ASTM A106 Seamless Pipe

ASTM A106 Seamless Pipe
At UNIACERO, we proudly present the ASTM A106 and ASME SA106 seamless pressure pipes, integral for high-temperature service applications. These pipes are extensively utilized in the construction of oil and gas refineries, power plants, petrochemical plants, boilers, and ships. Our pipes are designed to efficiently transport fluids and gases, especially under conditions of elevated temperatures and pressure levels.
Dedicated to excellence, we prioritize the use of top-tier carbon steel materials. Adhering rigorously to the stringent criteria outlined in the ASTM A106 and ASME SA106 specifications, each pipe surpasses the stipulated benchmarks for weight, length, and testing requirements. Trust in our expertise to provide you with pipes that meet the highest industry standards and enhance the efficiency of your operations.
ASTM A106 Specification
Our ASTM A106 and ASME SA106 pipes come with a comprehensive specification range. They are available in Grades A, B, and C, with dimensions ranging from NPS ¼” to 36” OD. The production procedures we employ ensure the pipes are suitable for bending, flanging, and similar forming operations. Additionally, our pipes are available with various surface coatings, end types, joint methods, and machining services, ensuring they fit seamlessly into your specific requirements.
Crafted for elevated temperature applications, our seamless carbon steel pipes strictly adhere to the standard specification for seamless carbon steel pipes designed to withstand high-temperature service. This commitment ensures the pipes meet the specified minimum yield strength and wall thickness requirements, providing reliability and durability in challenging conditions.
| Production Standard | ASTM A106 |
| Manufacturing Processes | ERW (Electric Resistance Welding) |
| SMLS (Cold Drawn Seamless) | |
| Outside Diameter | 33.4mm – 355.6mm (1″ – 14″) |
| Wall Thickness | Sch5, Sch10, Sch30, Sch40 |
| Pipe Length | 1.5 – 12 meters |
| Steel Grade | Depending on the implementation criteria chosen by the customer, see other home page standards for details. |
| Corrosion Prevention | Lacquer, Primer, Galvanizing, FBE coating |
| End Processes | Square Cut, Bevelling, Grooving |
| Further Processing | Welding, Bending, Hole Drilling, Punching, Swaging, Tapering, Flaring, Expanding as per customer demand |
ASTM A106 Dimension Table

Our pipes are meticulously crafted to meet precise dimensions. Ranging from NPS 1/8 to NPS 48, they come with a nominal wall thickness as specified in ANSI B 36.10. Whether you require hot-finished or cold-drawn pipes under NPS 1-1/2″, or hot-finished for larger sizes, we cater to all your dimensional needs, ensuring optimal performance and fit.
| Steel Pipe Dimensions Chart ANSI B36. 10 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Pipe Size | Outside Diameter (mm) | Nominal Wall Thickness Schedule | |||||||||||||
| NPS | DN | OD | SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH Sth | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH XS | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 140 | SCH 160 | SCH XXS |
| 1/8 | 6 | 10.3 | 1.24 | – | 1.45 | 1.73 | 1.73 | – | 2.41 | 2.41 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1/4 | 8 | 13.7 | 1.65 | – | 1.85 | 2.24 | 2.24 | – | 3.02 | 3.02 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3/8 | 10 | 17.1 | 1.65 | – | 1.85 | 2.31 | 2.31 | – | 3.20 | 3.20 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1/2 | 15 | 21.3 | 2.11 | – | 2.41 | 2.77 | 2.77 | – | 3.73 | 3.73 | – | – | – | 4.78 | 7.47 |
| 3/4 | 20 | 26.7 | 2.11 | – | 2.41 | 2.87 | 2.87 | – | 3.91 | 3.91 | – | – | – | 5.56 | 7.82 |
| 1 | 25 | 33.4 | 2.77 | – | 2.9 | 3.38 | 3.38 | – | 4.55 | 4.55 | – | – | – | 6.35 | 9.09 |
| 1 1/4 | 32 | 42.2 | 2.77 | – | 2.97 | 3.56 | 3.56 | – | 4.85 | 4.85 | – | – | – | 6.35 | 9.70 |
| 1 1/2 | 40 | 48.3 | 2.77 | – | 3.18 | 3.68 | 3.68 | – | 5.08 | 5.08 | – | – | – | 7.14 | 10.15 |
| 2 | 50 | 60.3 | 2.77 | – | 3.18 | 3.91 | 3.91 | – | 5.54 | 5.54 | – | – | – | 8.74 | 11.07 |
| 2 1/2 | 65 | 73 | 3.05 | – | 4.78 | 5.16 | 5.16 | – | 7.01 | 7.01 | – | – | – | 9.53 | 14.02 |
| 3 | 80 | 88.9 | 3.05 | – | 4.78 | 5.49 | 5.49 | – | 7.62 | 7.62 | – | – | – | 11.13 | 15.24 |
| 3 1/2 | 90 | 101.6 | 3.05 | – | 4.78 | 5.74 | 5.74 | – | 8.08 | 8.08 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | 100 | 114.3 | 3.05 | – | 4.78 | 6.02 | 6.02 | – | 8.56 | 8.56 | – | 11.13 | – | 13.49 | 17.12 |
| 5 | 125 | 141.3 | 3.40 | – | – | 6.55 | 6.55 | – | 9.53 | 9.53 | – | 12.70 | – | 15.88 | 19.05 |
| 6 | 150 | 168.3 | 3.40 | – | – | 7.11 | 7.11 | – | 10.97 | 10.97 | – | 14.27 | – | 18.26 | 21.95 |
