ASTM A 53 Pipe Specification (Part 2)

This is ASTM A 53 pipe specification part 2, part 1 please see this. ASTM A 53 pipe specification is Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded, and Seamless. ASTM A 53 pipe specification part 1 including the first 13 items.

Why we provide the specification? All pipe should make according to specification like if you need API 5L PSL 1 or PSL 2 pipe. We should manufacture acc. to API 5L specification. And purchase required steel grade plate. The items list below is the following items list in the ASTM a 53 specification.

14. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance in ASTM A 53 Specification

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14.1 The pipe manufacturer shall explore a sufficient number of visual surface imperfections. And to provide reasonable assurance that they have properly evaluat with respect to depth in ASTM a 53 specification.

14.2 Surface imperfections that penetrate more than 121⁄2 % of the nominal wall thickness. Or encroach on the minimum wall thickness shall considere defects. Pipe with defects shall give one of the following dispositions:

14.2.1 The defect shall remove by grinding, provided that the remaining wall thickness is within specified limits,

14.2.2 Type S pipe and the parent metal of Type E pipe, except within 1⁄2 in. [13 mm] of the fusion line of the electric resistance seam; Permitted to repaire in accordance with the welding provisions of 14.5. Repair welding of Type F pipe and the weld seam of Type E prohibited.

14.2.3 The section of pipe containing the defect may cut off within the limits of requirement on length, or

14.2.4 Rejected.

14.3 At the purchaser’s discretion, pipe shall subjecte to rejection if surface defects repaired in accordance with 14.2 not scattered. But appear over a large area in excess of what is considered a workmanlike finish.

Disposition of such pipe shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

14.4 When imperfections or defects removed by grinding, a smooth curved surface shall maintain. And the wall thickness shall not decreased below that permitted by this specification.

It shall be permissible to reduce the outside diameter at the point of grinding by the amount so removed.

14.4.1 Wall thickness measurements shall make with a mechanical caliper. Or with a properly calibrated nondestructive testing device of appropriate accuracy.

In the case of a dispute, the measurement determined by the use of the mechanical caliper shall govern.

14.5 Weld repair shall permit only subject to the approval of the purchaser. And in accordance with Specification A 530/ A 530M.

14.6 The finished pipe shall be reasonably straight.

14.7 The pipe shall contain no dents greater than 10 % of the pipe diameter or 1⁄4 in. [6 mm], whichever is smaller. Measured as a gap between the lowest point of the dent and a prolongation of the original contour of the pipe.

Cold-formed dents deeper than 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] shall be free of sharp bottom gouges; it shall be permissible to remove the gouges by grinding, provided that the remaining wall thickness is within specified limits. The length of the dent in any direction shall not exceed one half the pipe diameter.

15. Number of Tests in ASTM a 53

15.1 In ASTM a 53 specification, except as required by 15.2, one of each of the tests specified in Section 7, 8.2. And Section 9 shall make on test specimens taken from one length of pipe from each lot of each pipe size.

For continuous-welded pipe, a lot shall contain no more than 25 tons [23 Mg] of pipe for pipe sizes NPS 11⁄2 [DN 40] and smaller. And no more than 50 tons [45 Mg] of pipe for pipe sizes NPS 2 [DN 50] and larger.

For seamless and electric-resistance-welded ( ERW steel pipe ), a lot shall contain no more than one heat. And at the option of the manufacturer shall contain no more than 500 lengths of pipe. ( as initially cut after the final pipe-forming operation, prior to any further cutting to the required ordered lengths ) or 50 tons [45 Mg] of pipe.

15.2 The number of flattening tests for electric-resistance welded pipe shall be in accordance with 9.3.1 or 9.3.2, whichever is applicable.

15.3 Except as allowed by 11.2, each length of pipe shall subject to the hydrostatic test specified in Section 10.

16. Retests in ASTM a 53

16.1 If the results of the mechanical tests of any lot do not conform to the requirements specified in Sections 7, 8, and 9. Retests permit to make on the additional pipe of double the original number from the same lot. Each of which shall conform to the requirements specified.

16.2 For pipe produced in single lengths, if any section of the pipe fails to comply with the requirements of 9.3, it shall be permissible to cut other sections from the same end of the same length. Until satisfactory tests obtained, except that the finished pipe shall not shorter than 80 % of its length after the original cropping;

otherwise, the length shall reject. For pipe produced in multiple lengths. It shall be permissible to cut retests from each end of each individual length in the multiple. Such tests shall make with the weld alternately 0°and 90° from the line of direction of the force.

17. Test Methods in ASTM a53

17.1 The test specimens and the tests required by this specification shall conform to those described in the latest issue of Test Methods and Definitions A 370.

17.2 The longitudinal tension test specimen shall take from the end of the pipe or, for continuous-welded pipe. It shall permissible to take from the skelp, at a point approximately 90°from the weld. And shall not flattened between gage marks.

