ASTM Pipe Specifications

PIPE
Product ASTM Specification
Structural Pipe A500
Tested Pipe A53
Smls Tested Pipe A106
ASTM Explanation
ASTM Specification Brief Explanation
A-500 This specification covers cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel round, square, rectangular, or special shape structural tubing for welded,riveted, or bolted construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.
A-53 This specification covers seamless and welded black and hot-dipped galvanized steel pipe in NPS 1/8 to NPS 26 [DN 6 to DN 650], inclusive, with nominal wall thickness. It shall be permissible to furnish pipe having other dimensions provided that such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided and shall apply only when specified by the purchaser.
A-106 This specification covers seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service in NPS 1/8 to NPS 48 [DN 6 to DN 1200] inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness as given in ASME B 36.10M. It shall be permissible to furnish pipe having other dimensions provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. Pipe ordered under this specification shall be suitable for bending, flanging, and similar forming operations, and for welding. When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable to the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized.