Seamless Stainless

STEEL | PIPES & TUBES

Content Time changeS – Quality remains
We offer highest customer benefit. It is our indicator for quality and performance.
TIME CHANGES – QUALITY REMAINS 03
All our acting is aimed at that. Seamless pipes and tubes made of corrosion-, acid-,
Quality assurance 05 and heat-resistant steels of highest quality are our core competence. We achieve
Flow chart of TUBE FORMING 06 adequate profit as basis for the long-term company development.
Size range of hot fINISHED tubes 08
Size range of COLD FINISHED tubes 10
Finishes & surface condition 12 PIONEERS OF SUCCESS further strengthen the competitiveness of SBER.
Surface roughness 13 Today, in the field of seamless stainless steel pipes
STANDARDS FOR SEAMLESS PIPES & TUBES
Geometries
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I n Ternitz the processing of iron began as early as
1787. In 1924 Schoeller-Bleckmann Stahlwerke
AG was formed by merging the internationally re-
and tubes, SBER ranks among the most important
manufacturers in the world, continuing the traditi-
on established by the entrepreneurs Schoeller and
Tolerances 19 cognized companies founded by Alexander Ritter Bleckmann over 130 years ago.
von Schoeller and Johann Heinrich Bleckmann.
Packing DIAGRAM 20 Farsightedness and innovation – success factors of
Conversion table – Nominal Pipe System 22 all great enterprises – led, just ten years later, to the THE DIMENSION OF QUALITY
production of seamless steel pipes.
Weight table – SWG 24
Weight table – BWG 25 Schoeller-Bleckmann was nationalized by the Republic
of Austria in 1946. In the following years of econo-
W ith approximately 550 employees in a facility
of 200.000m² (60.000m² are under roof), SBER
produces about 16.000 tons of tubes and pipes per
TUBACEX GROUP 27
mic improvement, the company´s production capacity year and is one of the most important employer in
greatly expanded through generous investments. the region of Ternitz. Years of experience in the pro-
duction of corrosion-, acid-, heat-resistant stainless
COMPETENCE IN STAINLESS STEEL steel pipes, a modern organizational structure and
the success-oriented team have made it possible for

T he foundation for the production of seamless

stainless steel pipes in Ternitz laid in the early
1960´s. The merger of the high-grade steel pro-
SBER to hold a top position within this global industry.
SBER can indeed count on its employees, whose
commitment and enthusiasm contribute significant-
ducers Schoeller-Bleckmann, Böhler and Styria in ly to the success of the company.
1975 to form the Vereinigte Edelstahlwerke AG
(VEW) was dissolved at the end of the 1980´s.
SBER, ALWAYS AND EVERYWHERE
Since Januar the 1 st of 1991, Schoeller-Bleckmann
Edelstahlrohr GmbH (SBER) has operated indepen-
dently. Privatization of the company took place at
the beginning of 1995.
N ew standards are being set by SBER with regard
to quality, perfect workmanship and punctuali-
ty. The wide range of products fulfills all recognized
norms and specifications and SBER is known through-
out the world for its high standard of quality.
A “SEAMLESS” PROGRESSION SBER stainless steel tubes and pipes are found in
chemical and petrochemical industries, in power-

A clear and successful strategy based on offering

customers a high level of flexibility, first-class
service, the highest quality standards and absolute
plants, industrial furnaces and in mechanical
engineering. The possible areas of use are practically
limitless; even certain exclusive watches are framed
responsibility: This was adopted by a team of expe- in rings, airplanes are equipped with special parts
rienced executives who, in order to ensure the long- and oil drilling is supported by special housings
term future of SBER, took over the company through which are produced from pipes made by SBER.
a management buyout.

During 1999, as a further milestone in a successful

development, SBER became part of TUBACEX S.A., a
company quoted at the stock exchange. This strate-
gic position, using synergies within the group, will

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STRESS RESISTANCE IS KEY FULL-SPEED INTO THE FUTURE

T his feature is essential because the tubes and pipes are

constantly put to use where extreme conditions prevail S BER is a company with a proud tradition and a strong
orientation toward the future. Many years of experi-
Quality ASSURANCE
and where safety of people and the trouble-free operation ence in the production of seamless stainless steel tubes New standards are being set by Schoeller Bleckmann Edelstahlrohr GmbH with
of plant and equipment must be ensured. SBER stainless and pipes form the basis of its strength and the dynamism regard to quality, perfect workmanship and punctuality. The wide range of products
steel tubes and pipes are made to withstand the greatest of its innovative leadership is its driving force.
heat and the highest pressure; they are unaffected by
fulfills all recognized norms and specifications and SBER is known throughout the
acids and don´t give corrosion a chance! world for its high standard of quality.
WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIP

