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Steel Pipe Standards Guide

Steel Pipe Standards

Understanding pipe standards is essential for selecting the right material for your project. Below are the most commonly used standards in the steel pipe industry.

API Standards

American Petroleum Institute standards for oil and gas industry piping.

  • API 5L - Line Pipe
  • API 5CT - Casing & Tubing
  • API 5DP - Drill Pipe

ASTM Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials specifications.

  • ASTM A106 - Seamless Carbon Steel
  • ASTM A53 - Welded & Seamless
  • ASTM A312 - Stainless Steel

ASME Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers boiler & pressure vessel codes.

  • ASME SA-106 - High Temp Service
  • ASME B36.10 - Pipe Dimensions
  • ASME B36.19 - Stainless Pipe

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