ASTM A519 is a specification set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for seamless carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing. This specification covers both hot-finished and cold-finished seamless tubing in sizes up to and including 12 3/4 inches (323.8 mm) outside diameter for round tubes with wall thicknesses as required.
The primary purposes of these tubes are for mechanical and pressure applications, which include the manufacturing of mechanical parts and construction elements, as well as other accessories that require tubing with a quality suitable for bending, flanging, and similar operations.
Here are the key characteristics of ASTM A519 seamless carbon steel tubes:
- Grades: This specification covers several grades of carbon and alloy steel, including 1018, 1020, 1025, 1026, 4130, and 4140, each with different chemical compositions and mechanical properties.
- Condition: The tubes are available in different conditions such as hot-finished or cold-finished, and can be further heat-treated to achieve specific mechanical properties.
- Tensile Requirements: The tubes should meet specific tensile requirements such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and hardness as per the specified grade.
- Chemical Composition: The tubes should adhere to a specific chemical composition depending on the chosen grade.
- Testing: Tubes made to ASTM A519 standards undergo various tests to ensure their quality. These tests may include tension tests, hardness tests, and a hydrostatic or nondestructive electric test to assess their integrity and durability.
- Applications: ASTM A519 seamless carbon steel tubes are commonly used in the oil and gas industry, automotive industry, in machinery and in the construction sector. For example, they may be used in gears, drilling pipes, hydraulic cylinders, shafts, or for structural purposes.