100 STEPS TO PERFECTION

O ur most important concern is the satisfaction of our
customers. The worldwide presence of the company
Q uality Assurance – we make it double sure. Our ADDITIONAL APPROVALS:

T he manufacturing methods employed at SBER re-

flect state-of-the-art technology and production
is carried out according to international standards.
enables us to fulfill customer requirements quickly and
reliably.
Quality Assurance System meets the require-
ments of the “ASME CODE" which are among the
most stringent in existence. We have been granted
ASME SECT. III NCA 3800
American Nuclear certification
A seamless stainless steel pipe or tube can pass through This customer orientation, excellent product quality as the Quality System Certificate (materials) for nuclear
as many as 100 production steps before taking its final well as great flexibility has made SBER a worldwide leader material manufacturers. KTA 1401 und AVS D 100 / 50
form and quality. in the manufacture of seamless stainless steel tubes and German regulation for Nuclear applications
pipes and will remain a guiding principle for the future of QUALITY VALUED AROUND THE WORLD
Schoeller Bleckmann Edelstahlrohr. HAF 604

H igh-grade seamless stainless steel tubes and

pipes are becoming increasingly important.
Higher quality requirements for materials and com-
Official Chinese Nuclear Registration

GOST
ponents in almost all industries help create new Approval according GOST standards which cover
areas of application for seamless stainless steel tubes industrial applications of the Commonwealth of
and pipes. The number of companies throughout the Independent States (CIS)
world who depend on the efficient and professional
cooperation of SBER is growing steadily. NORSOK M650
The most important certification for Offshore

ISO 9001 AD 2000-Merkblatt W0

I SO 9001 – in addition we hold the

ISO 9001 approval, authorized and
supervised by Lloyd‘s Register Quality Assurance.
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

Germanischer Lloyd für metallische

werkstoffe, kapitel 2, Abschnitt 2.E

ISO 14001 Rina

Rules for the approval of manufactures of materials
ASME DET NORSKE VERITAS GOST Korean Register of
shipping T his is the standard for our integrated
environmental management system.

Complete list of approvals is available

OHSAS 18001 on request

O hsas 18001 is in addition our

standard for integrated occupational
health and safety management system.

KTA 1401 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001

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 Flow chart OF TUBE FORMING
100 steps to perfection. A seamless stainless steel pipe can pass through as many
as 100 production steps before taking on its final form and quality.

Inspection Storage
of starting of starting CUTTING BORING Chamfering Degreasing REHEATING
material material

Preheating EXPANDING

HOT FINISHED TUBES

PICKLING HEAT
TREATMENT

BRIGHT DEGREASING COLD Pilger roLLING EXTRUSION

ANNEALING
Cold FINISHED TUBES

Pickling HEAT
TREATMENT

Drawing INSPECTION

Hydro
Pressure
TEST

Straightening CUTTING SPECTROSCOPY Shipping

EDDY
Current
TEST
ULTRA Mechanical Packing
SONIC TEST TESTING MARKING

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 Size range of seamless
hot finished TUBES
SBER is producer of seamless stainless steel pipes and tubes

OutSIDE Diameter Wall Thickness

ASTM A 312 inch 0,109 0,120 0,126 0,133 0,134 0,140 0,145 0,147 0,154 0,179 0,191 0,200 0,203 0,216 0,218 0,226 0,237 0,250 0,258 0,276 0,280 0,281 0,300 0,318 0,322 0,337 0,344 0,375 0,406 0,432 0,438 0,500 0,531 0,562 0,625 0,719 0,906
ASME B36.10 mm 2,77 3,05 3,20 3,38 3,40 3,56 3,68 3,73 3,91 4,55 4,85 5,08 5,16 5,49 5,54 5,74 6,02 6,35 6,55 7,01 7,11 7,14 7,62 8,08 8,18 8,56 8,74 9,52 10,31 10,97 11,13 12,70 13,49 14,27 15,88 18,26 23,01

