Comparison of ASTM A500 Round vs. A53 Pipe Comparison of ASTM A500 Round vs. A53 Pipe(FOR STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS)
PRODUCT FACT SHEET
ASTM A500-01a ASTM A53/A53M-01
Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black andSeamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamlessand Shapes
Welded, riveted or bolted construction of bridges Mechanical and pressure applications and is also and buildings, and for general structural purposes. acceptable for ordinary uses in steam, water, gas
and air lines.
of A500 Round (HSS)
• A product specifically designed for construction and structural applications.• Produced to tighter tolerances (O.D., wall, straightness).• Readily weldable by conventional methods both in the shop or in the field.• Superior surface finish (bare-no mill lacquer coating applied).• Higher strength to weight ratio.• Broader variety of O.D. sizes and gauges.• Readily available on a two-three week rolling cycle.• Specific lengths available from production 20' to 74'
Note: Refer to the reverse side for more detailed technical information or contact your Atlas Tube Inc. sales representative.
Description:(per ASTM)
Intended Use:(per ASTM)
Advantages
Technical InformationTechnical Information
Strength Levels: Grade B Types E and S Grade AYield Strength Min. 42,000 PSI 30,000 PSITensile Strength Min. 58,000 PSI 48,000 PSIElongation % Min. 23 Varies
Grade C Types E and S Grade BYield Strength Min. 46,000 PSI 35,000 PSITensile Strength Min. 62,000 PSI 60,000 PSIElongation % Min. 21 Varies
Lengths: Atlas Tube produces Single random lengths (16' to 24') lengths up to 74' or double random lengths (36' to 46')
Tolerances:O.D. Size +/– .75% +/– 1%Wall Thickness +/– 10% – 12.5%Chemistry low C, Mn, P, S and higher C, Mn, P, S and
residual elements for residual elements thatsuperior weldability could impact weldability
Size Availability: 28 different sizes available A53 lists 13 different sizes availablein the range from 1.900" from 1.900" O.D. to 16.000" O.D.O.D. to 16.000" O.D.
Gauge Availability: Standard gauges available A variety of guages are available. through Atlas Tube Inc. are Some of the heavier sections are .125", .188", .250", .313", .375", only available as a seamless product..438", .500" and .625" as well asall the nominal pipe gauges
Straightness: 1/8" x length (in feet) Not specifieddivided by five.
Specification: A500 A53
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