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Explore the ASTM A179/A179M specification for seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel heat-exchanger and condenser tubes, known for their exceptional thermal conductivity and durability.
Learn about their applications, advantages, and where to buy SA179 tubing.
Download PDFSA179 tubes are specified by ASTM A179/A179M for seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel heat-exchanger and condenser tubes. They are renowned for their minimum-wall-thickness and are ideal for applications requiring high thermal conductivity and the ability to withstand high pressure and temperature [^1^].
SA179 tubing boasts exceptional thermal conductivity up to 360°C, an elongation rate of up to 30%, and can endure high pressures and temperatures up to 450°F. The low carbon content enhances its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, making it a preferred choice for various industrial applications [^2^].
When we place a specific order for SA 179 tubing, we should include below material specifications:
Low-carbon steel continuous, minimal wall thickness tubing for condensers, heat exchanger tubes, as well as other heat transfer applications are covered by STM A179. Seamless, cold-drawn low-carbon alloy steel pipe is covered by the ASTM A179 (SA 179) required specifications.
For SA179 heat exchanger tubes, the minimum yield strength is 26 Ksi 180 Mpa, the minimum tensile strength is 47 Ksi 325 Mpa, as well as the minimum stretch is 2 inches or 50 millimeters (about 1.97 in) at 35%.
The elemental composition is as follows: Mn (Manganese) 0.27-0.63 percent, P (Phosphorus) max. 0.035 percent, S (Sulfur) 0.035 percent, and C (Carbon) 0.06-0.18 percent. The ASTM A179 Heat Exchanger Tube is a robust, flexible tubing with long-bearing capabilities.
The OD range of the SA 179 seamless carbon cold-drawn steel tubes is 1/8~to 3~ or 3.2mm (about 0.13 in) to 76.2mm (about 3 in). However, mechanical qualities are not relevant for sizes down to 1/8~& 3.2 mm (about 0.13 in), or widths less than 0.015 inches and 0.4 mm (about 0.02 in). Other diameters & widths smaller than the mentioned specifications are also relevant to this standard.
ASTM A179 Heat Exchanger Tubes, Hot Rolled as well as Cold Drawn, Seamless, 1/4~NB ~2~NB (Nominal Bore Size) 1 mm (about 0.04 in) to 8 mm (about 0.31 in) in width, outside diameter Width, lengths of up to 27000mm (about 88.58 ft) in maximum length with plain ends, beveled ends, or coupling, etc.
The ASTM A179/A179M specification covers tubes from 1/8 to 3 inches in outside diameter. The tubes are manufactured to strict industry standards to ensure consistency in quality and performance. The chemical composition includes carbon (0.06-0.18%), manganese (0.27-0.63%), phosphorus (max 0.035%), and sulfur (max 0.035%) [^3^].
SA179 tubing offers high thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. Its smooth surface finish aids in efficient heat transfer, and it is lightweight, making it easy to transport and install [^2^].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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| 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 | 　 | 　 | 　 | 　 | 　 | 　 | ◠| ◠| ◠| ◠| ◠| ◠| ◠| ◠|
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Mo | Cr | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06-0.18 | / | 0.27-0.63 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | / | / |
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| 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 |
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.
Alloy steel pipes are engineered for high-temperature, high-pressure and corrosive service where carbon steel cannot deliver sufficient strength or long-term reliability.
By incorporating Cr, Mo, Ni and other alloying elements, these pipes provide excellent resistance to oxidation, creep and corrosion—making them ideal for critical power, petrochemical and refining systems.
| Condition | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| High Temperature | Boilers, superheaters, steam headers |
| Low Temperature | Cryogenic processing systems |
| High Pressure | Power & process piping |
| Corrosive Media | Chemical & petrochemical plants |
| Creep Service | Thermal power stations |
| Product | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Sunny Steel supplies alloy steel piping systems worldwide, supporting projects that demand certified materials, full traceability and long-term operational reliability.
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.
