ASTM A523 Cable Circuit Piping

High-frequency electric resistance welded (ERW) conduit piping is produced in extra long lengths.

U. S. Steel Tubular Products ASTM A523 cable circuit piping is sourced, developed and produced by American workers. We are the largest, fully integrated energy tubular producer in North America . U. S. Steel has control over every step of the pipe manufacturing process, from melt to final product.

 
We manufacture our tubular products at several U.S.-based facilities that produce high-quality tubular products with low-residuals in a wide range of strength levels with superior toughness.

Steel grades can vary widely in chemical composition, from simple carbon manganese to complex multi-element micro-alloyed composition. U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufacturing facilities are exacting in the manipulation of our processes to ensure we produce the exact properties and attributes required by our customers.

A523 Comparative Specifications

ASTM Specification A523 covers electric-resistance weld (ERW) steel pipe used as conduit for the installation of high-pressure pipe-type electrical cables. This product is suitable for welding and for forming operations, including operations involving flaring, belling, and bending. Size range: NPS 4-12.

Mechanical Properties – Tensile Requirements

Seamless and ERW Grade A Grade B
Tensile Strength, min, psi 48,000 60,000
Yield Strength, min psi 30,000 35,000

Chemical Requirements

  C max % Mn max % P max % S max %
  Heat Product Heat Product Heat Product Heat Product
Grade A SMLS 0.22 0.25 0.90 0.95 0.035 0.045 0.050 0.060
Grade A ERW 0.21 0.25 0.90 0.95 0.035 0.045 0.050 0.060
Grade B SMLS 0.27 0.30 1.15 1.20 0.035 0.045 0.050 0.060
Grade B ERW 0.26 0.30 1.15 1.20 0.035 0.045 0.050 0.060
  • Testing Requirements for seamless A523 steel cable circuit piping
    • Hydrostatic Testing: Inspection test pressures are specified. Hydrostatic pressure is to be maintained for not less than 5 seconds
    • Mechanical Tests:
      • Tensile Test: Longitudinal
      • Weld Test: Transverse
      • Flattening Test: Seamless and ERW
    • Number of Tests:
      • Tensile Test: One length from each lot of 500 or less
      • Flattening Test:
        • Seamless – One length from each lot of 500 or less
        • ERW
          • Single lengths: Crop ends from each length
          • Multiple lengths: Crop ends from each length plus 2 intermediate rings.
  • Permissible Variations for A523 steel cable circuit
    • Wall thickness: The minimum wall thickness, at any point, shall not be more than 12.5% under or more than 15.0% over the nominal wall thickness specified.
    • Weights per foot:
      • Extra Strong (XS) and lighter wall thickness” +5%
      • Heavier than XS wall thickness: +10%
    • Outside diameter:
      • Outside diameter shall not vary more than +1% from specified
      • Outside diameter end tolerance (distance of 4” from each end)
NPS Over Under
10 and smaller +1/15” -1/64”
12 +3/32” -1/32”
  • Lengths of A523 steel cable circuit piping
    • Minimum permissible length: 35’, 0.0”
    • Maximum permissible length: 50’, 0.0”
  • Marking Requirements

    Rolled, die-stamped, or paint-stenciled (manufacturer’s option).

    • Manufacturer’s name, brand, or trademark
    • Kind of pipe (i.e. Seamless or Welded)
    • Grade, size, weight per foot or wall thickness
    • ASTM A523

U. S. Steel Tubular Products A523 Steel Cable Circuit Piping

U. S. Steel Tubular Products are available through authorized distributors throughout North America. See our complete U. S. Steel Tubular Products Standard & Line Pipe Distributor list here.

U. S. Steel Certifications

U. S. Steel Tubular Products electric-welded pipe facilities meet the internationally recognized quality system requirements of ISO9001 and API Q1 and our seamless facilities hold PED certifications. See the complete list of U. S. Steel Tubular Products certifications.


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