| 8 | 200 | 219.1 | 3.76 | 6.35 | 7.04 | 8.18 | 8.18 | 10.31 | 12.70 | 12.70 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 20.62 | 23.01 | 22.23 |
| 10 | 250 | 273.0 | 4.19 | 6.35 | 7.80 | 9.27 | 9.27 | 12.70 | 12.70 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 21.44 | 25.40 | 28.58 | 25.40 |
| 12 | 300 | 323.8 | 4.57 | 6.35 | 8.38 | 9.53 | 10.31 | 14.27 | 12.70 | 17.48 | 21.44 | 25.40 | 28.58 | 33.32 | 25.40 |
| 14 | 350 | 355.6 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 11.13 | 15.09 | 12.70 | 19.05 | 23.83 | 27.79 | 31.75 | 35.71 | – |
| 16 | 400 | 406.4 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 12.70 | 16.66 | 12.70 | 21.44 | 26.19 | 30.96 | 36.53 | 40.49 | – |
| 18 | 450 | 457 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 11.13 | 9.53 | 14.27 | 19.05 | 12.70 | 23.83 | 29.36 | 34.93 | 39.67 | 45.24 | – |
| 20 | 500 | 508 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.70 | 9.53 | 15.09 | 20.62 | 12.70 | 26.19 | 32.54 | 38.10 | 44.45 | 50.01 | – |
| 22 | 550 | 559 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.70 | 9.53 | – | 22.23 | 12.70 | 28.58 | 34.93 | 41.28 | 47.63 | 53.98 | – |
| 24 | 600 | 610 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 14.27 | 9.53 | 17.48 | 24.61 | 12.70 | 30.96 | 38.89 | 46.02 | 52.37 | 59.54 | – |
| 26 | 650 | 660 | 7.92 | 12.70 | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 28 | 700 | 711 | 7.92 | 12.70 | 15.88 | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 30 | 750 | 762 | 7.92 | 12.70 | 15.88 | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 32 | 800 | 813 | 7.92 | 12.70 | 15.88 | 9.53 | 17.48 | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 34 | 850 | 864 | 7.92 | 12.70 | 15.88 | 9.53 | 17.48 | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 36 | 900 | 914 | 7.92 | 12.70 | 15.88 | 9.53 | 19.05 | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 38 | 950 | 965 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 40 | 1000 | 1016 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 42 | 1050 | 1067 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 44 | 1100 | 1118 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 46 | 1150 | 1168 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 48 | 1200 | 1219 | – | – | – | 9.53 | – | – | 12.70 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Chemical Requirements of ASTM A106
At UNIACERO, we understand the importance of chemical composition in determining the pipe’s properties. Our ASTM A106 and ASME SA106 pipes are manufactured with a specific chemical composition, ensuring they can withstand high temperatures and pressures. This precise composition guarantees the pipe’s durability, resistance to corrosion, and overall performance in demanding environments.
| Composition % | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C |
| Carbon,max | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| Manganese | 0.27-0.93 | 0.29-1.06 | 0.29-1.06 |
| Phosphorus,max | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| Sulfur,max | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| Silicon,min | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Chromium,max | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Copper,max | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Molybdenum,max | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Nickel,max | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Vanadium,max | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Mechanical Requirements of ASTM A106
Our pipes are not just chemically sound but also mechanically robust. These steel pipes undergo thorough mechanical tests, including the flattening test, ensuring that they conform to the standard specification for seamless carbon steel pipes. They are designed to handle stress, pressure, and temperature variations with ease. The mechanical properties of our pipes, from their tensile strength to their hardness, are optimized to ensure they perform consistently under varying conditions, making them a reliable choice for your operations.
| Mechanical Properties | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength,min,psi [MPa] | 48 000 [330] | 60 000 [415] | 70 000 [485] |
| Yield Strength,min,psi [MPa] | 30 000 [205] | 35 000 [240] | 40 000 [275] |
Steel Grades in ASTM A106
We offer ASTM A106 and ASME SA106 pipes in three distinct steel grades: Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. Each grade is tailored to specific applications and temperature ranges, ensuring you get a product that’s perfectly aligned with your needs. Whether you prioritize ductility, strength, or temperature resistance, we have a grade that’s right for you.
- Grade A
- Grade B
- Grade C



