What is ASTM A192 Seamless Carbon Steel Boiler Tube?

Date:2025-05-21Tags:Seamless pipe , Carbon Steel , Boiler Tube
In modern industrial systems, the safe operation of boiler and superheater systems is extremely dependent on the quality and pressure resistance of the pipes. ASTM A192 / A192M is a seamless carbon steel boiler tube standard designed for high-pressure environments. It is widely used in power plants, petrochemical plants, heat exchange systems and other working environments with strict requirements for high temperature and high pressure. This article will deeply analyze the specifications, dimensions, tolerances, chemical composition, mechanical properties and applicable fields of ASTM A192 to help buyers and engineers have a more comprehensive understanding of this key industrial pipe standard.

ASTM A192 (ASME SA192) is a specification covering the minimum wall thickness seamless carbon steel boiler tubes and superheater tubes for high-pressure service. ASTM A192 is completely equivalent to ASME SA192, and all the following requirements apply to both standards. For ease of expression, ASTM A192 is used uniformly.

What is ASTM A192 seamless carbon steel pipe?

ASTM A192 is a standard specifically for the manufacture of small diameter thick wall seamless carbon steel pipes for high-pressure boilers and heat exchangers. It has strict requirements on the chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances, heat treatment methods, and hydrostatic testing of the pipe. The standard is designed to ensure that the pipe has sufficient strength and corrosion resistance in high temperature and high pressure environments, while ensuring good machinability and welding performance.

ASTM A192 Carbon Steel Seamless Pipe is a low carbon steel pipe with a carbon content of 0.06-0.18% and a manganese content of 0.27-0.63%. This type of pipe is also known as low carbon steel pipe, hose and tube. ASTM A192 pipe is an economical and easy to form pipe.

ASME SA192 ASTM A192 is a seamless carbon steel used for superheaters, water wall panels, heat exchangers, condensers, marine applications, refineries, pulp mills, petrochemical applications, pressure vessels and general engineering applications. Manganese high pressure and high temperature boiler tube. It is also used in coal-fired, thermal power and oil-fired power plants.

ASTM A192 Carbon Steel Seamless Pipe has excellent resistance to corrosion, pitting, sour environments, crevice corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and excellent strength. This pipe is suitable for harsh working conditions due to its excellent toughness and hardness. This grade of pipe has excellent mechanical properties and higher corrosion resistance. A192 pipe undergoes various tests, including hydrostatic pressure test, stainless steel pipe diameter tolerance test, and mechanical test.


ASTM A192 Carbon Steel Seamless Pipe Product Parameters

Product Name A192 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
standard EN / DIN / JIS / ASTM / BS / ASME / AISI
Outside diameter Seamless: 1/4"-36" Welding: 21.3mm-3620mm
Round tube: 1/2"-10" Square tube /rectangular tube : 15x15-400x600mm
Wall thickness Seamless: 1.25mm-50mm Welding: 1.65mm - 65mm
length 3-12 meters, customizable
Surface treatment Bright, polished, black
Other Services Machining (CNC), centerless grinding (CG), heat treatment, annealing, pickling, polishing, rolling, forging, cutting, bending, small processing, etc.

Chemical composition
C, % Mn, % Yes, % P, % S, %
0.06-0.18 0.27-0.63 0.25 max 0.035 max 0.035 max

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength MPa Yield strength MPa Elongation % Hardness HB, WT≥5.1mm Hardness HRB, WT<5.1mm
325 min 180 min 35 min 137 max 77 max



Conclusion: Why choose ASTM A192?

Choosing ASTM A192 seamless carbon steel pipe is to achieve long-term stable operation under high pressure and high temperature environment. Whether it is power plant equipment, petrochemical system, or industrial heat exchanger, steel pipes that meet the A192 standard can bring you safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions.

If you are looking for high-quality seamless carbon steel boiler tubes that meet ASTM A192 / ASME SA192 standards, please contact BAOWI Steel. We provide a full range of cold-drawn and hot-rolled products, support third-party inspection, cut-to-length processing, and export packaging to meet the diverse needs of global customers.


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