Structural Pipe

The structural tube is a large, round-shaped tube, which is specially manufactured to withstand large loads, which is why it is used in industries such as construction, structural and industrial industries where it requires strength, support, solidity and reliability.

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The structural pipe is a large-diameter round tube specifically manufactured to withstand high loads. It is commonly used in industries such as construction, structural engineering, and industrial applications where strength, support, durability, and reliability are required.

It has a round shape and is characterized by its large volume. Its design is optimized for high-load-bearing applications, making it an ideal material for tasks requiring strength and durability. Structural pipes also exhibit tensile strength and malleability.

Uses and Applications of Structural Pipe

Structural Engineering: For the fabrication of towers, columns, buildings, and poles.
Construction: For buildings, residential support beams, bridges, engineering projects, and as ornamental architectural elements in residences or sophisticated designs.
Agriculture: For the production of machinery and agricultural equipment.
Industrial: In the manufacture of heavy machinery, equipment, components, and structural assemblies.
Energy: Used in the construction of power towers, substations, and structural frameworks.
These pipes are highly resistant, durable, and versatile, making them suitable for a wide range of industries and applications.

Structural pipes are manufactured according to three main standards

ASTM A500 – Grade B: Designed for structural purposes.
ASTM A53: Known for its tensile strength.
API 5L: Recognized for high performance in large-diameter pipes.

Key Features of Structural Pipe

Load Capacity: Ideal for applications requiring high weight-bearing capabilities.
Variety: Available in multiple thicknesses, allowing adaptation to different structural designs.
Ductility: Capable of resisting tension and deformation.
Malleability: Can be formed without breaking or fracturing.
Weldability: Easily joined with other materials regardless of the welding method used.
Recyclability: Fully recyclable, making it environmentally friendly.
Versatility: Compatible with other materials such as HSS, corrugated sheets, galvanized sheets, cold-rolled steel, hot-rolled steel, among others.
Schedule Variety: Available in different schedules, providing specific flow, temperature, and pressure capacities according to project requirements.

These characteristics make structural pipes a fundamental material in industries ranging from construction to heavy machinery and structural manufacturing.

Standard A500 – B / ASTM A53 – B / API 5L

Structural Pipe
Standard Specification A500 – B / ASTM A53 – B / API 5L
Theoretical Weights Table
Nominal Diameter		External Diameter		Thickness			Ced. No.	Nominal Weight		Pressures Hydrostatic Test
Nominal Diameter		External Diameter		Thickness				Nominal Weight		ASTM A-53 GA		ASTM A-53 GB
Inches	mm.	Inches	mm.	fraction of an inch	Inch	mm.		lb/pie	kg/m	lb/in2	kg/cm2	lb/in2	kg/cm2
8	203	8.625	219.1	1/4	0.250	6.40	20	22.36	33.57	1040	73	1120	84
8	203	8.625	219.1	161/500	0.322	8.20	40	28.55	42.65	1340	92	1570	108
10	254	10.750	273.1	1/4	0.250	6.40	20	28.04	42.09	840	58	980	68
				11/32	0.344	8.70	--	38.23	56.72	1150	79	1340	92
				73/200	0.365	9.30	40	40.52	60.29	1220	84	1430	99
				1/2	0.500	12.70	60	54.79	81.52	1670	115	1950	134
12	304	12.75	323.9	1/4	0.250	6.40	20	33.38	50.11	710	49	820	57
				33/100	0.330	8.40	30	43.77	65.35	930	64	1090	75
				3/8	0.375	9.50	--	49.61	73.78	1060	73	1240	85
				1/2	0.500	12.70	--	65.48	97.43	1410	97	1650	114
14	355	14	355.6	1/4	0.250	6.40	10	36.71	55.11	640	45	750	52
				3/8	0.375	9.50	30	54.62	81.25	960	66	1120	77
				7/16	0.438	11.13	40	63.85	94.55	1130	78	1310	90
				1/2	0.500	12.70	--	72.16	107.39	1290	89	1500	103
16	400	16	406.4	1/4	0.250	6.40	10	42.09	62.64	560	39	660	45
				5/16	0.312	7.92	20	52.56	77.83	700	48	820	56
				3/8	0.375	9.50	30	62.64	93.17	840	58	980	68
				1/2	0.500	12.70	40	82.85	123.30	1120	77	1310	90
18	450	18	457	1/4	0.250	6.40	10	47.44	70.6	500	34	580	40
				5 4/25	0.312	7.92	20	59.26	87.75	620	43	730	50
				3/8	0.375	9.50	--	70.98	105.1	750	52	880	60
				1/2	0.500	12.70	--	93.54	139.2	1000	69	1170	81