ASTM A513 VS ASTM A519 Mechanical Tubing

Criteria

ASTM A513 Mechanical Tubing

ASTM A519 Mechanical Tubing

Material & Process

 Resistance-welded carbon and alloy steel tubing.  Can be cold or hot rolled.

Seamless carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing.  Available in both hot-finished and cold-finished conditions.

Shapes & Sizes

Available in various shapes: round, square, rectangular, and special shapes.  Round tube: 0.500-2.00 inches. Square pipe: 0.500-1.500 inches.

Primarily focuses on seamless tubing.  Available in round, square, and rectangular profiles.

Performance Standards

Offers increased ductility with tightly controlled carbon steel grades.  ASTM A513 1010, ASTM A513 1020, ASTM A513 1026, ASTM A513 4130.

Detailed mechanical property requirements.  Includes hardness, tensile, and non-destructive tests.

Applications

Widely used in construction, bridges, marine navigation, and oil and gas industry.

Used in applications requiring machining, heat treating, close tolerances, and specific physical properties.

Chemical Composition

Made of 1008-1015 steel, primarily iron with trace amounts of carbon.

Varies by grade, with specific requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, and other elements.

Environmental Focus

Considers environmental performance and sustainability.

Not specifically highlighted, but quality and performance imply use of stringent production standards.

Certification & Marking

General focus on quality and performance standards.

Includes specific certification requirements for government orders.

Tolerances & Finish

Specific dimensional tolerances and shapes available as per project requirements.

Detailed allowances for machining, decarburization, and camber.