What is a 53 material?
ASTM A53 pipe (also referred to as ASME SA53 pipe) is intended for mechanical and pressure applications and is also acceptable for ordinary uses in steam, water, gas and air lines. It is suitable for welding and for forming operations involving coiling, bending, and flanging, subject to certain qualifications.
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What is ASTM A53 type E pipe?

Covers black and hot-dipped galvanized electric-resistance welded Grade B pipe. Pipe is intended for mechanical and pressure applications and is acceptable for ordinary uses in steam, water, gas and air lines.
What is ASTM A135?
ASTM A135 is an ASTM specification special for ERW pipe which is intended for conveying gas, vapor, water or other liquids, also could be adapted for flanging and bending. TPMC supplies ASTM A135 ERW steel pipe in ISO certificate.
What is ASTM Grade A?
ASTM A307 Grade A is a standard material specification for medium strength carbon steel fasteners specially bolts, studs and threaded rods for general purpose applications. Grade A is a heat treated carbon steel bolting material with minimum tensile requirement of 60 ksi and hardness range from 121 to 241 BHN.

What is the difference between ASTM A53 Grade A and B?
Minimum acceptable values for Tensile strength and Yield strength in Mpa for the mechanical test of ASTM A53 Pipes are listed below….Mechanical Properties of ASTM A53.
Types and Grades | Tensile Strength -Mpa | Yield Strength – Mpa |
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Type E and S – Grade A | 330 | 205 |
Type E and S – Grade B | 415 | 240 |
Type F – Grade A | 330 | 205 |
What is A135 pipe?
A135 Grade A & B Tubing Valmont Tubing produces round electric resistance welded (ERW) steel tubing to meet ASTM specifications A135 Grade A and Grade B, often used in the conveying of gas, vapor, water or other liquids.
What is ASTM A795?
ASTM A795 is an ASTM specification for steel pipe to be used in fire sprinkler systems. It is available in a black or red lacquer finish, or with a hot-dipped zinc coating. TPMC supplies ASTM A795 ERW steel pipe in UL listed/ FM approved.
What is GP and GI pipe?
Difference between GI and GP pipes GP Pipes are made of thin sheets of carbon steel electroplated with zinc and then rolled into pipes. GP pipes are superior to GI pipes in terms of finish. Galvanized pipes are dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust.
What is a 53% grade?
Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Mid-Range |
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D+ | 55% to 59% | 57.5% |
D | 50% to 54% | 52.5% |
E | 40% to 49% | 45% |
F | 0% to 39% | 20% |
Which is better GI or GP?
GP pipes are superior to GI pipes in terms of finish. Galvanized pipes are dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust. This piping was commonly installed in homes built before 1960.