Stainless Steel Pipes - Dimensions and Weights ANSI/ASME 36.19

Stainless steel pipes are used in constructions, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, petrochemical industry, automotive industry, municipal and decorative purposes.

Range of Stainless Steel pipes according to ANSI/ASME 36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe.

NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES)	OUTSIDE DIAMETER		SCHEDULE
			5S		10S		40S		80S
	(mm)	(inches)	WALL THICKNESS AND WEIGHT
			mm (in)	kg/m	mm (in)	kg/m	mm (in)	kg/m	mm (in)	kg/m
1/8	10.3	0.405	-	-	1.25 (0.049)	0.28	1.73 (0.068)	0.37	2.42 (0.095)	0.47
1/4	13.7	0.540	-	-	1.66 (0.065)	0.49	2.24 (0.088)	0.63	3.03 (0.119)	0.80
3/8	17.2	0.675	-	-	1.66 (0.065)	0.63	2.32 (0.091)	0.85	3.20 (0.126)	1.10
1/2	21.3	0.840	1.65 (0.065)	0.81	2.11 (0.083)	1.00	2.77 (0.109)	1.27	3.74 (0.147)	1.62
3/4	26.7	1.050	1.65 (0.065)	1.02	2.11 (0.083)	1.28	2.87 (0.113)	1.68	3.92 (0.154)	2.20
1	33.4	1.315	1.65 (0.065)	1.30	2.77 (0.109)	2.09	3.38 (0.133)	2.50	4.55 (0.179)	3.24
1 1/4	42.2	1.660	1.65 (0.065)	1.66	2.77 (0.109)	2.69	3.56 (0.140)	3.39	4.86 (0.191)	4.47
1 1/2	48.3	1.900	1.65 (0.065)	1.91	2.77 (0.109)	3.11	3.69 (0.145)	4.06	5.08 (0.200)	5.41
2	60.3	2.375	1.65 (0.065)	2.40	2.77 (0.109)	3.93	3.92 (0.154)	5.45	5.54 (0.218)	7.49
2 1/2	73.0	2.875	2.11 (0.083)	3.69	3.05 (0.120)	5.26	5.16 (0.203)	8.64	7.01 (0.276)	11.4
3	88.9	3.500	2.11 (0.083)	4.52	3.05 (0.120)	6.46	5.49 (0.216)	11.3	7.62 (0.300)	15.3
3 1/2	101.6	4.000	2.11 (0.083)	5.18	3.05 (0.120)	7.41	5.74 (0.226)	13.6	8.08 (0.318)	18.6
4	114.3	4.500	2.11 (0.083)	5.84	3.05 (0.120)	8.37	6.02 (0.237)	16.1	8.56 (0.337)	22.3
5	141.3	5.563	2.77 (0.109)	9.46	3.41 (0.134)	11.6	6.56 (0.258)	21.8	9.53 (0.375)	31.0
6	168.3	6.625	2.77 (0.109)	11.3	3.41 (0.134)	13.9	7.12 (0.280)	28.3	10.98 (0.432)	42.6
8	219.1	8.625	2.77 (0.109)	14.8	3.76 (0.148)	20.0	8.18 (0.322)	42.5	12.70 (0.500)	64.6
10	273.1	10.750	3.41 (0.134)	22.7	4.20 (0.165)	27.8	9.28 (0.365)	60.4	12.70 (0.500)	81.5
12	323.9	12.750	3.97 (0.156)	31.3	4.58 (0.180)	36.1	9.53 (0.375)	73.9	12.70 (0.500)	97.4

• The ANSI/ASME 36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe - covers the standardization of dimensions of welded and seamless wrought stainless steel pipe
• Stainless Steel Fittings

Types of Steel Tubing

Manufacturers produce several different types of steel tubes including plumbing tubes and stainless steel tubes. Steel piping is not the same as steel tubing. Steel pipes and steel tubes are designed for different applications. Steel tubing can be constructed with or without seams. However, seamless steel tubing is almost always more expensive than seamed steel tubing.

