High-pressure seamless steel pipes are designed for applications requiring high strength and reliability under extreme conditions. They are used in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, such as in high-pressure boiler systems and oil and gas transportation. These pipes are made from high-quality carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel, ensuring they can withstand significant internal pressure and thermal stress.
High-pressure seamless pipes are specialized tubes designed to withstand extreme internal or external pressures without failing. These pipes are manufactured without any welding seams, making them stronger and more reliable for high-pressure applications. They are widely used in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and hydraulic systems, where safety and durability under high-pressure conditions are critical.
ASTM A106: Seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature and high-pressure service.
ASTM A335: Seamless ferritic alloy-steel pipe for high-temperature and high-pressure service.
ASTM A312: Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel pipes.
API 5L: Line pipe for high-pressure oil and gas transportation.
ASME B36.10: Dimensions and weights of steel pipes for high-pressure service.
EN 10216: Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes.
Carbon Steel:
Example: ASTM A106 Grade B (seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature and high-pressure service).
Alloy Steel:
Example: ASTM A335 P11/P22/P91 (chromium-molybdenum alloy steels for high-pressure and high-temperature service).
Stainless Steel:
Example: ASTM A312 TP304/TP316 (austenitic stainless steel pipes for corrosive and high-pressure environments).
Reliability: No welded seams reduce the risk of failure under high pressure.
Durability: Resists deformation, cracking, and fatigue.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of high-pressure applications.
Safety: Ensures safe operation in critical industries like oil and gas, power generation, and aerospace.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces maintenance and replacement costs due to their long service life.
Standard | Grade | Chemical Composition (%) | Mechanical Properties |
ASTM A106 | A, B, C | C: 0.25–0.35 (A), 0.30–0.35 (B), 0.35 max (C); Mn: 0.27–1.06; P: 0.035 max; S: 0.035 max | Tensile Strength: 330–630 MPa; Yield Strength: 205–415 MPa; Elongation: 30–35% |
ASTM A335 | P1–P92 | Varies by grade (e.g., P11: C: 0.05–0.15; Cr: 1.00–1.50; Mo: 0.44–0.65) | Tensile Strength: 415–620 MPa; Yield Strength: 205–440 MPa; Elongation: 20–30% |
ASTM A312 | TP304, TP316 | TP304: C: 0.08 max; Cr: 18–20; Ni: 8–11; TP316: C: 0.08 max; Cr: 16–18; Ni: 10–14; Mo: 2–3 | Tensile Strength: 515 MPa min; Yield Strength: 205 MPa min; Elongation: 35% min |
API 5L | A, B, X42–X80 | Varies by grade (e.g., X42: C: 0.28 max; Mn: 1.30 max; P: 0.030 max; S: 0.030 max) | Tensile Strength: 414–758 MPa; Yield Strength: 290–690 MPa; Elongation: 18–30% |
ASME B36.10 | N/A | N/A (Dimensional standard, not material-specific) | N/A |
EN 10216 | P195–P460 | Varies by grade (e.g., P265: C: 0.20 max; Mn: 1.40 max; P: 0.025 max; S: 0.015 max) | Tensile Strength: 410–630 MPa; Yield Strength: 245–460 MPa; Elongation: 22–31% |