ASTM A53 ERW Pipe

ASTM A53 ERW pipe covers the following types and grades: Type E – Resistance welded steel pipe, Grade A and Grade B.

Quality Standards:

ASTM A53: Standard specification for steel pipe (Black, Hot-dip Galvanized, Welded and Seamless)

API 5L” Line pipe, API 5CT steel pipe, for transporting oil, natural gas and petroleum products

BS 1387: Steel Pipe for transporting water, gas, air and steam

DIN 2458: Welded Steel Pipe

EN10217: Welded Steel Pipe for Pressure Applications. Technical Delivery Terms. Non-alloy steel pipe with specific room temperature properties.

ASTM A53 ERW Pipe Chemical Composition

1. Carbon (max. %)

Grade A: 0.25

Grade B: 0.30

2. Manganese (max. %)

Grade A: 0.95

Grade B: 1.2

3. Phosphorous (max. %)

Grade A: 0.05

Grade B: 0.05

4. Sulfur (max. %)

Grade A: 0.045

Grade B: 0.045

5. Copper (max. %)

Grade A: 0.40

Grade B: 0.40

6. Nickel (max. %)

Grade A: 0.40

Grade B: 0.40

ASTM A53 ERW Pipe Mechanical Properties

1. Min. Tensile Strength

Type E Grade A: 330Mpa / 48000psi

Type E Grade B: 415Mpa / 60000psi

2. Min. Yield Strength

Type E Grade A: 205Mpa / 30000psi

Type E Grade B: 240Mpa / 35000psi

Absolute Roughness of ASTM A53 Grade B ERW Pipe

Type of A53 Grade B Pipe	Roughness [mm]	Roughness [inch]
ASTM A53 Grade B, drawn, new	0.02 - 0.1	0.0008 - 0.004
welded, new	0.05 - 0.1	0.002 - 0.004
galvanized, new	0.15	0.006
Carbon Steel ASTM A53, used, cleaned	0.15 - 0.2	0.006 - 0.008
lightly corroded	0.1 - 0.4	0.004 - 0.016
severely corroded	0.4 - 3	0.016 - 0.12
light scaling	1 - 1.5	0.04 - 0.06
heavy scaling	1.5 - 4	0.06 - 0.16
bitumed coated	0.05	0.002

ASTM A53 ERW Pipe Size Chart

ASTM A53 Pipe Test

Chemical analysis;
Tensile test;
Bending test;
Flattening test;
Hydro-test;
Weld seam ultrasonic or electromagnetic test.

ASTM A53 ERW Pipe Applications

1. Piping systems with high groundwater extraction volumes, such as towers, boilers, and hot water delivery.

2. Machining, bearing assemblies, processing machinery, and other accessories.

3. Electrical applications: gas distribution, hydropower generation, and fluid transport.

4. Anti-static pipes in wind power plants.