NPS inch mm DIN mm 2,9 3,2 3,6 4,0 4,5 5,0 5,6 6,3 7,1 8,0 8,8 10,0 11,0 12,5 25,0 DIN mm
1,0 1,315 33,40 33,7 33,7
1,496 38,0 38,0
1,575 40,0 40,0
1 1/4 1,660 42,16 42,4 40 80 160 42,4
1,752 44,5 44,5
1 1/2 1,900 48,26 48,3 40 80 160 48,3
2,008 51,0 51,0
2,126 54,0 54,0
2,244 57,0 57,0
2,0 2,375 60,33 60,3 40 80 160 60,3
2,500 63,5 63,5
2,756 70,0 70,0
2 1/2 2,875 73,03 76,1 40 80 160 76,1
3,0 3,500 88,90 88,9 40 80 160 88,9
3 1/2 4,000 101,60 101,6 40 80 101,6
4,252 108,0 108,0
4,0 4,500 114,30 114,3 40 80 120 160 114,3
5,236 133,0 133,0
5,500 139,7 139,7
5,0 5,563 141,30 141,3 10 40 80 120 160 141,3
6,260 159,0 159,0
6,0 6,625 168,28 168,3 10 40 80 120 160 168,3
7,626 193,7 193,7
8,0 8,625 219,08 219,1 40 60 80 120 160 219,1
9,000 228,6 228,6
9,626 244,5 244,5

Reference figures - additional or intermediate sizes on request restricted grade program

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 Size range of SEAMLESS
COLD FINISHED TUBES
SBER is producer of seamless stainless steel pipes and tubes

OutSIDE Diameter Wall Thickness

ASTM A 312 inch 0,032 0,035 0,039 0,049 0,059 0,065 0,068 0,083 0,088 0,091 0,095 0,102 0,109 0,113 0,120 0,126 0,133 0,134 0,140 0,145 0,147 0,148 0,154 0,179 0,188 0,191 0,200 0,203 0,216 0,218 0,219 0,226 0,237 0,250 0,258 0,276 0,280 0,281 0,300 0,318 0,322 0,337 0,344 0,375 0,406 0,432 0,438 0,500 0,559

ASME B 36.10 mm 0,81 0,90 1,24 1,65 1,73 2,11 2,24 2,31 2,41 2,77 2,87 3,05 3,20 3,38 3,40 3,56 3,68 3,73 3,76 3,91 4,55 4,78 4,85 5,08 5,16 5,49 5,54 5,56 5,74 6,02 6,35 6,55 7,01 7,11 7,14 7,62 8,08 8,18 8,56 8,74 9,53 10,31 10,97 11,13 12,70

NPS inch mm DIN mm 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,5 1,6 2,0 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,2 3,6 4,0 4,5 5,0 5,6 6,3 7,1 8,0 8,8 10,0 11,0 12,5 14,2 DIN mm
0,236 6,0 6,0
0,315 8,0 8,0
0,394 10,0 10,0
1/8 0,405 10,29 10,2 10 40 80 10,2
0,472 12,0 12,0
1/4 0,540 13,72 13,5 10 40 13,5
0,551 14,0 14,0
0,630 16,0 16,0
3/8 0,675 17,15 17,2 10 40 80 17,2
0,709 18,0 18,0
0,748 19,0 19,0
0,787 20,0 20,0
1/2 0,840 21,34 21,3 5 10 40 80 160 21,3
0,866 22,0 22,0
0,984 25,0 25,0
3/4 1,050 26,67 26,9 5 10 40 80 160 26,9
1,181 30,0 30,0
1,240 31,5 31,5
1,260 32,0 32,0
1,0 1,315 33,4 33,7 5 10 40 80 160 33,7
1,378 35,0 35,0
1,496 38,0 38,0
1,575 40,0 40,0
1 1/4 1,660 42,16 42,4 5 10 40 80 160 42,4
1,752 44,5 44,5
1 1/2 1,900 48,26 48,3 5 10 40 80 160 48,3
2,008 51,0 51,0
2,126 54,0 54,0
2,244 57,0 57,0
2,0 2,375 60,33 60,3 10 40 80 160 60,3
2,500 63,5 63,5
2,756 70,0 70,0
2 1/2 2,875 73,03 76,1 5 10 40 80 160 76,1
3,0 3,500 88,90 88,9 5 10 40 80 88,9
3 1/2 4,000 101,6 101,6 10 40 80 101,6
4,252 108,0 108,0
4,0 4,500 114,30 114,3 10 40 80 120 114,3
5,236 133,0 133,0
5,500 139,7 139,7
5,0 5,563 141,30 141,3 10 40 80 120 141,3
6,260 159,0 159,0
6,0 6,625 168,28 168,3 10 40 80 168,3
7,626 193,7 193,7

