ASTM/ASME A106/SA106 VS A106 Pipe seamless Carbon Steel PipePermissible Variations in Dimension

SA106B Pipe is commonly uses are in refineries and plants when gasses or fluids are transported at high temperatures and pressures.ASTM/ASME A106/SA106 seamless carbon steel pipeis also used in industrial applications involving high heat, including process piping, boiling plants, compression stations and refineries.

A53 Pipe vs A106 Pipe Chemical Composition

1, A106-B contains silicon, min. 0.10% where A53-B has zero%, and silicon is the important element for improving the heat resistance criteria.
2, A106-B contains manganese 0.29-1.06%, where A53-B 1.2%.
3, A106-B contains low sulfur and phosphorus, max. 0.035% where A53-B contains 0.05 and 0.045% respectively.

ASTM SA106B Pipe MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – TENSILE REQUIREMENTS

Testing Requirements for seamless A106 carbon steel pipe

Mechanical Tests:
Tensile Test: Either transverse or longitudinal are acceptable for NPS 8 and larger
Tensile tests smaller than NPS 8: Longitudinal testing only
Flattening Test: NPS 2 and larger
Bending Test (cold): NPS 2 and under

A53 Pipe vs A106 Pipe Scope

ASTM A53 is Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
ASTM A106 is Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.

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