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All Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn.
In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with product form and product dimensions.For more complete details please refer to the relevant specification – The BS EN Specifications for Stainless Steel
are listed on a separate Datasheet.
Stainless Steel - Specifications Please note that specifications are updates from time to time and the dates shownare therefore not necessarily the latest verision. Further, this list may be
incomplete.
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This information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability willbe accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon
As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no controlover their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by
statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose. Any advicegiven by the Company to any third party is given for that party’s assistance only and without liability on
the part of the Company.
Any contract between the Company and a customer will be subject to the Company’s Conditions of Sale.The extent of the Company’s liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those Conditions; a copy of
which is available on request.
American (ASTM) standards for stainless steels for general applications
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards are listed in sections covering
flat and long products, tubes and pipes, forgings and castings in stainless steels. Standardslisted include ASTM A450, A480, A484, A555, A167, A176, A666, A693, A276, A314, A493,A564, A565, A582, A182, A268, A269, A312, A358, A403, A409, A511, A554, A632, A731,A789, A790, A813, A814, A473, A705, A297, A743, A744 , A890, A999 and A1016. LAST
UPDATED 29th June 2005
British and American standards for stainless steels for pressure vessel applications
British and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards are listed in sectionscovering flat and long products, tubes and pipes, forgings and castings in stainless steels.Standards listed include BSEN 10028-7, BS 1501-3, BSEN 10272, BS 1502, BS 3605, BSEN10216-5, BSEN 10217-7, BS 3127, BSEN 10222-5, BS 1503, BSEN 10213-4, BS 1504, BS
4882, BSEN 10269, ASTM A240, A479, A336, A351 and A451. LAST UPDATED 29th June 2005
British and American standards for tolerances, surface finish and testing of stainlesssteels
British and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards are listed in sectionscovering tolerances, passivation and cleaning and testing products in stainless steels.Standards listed include BSEN 10029, BSEN 10048, BSEN 10051, BSEN 10058, BSEN 10059,
BSEN 10060, BSEN 10061, BSEN 10258, BSEN 10259, BSEN 10278, BSEN 10228-4, BSEN10307, BSENISO 3651 and BSISO 16701 (120) LAST UPDATED 29th June 2005.
British standards for stainless steels for general applications
British standards are listed in sections covering flat and long products, tubes and pipes,forgings and castings in stainless steels. Standards listed include BSEN 10088, 10095, 10302,BS 1449, BSEN 10151, BS 970, BS 6258, BS 6744, BS 1554, BSEN 10270-3, BSEN 10263-5,
All Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn.
In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with product form and product dimensions.For more complete details please refer to the relevant specification – The BS EN Specifications for Stainless Steel
are listed on a separate Datasheet.
British standards for the welding and fabrication of stainless steels
British standards are listed covering welding procedures and welding consumables, solderingand mechanical fasteners for stainless steels. Standards listed include BS 2633, BS 4677, BS4515-2, BS 7475, BSEN 1011-3, BSEN 1600, BSEN 12072, BSEN 12073, BSEN 760, BSEN287-1, BSEN 288, BS 6787, BS 5465, BSENISO 3506, BS6105 and BS 1210. LAST UPDATED7th July 2004.
NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156 for Corrosion Resistant Alloys for Sulphide Service
The NACE MR0175 standard for sulfide ( sulphide ) stress corrosion cracking resistant metallicmaterials for oilfield equipment is now also available as an ISO standard 15156. This articlesummarises the requirements for all types of stainless steel austenitic , ferritic, duplex,
martensitic and precipitation hardening stainless steels which are covered by the standard. Millsoftened material will normally be found to comply with the requirements.
Ordering steel using BS EN 10259
The method for ordering stainless steel wide coil products is shown as a step-by-step process.
All Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn.
In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with product form and product dimensions.For more complete details please refer to the relevant specification – The BS EN Specifications for Stainless Steel
are listed on a separate Datasheet.
Stainless Steel – Specifications List – Part 2 British standards for stainless steels for general applications
Std
NumberDate Status Title
General . . .
BSEN
10088-12005 C Stainless steels. List of stainless steels
BSEN10095 1999 C Heat Resisting Steels and Nickel Alloys
BSEN
10302 2002 C Creep Resisting Steels, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys
. . . .
Flat
Products. . .
BSEN
10088-2 2005 C
Stainless steels. Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting
steels for general purposes
BS 1449-2 1983 WSteel Plate, Sheet And Strip - Specification For Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet
and Strip
BSEN
10151
2002 C Stainless Steel Strip for Springs-Technical Delivery Conditions
BS 5770-4 1981 WSteel Strip Intended for the Manufacture of Springs - Specification For Martensitic and
All Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn.
In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with product form and product dimensions.For more complete details please refer to the relevant specification – The BS EN Specifications for Stainless Steel
are listed on a separate Datasheet.
Tubes and
Pipes. . .
