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A179 scope
ASTM A179/A179M, ASME SA179/SA179M is the standard applicable to Seamless cold drawn low carbon steel heat exchanger and condenser tubes, Those Standard require minimum-wall thickness, seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes for tubular heat exchangers, condensers, and similar heat transfer apparatus.Also ASTM A179 Tubes Shall conform to the applicable requirements of the current edition of Specification A 450/A 450M, unless otherwise provided herein
Normally Size:
D(mm) | Wall Thickness Unit(mm) | |||||||||||||
2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 6 | 6.5-7 | 7.5-8 | 8.5-9 | 9.5-10 | 11 | 12 | |
Φ25-Φ28 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ32 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ34-Φ36 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ38 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ40 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
Φ42 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
Φ45 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ48-Φ60 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
Φ63.5 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
Φ68-Φ73 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Φ76 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ80 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ83 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ89 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ95 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ102 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ108 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Φ114 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
Φ121 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
Φ127 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
Φ133 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
Φ140 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
Φ146 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
Φ152 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
Φ159 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
Φ168 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Equivalent Standards
ASTM | UNS NO. | KOREA/JAPANES | GERMAN | BRITISH | BELGIAN | FRENCH | ITALIAN | |||||||||||||
KS/JIS Symbol | KS/JIS Numbe | Re | DIN Type | DIN | Materiral | Re | B.S | B.S Grade | Re | NBN Type | NBN Grade | Re | AF | NF | Re | UNI Type | UNI | Re | ||
ASTM A179 | K01200 | STBH 340 / STB 35 | D3563 / G3461 | St 35.4 | 1629 | 1.0309 | 3606 | CFS 320 | D 37-2 | 629 | (3b) | TU 37 C | A49-215 | (3a) | C 14 | 5462 | ||||
St 35.8 | 17175 | 1.0305 | Plus |
ASTM A179 Tube Chemical Compositions
Chemical Components (%) | |||||||
C | Si | Mn | P | S | Mo | Cr | V |
0.06-0.18 | / | 0.27-0.63 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | / | / | / |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties | |||
Tensile Strength (Mpa) | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HRB) |
≥325 | ≥180 | ≥35 | ≤72 |
ASTM A179/ASME SA179 Tube Wall Thickness Tolerance
Seamless, Cold-Finished Tubes | ||
Outside Diameter, In.(mm) | Wall thickness Tolerance % | |
Over (+) | Under (-) | |
1 ½ (38.1) and under | 20 | 0 |
Over 1½ (38.1) | 22 | 0 |
ASTM A179 Tube Outside Diameter Tolerance
A179 Cold-Finished Seamless Tubes | ||
Outside Diameter | Permissible Variations In. (mm) | |
Over (+) | Under (-) | |
Under 1 (25.4) | 0.004 (0.1) | 0.004 (0.1) |
1 to 1 ½ (25.4 to 38.1), Incl | 0.006 (0.15) | 0.006 (0.15) |
Over 11⁄2 to 2 [38.1 to 50.8], Excl | 0.008 (0.2) | 0.008 (0.2) |
2 to 21⁄2 [50.8 to 63.5], Excl | 0.010 (0.25) | 0.010 (0.25) |
21⁄2 to 3 [63.5 to 76.2], Excl | 0.012 (0.3) | 0.012 (0.3) |
ASTM A179 Tube Cut Length Tolerance
A179 Cold-Finished Seamless Tubes | ||
Outside Diameter | Cut Length, in.(mm) | |
In.(mm) | Over (+) | Under (-) |
All Sizes | 3⁄16 [5] | 0 [0] |
Under 2 [50.8] | 1⁄8 [3] | 0 [0] |
2 [50.8] and over | 3⁄16 [5] | 0 [0] |
Under 2 [50.8] | 1⁄8 [3] | 0 [0] |
2 [50.8] and over | 3⁄16 [5] | 0 [0] |
These permissible variations in length apply to tubes before bending. They apply to cut lengths up to and including 24 ft [7.3 m]. For lengths greater than 24 ft [7.3 m], the above over-tolerances shall be increased by 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] for each 10 ft [3 m] or fraction thereof over 24 ft or 1⁄2 in. [13 mm], whichever is the lesser. |
Hydrostatic Test Pressures
A179 Hydrostatic Test Pressures | |
Outside Diameter of Tube, in. [mm] | Hydrostatic Test Pressure, psi [Mpa] |
Under 1 [25.4] | 1000 [7] |
1 to 11⁄2 [25.4 to 38.1], excl | 1500 [10] |
11⁄2 to 2 [38.1 to 50.8], excl | 2000 [14] |
2 to 3 [50.8 to 76.2], excl | 2500 [17] |
Note:
Ø Mill test certificates will be issued according to EN10204.3.1
Ø The tubes Shall be Seamless, and the testing shall be as per A 450 / A450M.
Ø Application: apply to the heat exchangers, condensers and heat transfer equipment and similar pipe.
Ø All ASTM A179 tubes or products can accept third party inspection.
Applications:
For Tubular heat exchangers, condensers, and similar heat transfer apparatuses.
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