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A787/A787M 15a
4.2.10 Steel grade designation (Sections 5 and 9), TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Low-Carbon SteelsA ,B
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TABLE 3 Wall Thickness Tolerance for Premetallic Coated As-Welded TubingA (inch-pound units)
Outside Diameter, in.
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Over 1 to Over 11516 to Over 334 to Over 412 to Over 6 to Over 8 to Over 10 to Over 12 to
Wall Thickness to 1, incl
11516, incl 334, incl 412 , incl 6, incl 8, incl 10, incl 12, incl 15, incl
Wall Thickness Tolerance, in., Plus and Minus
BWGB in. Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus
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14 0.083 0.006 0.008 0.006 0.008 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.004 0.010 0.004 0.010 0.003 0.011 0.003 0.011 0.003 0.011
13 0.095 0.008 0.010 0.008 0.010 0.007 0.011 0.007 0.011 0.006 0.012 0.006 0.012 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014
12 0.109 0.008 0.010 0.008 0.010 0.007 0.011 0.007 0.011 0.006 0.012 0.006 0.012 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014
11 0.120 0.009 0.011 0.009 0.011 0.008 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.007 0.013 0.007 0.013 0.004 0.016 0.004 0.016 0.004 0.016
10 0.134 0.009 0.011 0.009 0.011 0.008 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.007 0.013 0.007 0.013 0.004 0.016 0.004 0.016 0.004 0.016
9 0.148 0.009 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.007 0.013 0.007 0.013 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.014
8 0.165 0.009 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.007 0.013 0.007 0.013 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.014
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7 0.180 0.009 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.008 0.012 0.007 0.013 0.007 0.013 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.014 0.006 0.01
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Post-hot dipped galvanized welded tubing wall thickness tolerances shall be determined by agreement between the producer and purchaser (6.2).
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Birmingham Wire Gauge.
TABLE 4 Wall Thickness Tolerance for Premetallic Coated As-Welded TubingA (SI Units)
Outside Diameter, mm
Wall Thickness 13 to 25, incl Over 25 to 50, incl Over 50 to 100, incl Over 100 to 150, incl Over 150 to 200, incl Over 200 to 250, incl Over 250 to 375, incl
Wall Thickness Tolerance, mm, Plus and Minus
mm Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus
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2.0 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.13 0.23 0.10 0.25 0.10 0.25 0.10 0.25 0.08 0.28
2.5 0.20 0.25 0.20 0.25 0.18 0.28 0.15 0.30 0.15 0.30 0.10 0.30 0.10 0.35
3.0 0.22 0.27 0.23 0.28 0.20 0.30 0.18 0.33 0.18 0.33 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40
3.5 0.23 0.28 0.23 0.28 0.20 0.30 0.18 0.33 0.18 0.33 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40
4.0 0.23 0.30 0.20 0.30 0.18 0.33 0.18 0.33 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40
4.5 0.23 0.30 0.20 0.30 0.18 0.33 0.18 0.33 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40
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A787/A787M 15a
Post-hot dipped galvanized welded tubing wall thickness tolerances shall be determined by agreement between the producer and purchaser (6.2).
A787/A787M 15a
TABLE 5 Diameter Tolerances for Metallic-Coated
Round Tubing (inch-pound units)
Tubing with Flash-Controlled
Wall Thickness Any Inside Flash to 0.005 in.
Outside Diameter Condition Tubing OnlyA
RangeF , in. OutsideC,D Diameter, Inside Diameter,
BWGB in. Plus and
Minus Plus and Minus
Tolerances, in.E
to 118, incl
12 22 to 16 0.028/0.065 0.0035 0.019
diameter and inside diameter tolerances, the remaining inside 8. Surface Finish
diameter flash, if any, is part of the applicable inside diameter 8.1 Special surface finishes as may be required for specific
tolerance. This controlled flash is available in 0.750 in. [19.0 applications shall be provided in the purchase order by
mm] outside diameter or greater. agreement between the producer and purchaser.
7.2 Tubes shall be furnished in the following shapes, as
specified by the purchaser: round, square, rectangular, or 9. Base Metal Chemical Composition
special shapes (as negotiated). 9.1 The chemical composition of the sheet steel base metal
7.3 Recoating of the outside diameter weld-heat-affected shall conform to the requirements of Table 1.
area on precoated steel tubing may be performed at the 9.2 Copper-bearing steel, with 0.20 % minimum copper,
manufactures option, if not specifically requested by the may be ordered in any of the grades shown in Table 1 or Table
purchaser. 2.
