SA106B Seamless Steel Pipe

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SA106B Seamless Steel Pipe ASTM A106 Grade B seamless steel pipe is a cornerstone of high-temperature pressure conveyance systems across global industries. This article provides a detailed overview of its specification, chemical and mechanical properties, manufacturing process, key applications, and ...

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Brand Name: Hengxin Zhicheng
Model Number: High-Pressure Boiler Tube
Place of Origin: CHINA
Certification: ASTM, GB, ISO, etc.
MOQ: 1 PCE
Price: Negotiation
Delivery Time: 10 to 35 days
Payment Terms: L/C, T/T
Standard Packaging: Default bare pipe bundling, or packaging according to customer requirements, such as oil cloth packaging, wooden box packaging, frame packaging
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SA106B Seamless Steel Pipe

ASTM A106 Grade B seamless steel pipe is a cornerstone of high-temperature pressure conveyance systems across global industries. This article provides a detailed overview of its specification, chemical and mechanical properties, manufacturing process, key applications, and the advantages that make it a preferred choice for critical service.

ASTM A106 is a standard specification from ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) for seamless carbon steel pipe designed for high-temperature service. It is predominantly used in pipelines and pressure vessels where operating conditions involve elevated temperatures. The standard covers three grades: A, B, and C, with Grade B being the most commonly specified due to its optimal balance of strength, ductility, and cost-effectiveness. This pipe is intended for bending, flanging, and other coiling operations, making it exceptionally versatile.

Dimensional tolerance:
Pipe types Outer-caliber(D) Thickness(S)
  Pipe outer-caliber(mm) Allowable warp(mm) Pipe thickness(mm) Allowable warp(mm)
Hot-rolled pipes >219~457 ±1.0% ≤20 -10%,+12.5%
>20~40 -10%,+10%
>457~1066 ±0.9% >40~70 -7%,+9%
>70~120 -6%,+8%
Mechanical Properties:
Standards Steel pipes No. Tensile strength(MPa) Bend strength(MPa) Elongation(%) Impact energy(J) Hardness  
GB3087 10 335~475 ≥195 ≥24   /  
20 410~550 ≥245 ≥20   /  
GB5310 20G 410~550 ≥245 ≥24 ≥35 /  
20MnG ≥415 ≥240 ≥22 ≥35 /  
25MnG ≥485 ≥275 ≥20 ≥35 /  
15CrMoG 440~640 ≥235 ≥21 ≥35 /  
12Cr2MoG 450~600 ≥280 ≥20 ≥35 /  
12Cr1MoVG 470~640 ≥255 ≥21 ≥35 /  
10Cr9Mo1VNb ≥585 ≥415 ≥20 ≥35 /  
ASME SA106 SA106B ≥415 ≥240 ≥22 ≥35 /  
SA106C ≥485 ≥275 ≥20 ≥35 /  
ASME SA333 SA333Ⅰ级 ≥380 ≥205 ≥28 -45≥18 /  
ASME SA335 SA335 P11 ≥415 ≥205 ≥22 ≥35 ≤163HB
SA335 P12 ≥415 ≥220 ≥22 ≥35 ≤163HB  
SA335 P22 ≥415 ≥205 ≥22 ≥35 ≤163HB  
SA335 P5 ≥415 ≥205 ≥22 ≥35 ≤187HB  
SA335 P91 585~760 ≥415 ≥20 ≥35 ≤250HB  
SA335 P92 ≥620 ≥440 ≥20 ≥35 250HB  
DIN17175 ST45.8/Ⅲ 410~530 ≥255 ≥21 ≥27(DVM) /  
15Mo3 450~600 ≥270 ≥22 ≥34(DVM) /  
13CrMo44 440~590 ≥290 ≥22 ≥34(DVM) /  
10CrMo910 480~630 ≥280 ≥20 ≥34(DVM) /  
EN10216-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 (WB36) 610~780 ≥440 ≥19 ≥40 /  

Chemical composition:

Standards Steel pipes No. Chemical composition(%)
C Si Mn P S Cr Mo Cu Ni V Al W Nb N
GB3087 10 0.07~0.13 0.17~0.37 0.38~0.65 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.3~0.65 / ≤0.25 ≤0.30 / /      
20 0.17~0.23 0.17~0.37 0.38~0.65 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.3~0.65 / ≤0.25 ≤0.30 / /      
GB5310 20G 0.17~0.24 0.17~0.37 0.35~0.65 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 ≤0.25 ≤0.15 ≤0.20 ≤0.25 ≤0.08        
20MnG 0.17~0.25 0.17~0.37 0.70~1.00 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 ≤0.25 ≤0.15 ≤0.20 ≤0.25 ≤0.08        
25MnG 0.23~0.27 0.17~0.37 0.70~1.00 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 ≤0.25 ≤0.15 ≤0.20 ≤0.25 ≤0.08        
15CrMo 0.12~0.18 0.17~0.37 0.40~0.70 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.80~1.10 0.40~0.55 ≤0.20 ≤0.30          
12Cr2MoG 0.08~0.15 ≤0.50 0.40~0.70 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 2.00~2.50 0.90~1.20 ≤0.20 ≤0.30          
12Cr1MoV 0.08~0.15 0.17~0.37 0.40~0.70 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.90~1.20 0.25~0.35 ≤0.20 ≤0.30 0.15~0.30        
10Cr9Mo1VNb 0.08~0.12 0.20~0.50 0.30~0.60 ≤0.020 ≤0.010 8.00~9.50 0.85~1.05 ≤0.20 ≤0.40 0.18~0.25 ≤0.015   0.06~0.10 0.03~0.07
ASME SA106 SA106B 0.17~0.25 ≥0.1 0.70~1.00 ≤0.030 ≤0.030                  
SA106C 0.23~0.27 ≥0.1 0.70~1.00 ≤0.030 ≤0.030                  
ASME SA333 SA333Ⅰ 0.09~0.12 / 0.7~1.00 ≤0.020 ≤0.010                  
SA333Ⅵ 0.09~0.12 ≥0.1 0.9~1.10 ≤0.020 ≤0.010                  
ASME SA335 SA335 P11 0.05~0.15 0.50~1.0 0.30~0.60 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 1.00~1.50 0.50~1.00              
SA335 P12 0.05~0.15 ≤0.50 0.30~0.61 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.80~1.25 0.44~0.65              
SA335 P22 0.05~0.15 ≤0.50 0.30~0.60 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 1.90~2.60 0.87~1.13              
SA335 P5 ≤0.15 ≤0.50 0.30~0.60 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 4.00/
6.00
0.45/
0.65
             
SA335 P91 0.08~0.12 0.20~0.50 0.30~0.60 ≤0.020 ≤0.010 8.00~9.50 0.85~1.05   ≤0.40 0.18~0.25 ≤0.015   0.06~0.10 0.03~0.07
SA335 P92 0.07~0.13 ≤0.50 0.30~0.60 ≤0.020 ≤0.010 8.50~9.50 0.30~0.60 0.30~0.60 ≤0.40 0.15~0.25 ≤0.015 1.50~2.00 0.04~0.09 0.03~0.07
DIN 17175 ST45.8/Ⅲ ≤0.21 0.10~0.35 0.40~1.20 ≤0.040 ≤0.040 ≤0.30                
15Mo3 0.12~0.20 0.10~0.35 0.40~0.80 ≤0.035 ≤0.035   0.25~0.35              
13CrMo44 0.10~0.18 0.10~0.35 0.40~0.70 ≤0.035 ≤0.035 0.70~1.10 0.45~0.65              
10CrMo910 0.08~0.15 ≤0.50 0.30~0.70 ≤0.025 ≤0.020 2.00~2.50 0.90~1.10 ≤0.30 ≤0.30   ≤0.015      
EN1021 6-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 (WB36) ≤0.17 0.25~0.50 0.80~1.20 ≤0.025 ≤0.020 ≤0.30 0.25~0.50 0.50~0.80 1.00~1.30   ≤0.05   0.015~0.045  

Chemical Composition

The performance of A106B pipe is fundamentally dictated by its chemical composition, which is strictly controlled by the ASTM A106 standard. Key elements include:

  • Carbon (C): 0.30% max. Provides strength and hardness.
  • Manganese (Mn): 0.29 – 1.06%. Enhances strength and hardenability.
  • Phosphorus (P): 0.035% max. Impurity that reduces ductility and toughness.
  • Sulfur (S): 0.035% max. Impurity that causes brittleness.
  • Silicon (Si): 0.10% min. Adds strength and deoxidizes the steel.
  • The controlled low levels of impurities (S and P) and the balance of strengthening elements ensure reliable performance under stress and high heat.

Mechanical Properties

A106 Grade B pipe must meet minimum mechanical property requirements, which are verified through standardized testing:

  • Tensile Strength: 415 MPa (60,200 psi) minimum.
  • Yield Strength: 240 MPa (35,000 psi) minimum.
  • Elongation: The minimum elongation in 2 inches is a function of the pipe wall thickness but is typically around 20-30%, indicating good ductility and the ability to deform without fracturing.
  • These properties ensure the pipe can withstand the internal pressures and mechanical loads encountered in service.

Manufacturing Process

The "seamless" designation is crucial. These pipes are manufactured without a welded seam through a process that begins with a solid cylindrical steel billet. The billet is heated to a high temperature and then pierced through the center with a mandrel to create a hollow shell. This shell is subsequently elongated and rolled over a mandrel and stretched to achieve the desired diameter, wall thickness, and length. This homogeneous structure provides uniform strength around the entire circumference, eliminating the weak point that a weld seam can represent in high-pressure applications. The final pipes are then heat-treated (normalized) to refine the grain structure and enhance mechanical properties.

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