Pipe
Steel Pipe
Types, Standards, Grades, Ranges, and Applications
Steel pipes are essential components in various industries, offering durability, corrosion resistance, and versatility. Below is a detailed overview of different types of steel pipes, including Stainless Steel, Duplex, Carbon Steel, Nickel, Copper, and Hastelloy, covering their standards, grades, ranges, and applications.
Stainless Steel Pipes
Standards
ASTM A312, ASTM A213, ASTM A269
ASME B36.19, EN 10216-5
API 5L for specific applications
Grades
Austenitic: 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321
Ferritic: 409, 430
Martensitic: 410, 420
Range
Size: 1/8″ to 24″ (Nominal Pipe Size, NPS)
Wall Thickness: Sch 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S
Length: Single random (17-24 ft), Double random (36-44 ft), Custom cut-to-length
Types: Seamless, Welded (ERW, LSAW), Polished
Applications
Chemical and petrochemical processing
Food and beverage industry (hygienic piping)
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Marine and coastal installations
Architectural and decorative uses
Carbon Steel Pipes
Standards
ASTM A53, ASTM A106, ASTM A333
API 5L, ASME B36.10
IS 1239, IS 3589 (Indian Standards)
Grades
ASTM A53 Grade A, B
ASTM A106 Grade B, C
API 5L Grade B, X42, X52, X60, X65
Range
Size: 1/2″ to 48″ NPS
Wall Thickness: Sch STD, XS, XXS
Length: 5-7m (single random), 10-14m (double random)
Types: Seamless, ERW, SAW, LSAW
Applications
Oil and gas pipelines
Water supply and sewage systems
Structural applications in construction
Power plants and refineries
General engineering and fabrication
Nickel Alloy Pipes
Standards
ASTM B161, ASTM B165, ASTM B622
ASME SB163, SB407
DIN 17751, EN 10216-5
Grades
Inconel: 600, 625, 718
Monel: 400, K500
Incoloy: 800, 825
Hastelloy: C276, C22 (cross-referenced in Hastelloy section)
Range
Size: 1/4″ to 12″ NPS
Wall Thickness: Sch 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S
Length: Up to 12m or custom
Types: Seamless, Welded
Applications
Aerospace and jet engine components
Chemical processing (acidic environments)
Nuclear power plants
Heat exchangers and condensers
Oil and gas refining
Copper Pipes
Standards
ASTM B88, ASTM B280
EN 1057, JIS H3300
ASME B16.22 for fittings
Grades
C12200 (DHP Copper, Phosphorus-Deoxidized)
C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper)
C11000 (Electrolytic Tough Pitch)
Range
Size: 1/8″ to 8″ NPS
Wall Thickness: Type K, L, M (per ASTM B88)
Length: 10 ft, 20 ft, or coils (up to 100 ft)
Types: Seamless, Drawn
Applications
Plumbing and HVAC systems
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Medical gas distribution
Fire sprinkler systems
Solar thermal installations
Hastelloy Pipes
Standards
ASTM B622, ASTM B619
ASME SB626, SB366
DIN 17744, ISO 6207
Grades
Hastelloy C276, C22
Hastelloy B2, B3
Hastelloy X, G30
Range
Size: 1/2″ to 10″ NPS
Wall Thickness: Sch 10S, 40S, 80S
Length: 6m, 12m, or custom
Types: Seamless, Welded (ERW, SAW)
Applications
Chemical processing (sulfuric, hydrochloric acid)
Pollution control (flue gas desulfurization)
Waste treatment facilities
Pharmaceutical production
Pulp and paper bleaching systems
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