Description
BOILER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES / HIMOUNT
ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 Seamless Heat Exchanger Tube
Seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tube for heat exchangers and condensers. Keep ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 separate from high-pressure boiler tube, alloy tube, and structural tube standards.
Product codeHM-TUBE-016
Product familySeamless heat exchanger and condenser tube
ProcessSeamless cold drawn
Grade referenceLow-carbon seamless cold-drawn tube
Product Categories
RFQ Checklist
- Standard and edition
- Grade / material
- OD or NPS
- Wall thickness / schedule
- Length and quantity
- Heat treatment
- Certificate and inspection
Manufacturing & Service
Product Overview
Seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tube for heat exchangers and condensers. Keep ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 separate from high-pressure boiler tube, alloy tube, and structural tube standards.
Key Specifications
| Product family | Seamless heat exchanger and condenser tube |
|---|---|
| Primary standard / project reference | ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 |
| Grade / material reference | Low-carbon seamless cold-drawn tube |
| Manufacturing route | Seamless cold drawn |
| Supply range | OD, wall thickness, length, cold-drawn condition, tolerance, and test scope by ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 order requirement. |
| Order details to confirm | Standard, grade, OD/NPS, wall thickness or schedule, length, quantity, delivery condition, heat treatment, test category, certificate level, and destination port. |
International Model Search Index
Common international standard, grade, size and RFQ phrases buyers use when searching or preparing a steel enquiry.
Standards and grade calls
ASTM A179ASME SA179ASTM A192P235GHP265GH heat exchanger and condenser tube
Size and order phrases
OD 19.05 mm25.4 mm31.75 mmwall 1.65-3.4 mmU-bend tubefinned tubeeddy current tested
Buyer search phrases
ASTM A179 heat exchanger tubeSA179 seamless condenser tubeU bend heat exchanger tube supplier
Index terms are for RFQ routing and search visibility. Final supply must follow the ordered standard edition, project specification, drawing, MTC and inspection plan.
Common International Models And Size Keywords
| Common standards | ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179, ASTM A192, EN 10216-2, project TEMA/boiler specification |
|---|---|
| Common grade families | SA-179 low-carbon, SA-192 boiler tube, P235GH/P265GH comparison |
| Common size keywords | Heat exchanger tube, condenser tube, OD, wall, length, U-bend, finned tube, cold drawn |
| RFQ confirmation | OD/wall/length, straight or U-bend, heat treatment, eddy current, hydrotest and certificate |
These common model, grade and size keywords are included to help international buyers route RFQs. They are not automatic equivalents; final supply follows the ordered standard, project specification, MTC and inspection plan.
Common RFQ Model Search Keywords
| Grade model examples | ASTM A179, ASME SA179, ASTM A192, P235GH, P265GH heat exchanger and condenser tube |
|---|---|
| Size / order examples | OD 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 31.75 mm; wall 1.65-3.4 mm; U-bend tube; finned tube; eddy current tested |
| Buyer search phrases | ASTM A179 heat exchanger tube; SA179 seamless condenser tube; U bend heat exchanger tube supplier |
These buyer-style keyword examples are for inquiry matching and Google indexing. They should be confirmed against the buyer drawing, ordered standard edition, project specification and MTC before quotation.
International Standard Reference
| Reference | Buyer-facing use |
|---|---|
| ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 | Seamless heat exchanger and condenser tube reference. |
| ASTM A192 / A210 | Boiler and superheater tube references, not direct substitutes. |
| EN pressure tube references | Handled case by case according to project specification. |
Common Export Specification Examples
| Standard family | Common grade / model | Typical export wording | Search phrase examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 | Low-carbon cold-drawn tube | OD 19.05, 25.4, 31.75 mm; wall 1.65-3.4 mm; straight or U-bend | ASTM A179 heat exchanger tube, SA179 condenser tube |
| Related boiler tube | ASTM A192 / ASME SA-192 | Boiler tube comparison; equipment code decides final standard | ASTM A192 boiler tube supplier |
| European comparison | P235GH, P265GH, EN 10216-2 | Heat-transfer or pressure tube comparison by project | P235GH heat exchanger tube |
These examples are practical RFQ and search terms used by international buyers. Final quotation should follow the ordered standard edition, project drawing, mill test certificate and inspection plan.
Comparable International References
| Reference family | How buyers use it | Quotation note |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM A179 / ASME SA-179 | Primary seamless cold-drawn low-carbon heat-exchanger and condenser tube reference. | Confirm OD, wall, length, delivery condition, and test scope. |
| ASTM A192 / ASME SA-192 | Related boiler tube reference often compared in heat-transfer RFQs. | Choose by equipment code and service condition. |
| EN 10216-2 project grades | European pressure tube family sometimes used in project specifications. | Only use when ordered or approved. |
International references are for procurement comparison only. They are not direct substitutions unless the buyer specification, equipment code, and engineering review approve the change.
Applications
- Heat exchangers
- Condensers
- Process equipment
- Power plant auxiliary equipment
- Industrial thermal systems
Testing And Documentation
- MTC to ordered standard
- Flattening or flaring tests where required
- Hydrostatic or nondestructive electric test as specified
- Dimensional inspection
- Surface inspection
Packing And Delivery
Tubes and pipes can be bundled, capped, strapped, oiled, wrapped, boxed, palletized, labeled, or seaworthy packed according to size, surface condition, and shipment method. Heat number marking and document packs can be arranged before loading.
Inquiry Information
Please send standard, grade, OD/NPS, wall thickness or schedule, length, quantity, delivery condition, heat treatment, destination port, and certificate or inspection requirements.