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8,0 8,625 219,08 219,1 10 20 40 60 80 219,1
Reference figures - other sizes on request
 Finishes & SuRface condition Surface roughness ACCORDING
OF seamless STAINLESS tubes common roughness indicators
according to EN 10216 - 5 for more details and definitions refer to ISO 4287

Ra (CLA) Rz
Type of delivery Symbol Surface condition Remark
condition (description acc. to standard)
Arithmetic Average Roughness Maximum profile height
(Center Line Average)
Hot finished heat Scale free, minor surface
HFD Metallically clean
treated, descaled imperfections are allowed It is equal to a rectangle which is as long as the It is the maximum value between the highest positive
measuring length and in area equal to the total area and negative peak in the measuring length.
Scale free, smoother than HFD, with a between the mean value and the area below the
Cold finished heat
CFD Metallically clean minimum of surface peaks and valleys of the profile.
treated, descaled
imperfections

Bright and smoother than CFA; SBER

standard on any tube with ID ≤ 12mm
Cold finished, possible on OD‘s up to 60mm;
CFA Metallically bright
bright annealed We supply every CFA tube up to
25,4mm OD in industrial polished
condition

Metallically bright – Grinding details to be agreed. example for surface profile in measured length
ground, the type and The following standard finishes are Roughness indicators
Cold finished, heat degree of roughness available: outside grit 240 or grit 400
CFG N class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
treated, ground shall be agreed at When the enqiury or order calls for
the time of enquiry tubes without specifying the gritfi- Ra µm 0,025 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,4 0,8 1,6 3,2 6,3 12,5 25 50
and order nish, we take grit 240. (CLA) µ" 1 2 4 8 16 32 63 125 250 500 1000 2000

Metallically bright- OD grinding

polished, the type and upon customer request;
Cold finished heat grit Ra max* Rz max* OD grinding possibility on
CFP degree of roughness no polishig on Ti stabilized grades tubes from 10 to 88,9 mm OD
treated, polished
shall be agreed at the time possible 240 1,0 µm 39,4 µin 7,0 µm 275,6 µin
of enquiry and order 400 0,6 µm 23,6 µin 5,0 µm 196,9 µin Ra in µm x 39,37 = value in µinch
* on 80% of the measures taken

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STANDARDS FOR SEAMLESS
STAINLESS STEEL PIPES & TUBES
The manufacturing methods employed at SBER reflect state-of-the-art technology.
Production of seamless stainless steel pipes and tubes is carried out according to
all common international delivery and tolerance standards.

AMERICAN STANDARDS EUROPEAN-STANDARDS

ASTM A213: Standard Specification for Seamless EN ISO 1127: Stainless steel tubes –
Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, Dimensions, tolerances and conventional masses
and Heat-Exchanger Tubes per unit length

ASTM A269: Standard Specification for Seamless EN ISO 9692-1: Welding and allied processes
and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for Recommendations for joint preparation
General Service Part 1: Manual metal­arc welding, gas­shielded
metal­arc welding, gas welding, TIG welding and
ASTM A312: Standard Specification for Seamless, beam welding of steels
Welded and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic
Stainless Steel Pipes EN 10204: Metallic products –
Types of inspection documents
ASTM A450: Standard Specification for General
Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Tubes EN 10216-5: Seamless steel tubes for
pressure purposes –
ASTM A511: Standard Specification for Seamless Technical delivery conditions –
Steel Mechanical Tubing Part 5: Stainless steel tubes

ASTM A530: Standard Specification EN 10297-2: Seamless steel tubes for

for General Requirements for Specialized Carbon mechanical and general engineering purposes –
and Alloy Steel Pipe Technical delivery conditions –
Part 2: Stainless steel
ASTM A789: Standard Specification for Seamless
and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel EN 10305-1: Steel tubes for
Tubing for General Service precision applications –
Technical delivery conditions –
ASTM A790: Standard Specification for Part 1: Seamless cold drawn tubes
Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic and
Stainless Steel Pipe

ASTM A999: Standard Specification for General

Requirements for Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe

ASTM A1016: Standard Specification for General

Requirements for Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic
Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel Tubes

ASTM B163: Standard Specification for

Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser
and Heat-Exchanger Tubes

ASTM B829: Standard Specification for General

Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Seamless Pipe and Tube

ANSI B16.25: Buttwelding Ends

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 GEOMETRIES
some definitions

dimension

L
OD … Outside Diameter
ID … Inside Diameter
OD

WT… Wall Thickness

L … Length
ID

If minimum wall thickness is required variations are

WT

allowed on the plus side only!

