Difference Between A53 Black Steel Pipe and Galvanized Steel Pipe

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  ASTM A53 Black steel pipes While it is used mainly for gas lines, it is also used to connect appliances to their supply lines. In drain lines, heating piping, and natural gas piping, black pipe is used. It can even be used instead of galvanized pipe in projects other than carrying water for drinking.

  Galvanized pipe is a steel pipe which is covered with zinc. The zinc increases the pipes life expectancy and makes it more resistant to corrosion and mineral deposits in the line. It is a plumbing material that is used in water supply lines and has been used in homes for more than 30 years.It cannot be used for gas lines because the zinc can clog the lines when it begins to flake, but it has many other uses. It can also be used in outdoor railings, scaffolding, fence, sewage plumbing, and farm irrigation and it is best used for bigger construction projects and has a life expectancy of 40 years.

  Although the zinc that coats galvanized pipe can prevent corrosion, it corrodes quicker than copper or PVC pipes. Aside from this, it contains lead which can be harmful. It is also more expensive than black pipe. The flaking of the zinc in galvanized pipes can cause pipes to burst.

  While there are now safer and stronger pipes made from materials other than steel, black pipes and galvanized pipes are still very popular and are being used in homes and buildings.according to the specifications of the project and to use only one type of pipe in conveying water or gas to your homes. It is not advised to combine two types of piping material.

  The Details Of Hot dipped Galvanized Pipe:

Product Name hot dipped galvanized steel pipe
Size OD: 21.3mm ~ 610mm
Thickness: 1.0mm ~ 24mm
Length: 1m – 12m
Standard GB/T-3091-2008, ASTM A53, BS1139, BS1387, BS EN39 etc
Grade China Grade: Q215,Q235,Q345
International Grade: ASTM A53, API 5L, BS1139 Type 4 etc.
Packing and Shipping Small Pipe: Packed in Bundles
Big Pipe: Packed in Bulk
Pipe length more than 12M: Bulk Vessel
Certificate ISO9001:2008, SGS
Inspection With chemical composition and Mechanical Properties Analysis;
Dimensional and Visual inspection, also with nondestructive inspection.

  Pipe / Tube Ends Treatment  

  Plain Ends , Beveled Ends, Theared Ends, Round Grooveed Ends, Threaded Ends one end with

  coupling and one end with plastic caps, or accorsing to customers’ requirement.

  ASTM A53 4inch Black Painted ERW BLACK Steel Pipe Product Description

  ERW welding round pipesalso are called as Electric Resistance Welded Pipes.This type of steel pipes and tubes are widely used in various fields such as engineering purposes, fencing, scaffolding, line pipes etc. ERW steel pipes and tube are available in various qualities, wall thicknesses, and diameters of the finished pipes.

Outer Diameter 20~610mm
Wall Thickness 0.95~17.75mm
Length 3-12M according to client requirement
Standard EN10025, EN10219, EN10210, EN39, BS1387, 
ASTM A53, ASTM A500, ASTM A36, API 5L, ISO 65
JIS G3444,DIN 3444, ANSI C80.1, AS 1074, 
GB/T 3091
Material Gr.A, Gr.B, Gr.C, 
S235, S275, S355, 
A36, SS400, 
Q195, Q235, Q345
Certificate ISO 9001:2008,SGS, BV, CCIC etc
Finish of pipe Hot dipped galvanized with zinc 220~260g/m2;
Painted with black/varnish lacquer;
Oil on the surface to prevent rust;
Bare pipe without painting:
Epoxy painting/FBE coating/3PE coating
Pipe End Plain end/ Bevel end; 
Threaded on two ends, one end with coupling, one end with plastic cap
Marking As per client requirement or mill standard
Packing OD not less than 273mm: Loose packing,piece by piece.
OD less than 273mm: In hexagonal seaworthy bundles packed by steel strips.
small sizes nested into big sizes.
Applications Construction / building materials steel pipe
Scaffolding pipe
Fence post steel pipe
Fire protection steel pipe
Greenhouse steel pipe
Low pressure liquid, water, gas, oil, line pipe
Irrigation pipe
Handrail pipe
Techinical ERW (high – frequency welded)
Trade Term FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, FCA
Payment Term T/T, LC
Delivery Time 15-45 days (based on quantity) after receiving advanced payment by T/T or LC .
Main Market Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Europe, 
Middle&South America, Africa and Oceania

Detailed Specifications:

Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
DN Inch mm mm
15 1/2″ 20~21.3 0.95~2.77
20 3/4″ 25~26.9 1.1~2.87
25 1″ 32~33.7 1.1~4.0
32 1 1/4″ 40~42.4 1.1~4.0
40 1 1/2″ 47~48.3 1.5~7.0
50 2″ 58~60.3 1.8~7.0
65 2 1/2″ 73~76.1 2.0~7.0
80 3″ 87~88.9 2.2~8.0
90 3 1/2″ 101.6~102.1 2.2~9.0
100 4″ 113~114.3 2.2~9.0
125 5″ 140~141.3 2.5~10.0
150 6″ 165~168.3 2.5~10.0
200 8″ 216~219.1 2.75~12.0
250 10″ 272.8~273.2 5.0~13.75
300 12″ 323.8~325 5.5~13.75
350 14″ 355.6~356 5.5~13.75
400 16″ 406~406.4 5.75~13.75
450 18″ 457~457.2 5.75~17.75
500 20″ 507.9~508.1 5.75~17.75
600 24″ 609~610 5.75~17.75

  ASTM A53 Black steel pipes is made of steel as is galvanized pipe. The difference is that galvanized pipe is coated with zinc, while black pipe is not.Black pipe is best used for gas lines, not for water lines because it rusts easily, while galvanized pipe is the safer pipe to use in water lines, but it cannot be used to convey gas.Black pipe is cheaper than galvanized pipe because of the zinc that is added to galvanized pipe.

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