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ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Low Carbon Steel Tube Seamless Steel Heat Exchanger Tube

ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Low Carbon Steel Tube Seamless Steel Heat Exchanger Tube

Brand Name: YUHONG
Model Number: ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube
MOQ: 1000kgs
Payment Terms: L/C,T/T
Detail Information
Place of Origin:
CHINA
Certification:
ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, ISO 9001-2008
Product Name:
Stainless Steel Seamless Tube
Standard Grade:
ASTM A179, ASME SA179
OD:
1/4" , 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1.1/4", Etc.
Thickness:
BWG10-25
Length:
Single Random, Double Random & Cut Length
End:
Plain End, Beveled End
Surface Condition:
Oil, Black Painting
Packaging Details:
Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap
Highlight:
ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube, Heat Exchanger Tube
Product Description

ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Heat Exchanger Tube Seamless Steel Tubing

 

 

ASME SA179 is the default choice for seamless low-carbon heat exchanger tubes when formability, leak-tightness, and moderate strength are required. Its cold-drawn and annealed condition gives it superior surface finish and dimensional precision, making it ideal for rolling into tube sheets and bending into complex shapes. While not suitable for high-temperature or highly corrosive environments, it remains the workhorse of the heat exchanger industry for clean service applications.

 

 

Key Features & Benefits of ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Heat Exchanger Tube

  • Excellent Formability: Low carbon content and annealing allow severe bending, expanding, and rolling into tube sheets.

  • Corrosion Resistance: Not stainless; but in clean, non-aggressive environments (water, steam, oil), it performs reliably. For aggressive media, protective coatings or cathodic protection may be used.

  • Weldability: Very good, though seam welding is not applicable (tubes are seamless). Suitable for joining by brazing or welding to fittings.

  • Cost Efficiency: Lower cost than stainless steel or high-alloy materials, while offering adequate strength for moderate temperatures and pressures.

 

 

ASTM A179 / ASME SA 179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube Chemical Composition

Element Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur
Grade 0.06-0.18 0.27-0.63 0.035 0.04

 

 

ASTM A179 / ASME SA 179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube Material Mechanical Properties

Yield Strength(MPa) Tensil Strength(MPa) Elogation(%)
≥180 ≥325 ≥35

 

 

Properties:

  • Strength: Cold drawn A179 tubes generally exhibit higher mechanical strength compared to their hot-rolled counterparts.
  • Dimensional Accuracy: The cold drawn process allows for tighter tolerances, producing a more precise product.
  • Surface Finish: They have a better surface finish, leading to improved aesthetic quality and corrosion resistance.

 

 

Comparison with Similar Grades

Grade Standard Key Difference
SA179 ASME Cold-drawn, mandatory heat treatment, fine grain, higher ductility.
SA192 ASME Higher carbon (0.06–0.18% C), higher tensile (≥55 ksi), for boilers.
SA210 A1 ASME Medium-carbon steel (C ≤0.27%), higher strength, for boiler tubes.
EN 10216-2 P195 EN Similar low-carbon seamless, slightly different mechanicals.
JIS G3461 STB340 JIS Japanese equivalent; comparable properties.

SA179 vs. SA192:
SA179 requires cold-drawing and annealing, resulting in finer grain and better formability. SA192 may be hot-finished and is intended for higher-temperature boiler service.

 

 

Testing & Inspection (per ASME SA-450)

  • Hydrostatic Test: Each tube nondestructively tested (pressure or eddy current).

  • Nondestructive Electric Test: Eddy current or ultrasonic per SA-450, unless hydrostatic test is performed.

  • Flattening Test: To verify ductility.

  • Flange Test: For tubes intended to be rolled into tube sheets.

  • Hardness Test: Rockwell B.

  • Grain Size: Typically required to be ASTM No. 7 or finer.

 

 

Applications
  • Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers: Both shell-side and tube-side fluids, particularly for oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and power generation.

  • Condensers: Surface condensers in steam power plants.

  • Feedwater Heaters: Preheating boiler feedwater.

  • Air Coolers: Fin-fan coolers in process industries.

  • Hydraulic Systems: Low-pressure tubing in hydraulic lines.

  • Instrumentation: Sensing lines for pressure and temperature.

 

 

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