Carbon Steel, Low Temperature and Chrome-Moly’s

ASTM A36

A36 Covers Carbon Steel Structural Steel Alloy

A36 has a yield strength of 36,300 psi and an ultimate tensile strength that ranges from 58,000 to 80,000 psi, A36 steel has a wide range of applications such as tanks, oil rigs, bridges, parking garages to simple walkways. A36 is produced in forms that include the following. 

Structural Bar – Flat, Round, Square and Hex

Structural Steel Channel 

Structural Angle 

Wide Flange Beam

I-Beams

Steel Sheets and Plates

ASTM A105 / SA105

Covers forged carbon steel piping components

This specification outlines requirements for carbon steel forgings used in piping systems operating at ambient and elevated temperatures. It applies to flanges, fittings, valves, and similar components.

ASTM A234 / A234M

Wrought carbon and alloy steel fittings, seamless and welded

Covers fittings used in pressure piping and pressure vessel fabrication. Includes extensive forming, cooling, and testing procedures to ensure material integrity at moderate and elevated temperatures.

ASTM A333 Grade 6 Pipe for Low Temp Pipe

ASTM A333 is the standard specification for seamless and welded steel pipe for application in low temperature services with minimum design temperature -45°C [-50°F] requiring notch toughness. Minimum Yield Strength 35,000 PSI and Tensile Strength 60,000. Charpy impact tests temperatures are at -45℃.

ASME SA335 / ASTM A335

Chrome-Moly pipe is the standard for seamless ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe produced in nominal or minimum wall thickness for high temperature service. Pipe ordered to this specification shall be suitable for bending, flanging, similar forming operations and for fusion welding. Chromium (Cr) increases the material’s resistance to corrosion and oxidation, and raises the material’s strength at high temperatures. Molybdenum (Mo) is known to increase tensile and creep strength at high temperatures, reduces brittleness, and improves hardenability. Sometimes referred to as "P Grade" materials or simply "Chrome", most common P-Grades are P9, P11, P22.

ASTM A350 LF2 Flange for Low Temperature

ASTM A350 (ASME SA350) is the standard specification for carbon steel and low alloy steel forged flanges and flanged fittings for low temperature services.

Common use grade is ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1, corresponding material for piping in ASTM A333 Grade 6 and pipe fittings in ASTM A420 WPL6. With yield strength minimum 240 Mpa, and tensile strength in 480 Mpa to 655 Mpa, impact test temperature at -45℃.

A420 WPL6

ASTM A420 is the standard specification for pipe fittings of carbon steel and alloy steel used for low temperature services. WPL6 is the most used grade material under A420 but also includes WPL3, WPL8 and WPL9.

ASTM A420 covers elbows, tees, reducers, caps, unions, etc. Which are manufactured according to ASME B16.9, ASME B16.11, MSS SP-79 and MSS SP-95 types in both seamless and welded. These fittings are commonly used in pressure pipelines and pressure vessel/tank applications at lower temperature and are compatible with ASTM A333 Gr6 Pipe.

ASTM A500

ASTM Standard Specification for cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes. 

A500 covers cold-formed steel round, square, rectangular, or special shape structural tubing for welded, riveted, or bolted construction of bridges, tanks and buildings, and for general structural purposes. Common Grades stocked and produced are Grades B and C and can be subjected to most of the usual fabricating operations.

ASTM A992

ASTM A992 standard specification is employed most frequently in building framing components such as I-beams and wide-flange shapes. In addition to building frames, A992 steel is frequently found in bridge construction and other public infrastructure. This steel is defined by a mixture of elements that includes copper, vanadium, chrome, nickel, and molybdenum. The composition of A992 lends itself to improved weldability. This steel maintains a yield strength of 50,000 psi and ultimate tensile strength of 65,000 psi. A992 steel is used for construction projects that require high corrosion resistance.

ASTM A572

A572 steel is available in five different grades: 42, 50, 55, 60, and 65. Each grade number indicates the yield strength of this high strength, low alloy steel. Its multiple favorable properties make it a staple for construction applications. One of the most commonly used A572 grades is A572-50. This grade has an ultimate tensile strength of 65,300 psi and a high tensile yield strength of 50,000 psi. It is used for structural applications, some of which include buildings, bridges, construction equipment, tanks and truck frames.

Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Duplex and Nickel Alloys

ASTM A312 / A312M

Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel pipes

Designed for use in high-temperature and corrosive environments, suitable for a broad range of industrial applications.

ASTM A778 Stainless Steel Welded Pipe

ASTM A778 Stainless Steel Pipe is used in low to moderate temperature and is for unannealed, Welded Stainless Pipe. TP304L and TP316L are the most common Grades.

The pipe manufactured per ASTM A778 can be supplied as Cold Drawn or Hot Rolled. And can also be provided threaded, beveled and plain end. The material cannot be annealed or heat treated for hardening.

ASTM A790 / A790M

Seamless and welded duplex stainless steel pipe

Covers ferritic/austenitic stainless steel pipe, specifically designed for stress corrosion resistance. Includes comprehensive mechanical and nondestructive testing requirements.