Buttwelding ends

37,5 deg ± 2,5 deg ANSI / ASME B16.25-2007

Fig. 4 Weld Bevel Details for GTAW Root Pass
[WT > 3mm (0,12 in.) to 10mm (0,38 in.), Inclusive]

GENERAL NOTES:
a) This detail applies for gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW) of the root pass where nominal thickness
1,6 ± 0,8
is over 3mm
(0,06 ± 0,03)
b) Linear dimensions are in millimeters with inch
values in parentheses.

STRAIGHTNESs Mean diameter outside or inside

Standard pipes and tubes are supplied straighte- D0 is the arithmetic mean between the smallest and
ned to the eye: for special applications the permis- biggest tube diameter on any one tube circumference.
h sible deviation from the straight line may be agreed If minimum wall thickness is required variations are
between purchaser and tube manufacturer; the maxi- allowed on the plus side only!
mum permissible deviation from the straight line rela- D0
L=1000mm
ted to the length of measurement L is to be indicated,
e.g. 1mm/1000mm.

Dmin
ECCENTRICITY
Dmax
E is half of the difference between biggest and smallest
wall thickness (WT) values in one cross section.
Ovality
WTmax WTmin In terms of mm: E(mm)= WTmax - WTmin
2 O is the difference between biggest and As a percentage of the mean diameter this is:
However, eccentricity is expressed as a percentage of smallest diameter on any one tube circum-
the mean wall thickness of this cross section ference. O(mm)= Dmax - Dmin • 200
Dmax + Dmin
E
E(%)= WTmax - WTmin • 100 O(mm)= Dmax - Dmin Ovality must not be confused with eccentricity.
WTmax + WTmin

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 Tolerances of SEAMLESS
sTAINLESS STEEL Pipes & TUBES

Tolerances according EN ISO 1127

Cold formed Outside Diameter Wall Thickness

D4 / T4 ±0,5% however, min. ±0,1mm ±7,5% however, min. ±0,15mm

D3 / T3 ±0,75% however, min. ±0,3mm ±10% however, min. ±0,2mm

Hot formed Outside Diameter Wall Thickness

D2 / T2 ±1,0% however, min. ±0,5mm ±12,5% however, min. ±0,4mm

D1 / T1 ±1,5% however, min. ±0,75mm ±15% however, min. ±0,6mm

Tolerances according ASTM A312 / A999 (OD Range mm))

Cold formed Outside Diameter mm Wall Thickness %

> 10,3 ≤ 48,3 +0,4 / -0,8 -12,5 / --*

Cold or hot
Outside Diameter mm Wall Thickness %
formed
> 48,3 ≤ 114,3 +0,8 / -0,8 -12,5 / --*
> 114,3 ≤ 219,1 +1,6 / -0,8 -12,5 / --*
Hot formed Outside Diameter mm Wall Thickness %
> 219,1 (≤ 250) +2,4 / -0,8 -12,5 / --*

* not specified

Tolerances according ASTM A213 / A1016 (OD Range mm)

Cold formed Outside Diameter mm Wall Thickness %
> 25,4 ≤ 38,1 +0,15 / -0,15 0 / +20
> 38,1 ≤ 50,8 +0,20 / -0,20 0 / +22
> 50,8 ≤ 63,5 +0,25 / -0,25 0 / +22
> 63,5 ≤ 76,2 +0,30 / -0,30 0 / +22
> 76,2 ≤ 101,6 +0,38 / -0,38 0 / +22
> 101,6 ≤ 190,5 +0,38 / -0,64 0 / +22
> 190,5 ≤ 219,1 +0,38 / -1,14 0 / +22
Hot formed Outside Diameter mm
OD Range mm

≤ 101,6 +0,4 / -0,8

> 101,6 ≤ 190,5 +0,4 / -1,2
> 190,5 ≤ 228,6 +0,4 / -1,6
Hot formed Wall Thickness %
≤ 2,4** +40 / 0
WT Range mm

> 2,4 ≤ 3,8 +35 / 0

> 3,8 ≤ 4,6 +33 / 0
> 4,6 +28 / 0

** only for OD < 101,6mm

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 PACKING DIAGRAM
Common packing method at SBER

box
For Western
Europe
bundle in
aircushion
foil (if
tubes are
of equal bundle
lenghts)
Outer diameter [mm]

bundle wrapped in
reinforced plastic
foil (box for overseas
shipment)

