

Size Specifications of ASTM A179 tube material

OD(mm)  Wall Thickness Unit(mm)
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 6.5 - 7 7.5 - 8 8.5 - 9 9.5 - 10 11 12
Φ25-Φ28                
Φ32                
Φ34-Φ36                
Φ38                
Φ40                  
Φ42                  
Φ45                
Φ48-Φ60              
Φ63.5              
Φ68-Φ73                
Φ76        
Φ80        
Φ83        
Φ89        
Φ95        
Φ102        
Φ108        
Φ114          
Φ121          
Φ127          
Φ133          
Φ140            
Φ146            
Φ152            
Φ159            
Φ168            

Chemical Components (%) of ASTM A179 tube material

C Si Mn P S Mo Cr V
0.06-0.18 / 0.27-0.63 ≤0.035 ≤0.035 / /

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Mechanical Properties of ASTM A179 tube material

Tensile
Strength (Mpa)
Yield
Strength (Mpa)
Elongation
(%)
Hardness
(HRB)
≥325 ≥180 ≥35

≤72


ASTM A450 covers carbon and low alloy steel tube. Steel samples shall be melt processed and shall either be ingot cast or strand cast. Heat and product analyses shall be performed on the steel materials. Steel specimens shall also undergo tensile tests and shall conform to required values of yield strength and elongation. Flattening test, reverse flattening test, flaring test, flange test, hardness test, hydrostatic test, air underwater pressure test, and nondestructive tests shall be performed on the steel materials.

OD In (mm) + - WT In(mm) + -
<1(25.4) 0.10 0.10 ≤1.1/2(38.1) 20% 0
11.1/2(25.438.1) 0.15 0.15 >1.1/2(38.1) 22% 0
>1.1/2<2(38.150.8) 0.20 0.20
2<2.1/2(50.863.5) 0.25 0.25
2.1/2<3(63.576.2) 0.30 0.30
34(76.2101.6) 0.38 0.38
>47.1/2(101.6190.5) 0.38 0.64
>7.1/29(190.5228.6) 0.38 1.14
ASTM A179 & ASME SA179 Seamless Heat Exchanger Condenser Tubes ASTM A179 Cold Drawn Seamless Carbon Steel Straight Tubes
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Seamless Tube Processing

With years of expertise, we provide a wide range of steel tube processing services. From basic sawing and machining to complex bending and upsetting operations, we support you at every stage of your project.

Our capabilities include eccentricity reduction and concentricity improvement through turning and grinding. We specialize in creating complex geometries using rotary swaging and axial forming, and offer property modifications through partial heat treatment to meet your exact requirements.

Our Processing Capabilities

Variable wall thicknesses
Drilling / Stamping / Lasering
Peeling / Roller Burnishing
Cold Forming
Cutting
Beveling
Deburring
Thread Rolling / Threading
Partial Hardening
Turning / Milling / Grinding
Reducing / Expanding
Swing
Alloy Steel Pipe Applications

Applications of Alloy Steel Pipes

Alloy steel pipes are widely used in high-temperature, high-pressure and corrosive service environments where conventional carbon steel pipes cannot provide sufficient mechanical strength or long-term reliability.

Manufactured from premium alloy steels containing chromium, molybdenum, nickel and other alloying elements, these pipes provide excellent resistance to heat, pressure, oxidation and corrosion, making them ideal for demanding industrial processes.

Typical Applications

  • Power generation plants
  • Boilers and superheaters
  • Steam piping systems
  • Heat exchangers
  • Petrochemical facilities
  • Oil & gas processing
  • Chemical plants
  • Refineries
  • Fertilizer production
  • Nuclear power stations

Why Choose Alloy Steel Pipes?

Alloy steel pipes offer superior performance under severe operating conditions. Their enhanced mechanical properties provide excellent resistance to elevated temperatures, internal pressure, corrosion and long-term creep deformation.

  • Excellent high-temperature strength
  • Outstanding pressure resistance
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Improved oxidation resistance
  • Long service life
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Good weldability
  • 100% recyclable material

Typical Service Conditions

Alloy steel pipes are selected for critical applications where operating temperatures, pressures or corrosive media exceed the capabilities of carbon steel.

Service Condition Typical Application
High Temperature Boilers, superheaters, steam headers
Low Temperature Cryogenic processing systems
High Pressure Power generation and process piping
Corrosive Media Chemical and petrochemical plants
Long-Term Creep Service Thermal power stations

Available Standards

Product Type Common Standards
Seamless Pipes ASTM A335 P1, P5, P9, P11, P22, P91
Butt Weld Fittings ASTM A234 WP1, WP5, WP9, WP11, WP22, WP91
Forged Fittings & Flanges ASTM A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F22, F91

Industries We Serve

Sunny Steel supplies alloy steel piping products to customers worldwide across a wide range of industrial sectors. Our products are manufactured to international standards and are trusted in critical piping systems requiring long-term reliability.

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Processing
  • Mining
  • Marine Engineering
  • Refineries
  • Fertilizer Plants
  • Heavy Industry

Inspection

Chemical composition inspection, mechanical properties test(tensile strength,yield strength, elongation, flaring, flattening, bending, hardness, impact test), surface and dimension test, non-destructive test, hydrostatic test.

PMI

Identification of the chemical composition of the metal used to manufacture the fitting. Uses PMI sensors, including X-ray fluorescence or optical emission spectrometry.


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