Identification of the chemical composition of the metal used to manufacture the fitting. Uses PMI sensors, including X-ray fluorescence or optical emission spectrometry.
Steel pipe delivery status(condition): cold / hard (BK), cold / soft (BKW), after cold stress relief annealing (BKS), annealing (GBK), normalized (NBK).
| Term | Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-finished/hard (cold-finished as-drawn) | BK | No heat treatment after the last cold-forming process. The tubes therefore have only low deformability. |
| Cold-finished/soft (lightly cold-worked) | BKW | After the last heat treatment there is a light finishing pass (cold drawing). With proper subsequent processing, the tube can be cold-formed (e.g. bent, expanded) within certain limits. |
| Annealed | GBK | After the final cold-forming process the tubes are annealed in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum. |
| Normalized | NBK | The tubes are annealed above the upper transformation point in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum. |
The general cold strip mills, volume should go through continuous annealing (CAPL unit) to eliminate cold hardening and rolling stress, or batch annealing reach the mechanical properties of the corresponding standard specifies. Cold rolled steel surface quality, appearance, dimensional accuracy better than hot-rolled plate, and right-rolled thin product thickness is about 0.18mm, so the majority of users favor.
Cold rolled steel coil substrate products deep processing of high value-added products. Such as electro-galvanized, hot dip galvanized, electro-galvanized fingerprint resistant, painted steel roll damping composite steel, PVC laminating steel plates, etc., so that the excellent quality of these products has a beautiful, high resistance to corrosion, has been widely used.
Cold rolled steel coil finishing after annealing, cut the head, tail, trimming, flattening, smooth, heavy volume, or longitudinal clipboard. Cold-rolled products are widely used in automobile manufacturing, household electrical appliances, instruments, switches, buildings, office furniture and other industries. Steel plate strapping package weight of 3 to 5 tons. Flat sub-volume typically 3 to 10 tons / volume. Coil diameter 6m.
Bare packing/bundle packing/crate packing/wooden protection at the both sides of tubes and suitably protected for seaworthy delivery or as requested.
There are probably hundreds of different methods for packing a pipe, and most of them have merit, but there are two principles that are vital for any method to work: prevent rusting and sea transportation security.
Our packing can meet any needs of the customers.
Commonly used alloying elements and their effects are listed in the table given below.
| Alloying Elements | Effect on the Properties |
|---|---|
| Chromium | Increases Resistance to corrosion and oxidation. Increases hardenability and wear resistance. Increases high temperature strength. |
| Nickel | Increases hardenability. Improves toughness. Increases impact strength at low temperatures. |
| Molybdenum | Increases hardenability, high temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Enhances the effects of other alloying elements. Eliminate temper brittleness in steels. Increases high temperature strength. |
| Manganese | Increases hardenability. Combines with sulfur to reduce its adverse effects. |
| Vanadium | Increases hardenability, high temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Improves fatigue resistance. |
| Titanium | Strongest carbide former. Added to stainless steel to prevent precipitation of chromium carbide. |
| Silicon | Removes oxygen in steel making. Improves toughness. Increases hardness ability |
| Boron | Increases hardenability. Produces fine grain size. |
| Aluminum | Forms nitride in nitriding steels. Produces fine grain size in casting. Removes oxygen in steel melting. |
| Cobalt | Increases heat and wear resistance. |
| Tungsten | Increases hardness at elevated temperatures. Refines grain size. |
Ceramic lined pipe is made through self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) technique.
Cast basalt lined steel pipe is composed by lined with cast basalt pipe, outside steel pipe and cement mortar filling between the two layers.
Ceramic tile lined pipes have very uniform coating of specially formulated ceramic material that is affixed to the inner of the pipe.
The material of the rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe is ZG40CrMnMoNiSiRe, which is also the grade of rare earth alloy steel.
Tubes Erosion Shields are used to protect boiler tubing from the highly erosive effects of high temperatures and pressures thereby greatly extending tube life.
The ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes are primarily used for boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger.
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