Carbon Steel Tubing

Carbon Steel Tubing Information

Carbon Steel Tubing: Versatile Solutions for Your Projects

Carbon steel tubing is a fundamental material known for its exceptional strength, durability, and versatility. Composed primarily of iron and carbon, with additional elements like manganese, sulfur, and phosphorus, carbon steel tubing offers a reliable solution for various industrial applications.

Diverse Applications:

Carbon steel tubing finds widespread use across industries such as construction, manufacturing, and automotive. It serves as a structural component in buildings, bridges, and pipelines, providing robust support and longevity. In manufacturing, carbon steel tubing is vital for machinery, equipment, and appliance production, ensuring efficiency and durability. Additionally, it contributes to automotive chassis and exhaust systems, enhancing vehicle performance and safety.

Variety of Shapes and Sizes:

Our carbon steel tubing comes in a range of shapes and sizes, including round, square, and rectangular options. With various wall thicknesses and diameters available, it offers flexibility for designing and constructing a wide array of structures and components.

Corrosion Resistance and Durability:

While carbon steel tubing may be susceptible to corrosion in certain environments, our galvanized or coated options provide enhanced resistance and durability. These solutions are ideal for outdoor and marine applications, offering protection against rust and degradation and ensuring long-term performance with proper maintenance.

Cost-Effectiveness:

Our carbon steel tubing stands out for its cost-effectiveness compared to alternative materials like stainless steel or aluminum. It delivers the required strength and durability without compromising quality, making it a budget-friendly choice for various projects and applications.

Carbon Steel Alloy Tubing:

Type	Description
Mechanical	Used for mechanical applications where precise tolerances and high strength are required.
Hot Finished Tubes	Carbon steel tubes produced through hot rolling process, suitable for various structural and mechanical applications.
Cold Finished Tubes	Carbon steel tubes produced through cold drawing or cold rolling process, offering improved surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
DOM Tubes	Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) tubes known for their uniform wall thickness and enhanced mechanical properties, suitable for high-stress applications.
Pressure	Carbon steel tubes designed to withstand high pressure, commonly used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Seamless	Carbon steel tubes manufactured without a welded seam, ensuring uniformity and strength, suitable for critical applications requiring high pressure or temperature.
Welded	Carbon steel tubes produced through welding process, available in various forms including hot rolled, cold rolled, and DOM tubes.
Structural Carbon Steel Tubing	Carbon steel tubes used primarily in structural applications such as building construction, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

ERW Standard and Line Pipe Grades:

Grade	Description
Grade A Carbon Steel (ASTM A53, A523, API 5L PSL1)	Minimum Yield Strength: 30,000 psi Maximum Yield Strength: None Minimum Tensile Strength: 48,000 psi Notes: This grade may be used for standard pipe, line pipe, or conduit pipe as specified in the various ASTM and API specifications.
Grade B Carbon Steel (ASTM A53, A523, API 5L PSL1) API 5L PSL2	Minimum Yield Strength: 35,000 psi Maximum Yield Strength: None (PSL1), 65,000 psi (PSL2) Minimum Tensile Strength: 60,000 psi Maximum Tensile Strength: None (PSL1), 110,000 psi (PSL2) Notes: This grade may be used for standard pipe, line pipe, or conduit pipe as specified in the various ASTM and API specifications.

Carbon steel tubing remains an indispensable material across industries, offering unmatched versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re constructing infrastructure, manufacturing machinery, or enhancing automotive performance, our carbon steel tubing provides the reliability and performance you need.