Wall thickness [mm]

Special packing on request e.g. endcaps, PE-hose, …

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 NOMINAL PIPE SIZE NOMINAL PIPE SIZE
METRIC SYSTEM IMPERIAL SYSTEM
Weight for austenitic stainless steel tubes according ANSI/ASME B36.19 and ASME Weight for austenitic stainless steel tubes according ANSI/ASME B36.19 and
B36.10 dimensions / For min wall acc. ASTM A 213 add 10% ASME B36.10 dimensions / For min wall acc. ASTM A 213 add 10%

Nominal Wall Thickness - Pipe schedules Nominal Wall Thickness - Pipe schedules
5S 10S 20 STD 40S 60 80S XS 100 120 140 160 XXS 5S 10S 20 STD 40S 60 80S XS 100 120 140 160 XXS
Outside Outside
Pipe Pipe
diameter mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm diameter inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch
size size
in mm in mm
kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m kg/m lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft lb/ft
1/8 10,3 0,89 1,24 1,73 2,41 1/8 10,3 0,035 0,049 0,068 0,095

0,21 0,28 0,37 0,48 0,141 0,189 0,249 0,319

1/4 13,7 1,24 1,65 2,24 3,02 1/4 13,7 0,049 0,065 0,088 0,119

0,39 0,50 0,64 0,81 0,260 0,335 0,432 0,543

3/8 17,2 1,24 1,65 2,31 3,20 3/8 17,2 0,049 0,065 0,091 0,126

0,49 0,64 0,86 1,12 0,332 0,430 0,576 0,750

1/2 21,3 1,65 2,11 2,77 3,73 4,78 7,47 1/2 21,3 0,065 0,083 0,109 0,147 0,188 0,294

0,81 1,02 1,29 1,64 1,98 2,59 0,546 0,682 0,865 1,104 1,331 1,742

3/4 26,7 1,65 2,11 2,87 3,91 5,56 7,82 3/4 26,7 0,065 0,083 0,113 0,154 0,219 0,308

1,03 1,30 1,71 2,23 2,94 3,69 0,694 0,871 1,148 1,496 1,973 2,478

1 33,4 1,65 2,77 3,38 4,55 6,35 9,09 1 33,4 0,065 0,109 0,133 0,179 0,250 0,358

1,31 2,12 2,54 3,29 4,30 5,53 0,881 1,426 1,706 2,207 2,888 3,715

1 1/4 42,2 1,65 2,77 3,56 4,85 6,35 9,70 1 1/4 42,2 0,065 0,109 0,140 0,191 0,250 0,382

1,67 2,73 3,44 4,53 5,69 7,88 1,124 1,834 2,310 3,042 3,823 5,293

1 1/2 48,3 1,65 2,77 3,68 5,08 7,14 10,16 1 1/2 48,3 0,065 0,109 0,145 0,200 0,281 0,400

1,93 3,16 4,11 5,49 7,35 9,69 1,293 2,118 2,758 3,688 4,936 6,507

2 60,3 1,65 2,77 3,91 5,54 8,74 11,07 2 60,3 0,065 0,109 0,154 0,218 0,344 0,436

2,42 3,99 5,52 7,60 11,29 13,65 1,628 2,680 3,709 5,103 7,580 9,167

2 1/2 73,0 2,11 3,05 5,16 7,01 9,53 14,02 2 1/2 73,0 0,083 0,120 0,203 0,276 0,375 0,552

3,75 5,34 8,77 11,59 15,15 20,72 2,516 3,588 5,887 7,780 10,173 13,908

3 88,9 2,11 3,05 5,49 7,62 11,13 15,24 3 88,9 0,083 0,120 0,216 0,300 0,438 0,600

4,59 6,56 11,47 15,51 21,67 28,11 3,079 4,402 7,698 10,412 14,551 18,872

3 1/2 101,6 2,11 3,05 5,74 8,08 3 1/2 101,6 0,083 0,120 0,226 0,318

5,26 7,53 13,78 18,92 3,529 5,053 9,250 12,703

4 114,3 2,11 3,05 6,02 8,56 11,13 13,49 17,12 4 114,3 0,083 0,120 0,237 0,337 0,438 0,531 0,674

5,93 8,50 16,32 22,66 28,75 34,05 41,66 3,980 5,704 10,958 15,216 19,304 22,862 27,969

