ASTM A 554 Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing

Standard Specification For Welded Standard Stainless Steel Pipe Sizes

Overview 

1.1 This specification covers welded Standard Stainless Steel Pipe Sizes for mechanical applications where appearance, mechanical properties, or corrosion resistance is needed. 

1.2 This specification covers as-welded or cold-reduced mechanical tubing in sizes to 16 in. (406.4 mm) outside diameter, inclusive (for round tubing) and in wall thicknesses 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) and over.

1.3 Tubes shall be furnished in one of the following shapes as specified by the purchaser: round, square, rectangular, or special.

1.4 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided and when desired shall be so stated in the order.

1.5 Values stated in inch-pound units, in accordance with the specifications, are to be regarded as the standard.

Standard Stainless Steel Pipe Sizes Definition of Stainless:

Stainless Steel: A family of alloys that show marked resistance to corrosion and chemical attack. (300 series contain high chrome & nickel).

Standard Stainless Steel Pipe Sizes Reasons to Use Stainless:

A. Cleanliness is maintained in the product being transported.

B. Prevention of contamination of the product from small particles or rust & scale.

C. Resists corrosive attack from hundreds of industrial and chemical solutions or mixtures.