ASTM A213 Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe (Tube) — Large Diameter, Thick-Wall for Boiler Service

Material

ASTM A213/A213M covers seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel tubes intended for boilers, superheaters, and heat exchangers. Tubes are supplied as hot-finished or cold-finished, and can be specified with the heat-treatment condition required for high-temperature pressure parts. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

Specifications

• Manufacturing: Seamless; hot-finished or cold-finished (as specified). (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

• Size capability (typical per standard scope): tubing commonly furnished from 1/8 in. ID to 5 in. OD with minimum wall 0.015–0.500 in.; other diameters may be supplied by agreement. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

• Testing options: Each tube is subject to hydrostatic test or nondestructive electric test; method is manufacturer’s option unless the PO specifies otherwise. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

• Marking: Includes hot-finished/cold-finished condition and wall designation (minimum wall or average wall). (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

• Purchaser ordering checklist (recommended to avoid ambiguity): quantity, material name (seamless tubes), grade, condition, heat-treatment type, and any special requirements. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

Key Features

• High-temperature strength & creep resistance for boiler and superheater duties (Cr-Mo and higher-Cr families available).

• Reliable pressure integrity from seamless manufacture and controlled heat treatment.

• Fabrication-ready: suitable for expanding/beading, forging, welding, and bending when properly processed; Cr-bearing ferritic grades may require suitable post-heat treatment after hot work/welding. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

Our Advantages 

1. “Can you provide full traceability and a complete documentation package?”
   Yes—deliveries are supported with CMTRs and a documentation set aligned with what major power/utility purchasers request (CMTRs, ISO certificate, inspection reports, wall thickness report, and NDT reports when applicable). (Reference: typical boiler-tubing purchaser QA requirements)

2. “How do you control minimum wall thickness on thick-wall orders?”
   We implement wall verification practices consistent with strict buyer QA expectations—sampling by lot/heat, multi-point end measurements, and reject/containment rules when readings fall below the minimum wall requirement. (Reference: typical boiler-tubing purchaser QA requirements)

3. “Which NDT do I get—hydro or eddy-current—and can I mandate it?”
   ASTM A213 allows hydrostatic or nondestructive electric testing on every tube; your PO can specify the required option. We can also support additional purchaser-requested examinations (e.g., eddy current sampling and reporting) commonly referenced in boiler-tubing QA programs. (Reference: ASTM A213/A213M)

Chemical Composition

Mechanical Properties

Applicable Standards

• ASTM / ASME: ASTM A213/A213M (ASME SA-213 for BPVC applications).

• EN: EN 10216-2 (seamless tubes for pressure purposes, elevated-temperature alloy steels); EN 10216-5 (stainless tubes for pressure purposes).

• GOST: GOST 8731 (technical requirements for seamless hot-finished tubes) + GOST 8732 (range of sizes for seamless hot-worked pipes) are commonly referenced for seamless tube/pipe supply.

• JIS: JIS G 3462 (alloy steel tubes for boiler and heat exchanger service).

• GB: GB/T 5310 (seamless steel tubes and pipes for high pressure boiler).

Application Fields

• Power generation & industrial boilers: water-wall tubes, superheater/reheater tubes, economizer tubing, air-preheater tubing.

• Petrochemical & refining heat transfer: heat exchanger and condenser tube bundles; process heat recovery.

• High-temperature pressure parts: thick-wall alloy tubing used where elevated-temperature strength and oxidation resistance are required (grade selection depends on design temperature/pressure).

Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer ?

A: manufacturer,also can do trading.

Q: How long is your delivery time?

A: Generally speaking,it is 10-15 days if the goods are in stock,or it is 30-40 days if the goods are not in stock,

it is according to quantity.

Q: Do you provide samples? is it free or extra ?

A: Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but need pay the cost of freight.

Q: What is your terms of payment ?

A: Payment<=2000USD, 100% in advance. Payment>=2000USD, 30% T/T in advance ,balance before shippment.

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