5 141,3 2,77 3,40 6,55 9,53 12,70 15,88 19,05 5 141,3 0,109 0,134 0,258 0,375 0,500 0,625 0,750

9,61 11,74 22,10 31,44 40,90 49,87 58,31 6,451 7,882 14,838 21,111 27,456 33,482 39,151

6 168,3 2,77 3,40 7,11 10,97 14,27 18,26 21,95 6 168,3 0,109 0,134 0,280 0,432 0,562 0,718 0,864

11,48 14,04 28,69 43,21 55,03 68,59 80,43 7,707 9,424 19,264 29,011 36,946 45,985 53,996

8 219,1 2,77 3,76 6,35 8,18 10,31 12,70 15,09 18,26 20,62 23,01 22,23 8 219,1 0,109 0,148 0,250 0,322 0,406 0,500 0,593 0,719 0,812 0,906 0,875

15,00 20,27 33,82 43,20 53,90 65,63 77,08 91,82 102,47 112,97 109,57 10,073 13,610 22,709 29,002 36,184 44,062 51,653 61,646 68,795 75,844 73,565

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 SEAMLESS STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS STAINLESS STEEL
TUBES ACCORDING SWG TUBES ACCORDING BWG
Weight for austenitic stainless steel according Imperial Standard Wire Gauge - SWG Weight for austenitic stainless steel according Birmingham Wire Gauge - BWG
For min wall acc. ASTM A 213 add 10% For min wall acc. ASTM A 213 add 10%

Standard wire gauge wall-thickness SWG Birmingham wire gauge wall-thickness BWG
20 18 16 14 12 11 10 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

Outside diameter inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm Outside diameter inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm

inch mm 0,036 0,914 0,048 1,219 0,064 1,626 0,080 2,032 0,104 2,642 0,116 2,946 0,128 3,251 inch mm 0,035 0,889 0,049 1,245 0,065 1,651 0,072 1,829 0,083 2,108 0,095 2,413 0,109 2,769 0,120 3,048 0,134 3,404

lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kg/m

1/4 0,250 6,35 0,08 0,12 0,11 0,16 0,13 0,19 1/4 0,250 6,35 0,08 0,12 0,11 0,16 0,13 0,19

31/99 0,313 7,95 0,11 0,16 0,14 0,21 0,17 0,26

5/16 0,313 7,95 0,11 0,16 0,14 0,21 0,17 0,26
3/8 0,375 9,53 0,13 0,19 0,17 0,26 0,22 0,33 0,24 0,35 0,26 0,39

3/8 0,375 9,53 0,13 0,20 0,17 0,25 0,22 0,32 0,26 0,38
1/2 0,500 12,70 0,18 0,26 0,24 0,36 0,31 0,46 0,33 0,50 0,38 0,56 0,42 0,62 0,46 0,69 0,50 0,74

1/2 0,500 12,70 0,18 0,27 0,24 0,35 0,30 0,45 0,36 0,54 0,45 0,67 0,48 0,72 5/8 0,625 15,88 0,22 0,33 0,31 0,46 0,40 0,59 0,43 0,64 0,49 0,73 0,55 0,81 0,61 0,91 0,66 0,98

3/4 0,750 19,05 0,27 0,40 0,37 0,55 0,48 0,72 0,53 0,79 0,60 0,89 0,68 1,01 0,76 1,13 0,82 1,22 0,90 1,33
5/8 0,625 15,88 0,23 0,34 0,30 0,45 0,39 0,58 0,47 0,70 0,59 0,88 0,64 0,95
7/8 0,875 22,23 0,44 0,65 0,57 0,85 0,63 0,93 0,71 1,06 0,80 1,20 0,91 1,35 0,98 1,46 1,08 1,60

3/4 0,750 19,05 0,28 0,42 0,37 0,54 0,48 0,71 0,58 0,87 0,73 1,09 0,80 1,19 0,86 1,29
1 1,000 25,40 0,51 0,75 0,66 0,98 0,73 1,08 0,83 1,23 0,93 1,39 1,05 1,57 1,15 1,71 1,26 1,87

7/8 0,875 22,23 0,43 0,64 0,56 0,84 0,69 1,03 0,87 1,30 0,96 1,42 1,04 1,54 1 1/8 1,125 28,58 0,57 0,85 0,75 1,11 0,82 1,22 0,94 1,40 1,06 1,58 1,20 1,79 1,31 1,95 1,44 2,15