Types

• Plumbing tubes and stainless steel tubes are some of the most widely used types of tubing available. Steel plumbing tubes are designed for purposes in potable water distribution, underground water service, medical gas service, radiant heating, oil distribution systems and drainage systems. They are also often used for underground water service applications. Stainless steel tubing is employed in the electronics, aviation, marine and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industries because it is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. The purity of a material is not compromised after being drawn through stainless steel tubing. Chemical plants, paper mills and food processing plants widely employ stainless steel tubing.

Characteristics

• Plumbing tubes are made with relatively thin wall structures. These tubes must be joined through crimping, soldering or other means. Galvanized steel plumbing tubes were widely employed up until the early 1960s. The only shortcoming associated with this type of plumbing tube is that the interior may corrode over time and damage or clog the tube. Galvanized steel plumbing tubes will typically last for up to 40 years with regular use. Stainless steel tubing is resistant to corrosion and oxidation, making it ideal tubing for many applications. This type of tubing gets its corrosion-resistant qualities from the chromium used in its construction.

Pipe and Tubing

• Piping sizes indicate the inside diameter of a pipe. A pipe's schedule indicates wall thickness. Tubing sizes indicate the outside diameter of the tube. Steel tubing can be manufactured with diameters that range from 1/8 inch to over 12 inches. A tube's gauge indicates the wall thickness of the tube; typical steel tubing measures between .035 and 2 inches thick. Steel tubing is available in many lengths and can easily be cut to custom lengths. Steel tubing can be manufactured out of different grades of steel such as stainless steel and steel alloys.

Seamed and Seamless

• Most types of steel tubing can be constructed with or without seams. However, the price of seamless steel tubing can be anywhere from two to four times more than the price of seamed steel tubing. To create seamed steel tubing, steel sheets are formed into tubes and welded along the abutment. Extruding steel into a tube shape is one way to create steel tubing with no seams.

What Is Schedule 10 Steel Pipe?

Schedule 10 iron pipe is a thin-wall pipe. Its use is for low pressure and low corrosion applications. Even with low corrosion activity, a schedule 10 iron pipe will deteriorate quicker than a higher schedule pipe.

Schedule 10 pipe is commonly available in galvanized steel and stainless steel.

Pipe Schedules

• Pipe Schedules are a size standard manufacturers make pipes to. Pipe schedules range between 5 and 160. Wall thickness and the inside diameter (ID) determine the pipe schedule.

Wall Thickness

• A schedule 10 pipe has a thinner wall and larger ID than other pipe schedules with the same outside diameter (OD). Thin-wall pipe is another name for schedule 10 because it has thinner walls. It is easier to bend than higher schedules.

Applications

• Thin-wall iron pipes are widely used for fire sprinkler applications. The fluid is not under high pressure which makes a lightweight pipe a good choice for this application.

304 Stainless Vs. Aluminum Steel

Stainless steel and aluminum are metals used in the manufacture of products. Grade 304 stainless steel is the most common form of stainless steel used in industries in the U.S., other grades include 302 and 303 stainless.

Strength

• Although often used for its light weight and strength, aluminum is not as strong as grade 304 stainless steel. In applications, such as automobile manufacture, steel provides a stronger material adding durability in vehicle collisions.

Uses

• Grade 304 stainless is used in a number of applications, including architectural railings and trim, kitchen equipment and sinks. Aluminum is commonly used to manufacture foil, cans, airplanes and rockets.

Types

• Both grade 304 steel and aluminum can be blended with other materials to alter their properties, improve the ability to weld the materials and enhance heat resistance. Grade 304 stainless can be produced in high- and low-carbon versions.

What Type of Steel Can Be Used for Buildings?

Steel is a popular modern building material due to its good appearance and earthquake resistant attributes; amid all construction materials, steel has the highest strength to weight ratio. Steel is termite, warp, split and waterproof. Steel’s flexibility is ideal for truss-free, beamless, on-site or prefabricated building construction. Steel fiber reinforced concrete building beams are compression and fire resistant.

Galvanized Steel

• The grayish galvanized steel with a tensile strength of 50,000 psi is zinc-coated steel. A “hot dip galvanizing” procedure of immersing steel in a molten zinc bath coats steel with hard, uniform, impervious gamma, delta and zeta zinc iron alloy layers and a pure zinc eta layer offering steel that is corrosion resistant.

