Mild Steel and Stainless Steel pipes for industrial applications
Pipe Manufacturing Methods:
- ERW (Electric Resistance Welded): Most common for low/medium pressure
- Seamless: No weld seam, for high pressure/temperature
- CDW (Cold Drawn Welded): Cold worked for better finish
- DSAW (Double Submerged Arc Welded): For large diameter pipes
Wall Thickness Classification (IS 1239):
| Nominal Bore |
Light (A) |
Medium (B) |
Heavy (C) |
Application |
| 15 (½") |
2.00 mm |
2.60 mm |
3.20 mm |
Small lines |
| 25 (1") |
2.60 mm |
3.20 mm |
4.00 mm |
General purpose |
| 50 (2") |
2.90 mm |
3.60 mm |
4.50 mm |
Main lines |
| 100 (4") |
3.60 mm |
4.00 mm |
5.40 mm |
Large distribution |
Features & Specifications:
- Material: Low carbon steel (mild steel)
- Grades: IS 1239, IS 3589, ASTM A53
- Types: ERW or Seamless
- Carbon Content: 0.05-0.25%
- Sizes: ½" to 24"
- Length: 6-12 meters
- Finish: Black, galvanized, painted
- Applications: General industrial
Mainly carbon steel/mild steel pipes supplied as welded (ERW) or seamless for various industrial applications.
- High Strength
- Cost Effective
- Easy Fabrication
- Good Weldability
- Wide Availability
- Versatile Applications
Features & Specifications:
- Common Grades: 304, 304L, 316, 316L
- Special Grades: 202, 310S, 321, Duplex
- Standards: ASTM A312, A269, A213
- Dimension Standard: ANSI/ASME B36.19M
- Chromium Content: 10.5% minimum
- Nickel Content: Varies by grade
- Types: Seamless & welded
- Applications: Corrosive services
ASTM A312, A269, A213, ASME SA312 / SA269 standards for seamless & welded SS pipes in various grades for corrosive applications.
- 304/304L: General purpose
- 316/316L: Chemical & marine
- 321: High temperature
- Duplex: High strength corrosive
- 310S: Extreme temperature
- Cr: 18-20%
- Ni: 8-10.5%
- Carbon: 0.08% max (0.03% for L)
- Use: General purpose
- Cr: 16-18%
- Ni: 10-14%
- Mo: 2-3%
- Use: Chemical/marine
- Cr: 17-19% / 24-26%
- Ni: 9-12% / 19-22%
- Ti: 5×C min (321)
- Use: High temperature
MS/SS Pipe Selection Guide
Selection Parameters:
- Fluid Type: Water, chemicals, oil, gas, steam
- Temperature: Operating temperature range
- Pressure: Working and design pressure
- Environment: Corrosive, abrasive, outdoor
- Size: Flow requirements and diameter
Material Selection:
- Budget: MS for cost-effective solutions
- Corrosion: SS for chemical services
- Temperature: SS for high temperature
- Pressure: Seamless for high pressure
- Hygiene: SS for food/pharmaceutical
Pipe Selection Matrix:
| Application |
Recommended Pipe |
Grade/Type |
Wall Thickness |
Key Considerations |
| Water Supply Lines |
MS ERW Pipe |
IS 1239 Medium |
Schedule 40 |
Cost-effective, durable |
| Chemical Process |
SS Seamless Pipe |
316/316L |
Schedule 10S-40S |
Corrosion resistance |
| Steam Lines |
MS Seamless Pipe |
ASTM A106 Gr.B |
Schedule 80 |
High temperature |
| Food Industry |
SS Welded Pipe |
304/304L |
Schedule 5S-10S |
Hygienic, cleanable |
| Oil & Gas |
MS Seamless Pipe |
API 5L |
Schedule 40-160 |
High pressure |
| Marine Applications |
SS Pipe |
316L |
Schedule 40S |
Salt water resistance |