ASTM A500 Carbon Seamless Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes
1. Product Description: ASTM A500 Carbon Seamless Steel Tubes are specifically designed for structural applications that require high strength and durability. These tubes are manufactured from carbon steel and are seamless, ensuring uniform wall thickness and superior structural integrity. The seamless construction provides greater pressure resistance and eliminates potential seam-related failures, making them ideal for a variety of structural purposes.
2. Product Parameters:
Parameter | Description |
Standard | ASTM A500 |
Material | Carbon Steel (Seamless) |
Grade | Various grades available, depending on mechanical properties |
Size Range | Various diameters and wall thicknesses as per ASTM A500 standards |
Length | Standard lengths, customizable upon request |
Ends | Plain ends, beveled ends, threaded, or socket-weld ends |
Surface Treatment | As-rolled, annealed, or normalized |
3. Mechanical Properties:
Property | Typical Requirements |
Tensile Strength | Varies by grade, typically ≥415 MPa (60,000 psi) |
Yield Strength | Varies by grade, typically ≥205 MPa (30,000 psi) |
Elongation | Typically ≥20% in 50 mm (2 in) or 4D, whichever is greater |
Hardness | Varies depending on heat treatment |
4. Chemical Composition:
Element | Typical Range (%) |
Carbon | 0.15 - 0.30 |
Manganese | 0.45 - 1.60 |
Phosphorus | ≤0.035 |
Sulfur | ≤0.035 |
Silicon | ≤0.35 |
5. Product Applications:
- Structural Framing: Used in building and construction for structural framing.
- Mechanical Equipment: Ideal for the manufacturing of mechanical equipment that requires structural support.
- Piping Systems: Suitable for use in industrial piping systems for various fluids.
- Bridges and Highways: Employed in the construction of bridges and highways for structural support.
- Transmission Towers: Utilized in the construction of transmission towers for electrical power.
6. Product Advantages:
- Seamless Construction: Offers a consistent material structure and eliminates potential seam-related failures.
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Provides excellent strength at a manageable weight, facilitating ease of handling and installation.
- Corrosion Resistance: The carbon steel material offers inherent resistance to many corrosive substances.
- Versatility: Available in various grades to meet different structural requirements.
- Long Service Life: Built to last with minimal maintenance in challenging environments.