Tubería ASTM A333

SSM supplies ASTM A333 Seamless and Welded Steel carbon steel pipe

A333 Carbon Steel Seamless welded pipes for Low-Temperature Uses

SSM ofrece tuberías sin costura, soldadas por resistencia eléctrica (ERW) y por arco sumergido (SAW), fabricadas según las especificaciones API 5L para la industria del petróleo y el gas, cumpliendo diversos requisitos de rendimiento mecánico y resistencia a la corrosión. Los parámetros específicos del producto y las tablas de rendimiento correspondientes son los siguientes:

El proveedor de acero al carbono soldado y sin costura API 5L, SSM, proporciona los parámetros del producto que se muestran en la siguiente tabla:

Elementos	Parámetros
sobredosis	Sin costuras desde 2″ NPS hasta 36″ OD ERW de 2″ NPS a 24″ OD Sierra circular de 20″ a 48″ de diámetro exterior
Peso	Las especificaciones de espesor de pared comunes incluyen SCH 10, SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160, XXS (pared extra fuerte), etc.
Longitud	20 pies (6 metros) o 40 pies (12 metros), según los requisitos del cliente.
Calificación	Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
Normas	ASTM A333 / ASME B36.10 M

Composición química y propiedades mecánicas

SSM supplies seamless and welded carbon pipes. Here’s a summary of the typical chemical composition and mechanical properties of ASTM A333 pipes:

Elemento	Carbon (C), %	Manganese (Mn), %	Phosphorus (P), %	Sulfur (S), %	Silicon (Si), %
Grade 1	0,30 máximo	0.40 – 1.06	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	…
Grade 3	0.19 max	0.31 – 0.64	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	0.18 – 0.37
Grade 6	0,30 máximo	0.29 – 1.06	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	0.10 – 0.35
Grade 7	0.19 max	0,90 máximo	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	0.13 – 0.32
Grade 8	0.13 max	0.90 – 1.20	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	0.13 – 0.32
Grade 9	0.20 max	1.60 – 2.10	0,025 máximo	0,025 máximo	0.10 – 0.50
Grade 10	0.20 max	1.15 max	0.030 max	0.030 max	…
Grade 11	0.10 max	0,35 máximo	0,035 máximo	0,035 máximo	0,35 máximo

Las propiedades mecánicas de cada grado también difieren:

Calificación	Tensile Strength, min (MPa)	Yield Strength, min (MPa)	Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min %
Grade 1	380 – 550	205	35
Grade 3	450 – 620	240	30
Grade 6	415 – 585	240	30
Grade 7	450 minutos	240	30
Grade 8	690 min	515	22
Grade 9	435 min	315	28
Grade 10	550 – 760	450	22
Grade 11	450 minutos	240	30

Requisitos de fabricación y tolerancia

Métodos de fabricación

Seamless Pipes: For seamless ASTM A333 pipes, the steel is formed into a solid cylindrical shape without seams. This process involves hot or cold drawing of the steel billet through a mandrel to create the pipe’s outer diameter and wall thickness.

Welded Pipes: Welded ASTM A333 pipes are formed by rolling and welding a flat steel plate into a cylindrical shape. Welded pipes can be produced using several methods such as Electric Resistance Welding (ERW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), or Electric Fusion Welding (EFW).

Advantages and Disadvantages of ASTM A333 Pipes

ASTM A333 pipes offer significant advantages in low-temperature applications where toughness and impact resistance are critical. However, their use is specialized and primarily suited for industries and processes that operate in extreme cold environments. Careful consideration of cost, application requirements, and alloying elements is essential when choosing ASTM A333 pipes for specific projects.

Ventajas:
SSM offers a333 pipes that can operate at extremely low temperatures of -320°F (-195°C) and have good strength properties and are easy to weld, which facilitates installation and maintenance. Different grades of material also provide good corrosion resistance.

Desventajas:
Due to A333 pipes’ alloying elements and manufacturing process. ASTM A333 pipes cost more than ordinary carbon steel pipes, and are designed specifically for low-temperature services, which limits their main application range

Applications of ASTM A333 Pipes

Low-Temperature Services
Industria del petróleo y el gas
Generación de energía
Procesamiento químico
Refinery Applications
Pipelines for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
Aplicaciones estructurales

Comparison of ASTM A53 and A333 Pipes

The choice between ASTM A53 and ASTM A333 pipes depends largely on the specific temperature and pressure requirements of the application. ASTM A53 is ideal for mechanical and pressure applications, as well as general uses in steam, water, gas, and air lines. In contrast, ASTM A333 is preferred for low-temperature service where impact toughness and resistance to brittle fracture are critical. Each specification offers distinct advantages tailored to their respective service conditions in various industrial sectors.

Normas	ASTM A53	ASTM A333
Grados de materiales	Grado A, Grado B	Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
Enfoque de la aplicación	Mechanical and pressure applications, ordinary uses in steam, water, gas, and air lines	Low-temperature applications down to -150°F (-101°C)
Composición química	Higher carbon content, suitable for mechanical applications	Lower carbon content, includes alloying elements for low-temperature toughness
Propiedades mecánicas	Higher tensile and yield strengths, suitable for mechanical applications	Lower tensile and yield strengths, adequate for low-temperature service
Fabricación	Typically electric resistance welded (ERW) or seamless	Can be seamless or welded, depending on grade