Getting to Know ASTM A53 Steel Pipes: Characteristics & Uses

January 17, 2024

ASTM Pipes are a type of carbon steel pipe with standards set by ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials), an organization responsible for establishing piping standards. Bakrie Pipe Industries is capable of producing ASTM A53 pipes using the ERW welding method.

Types of ASTM A53 Pipes 

There are three types of pipes within the ASTM A53 standard, namely F, E, and S, with two grade types, A and B.

  • Type F pipes use Furnace Butt-weld or Continuous Weld (only Grade A).
  • Type E pipes use the Electric Resistance Weld (ERW) method.
  • Type S pipes are produced seamlessly.

Manufacturing Process of ASTM A53 

Bakrie Pipe Industries produces Type E ASTM A53 pipes, made of carbon steel in the form of Hot Rolled Coil, using the ERW welding technique. ERW welding involves passing a high electrical resistance current between the two bent edges of steel to heat the steel, causing the edges to unite without using a welding filler material.

Dimensions & Uses of ASTM A53 

ASTM A53 pipes produced by BPI have a nominal diameter ranging from 1/2" to 24" with thickness ranging from 2.77 mm to 15.88 mm. ASTM A53 pipes generally come in several thicknesses referred to as schedules:

  • Standard (STD) (Schedule / SCH 10, 20, 30, 40, 60)
  • Extra Strong (XS) (Schedule / SCH 30, 40, 60, 80) The lower the schedule number, the thinner the pipe.

ASTM A53 Steel Pipe is a versatile pipe that can be used in water, gas, and air pipelines, low-pressure systems, structural applications, mechanical components, and more. If you are looking for the highest quality ASTM A53 steel pipe, Bakrie Pipe Industries is the top choice. As a leading steel pipe manufacturer in Indonesia, Bakrie Pipe Industries has been trusted for decades to meet piping needs across various industrial sectors.

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