ASTM A182 / SA182

Forged or rolled alloy and stainless steel for high-temperature service

Applicable to flanges, fittings, valves, and parts made from low alloy and stainless steels. These components are intended for pressure systems requiring superior strength and corrosion resistance.

ASTM A403 / A403M

Wrought austenitic stainless steel pipe fittings

Defines two main classes—WP and CR—of seamless and welded stainless fittings used in piping systems.

ASTM A213 / SA213

Seamless ferritic and austenitic steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes

Specifies seamless tubes with minimum wall thickness for use in high-temperature equipment such as boilers and heat exchangers.

ASTM A249 / ASTM A269

Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel tubing for general service

Covers tubing for corrosion resistance in both high and low temperature environments.

ASTM A511 / A511M

Seamless stainless tubing for mechanical applications

Specifies seamless stainless tubing for use where corrosion resistance or high-temperature strength is essential. All austenitic tubes must be delivered in an annealed condition.

ASTM A479

ASTM A479 specification covers hot and cold finished Stainless- Steel Bars, including Rounds, Squares and Hexagon forms. Along with hot-rolled and extruded shapes such as Angles, Beams, and Channels. Four grades of stainless steel are available which includes austenitic, austenitic-ferritic, ferritic, and martensitic. Mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and hardness shall be determined by specimens subjected to normalized, tempered, annealed and quenched conditions.

ASTM A240 / SA240

ASTM A240 - Generally deals with chromium stainless steel and chromium-nickel stainless steel and is the most widely used standard for Sheets, Plates, Strips, and Coils of stainless steel.

This standard covers several grades of stainless steel and due to its outstanding properties like corrosion resistance, strength, toughness, and formability it is commonly used in Pressure Vessels, Food Processing, Chemical Processing and the Petrochemical Industry.

ASTM A276 / A276

ASTM A276 Scope: This specification covers hot-finished or cold-finished bars except bars for reforging. It includes rounds, squares, and hexagons, and hot-rolled or extruded shapes, such as angles, tees, and channels in stainless steels. The bars shall be furnished in one of the following conditions: Condition A in which the bars are annealed, Condition H in which the bars are hardened and tempered at a relative temperature, Condition T in which the bars are hardened and tempered at a relatively high temperature, Condition S in which the bars are strain hardened or relatively light cold worked, and Condition B in which the bars are relatively severe cold worked. The material shall be subjected to a mechanical test to determine its tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and Brinell Hardness.

ASTM B221-21

ASTM B221-21 is the standard specification covering extruded bars, rods, wires, structural profiles, and tubes made from aluminum and aluminum alloys. All the products should be produced by hot extrusion or similar methods.

ASTM B241/B241M

This specification covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy seamless pipe and seamless extruded tube. The pipe and tube shall be produced from hollow extrusion ingot (cast in hollow form, or drilled, or pierced from solid ingot) and shall be extruded by use of the die and mandrel method.

ASTM B429/429M

This specification covers UNS A96061 or A96063 aluminum alloy extruded pipes and tubes intended for use in structural applications. The structural pipes and tubes that may be produced through a bridge/porthole type die or other approved methods are not for use in fluid-carrying applications involving pressure. Both alloys may be extrusion press solution heat treated to produce the specified tempers. Each pipe or tube should be supplied with plain square-cut ends and mill finished unless otherwise specified.

ASTM B161

Nickel and low-carbon nickel seamless pipe and tube

Covers UNS N02200 and N02201 cold-worked seamless products, tested for chemical composition, tensile properties, and integrity through nondestructive testing.

ASTM B163

Nickel and nickel alloy tubes for condensers and heat exchangers

Specifies mechanical and chemical properties, as well as testing protocols for seamless tubes intended for corrosive service.

ASTM B165

Nickel-copper alloy seamless pipe and tube

Outlines requirements for UNS N04400 alloy products used in pressure-bearing and corrosive environments.

ASTM B167

Nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-iron alloy seamless pipe and tube

Covers alloys such as UNS N06600 and N06601, detailing chemical and mechanical specifications for heat- and corrosion-resistant applications.

ASTM B366

Nickel and nickel alloy wrought fittings for pressure piping

Includes various welded fittings like elbows, reducers, and tees. Specifies material requirements, heat treatment, and inspection methods based on the grade and class.

ASTM B444

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum-columbium alloy seamless pipe and tube

Applies to cold-worked seamless tubes, with specific requirements for different heat-treated grades used in corrosive environments.

ASTM B619

Welded nickel and nickel-cobalt alloy pipe

Covers Class I and Class II welded pipes, requiring solution annealing and non-filler welding methods, followed by rigorous testing.

ASTM B729

Nickel alloy seamless pipe and tube for general corrosive service

Specifies requirements for UNS N08020, N08026, and N08024 alloys, including stabilization or annealing treatment and mechanical testing.

ASTM B564

Nickel alloy forgings

Details the mechanical and chemical testing procedures required for forged components made from various nickel alloys.