The sides of each specimen shall be parallel between gage marks. If desired, the tension tests permit to make on the full section of the pipe. When impracticable to pull a test specimen in full section. The standard 2-in. [50-mm] gage length-tension test specimen shown in Fig. A2.3 of Test Methods and Definitions A 370 is acceptable.

17.3 Transverse weld test specimens from electric resistance- welded pipe shall take with the weld at the center of the specimen.

All transverse test specimens shall be approximately 11⁄2 in. [40 mm] wide in the gage length and shall represent the full wall thickness of the pipe from which the specimen was cut.

17.4 Test specimens for the bend and flattening tests shall be taken from pipe. Test specimens for the flattening test shall be smooth on the ends and free from burrs.

17.5 All specimens shall test at room temperature.

18. Lengths required in ASTM a 53

18.1 Unless otherwise specified, pipe lengths shall be in accordance with the following regular practice.

18.1.1 Pipe of weights lighter than extra strong shall be in single-random lengths of 16 to 22 ft [4.88 to 6.71 m]. But not more than 5 % of the total number of threaded lengths permit to be jointers. ( two pieces coupled together ). When ordered with plain ends, 5 % are permitted to be in lengths of 12 to 16 ft [3.66 to 4.88 m].

18.1.2 Pipe of extra-strong and heavier weights shall be in random lengths of 12 to 22 ft [3.66 to 6.71 m]. Five percent permit to be in lengths of 6 to 12 ft [1.83 to 3.66 m].

18.1.3 When extra-strong or lighter pipe ordered in double-random lengths. The minimum lengths shall be not less than 22 ft [6.71 m], with a minimum average for the order of 35 ft [10.67 m].

18.1.4 When lengths longer than single random requires for wall thicknesses heavier than extra-strong, the length shall be subject to negotiation.

18.1.5 When the pipe furnished with threads and couplings, the length shall measure to the outer face of the coupling.

19. Galvanized Pipe in ASTM a 53

19.1 Galvanized pipe ordered under this specification shall coate with zinc inside and outside by the hot-dip process. The zinc used for the coating shall be any grade of zinc conforming to Specification B 6.

19.2 Weight of Coating—The weight of zinc coating shall be not less than 1.8 oz/ft2 [0.55 kg/m 2] as determined from the average results of the two specimens taken for test in the manner prescribed in 19.5 and not less than 1.6 oz/ft2 [0.49 kg/m2] for either of these specimens.

The weight of coating expressed in ounces per square foot shall calculate by dividing the total weight of zinc, inside plus outside, by the total area, inside plus outside, of the surface coated.

Each specimen shall have not less than 1.3 oz/ft2 [0.40 kg/m2] of zinc coating on each surface, calculated by dividing the total weight of zinc on the given surface (outside or inside) by the area of the surface coated (outside or inside).

19.3 Weight of Coating Test—The weight of zinc coating shall be determined by a stripping test in accordance with Test Method A 90/A 90M. The total zinc on each specimen will determine in a single stripping operation.

19.4 Test Specimens—Test specimens for determination of weight of coating shall be cut approximately 4 in. [100 mm] in length.

19.5 Number of Tests—Two test specimens for the determination of weight of coating will take, one from each end of one length of galvanized pipe selected at random from each lot of 500 lengths or fraction thereof, of each size.

19.6 Retests—If the weight of coating of any lot does not conform to the requirements specified in 19.2. Retests of two additional pipes from the same lot shall make, each of which shall conform to the requirements specified.

19.7 When pipe ordered under this specification is to galvanize, the tension, flattening, and bend tests shall make on the base material before galvanizing.

When specified, the results of the mechanical tests on the base material shall report to the purchaser. If it is impracticable to make the mechanical tests on the base material before galvanizing, it shall be permissible to make such tests on galvanized samples, and any flaking or cracking of the zinc coating shall not be considered cause for rejection.

When galvanized pipe bent or otherwise fabricated to a degree that causes the zinc coating to stretch or compress beyond the limit of elasticity, some flaking of the coating is acceptable.

20. Inspection in ASTM a 53

20.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have entry. at all times while work on the contract of the purchaser performed. to all parts of the manufacturer’s works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered.

The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material furnished in accordance with this specification. All tests (except product analysis) and inspection shall make at the place of manufacture prior to shipment unless otherwise specified. and shall so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works.

21. Rejection in ASTM a 53

21.1 The purchaser permitted to inspect each length of pipe received from the manufacturer and, if it does not meet the requirements of this specification based on the inspection and test method as outlined in the specification, the length shall reject and the manufacturer shall be notified.

Disposition of rejected pipe shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

21.2 Pipe found in fabrication or in installation to be unsuitable for the intended use, under the scope and requirements of this specification, shall be set aside and the manufacturer notified.

Such pipe shall be subject to mutual investigation as to the nature and severity of the deficiency and the forming or installation, or both, conditions involved. Disposition shall be a matter of agreement.