BS EN
10296-22005 C
Welded Circular Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes - Technical
Delivery Conditions - Part 2: Stainless Steel
BS EN
10297-22005 C
Seamless Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes - Technical Delivery
Conditions - Part 2: Stainless Steel
BS 3059-2 1990 WSteel Boiler and Superheater Tubes - Specification For Carbon, Alloy and Austenitic Stainless
Steel Tubes with Specified Elevated Temperature Properties
BS 3606 1992 W Specification for Steel Tubes for Heat Exchangers
BSEN 10312 2002 CWelded Stainless Steel Tubes for the Conveyance of Aqueous Liquids Including Water for Human
Consumption-Technical Delivery Conditions
BS 4127 1994 W Specification for Light Gauge Stainless Steel Tubes, Primarily for Water Applications
BS 4368-3 1984 W Compression Couplings For Tubes - Specification For Light Series Couplings (Metric)
BS 4825(1-5) 1991 C Stainless Steel Tubes and Fittings for the Food Industry and other Hygienic Applications (5 parts)
BS 6323-8 1982 WSpecification for Seamless & Welded Steel Tubes for Automobile Mechanical & General
BS 6362 1990 C Specification for Stainless Steel Tubes Suitable for Screwing In Accordance With BS 21
BS 7838 1996 C Specification for Corrugated Stainless Steel Semi-Rigid Pipe and Associated Fittings for Low-Pressure Gas Pipework of up to 28 mm.
BSEN 1124 1999 CPipes and Fittings of Longitudinally Welded Stainless Steel Pipes with Spigot and Socket for
Waste Water Systems
BSENISO
96261995 C Stainless Steel Needle Tubing for the Manufacture of Medical Devices
Please note that specifications are updates from time to time and the dates shown
are therefore not necessarily the latest verision. Further, this list may beincomplete.
E&OE
This information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability willbe accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon
As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no controlover their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by
statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose. Any advicegiven by the Company to any third party is given for that party’s assistance only and without liability on
the part of the Company.
Any contract between the Company and a customer will be subject to the Company’s Conditions of Sale.The extent of the Company’s liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those Conditions; a copy of
All Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn.
In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with product form and product dimensions.For more complete details please refer to the relevant specification – The BS EN Specifications for Stainless Steel
are listed on a separate Datasheet.
American (ASTM) standards for stainless steels for general applications
Std Number Title
General
ASTM A450 Specification for General Requirements for Carbon, Ferritic Alloy, and Austenitic Alloy Steel Tubes
ASTM A480Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless And Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet and
Strip
ASTM A484 Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
ASTM A555 Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
ASTM A999 Specification for General Requirements for Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM
A1016
Specification for General Requirements for Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel
Tubes
Flat Products
ASTM A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
ASTM A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM A666 Specification For Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
ASTM A693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless And Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
Long Products
ASTM A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A314 Specification for Stainless Steel Billets and Bars for Forging
ASTM A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
ASTM A564 Specification for Hot-Rolled And Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A565 Specification for Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock for High Temperature Service
ASTM A582 Specification for Free Machining Stainless Steel Bars
Tubes & Pipes
ASTM A182Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-
Temperature Service
ASTM A268 Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
ASTM A269 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
ASTM A312 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM A358 Electric Fusion Welded Austenitic Chromium Nickel Alloy Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service
ASTM A403 Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
ASTM A409 Specification for Welded Large Diameter Austenitic Steel Pipe for Corrosive or High Temperature Service
ASTM A511 Specification for Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
ASTM A554 Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
ASTM A632 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing (Small-Diameter) for General Service
ASTM A731 Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM A789 Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
ASTM A790 Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM A813 Specification for Single or Double Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM A814 Specification for Cold Worked Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
This Section summarises the requirements of selected ASTMstandards for stainless steel tubing.
ASTM Standards covered in this Section Page
- ASTM Tube - General Requirements 3-2
A 450/A 450M - 96 General Requirements for Carbon, FerriticAlloy, and Austenitic Alloy Steel Tubes(Incorporated within the ASTM TubeGeneral Requirements subsection)
3-2
A 370 - 96 Mechanical Testing of Steel Products(Incorporated within the ASTM TubeGeneral Requirements subsection)
3-6
A 213/A 213M - 95a Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-SteelBoiler, Superheater and Heat ExchangerTubes
This Section summarises the requirements of selected ASTMstandards for stainless steel flanges, fittings, and other partsused in piping systems.
ASTM Standards covered in this Section Page
- ASTM Flanges & Fittings - GeneralRequirements
4-2
A 182/A 182M - 96 ASTM A 182/A 182M - 96 Forged orRolled Alloy - Steel Pipe Flanges, ForgedFittings, and Valves and Parts for HighTemperature Service
4-6
A 403/A 403M - 96 Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel PipeFittings
4-12
A 774/A 774M - 95a ASTM A 774/A 774M - 95a As-WeldedWrought Austenitic Stainless SteelFittings for General Corrosive Service atLow and Moderate Temperatures
4-16
A 815/A 815M - 96 ASTM A 815/A 815M - 96 WroughtFerritic, Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex), and
This Section contains specifications for tubes and fittingsmade specifically for applications where cleanliness of theinternal surfaces of the pipes is paramount. Examples are the
food processing, dairy, brewing, and pharmaceuticalindustries.
Subsection and Topics Page
Materials and Manufacturing 9-3
Tubes 9-4
Bends and Tees 9-5Clamp Fittings 9-6
IDF Unions 9-8
RJT Unions 9-11
Additional Hygienic Fittings and Components 9-14
Specifications covered in this Section Page
BS 4825, 1991, Stainless steel tubes and fittings for thefood industry and other hygienic applications, Parts 1-5
9-3
Hygienic Tubes - BS 4825 : Part 1 (Tubes) 9-4
Hygienic Bends and Tees - BS 4825 : Part 2 (Bends/Tees) 9-5