**Carbon Steel EN 10216-3 Pipe** is a type of seamless steel tube specifically crafted for **pressure applications**, made from **alloy fine grain steels**. This standard pertains to tubes designed for high-pressure settings, where strength, toughness, and reliability are essential. Typically, EN 10216-3 pipes are produced from grades such as **P275NL, P355NL1, and P355NL2**, which are known for their excellent **impact resistance**, **low-temperature performance**, and **good weldability**, thanks to their fine-grain microstructure.
These pipes find extensive use in **pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and high-pressure piping systems** across various industries, including **oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and shipbuilding**. The fine grain structure of the steel significantly enhances its mechanical properties, providing **high tensile strength**, **elongation**, and **notch toughness**, particularly in low-temperature conditions. EN 10216-3 pipes are engineered to function safely in environments that require exceptional mechanical integrity and resistance to both internal pressure and thermal stress.
| Steel Grade | Steel No. | C max. | Si max. | Mn | P max. | S max. | Cr max. | Mo max. | Ni max. | Al max. | Cu max. | N max. | Nb max. | Ti max. | V max. | Nb+Ti+V max. |
| P275NL1 | 1.0488 | 0,16 | 0,40 | 0,50 to 1,50 | 0,025 | 0,02 | 0,30 | 0,08 | 0,50 | 0,02 | 0,30 | 0,02 | 0,05 | 0,04 | 0,05 | 0,05 |
| P275NL2 | 1.1104 | 0,16 | 0,40 | 0,50 to 1,50 | 0,025 | 0,015 | 0,30 | 0,08 | 0,50 | 0,02 | 0,30 | 0,02 | 0,05 | 0,04 | 0,05 | 0,05 |
| Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation A5 min | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPa min | ksi min | MPa min | MPa min | ksi min | Percentage |
| 490 | 650 | – | 22 | ||
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| 1/8″ IPS(.405″ O.D.) | 3 1/2″ IPS( 4.000″ O.D.) |
|---|---|
| SCH 40, 80 | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 1/4″ IPS(.540″ O.D.) | 4″ IPS(4.500″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80 | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 3/8″ IPS(.675″ O.D.) | 5″ IPS( 5.563″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80 | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 1/2″ IPS(.840″ O.D.) | 6″ IPS(6.625″ O.D.) |
| SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH |
| 3/4″ IPS(1.050″ O.D.) | 8 ” IPS(8.625″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH |
| 1″ IPS:(1.315′ O.D.) | 10″ IPS(10.750″ O.D.) |
| SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH 10, 20, 40, 80 (.500), TRUE 80(.500) |
| 1-1/4″ IPS(1.660″ O.D.) | 12″ IPS(12.750″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH 10, 20, 40(.375), TRUE40(.406), SCH80(.500) |
| 1-1/2″ IPS(1.900″ O.D.) | 14″ IPS(14.000″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH10 (.188), SCH40 (.375) |
| 2″ IPS(2.375″ O.D.) | 16″ IPS(16.000″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH10(.188), SCH40(.375) |
| 2 1/2″ IPS(2.875″ O.D.) | 18″ IPS (18.000″ O.D.) |
| SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH | SCH-40 (.375) |
| 3″ IPS( 3.500″ O.D.) | |
| SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 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 |
The main industries requiring such carbon steel EN 10216-3 pipes, where there is high strength with the requirement to operate under elevated temperatures, include: seamless tubes, ideal for applications in pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and the petrochemical industries, possessing high tensile strength and resistance for long time exposures at the respective pressure and temperature. EN 10216-3 piping is also commonly used in applications such as construction, manufacturing and other heavy-duty industrial applications and power plants as well as for oil & gas and chemical processes The main industries requiring such carbon steel EN 10216-3 pipes, where is high strength with the requirement to operate under elevated temperatures
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