ASTM Standard for Pipes, Fittings and Flanges
ASTM standards define the specific manufacturing process of the material and determine the exact chemical composition of pipes, fittings and flanges, through percentages of the permitted quantities of carbon, magnesium, nickel, etc., and are indicated by “Grade”. For example, a carbon steel pipe can be identified with Grade A or B, a stainless-steel pipe with […]
Types, Lengths and Ends of Pipes
Pipe manufacturing refers to how the individual pieces of pipe are made in a pipe mill; it does not refer to how the pieces are connected in the field to form a continuous pipeline. Each piece of pipe produced by a pipe mill is called a joint or a length (regardless of its measured length). […]
What is the difference between Pipe and Tube?
People use the words pipe and tube interchangeably, and they think that both are the same. However, there are significant differences between pipe and tube. The short answer is: A PIPE is a round tubular to distribute fluids and gases, designated by a nominal pipe size (NPS or DN) that represents a rough indication of […]