22. Certification in ASTM a 53

22.1 The producer or supplier shall, upon request, furnish to the purchaser a certificate of inspection stating that the material manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this specification (including year of issue), and has found to meet the requirements.

22.2 Report—For Types E and S, the producer or supplier shall furnish to the purchaser a chemical analysis report for the elements specified in Table 1.

22.3 EDI— A certificate of inspection or chemical analysis report printed from. Or use in electronic form from an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission. Shall regard as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in the certifier’s facility.

The use and format of the EDI document are subject to agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

NOTE 8—EDI is the computer to computer exchange of business information in a standard format such as ANSI ASC X12.

22.4 Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization submitting the certificate of inspection or chemical analysis report is responsible for its content.

23. Product Marking in ASTM a 53

23.1 Except as allowed by 23.5 and 23.6, each length of pipe shall legibly marked in the following sequence by rolling, stamping, or stenciling to show:

Sampling of LSAW steel pipe marking:

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  • 23.1.1 Manufacturer’s name or mark,
  • 23.1.2 Specification number (year of issue not required), NOTE 9—Pipe that complies with multiple compatible specifications may be marked with the appropriate designation for each specification.
  • 23.1.3 Size (NPS and weight class, schedule number, or nominal wall thickness; or specified outside diameter and nominal wall thickness),
  • 23.1.4 Grade (A or B),
  • 23.1.5 Type of pipe (F, E, or S),
  • 23.1.6 Test pressure, seamless pipe only (if applicable, in accordance with Table 4),
  • 23.1.7 Nondestructive electric test, seamless pipe only (if applicable, in accordance with Table 4),

23.2 Unless another marking format specified in the purchase order, length shall mark in feet and tenths of a foot, or meters to two decimal places, dependent upon the units to which the pipe ordered. The location of such marking shall be at the option of the manufacturer.

23.3 Heat number, lot number, run number, or a combination thereof shall be marked at the option of the manufacturer. Unless specific marking is specified in the purchase order. The location of such marking shall be at the option of the manufacturer.

23.4 Any additional information desired by the manufacturer or specified in the purchase order.

23.5 For pipe NPS 11⁄2 [DN 40] and smaller that is bundled, it shall be permissible to mark this information on a tag securely attached to each bundle.

23.6 When pipe sections cut into shorter lengths by a subsequent producer for resale as material. The processor shall transfer complete identification including the name or brand of the manufacturer. To each unmarked cut length, or to metal tags securely attached to unmarked pipe bundled in accordance with the requirements of 23.5.

The same material designation shall include with the information transferred, and the processor’s name, trademark, or brand shall be added.

23.7 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 23.1, 23.5, and 23.6. Barcoding is acceptable as a supplementary identification method.

It recommend that barcoding be consistent with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standard. Prepared by the Primary Metals Subcommittee of the AIAG Bar Code Project Team.

24. Government Procurement in ASTM A 53

24.1 When specified in the contract, the material shall be preserved, packaged. And packed in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-163.

The applicable levels shall be as specified in the contract. Marking for shipment of such material shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123. For civil agencies and MIL-STD-129. Or Federal Std. No.183 if continuous marking requires, for military agencies.

24.2 Inspection — Unless otherwise specified in the contract. The producer is responsible for the performance of all inspection and test requirements specified herein.

Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the manufacturer shall use its own. Or any other suitable facilities for performing the inspection and test requirements specified herein. Unless otherwise disapproved by the purchaser in the contract or purchase order.

The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification. Where deemed necessary to ensure that the material conforms to prescribed requirements.

25. Packaging and Package Marking in ASTM A 53

25.1 When specified on the purchase order, packaging, marking, and loading or shipment shall be in accordance with those procedures recommended by Practices A 700.

26. Keywords in specification in ASTM A 53

26.1 black steel pipe; seamless steel pipe; steel pipe; welded steel pipe; zinc coated steel pipe

X1.1 Type F, Furnace-Butt-Welded Pipe, Continuous – Welded—Pipe produced in continuous lengths from coiled skelp and subsequently cut into individual lengths. Having its longitudinal butt joint forge-welded by the mechanical pressure. Developed in rolling the hot-formed skelp through a set of round pass welding rolls.

X1.2 Type E, Electric-Resistance-Welded Pipe.

Pipe produced in individual lengths or in continuous lengths from coiled skelp and subsequently cut into individual lengths;

Having a longitudinal butt joint wherein coalescence produced by the heat obtained from resistance of the pipe to the flow of electric current in a circuit of which the pipe is a part. And by the application of pressure.

X1.3 Type S, Wrought Steel Seamless Pipe –

Wrought steel seamless pipe is a tubular product. It made without a welded seam. It manufactured by hot-working steel. And if necessary, by subsequently cold finishing the hot-worked tubular product to produce the desired shape, dimensions, and properties.