SA/A53 B is a stocking grade for Federal Steel.
ASTM/ASME SA/A53B Pipe Specifications
A53B is typically manufactured as a welded product. ERW- Electric Resistance Welded is the method of manufacture. It carries similar chemical and physical properties as A106B and is a mild carbon steel.
Pipe having other dimensions may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification.
Sizes 2" to 26" ERW in STD and XH.
Welded Carbon Products
Size Range
½” nominal - 26” OD
Wall Thickness
.188" up to .500"
and Thicker Upon Request.
Grades
A / B
ASTM/ASME SA/A53B Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Grade A | Grade B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, min., psi, (MPa) | 48,000 (330) | 60,000 (415) | |
| Yield Strength, min., psi, (MPa) | 30,000 (205) | 35,000 (240) | |
Note: This is summarized information from ASME Specification A53. Please refer to the specific Standard or Specification or contact us for more details.
ASTM/ASME SA/A53B Chemical Properties
| Type | Grade | C, max. | Mn, max. | P, max. | S, max. | Cu*, max. | Ni*, max. | Cr*, max. | Mo*, max. | V*, max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type S (Seamless) | A | 0.25 | 0.95 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| B | 0.30 | 1.20 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.08 | |
| Type E (Electric-resistance Welded) | A | 0.25 | 0.95 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| B | 0.30 | 1.20 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.08 | |
| Type F (Furnace-welded) | A | 0.30 | 1.20 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
Note: The total composition for these five elements shall not exceed 1.00%.