ASTM A513 Carbon Steel Mechanical Tubing
Commercial and residential products require a tough and durable metal tubing structure that supports the ruggedness of their applications. Highly durable ASTM A513 carbon steel from Totten Tubes provides robust structural support for the heavy-duty metal products that consumers utilize every day.
Totten Tubes stocks A513-1 as welded mechanical steel tubing and A513-5 DOM mechanical steel tubing in various sizes and shapes. The ASTM A513 specification covers electric-resistance-welded carbon steel tubing for use as mechanical and ornamental tubing.
Contact us for more information regarding premium A513 carbon steel mechanical tubing, or call us at 800-882-3748 and we will gladly discuss the specific requirements of your next project. Totten Tubes is your premium resource for advanced quality A 513 structural carbon steel tubing.
A513 Carbon Steel Mechanical Tubing Benefits
A513 carbon steel tubing products provide numerous advantageous qualities to a wide range of consumer and commercial industrial companies throughout the world. Some of the most distinct beneficial qualities that A513 Carbon Steel Mechanical Tubing provides includes:
A513 Tubing Advantages
- Works to tight tolerances
- Consumer product applicable
- Less costly
- Durable
A513 Carbon Steel Mechanical Tubing Specifications & Requirements
ASTM A513 specifications state that manufactured carbon steel tubing must meet certain specifications before being sold for any type of project. The A 513 carbon steel spec sheet provides an accessible and straightforward way to check material standards before beginning your next project.
ASTM A513 Steel Properties
A513 carbon steel mechanical tubing is only manufactured from materials that match the criteria for carbon steel. The chemical composition for A513 is mostly iron with added carbon, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, and silver. Check out the chart below for exact A513 carbon steel chemical specifications.
Chemical Requirements |
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| Grade Designation | Chemical Composition Limits, % | |||
| Carbon | Manganese | Phosphorus, max | Sulfur, max | |
| 1010 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| 1015 | 0.10-0.20 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| 1020 | 0.15-0.25 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| 1026 | 0.22-0.28 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
A513 Properties
Tensile strength refers to the amount of stretching stress a material can withstand before breaking or failing. The ultimate tensile strength of A513 carbon steel is calculated by dividing the area of the steel by the stress placed on it, which is expressed in terms of pounds or tons per square inch of material. Tensile strength is also an important measure of A513’s ability to perform in an application. A513 carbon steel’s tensile strength is described in the chart below.
Hardness Limits and Tensile Properties for Round Tubing |
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| Yield Strength, Ksi (MPa), min | Ultimate Strength, ksi (MPa), min | Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm. % min | RB min | RB max | |
| As-Welded Tubing | |||||
| 1008 | 30 (207) | 42 (290) | 15 | 50 | |
| 1010 | 32 (221) | 45 (310) | 15 | 55 | |
| 1015 | 35 (241) | 48 (331) | 15 | 58 | |
| 1020 | 38 (262) | 52 (359) | 12 | 62 | |
| 1026 | 45 (310) | 62 (427) | 12 | 68 | |
| Normalized Tubing | |||||
| 1008 | 23 (159) | 38 (262) | 30 | 65 | |
| 1010 | 25 (172) | 40 (276) | 30 | 65 | |
| 1015 | 30 (207) | 45 (310) | 30 | 70 | |
| 1020 | 35 (241) | 50 (345) | 25 | 75 | |
| 1026 | 40 (276) | 60 (414) | 25 | 85 | |
| Sink-Drawn Tubing | |||||
| 1008 | 38 (262) | 38 (262) | 8 | 65 | |
| 1010 | 40 (276) | 40 (276) | 8 | 65 | |
| 1015 | 45 (310) | 45 (310) | 8 | 67 | |
| 1020 | 50 (345) | 50 (345) | 8 | 70 | |
| 1026 | 55 (379) | 55 (379) | 7 | 77 | |
| Mandrel-Drawn Tubing | |||||
| 1008 | 50 (345) | 60 (414) | 5 | 73 | |
| 1010 | 50 (345) | 60 (414) | 5 | 73 | |
| 1015 | 55 (379) | 65 (448) | 5 | 77 | |
| 1020 | 60 (414) | 70 (483) | 5 | 80 | |
| 1026 | 70 (483) | 80 (552) | 5 | 85 | |
| Mandrel-Drawn Stress-Relieved Tubing | |||||
| 1008 | 45 (310) | 45 (310) | 55 (379) | 12 | 68 |
| 1010 | 45 (310) | 45 (310) | 55 (379) | 12 | 68 |
| 1015 | 50 (345) | 50 (345) | 60 (414) | 12 | 72 |
| 1020 | 55 (379) | 55 (379) | 65 (448) | 10 | 75 |
| 1026 | 65 (448) | 65 (448) | 75 (517) | 10 | 80 |
ASTM A513 Carbon Steel Permissible Variations in Dimensions (Wall Thickness)
Permissible variations in wall thickness for A513-1 steel tubing are ±10% of the nominal wall. Permissible variations in wall thickness for A513-5 DOM are available by request. Contact Totten Tubes for more information or give us a call at 800-882-3748.
ASTM A513 Steel Materials & Manufacturing
A513 mechanical steel tubes from Totten Tubes are manufactured via electric resistance welding, and can made from hot- or cold-rolled steel, as specified.
A500 vs. A513 Steel Tube
While A513 steel tube shares many similarities with A500, it is significantly less durable and unsuited to heavy-duty structural assemblies. However, as it can be worked to much tighter tolerances, A513 performs considerably better for more precise projects.
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