  Paint, weld- and join-friendly, weatherproof, stain proof, long-lasting, cost-effective and almost maintenance free, galvanized steel is suited for residences, commercial buildings, bridges and airports.

Aluminum Steel

• Type 2 pure aluminum coated low carbon steel has a steel substrate, a middle gray aluminum-iron alloy layer and a topmost pure aluminum and aluminum-iron particles layer.

  Used for building panels, awnings and roofs and even marine environments, this bright metallic, strong malleable steel preserves building integrity and accepts welding and various finishes. More lasting than equally thick galvanized steel, its atmospheric corrosion resistance exceeds Type 1 aluminum-silicon coated steel’s resistance.

Galvalume Steel

• Galvalume steel is steel coated with 55:45 aluminum-zinc alloy layers and a clear resin top coat. Corrosion, weather and fire proof like aluminum steel and strong and protective like galvanized steel, galvalume steel accepts galvanized steel compatible paints, provided it is free of moisture, dirt and grease before painting. As of 2011 its price level equals galvanized steel costs.

Stainless Steel

• Austenitic alloy is stainless steel grade 304, 304L and 316 with ferric carbide, steel.

  Grade 304 is sturdy, lasting, flexible, maintenance-free and corrosion resistant. It is fire and snow proof, easily welded, bent and shaped.

  Grade 304L, a variant of 304 steel has a lesser 0.03% carbon content but higher intra granular corrosion resistance despite welding and truss elimination.

  Grade 316 rust resistant stainless steel with Molybdenum is ideal for harsh corrosive coastal constructions.

  Ferrite stainless steel grade 430 with iron and steel content, high flexibility, rust resistance and low thermal expansion rates is used in buildings.

  Stainless steel has tensile strength 80,000plus psi; it has silvery lustrous appearance, and accommodates mirror and polished finishes.

Terne Metal

• Terne metal or thin gauge steel is carbon steel or stainless steel coated with an 80:20 tin-zinc alloy through a hot dip process. Terne has mild steel equivalent tensile strength and a low shine light grey satin texture.

  Terne metal does not require painting. Terne is weatherproof, solder friendly, formable, durable and maintenance free. The highly corrosion resistant Terne metal roofs, sidings, downspouts, fascias and gutters are used in buildings in harsh coastal and industrial conditions.

Chromium Plated Steel

• Chromium plated steel is low gauge steel, about 0.14-0.49mm thick, it is also called Tin Free Steel TFS. It is coated with chromium and chromium oxide through an electrolytic process. It can be cut and joined, formed and deep drawn; it has ductility for beading and embossing treatments.

  It requires organic coating before use; it can be lacquered, printed and finished in fine stone, stone and matte finishes. Hence, it has building trade uses such as space bars and false ceiling rails.

What Is a Stainless Steel Alloy?

Stainless steel is a type of alloy that contains about 10.5 percent or more chromium and more than 50 percent iron. This alloy is resistant to rust because the chromium creates an oxide film on the surface.

Purpose

• Stainless steel is used because of its corrosion-resistant properties. It is used for vehicle parts, kitchen appliances and utensils, and anywhere else metal may turn into rust.

Uses

• Stainless steel is especially convenient in the kitchen. Kitchen utensils made of stainless steel are durable, sterile and attractive.

Properties

• The corrosion resistance is due to the chromium added in the iron. Even if the oxide film is damaged, it is self-sustaining as long as oxygen is present.

Health

• Stainless steel poses little risk when used for cooking. The iron can be beneficial and so can the chromium in trace amounts. Nickel, although poisonous, is in amounts small enough to cause no concern. If you are allergic to nickel, however, you should avoid stainless steel completely.

Categories

• There are four categories of stainless steel alloys: the martensitic, ferritic, austenitic and duplex groups. The type of element added and the percentage added determine the alloy's category.

How to Choose Stainless Steel Appliances

Stainless Steel appliances are all the rave for those building or remodeling their kitchen. This article tells you everything you need to know about choosing the best in appliances.

Instructions

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     As you plan your ideal kitchen you soon realize there are thousands of choices, not only in cabinets and countertops, but in fixtures and appliances as well. We have more choices today than ever and making the right decisions can be daunting, even to a seasoned veteran. As a designer I have almost reduced adults to tears as we discussed the many options, colors, and products.

