Thabiso Steel, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium carbon steel products tailored for engineering and industrial applications. Among its specialized offerings is the Carbon Steel BS6323 Pipe, which meets British Standard requirements and is perfect for automotive, mechanical, and general engineering uses. These pipes are celebrated for their precise dimensions, robust structural integrity, and ease of fabrication. Thabiso Steel is committed to producing all BS6323 pipes to exact specifications, ensuring consistent quality and performance. Clients from the automotive, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors rely on Thabiso Steel for dependable and cost-effective piping solutions throughout Southern Africa.
The Carbon Steel BS6323 Pipe is crafted in line with the British Standard BS6323, which encompasses both welded and seamless steel tubes primarily utilized in automotive and mechanical engineering. Typically, these pipes have a low carbon content, around 0.10–0.20%, and manganese levels up to 1.5%, which contribute to their excellent formability, weldability, and moderate tensile strength (approximately 350–500 MPa). Depending on the specific part of the standard (like Part 5 or Part 6), the pipe may be cold drawn or hot finished, and can be delivered in either a normalized or as-welded state. This blend of mechanical properties makes it ideal for precision components and structural assemblies.
|
Grade |
Mfg. Process |
Chemical Composition(%) | ||||||||
|
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Ni |
Cr |
Mo |
Others |
||
|
BW320 |
B |
0.16Max |
– |
0.30~0.70 |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
ERW320 |
E |
0.16Max |
– |
0.30~0.70 |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
ERW360 |
E |
0.17Max |
0.35Max |
0.40~0.80 |
0.040Max |
0.050Max |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
ERW430 |
E |
0.21Max |
0.35Max |
0.40~1.20 |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
S360 |
S |
0.17Max |
0.35Max |
0.40~0.80 |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
t 16mmMax 16mm<t 40mmMAX 40mm<t 65mmMax |
|
S430 |
S |
0.21Max |
0.35Max |
0.40~1.20 |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
t 16mmMax 16mm<t 40mmMAX 40mm<t 65mmMax |
|
SAW430 |
A |
0.25Max |
0.50Max |
1.20Max |
0.040Max |
0.040Max |
– |
– |
– |
t 16mmMax 16mm<t 40mmMAX 40mm<t 65mmMax |
Grade
| Tensile Test MPa or N/mm2 | Remaks (Similar to JIS) | Possibility Temperature | |
Min Yield point | Tensile Strength | |||
BW320 | 195 | 320~460 | – | |
ERW320 | 195 | 320~460 | – | |
ERW360 | 235 | 360~500 | (STPG370) | |
ERW430 | 195 | 430~570 | (STPG410) | |
S360 | 235 225 215 | 360~550 | (STPG310) | |
S430 | 275 265 255 | 430~570 | (STPG410) | |
SAW430 | 275 265 255 | 430~570 | (STPY400) | |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Outer diameter and wall Thickness | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Execution | Size Range | OD Tolerance | Wall tolerance | ||||||
| Hot-rolled Tube | OD – 80 mmOD > 80 mmWall < 12 mmWall – 12 mm | ± 0.4 mm± 0.5 % of OD | ± 0.7 mm± (5 % x wallthickness + 0.1 mm | ||||||
| Hot-rolled peeled tube | All sizesWall < 12 mmWall – 12 mm | + 0.25/- 0 mm | ± 0.8 mm± (5 % x wall thickness+ 0.2 mm) | ||||||
| Cold Worked tubecold-rolled or cold-drawn | OD < 40 mmOD 40 – 80 mmOD > 80 Wall Thickness< 6 mm Wall Thickness6 – 8 mm Wall Thickness > 8 | + 0.30/- 0 mm*+ 0.35/- 0 mm*+ 0.40/- 0 mm* | ± 0.30 mm± 0.35 mm± 0.40 mm | ||||||
Carbon Steel BS6323 Pipe finds extensive use in manufacturing automotive components such as fuel lines, chassis tubes, suspension parts, and steering systems, thanks to its outstanding dimensional tolerance and strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally, it plays a vital role in general mechanical engineering for creating shafts, rollers, and other light-to-medium-duty structural parts.
Carbon Steel BS6323 Pipe is applied in numerous industries because of its strength, durability, and versatility. It is widely used in structural and mechanical engineering applications for the construction of bridges, buildings, and pipelines. It offers excellent weldability and resistance to wear, which makes it highly suitable for high-pressure systems, transportation of fluids, and gas pipelines. Furthermore, it is used in the automotive manufacturing industry, oil and gas, and power generation sectors. In heat exchangers, boilers, and pressure vessels, the pipe plays a significant role, especially when high strength and corrosion resistance are required to achieve long-term performance and safety.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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