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TABLE 6 Diameter Tolerances for Metallic-Coated Round Tubing 10. Coating Bath Chemical Composition
(SI units)
Outside Diameter Wall Thickness, Tubing with Flash-
10.1 When tubing is produced from precoated sheet steel,
RangeE , mm mm Any Inside Controlled the tubing manufacturer shall furnish, upon request, a report
Flash Condition to 0.13 mm stating that the tubing has been manufactured from precoated
Tubing OnlyA
OutsideB,C Inside Diameter
sheet steel meeting one of the following specifications: A463/
Diameter, Plus and Minus A463M, A653/A653M, A792/A792M, A924/A924M, and
Plus and Minus
Tolerances, mmD
A1046/A1046M.
13 to 25 0.70/1.50 0.09 0.48
10.2 For post-coated tubing the zinc used for coating shall
Over 25 to 50, incl 0.70/1.50 0.13 0.53 be any grade of zinc conforming to Specification B6.
Over 25 to 50, incl 2.50/3.50 0.13 0.69
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12. Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Round TABLE 9 Cut Length Tolerances for Lathe-Cut Round Tubing
Tubing Outside Diameter 6 in. and 12 in. and 48 in. and 10 ft to
Size, in. [mm] Under Under Under 24 ft,
12.1 Wall Thickness and DiameterWall thickness toler- 12 in. 48 in. 10 ft incl
ances for tubing made from precoated steel are shown in Tables [150 and [300 mm [1.2 and [3.0 and
Under and Under Under Under
3 and 4. All wall thickness tolerances include both the base 300 mm] 1.2 m] 3.0 m] 6.0 m]A
steel and the coating (inside and outside surfaces). Variations in 12 to 3 164 [0.4] 132 [0.8] 364 18
outside diameter and inside diameter of as-welded tubing made [13 to 75], incl [1.2] [3.2]
from precoated steel are shown in Tables 5 and 6. Over 3 to 6 132 [0.8] 364 [1.2] 116 18
[75 to 150], incl [1.6] [3.2]
12.2 LengthMechanical tubing is commonly furnished in Over 6 to 8 116 [1.6] 116 [1.6] 18 18
mill lengths 5 ft [1.5 m] and over. Mill length tolerances are [150 to 200], incl [3.2] [3.2]
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given in Table 8. Definite cut lengths are furnished when For each additional 10 ft or fraction thereof over 24 ft [3 to 7 m], an additional
allowance should be made of 116 in. [1.6 mm].
specified by the purchaser. Tolerances for definite length round
tubing shall be given in Table 9 and Table 10. Different types
of cutting methods will affect the end cut. TABLE 10 Cut-Length Tolerances for Tubing Punch-, Saw-, or
12.3 Squareness of CutWhen specified, the tolerance for Disc-Cut Round Tubing
squareness of cut of round mechanical tubing is shown in Table Outside Diameter 6 in. and 12 in. and 48 in. and 10 ft. and
Size, in. [mm] under under under 24 ft.
11. Measurements are made with the use of an L square and 12 in. 48 in. 10 ft. incl
feeler gauge. The contact length of the side leg of the square [150 and [300 and [1.2 and [3.0 and
along the tube will be equal to or greater than the tube outside Under Under Under Under
300 mm] 1.2 m] 3.0 m] 6.0 m]
diameter, but not less than 1 in. [25 mm] nor greater than 4 in.
Length Tolerance, Plus and Minus, in. [mm]
[100 mm]. The other leg shall always be equal to or greater to 3 [13 to 75]
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1 16 [1.6] 116 [1.6] 18 [3.2] 14 [6.4]
round mechanical tubing shall be 0.030 in. [0.75 mm] maxi- 200], incl.
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TABLE 12 Tolerances, Outside DimensionsA Square and TABLE 13 Radii of Corners of Electric-Resistance Welded Square
Rectangular Tubing and Rectangular TubingA
Largest Nominal Outside Wall Thickness, in. [mm] Outside Squares and Rectangles
Dimension, in. [mm] Tolerance at All Made from Tubes of the Wall Thickness, BWG Radius Ranges,
Sides at Following Diameter (in.) [mm] in. [mm]B
Corners, in. Ranges, in. [mm]
[mm]
to 112
12 22 (0.028) [0.7] 132 to 116
Over 4 to 8 [Over 100 to 200] 0.025 [0.64] [150 to 200], incl [7.8 to 15.9]
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This table establishes a standard radius. The purchaser and producer may
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Measured at corners at least 2 in. [50 mm] from the cut end of the tubing. negotiate special radii. Slight radius flattening is more pronounced in heavier wall
tubing.