     As with anything else, the devil is always in the details and those last few pieces will either make or break the look in your new kitchen. What kind of appliances should I choose? I like the look of stainless steel, but what are the negatives? Should my faucet match my appliances, my sink, or be totally different? All of these decisions can prove to be mind numbing. Let's discuss some practical approaches to these issues.
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     Stainless steel appliances- the pros and cons
     Stainless steel appliances are currently all the rage. They tend to give your kitchen a sleek, clean look. Even something as simple as stainless produces a ton of different choices. Be sure to know your product. Appliances come in various grades, from high grade stainless to a painted on stainless look.

     As you probably know, the major issue with stainless is finger prints. I bought my first stainless refrigerator years ago when the French door first became popular. I lived alone and yet I battled finger prints every day. I was sure my neighbors were using my refrigerator while I was away at work! With some stainless you can clean the prints and as the humidity changes more will appear. The good news is that most manufacturers now have a finger print resistant steel that all but eliminates the problem.
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     Stainless appliances should match

     Another important issue with stainless appliances is matching your refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and microwave. Unfortunately, manufacturers rarely do an entire series in the same stainless. Look carefully before you buy to ensure the pattern is the same and that the handles on all appliances match.

     Stainless appliances usually cost up to a hundred dollars more per item. Remember, you pay for the look you want and doing a little research pays off, with best prices for quality products. The life cycle for appliances has shortened dramatically in recent years. Nothing lasts as long as in the past. Paying more for a quality product will ensure that you get more "bang for your bucks."
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     Where do I start in appliance selection?

     The best place to start in selecting your appliances is with your refrigerator. If you want stainless your choices change with the options you choose. The French-door look, with under mount freezer and a large two door refrigerator compartment is currently very popular. Want water and ice in the door? Your options shrink dramatically. If you need counter depth, again your options diminish.

     Realize that normally a refrigerator is 30" deep and your cabinets are 24" deep. A regular refrigerator will come out into the room much further than your cabinets and counter tops. This is especially problematic near a door way. Many opt for the counter depth models (24", 27", and 28" depths) to give a more built in look. Caution: In selecting counter depth refrigerators, be sure that ample clearance for doors opening and closing is allowed. Doors must open more than 90 degrees if slide out shelves and drawers are to work properly. If designing a new kitchen or remodel be sure the designer allows enough clearance.

     Find the refrigerator that you want with the stainless steel pattern and then match the other appliances to it. All appliances should have the same decorative trims. Example: the black trim and matching handles should complement each other. While they do not need to all be by the same manufacturer, it is a nice added touch.

     If you are replacing your cabinets, make sure your designer gives at least 36" (preferably 39") for the refrigerator. Do not design a space for your current 33" refrigerator. Limiting the space will limit future choices and in addition may seriously hurt the resale of your house.

     Choose an appliance color with long term appeal. We have all suffered through years with avocado green and harvest gold. These were fad choices that are sometimes hard to replace. Stainless, white, black, and bisque (to a lesser degree) are safe choices.
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     Matching faucets, sinks, and cabinet hardware

     The first rule of decorating is not to over do any one aspect. A blend or harmony of materials makes for a warmer, more inviting look.

     The sink does not necessarily need to match the appliances. Stainless sinks have distinct advantages and some disadvantages. First, never use a stainless sink that is higher than 20 gauge. The number represents the thickness the steel. 18 gauge, while more expensive, is preferable. The major advantage of a stainless sink is that it will not stain and is easily cleaned. The disadvantage is that after several years they tend to loose their sheen and look a bit dull.

     Other sink options include cast iron, enamel, and composite. Cast iron sinks are extremely heavy and the only advantage is that they tend to retain heat. In a day where few people hand wash dishes, the disadvantage of the weight and difficulty to install far outweigh the advantage.

     New granite composite sinks provide a nice look when under mounted with granite and quartz. They are easy to clean and do not stain as easily. Their matte finish provides a welcome contrast in a kitchen where everything is high gloss. They are available in several bowl configurations.

     If you have a problem deciding on how to coordinate all of these items, consult an interior designer or home store designer or appliance associate. They are well trained in the art of matching items to your specifications. Make your selections early in the process of remodeling. The pressure of last minute decisions may mean disappointing results.