A106 SEAMLESS

Technical Specs

CARBON STEEL
PIPE
General Description

Specification A106 covers Seamless Carbon steel nominal wall pipe for high-
temperature service, suitable for bending, flanging and similar forming operations.
NPS 1½” and under may be either hot finished or cold drawn. NPS 2” and larger shall
be hot finished unless otherwise specified. Surface finished standards are outlined in
the specification. Unless otherwise specified, pipe is furnished with plain ends. Hot-
dipped galvanized pipe is also available.
State Pipe Stocks:
1/8” to Seamless Grade B
24”

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General Description
Specification A106 covers Seamless carbon steel nominal wall pipe for high-temperature service, suitable for bending,
flanging and similar forming operations. NPS 1 1/2 and under may be either hot finished or cold drawn. NPS 2 and larger
shall be hot finished unless otherwise specified. Surface finish standards are outlined in the specification. Purchaser may
specify NDE in lieu of hydrostatic test or neither. Unless otherwise specified, pipe is furnished with plain ends.

Mechanical Properties - Tensile

Requirements
Seamless and ERW Grade AGrade B Grade C

Tensile Strength, min., psi 48,000 60,000 70,000

Yield Strength, min, psi 30,000 35,000 40,000

Chemical Requirements
Seamless and ERW Grade A Grade B Grade C

Carbon max. % 0.25 0.30 0.35

Manganese % 0.27 - 0.930.29 - 1.060.29 - 1.06

Phosphorus, max % 0.035 0.035 0.035

Sulfer, max. % 0.035 0.035 0.035

Silicon, min. % 0.10 0.10 0.10

Testing Requirements
 Hydrostatic Testing
 Inspection test pressures produce a stress in the pipe wall equal to 60% of specified minimum yield strenth (SMYS) at
room temperature. Maximum Pressures are not to exceed 2500 psi for NPS 3 and under, and 2800 spi for the larger
sizes. Pressure is mantained for not less than 5 seconds.

 Mechanical Tests
Tensile Test NPS 8 and larger - either transverse or longitudinal acceptable.
Flattening Test NPS 2 and larger.
Bending Test (cold) NPS 2 and under.
Degree of BendDiameter of Mandrel

For Normal A106 Uses 90 12 x dia. of pipe

For Close Coiling 180 8 x dia. of pipe

 Number of Tests

On One Length
NPS
From Each Lot of

5 and smaller 400 or less

Tensile
6 and larger 200 or less

Bending 2 and smaller 400 or less

2 through 5 400 or less

Flattening
6 and over 200 or less

Technical Specs

API 5L LINE PIPE

General Description

Specification API 5L covers seamless and welded pipe suitable for use in conveying
gas, water, oil, and other liquefied media.
State Pipe Stocks:
2” to 48” Welded A53 / API 5L
2” to 24” Seamless A53 / 106 / API

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Chemical Requirements
Seamless Line Pipe:

Chemical Requirements, Percent (Product)

Specification Grade C MaxMn MaxP MaxS MaxOther

A 0.22 0.90 0.030 0.030 --

B 0.28 1.20 0.030 0.030 b,d
API 5L PSL 1a X42 0.28 1.30 0.030 0.030 c,d
X45,X52,X56 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 c,d
X60e,X65e,X70e 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 c,d

B b,c
0.24 1.20 0.025 0.015
X42 0.24 1.30 0.025 0.015 c,d
API 5L PSL 2a X46,X52,X56 0.24 1.40 0.025 0.015 c,d
X60e,X56e 0.24 1.40 0.025 0.015 c,d
X70e,X80e 0.24 1.40 0.025 0.015 c,d
 Electric Resistance Weld Line Pipe:

Chemical Requirements, Percent (Product)

Specification Grade C MaxMn MaxP MaxS MaxOther

A 0.22 0.90 0.030 0.030 --

B b,d
0.26 1.20 0.030 0.030
X42 0.26 1.30 0.030 0.030 c,d
API 5L PSL 1a X46,X52,X56 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 c,d
X60e 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 c,d
X65e 0.26 1.45 0.030 0.030 c,d
X70e 0.26 1.65 0.030 0.030 c,d

B b,d
0.22 1.20 0.025 0.015
X42 c,d
0.22 0.30 0.025 0.015
X46,X52,X56 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 c,d
API 5L PSL 2a X60e 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 c,d
X65e 0.22 1.45 0.025 0.015 c,d
X70e 0.22 1.65 0.025 0.015 c,d
X80e 0.22 1.85 0.025 0.015 c,d

aFor each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum carbon content, an increase of 0.05% above the specified
maximum manganese content is permissible, up to a maximum of 1.50% for Grades X42 through X52, up to a maximum
of 1.65% for Grades higher than X52 but less than X70, and up to 2.00% for Grades X70 and higher.
bColumbium [niobium], vanadium, titanium, or combinations therof may be used by agreement between purchaser and
manufacturer.
cColumbium [niobium], vanadium, titanium, or combinations therof may be used at the discretion of the manufacturer.
dThe sum of the columbium [nobium], vanadium, and titanium contents shall not exceed 0.15%.
eOther chemical compositions may be furnished by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer, providing that the
limits of Footnote d and the tabular limits for phosphorus and sulfer are met.