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These radius tolerances apply to grades of steel covered in Table 1. The
purchaser and producer may negotiate tolerances on other grades of steel.
where:
TABLE 14 Length Tolerances for Definite Length Square and
b = tolerance for out-of-square, and Rectangular Tubing
c = largest external dimension across flats in. [mm]. Lengths, ft [m] Tolerances, in. [mm] Plus
The squareness of sides is commonly determined by one of and Minus
the following methods:
1 to 3 116
13.3.1 A square with two adjustable contact points on each [0.3 to 1], incl [1.6]
arm is placed on two sides. A fixed feeler gauge is then used to Over 3 to 12 332
measure the maximum distance between the free contact point [1 to 4], incl [2.4]
Over 12 to 20 1 8
and the surface of the tubing. [4 to 6], incl [3.2]
13.3.2 A square equipped with a direct-reading vernier may Over 20 to 30 316
be used to determine the angular deviation that, in turn, may be [6 to 9], incl [4.8]
Over 30 to 40 1 4
related to distance in inches. [9 to 12], incl [6.4]
13.4 LengthTolerances for mill cut-length square and
rectangular tubing shall not exceed the amounts shown in
Tables 5 and 6. Tolerances for definite length square and 13.6 StraightnessThe straightness tolerance is 116 in. in
rectangular tubing shall not exceed the amount shown in Table 3-ft length [1.7 mm/m].
14. 13.7 Squareness of CutIf required, the squareness of cut
13.5 TwistTwist tolerances are shown in Table 15. The for square and rectangular tubing shall be equal to or less than
twist in square and rectangular tubing may be measured by 0.050 in. [1.27 mm]. Measurements are made with an L
holding one end of the tubing on a surface plate and noting the square and feeler gauge. The contact length of the side leg of
height of either corner of the opposite end of the same side the square along the tube will be equal to or greater than the
above the surface plate. Twist may also be measured by the use largest outside dimension of the tube but shall never be less
of a beveled protractor equipped with a level, and noting the than 1 in. [25 mm] nor greater than 4 in. [100 mm]. The other
angular deviation on opposite ends, or at any point throughout leg will always be equal to or greater than the largest outside
the length. dimension of the tube.
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TABLE 15 Twist Tolerances Electric-Resistance-Welded for facturing will remain and the purchaser will assume responsi-
Square and Rectangular Mechanical Tubing bility for rust in transit and storage.
Largest Dimension, in. [mm] Twist Tolerance in 3 ft
[m], in. [mm] 17. Rejection
17.1 Tubes that fail to meet the requirements of this
Under 12 [13] 0.032 [0.81]
Over 12 to 112 [13 to 38], incl 0.050 [1.27] specification shall be set aside and the producer shall be
Over 112 to 212 [38 to 64], incl 0.062 [1.57] notified.
Over 212 to 4 [64 to 100], incl 0.075 [1.91]
Over 4 to 6 [100 to 150], incl 0.087 [2.21] 18. Product Marking
Over 6 to 8 [150 to 200], incl 0.100 [2.54]
18.1 Each box, bundle, lift, or piece shall be identified by
a tag or stencil with the manufactures name or brand, specified
14. Tubing Sections Other Than Square and Rectangular size, type, purchasers order number, and this specification
number.
14.1 In addition to square and rectangular tubing, many
producers supply a wide variety of special sections. However, 18.2 Bar CodingIn addition to the requirements in 18.1
manufacturing practices limit the size range and sections that bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identification
are available from the various producers. Since the sections are method. The purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar
special, they must be inquired on an individual basis giving full coding system to be used.
details as to dimensions and finish. 19. Packaging
15. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance 19.1 On tubing 16 gauge (1.65 mm nominal) and lighter,
the producer will determine whether or not the tubing will be
15.1 The tubing shall have a workmanlike finish.
boxed, crated, cartoned, packaged in secured lifts, or bundled
15.2 When burrs must be removed from one or both ends, to ensure safe delivery unless otherwise instructed. Tubing
it shall be specified in the purchase order. heavier than 16 gauge will normally be shipped loose, bundled,
or in secured lifts. Special packaging requiring extra operations
16. Oiling
other than those normally used by a producer must be specified
16.1 When specified, tubing shall have a protective coating on the order.
applied before shipping to retard white rust of the metallic
coating on closely nested products and red rust on non-recoated 20. Keywords
outside diameter weld areas. Should the order specify shipment 20.1 carbon steel tube; metallic-coated tubing; resistance
without a protective coating, the lubricant incidental to manu- welded steel tube; steel tube; welded steel tube
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A787 15, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 1, 2015)
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