1 1/4 1,250 31,75 0,64 0,95 0,84 1,24 0,92 1,37 1,05 1,56 1,19 1,77 1,35 2,01 1,47 2,19 1,62 2,42
1 1,000 25,40 0,50 0,74 0,65 0,97 0,80 1,19 1,01 1,51 1,11 1,66 1,21 1,80
1 3/4 1,375 34,93 0,71 1,05 0,92 1,38 1,02 1,52 1,16 1,73 1,32 1,96 1,50 2,23 1,63 2,43 1,81 2,69

1 1/4 1,250 31,75 0,63 0,93 0,82 1,23 1,02 1,51 1,29 1,93 1,43 2,13 1,56 2,32
1 1/2 1,500 38,10 0,77 1,15 1,01 1,51 1,12 1,66 1,28 1,90 1,45 2,16 1,65 2,45 1,80 2,68 1,99 2,96

1 1/2 1,500 38,10 0,76 1,13 1,00 1,48 1,23 1,84 1,58 2,35 1,74 2,59 1,91 2,84 1 3/4 1,750 44,45 0,90 1,35 1,19 1,77 1,31 1,95 1,50 2,24 1,71 2,54 1,94 2,89 2,12 3,16 2,35 3,50

2 2,000 50,80 1,04 1,54 1,37 2,03 1,51 2,24 1,73 2,57 1,96 2,92 2,24 3,33 2,45 3,64 2,71 4,04
1 3/4 1,750 44,45 0,89 1,32 1,17 1,74 1,45 2,16 1,86 2,77 2,06 3,06 2,25 3,35
2 1/4 2,250 57,15 1,17 1,74 1,54 2,29 1,70 2,53 1,95 2,91 2,22 3,31 2,53 3,77 2,77 4,13 3,08 4,58

2 2,000 50,80 1,02 1,51 1,35 2,00 1,67 2,48 2,14 3,19 2,37 3,53 2,60 3,87
2 3/8 2,375 60,33 1,24 1,84 1,63 2,43 1,80 2,68 2,07 3,07 2,35 3,50 2,68 3,99 2,94 4,37 3,26 4,85

3 3,000 76,20 2,04 3,04 2,54 3,77 3,27 4,87 3,63 5,40 3,99 5,94 2 1/2 2,500 63,50 1,30 1,94 1,72 2,56 1,90 2,82 2,18 3,24 2,48 3,69 2,83 4,21 3,10 4,61 3,44 5,12

2 7/8 2,875 73,03 1,50 2,24 1,98 2,95 2,19 3,26 2,52 3,74 2,87 4,27 3,27 4,87 3,59 5,34 3,99 5,93
3 1/2 3,500 88,90 2,39 3,55 2,97 4,42 3,83 5,71 4,26 6,34 4,69 6,97
3 3,000 76,20 2,07 3,08 2,29 3,41 2,63 3,91 3,00 4,46 3,42 5,09 3,75 5,58 4,17 6,20
4 4,000 101,60 2,73 4,07 3,40 5,07 4,40 6,55 4,89 7,28 5,38 8,01
3 1/2 3,500 88,90 2,42 3,61 2,68 3,99 3,08 4,58 3,51 5,23 4,01 5,97 4,40 6,55 4,90 7,29

4 4,000 101,60 2,78 4,13 3,07 4,57 3,53 5,25 4,03 5,99 4,60 6,85 5,05 7,52 5,62 8,37

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TUBACEX GROUP
Schoeller Bleckmann Edelstahlrohr GmbH is part of the TUBACEX, S.A., which is an
industrial Group founded in 1963.

T UBACEX, S.A. is dedicated to the manufacture and

sale of special seamless stainless steel tubes, ex-
porting to over 60 countries all over the world. Total
To contact us please refer to our websites:
www.sber.co.at or www.tubacex.com

sales have converted TUBACEX into the the second Schoeller-Bleckmann Edelstahlrohr GmbH
producer worldwide, a leadership where total integ- Rohrstraße 1, 2630 Ternitz, Austria
ration of the production processes has demonstrated T: +43 2630 316-0, F: +43 2630 369 47
being a key factor in success. [email protected]

T he Head Office located in Llodio (Alava), Spain

has branches beside SBER in Austria also in USA
and delegations in Italy, France, Holland, Germany,
TUBACEX, S.A.
Tres Cruces 8, 01400 Llodio (Alava) Spain
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Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Canada, China, [email protected]
Brazil, Dubai and Russia.

This information is provided for purposes of illustration only. The information provided herein is not intended as a warranty.
This brochure contains an overview of certain data that are typical of average values.
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