Testing Requirements
 Hydrostatic Testing

Lists hydrostatic inspection test pressures for all sizes and grades covered by the specification. Test Pressures
are held for not less than:

• Seamless (all sizes) - 5 seconds

• Welded (NPS 18 and smaller) - 5 seconds
(NPS 20 and larger) - 10 seconds

 Mechanical Tests
Tensile Test
Seamless and ERW NPS 6 and smaller - Longitudinal
NPS 8 and larger - Transverse
Charpy Tests PSL 2
Flattening Test ERW - All sizes
 Number of Tests
Flattening: Non-Expanded ERW for single lengths, crop ends from each lenth. For multiple lengthes, crop ends from first
and last pipe of each coil, plus 2 intermediate rings.
Tensile:

NPS On One Length From Each Lot of:

 5 and smaller400 or less

6 through 12 200 or less

14 and larger 100 or less

Permissible Variations
 Wall Thickness
NPS Grade A, B, A25 X42 through X80

2 1/2 and smaller - Seamless and

+20% -12.5% +15% -12.5%
Welded

3 through 18 - Seamless and Welded +15% -12.5% +15% -12.5%

20 and larger - Welded +17.5% -12.5% +19.5% -8.0%

20 and larger - Seamless +15.0% -12.5% +17.5% -10.0%

 Weights per Foot

For Single Lengths Spcial Plain End and Grade A25: Not more than plus 10% minus 5%.
For Single Lengths Other Pipe: Not more than plus 10% minus 3.5%
For Carload Lots: Not more than minus 1.75%
Note: NPS 4 OD and smaller may be weighed individually or in convenient lots. Larger sizes by length.

 Outside Diameter

Outside Diameter at any point shall not

vary from standard specified more than:

NPS Over Under

1 1/2 and smaller +1/64 -1/32

2 through 18 +.75%-.75%

20 and larger Seamless +1% -1%

20-36 Welded +.75%-.25%

Outside Diameter End Tolerances

(plain end pipe, distance from each end):

NPS Over Under

10 and smaller+1/16-1/64

12 and larger +3/32-1/32

Out-of-Roundness Tolerances
(distance of 4" from each end):

NPS Over Under

22 and larger+1%*-1%*
 *Based upon nominal OD specified.

Lengths
Minimum Avg.
Shortest Length
Plain End Length in Maximum
in Entire
Pipe Entire Length
Shipment
Shipment

20' Nominal 9'0" 17'6" 22'6"

40' Nominal 14'0" 35'0" 45'0"

60' Nominal 21'0" 52'6" 65'0"

80' Nominal 28'0" 70'0" 85'0"

Marking Requirements on Each Length

 Painted Stenciled or Die Stamped
Manufacturer's name or mark, Spec 5L, size, weight per foot, grade, process of manufacture, type of steel, length (NPS 4
and larger only). Test pressure when hogher than tabulated (NPS 2 and larger only). Heat treat symbols, as applicable -
HN, HS, HA or HQ.

A53 SEAMLESS
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and WELDED
PIPE
General Description

Specification A53 covers Seamless and Welded, black and hot-dipped galvanized
nominal (average) wall pipe for coiling, bending, flanging and other special purposes
and is suitable for welding. Threaded and coupled pipe is available.
State Pipe Stocks:
1/8” to Welded Grade A
10”
2” to 26” Welded Grade B
28" to 48" DSAW API
1/8” to Seamless Grade B
24”

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Description
Specification A53 covers Seamless and Welded, black and hot-dipped galvanized nominal (average) wall pipe for coiling,
bending, flanging, and other special purposes and is suitable for welding.
 Mechanical Properties - Tensile
Requirements
Seamless and ERW Grade AGrade B

Tensile Strength, min., psi 48,000 60,000

Yield Strength, min., psi 30,000 35,000

Chemical Requirements
Seamless and ERW C max %Mn max %P max %S max %

Grade A 0.25 0.95 0.05 0.045

Grade B 0.30 1.20 0.05 0.045

Testing Requirements
 Hydrostatic Testing
Hydrostatic inspection test pressures for plain end and threaded and coupled pipe are specified. Hydrostatic pressure shall
be maintained for not less than 5 seconds for all sizes of Seamless and Electric Resistance Weld Pipe.

 Mechanical Tests
Tensile Test Transverse required on ERW for NPS 8 & larger.
Flattening Test For NPS 2 and larger, STD and XS walls.
(Not required for XXS pipe)
Bending Test (cold) For NPS 2 and under, XS wall and under
For NPS 1 1/4 and under, under XXS wall.
Degree of BendDiameter of Mandrel

For Normal A53 Uses90 12 x dia. of pipe

For Close Coiling 180 8 x dia. of pipe

 Number of Tests
Seamless and Electric Resistance Weld - Bending, flattening, tensile on one length of pipe from each lot of 500 lengths, of
each pipe size.

Permissible Variations
 Wall Thickness
The minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be more than 12.5% under the nominal thickness specified.

 Weights per Foot

Plus or Minus 10%
 Outside Diameter

Outside Diameter at any point shall not

vary from standard specified more than:

NPS Over Under

1 1/2 and smaller +1/64 -1/64

For Close Coiling +1% -1%