ASTM A513-08a

ASTM A513-08a - 1.10.2008

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers electric-resistance-welded carbon and alloy steel tubing for use as mechanical tubing.

1.2 This specification covers mechanical tubing made from hot- or cold-rolled steel.

1.3 This specification covers round, square, rectangular, and special shape tubing.

Type

Size Range
(Round Tubing)

Electric-Resistance-Welded Tubing from Hot-Rolled Steel

outside diameter from ½
to 15 in. (19.0 to 381.0 mm)

wall from 0.065 to 0.650 in.
(1.65 to 16.50 mm)

Electric-Resistance-Welded Tubing from Cold-Rolled Steel

outside diameter from ³/₈to 12 in.
(9.92 to 304.8 mm)

wall from 0.022 to 0.134 in. (0.71
to 3.40 mm)

1.4 Optional supplementary requirements are provided and when desired, shall be so stated in the order.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents

E213-22	Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and Tubing
E1806-23	Standard Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
A1040-17(2022)	Standard Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Alloy Steels
A700-14(2019)	Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A370-26	Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
B46.1	Surface Texture
E309-24	Standard Practice for Eddy Current Examination of Steel Tubular Products
E570-25	Standard Practice for Flux Leakage Examination of Ferromagnetic Steel Tubular Products
Fed. Std. No. 123	Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
MIL-STD-129	Marking for Shipment and Storage
E273-25	Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of the Weld Zone of Welded Pipe and Tubing