Seamless (SMLS) steel pipes are produced through a process involving heating, perforating, rolling, and cooling steel billets. These pipes are extensively used in specialized fields such as petroleum, chemical, and natural gas industries.
SCH 80 (Schedule 80) Seamless Steel Pipes
Definition and Characteristics of SCH 80 Seamless Steel Pipes:
- SCH 80: Indicates the wall thickness of the pipe. For sizes below DN200mm, it is classified as XS (extra strong) thickened pipes.
- Usage Scenarios: Suitable for environments with high temperature, high pressure, and high corrosion.
- Compliance: The wall thickness and operating conditions must adhere to ASME/ANSI standards to ensure safety and reliability.
Applications of SCH 80 Seamless Steel Pipes:
- Chemical Equipment: Used in manufacturing equipment that handles chemicals.
- High-Pressure Pipelines: Ideal for systems that operate under high pressure.
- High-Temperature Heaters: Suitable for heaters that need to withstand high temperatures.
- Special Piping Systems: Employed in unique systems requiring robust materials.
Features of SCH 80 Seamless Steel Pipes:
- High Pressure Resistance: Capable of withstanding high pressures without failure.
- High Precision: Manufactured to precise dimensions.
- Cold Bending: No deformation during cold bending processes.
- Durability: Resistant to cracking and flattening.
- Oxide-Free: No oxide scale formation on the surface.
- Mechanical Properties: Excellent tensile and impact resistance.
Selection and Installation of SCH 80 Seamless Steel Pipes:
When designing and installing a steel pipe system, it is crucial to select the appropriate pipe grade based on the actual operating environment. This ensures the stability and safety of the entire pipeline system.
Nominal size [inches] |
Outside diameter [inches] |
Outside diameter [mm] |
Wall thickness [inches] |
Wall thickness [mm] |
Weight [lb/ft] |
Weight [kg/m] |
1/8 |
0.405 |
10.3 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
0.31 |
0.47 |
1/4 |
0.54 |
13.7 |
0.119 |
3.02 |
0.54 |
0.8 |
1/2 |
0.84 |
21.3 |
0.147 |
3.73 |
1.09 |
1.62 |
3/4 |
1.05 |
26.7 |
0.154 |
3.91 |
1.47 |
2.2 |
1 |
1.315 |
33.4 |
0.179 |
4.55 |
2.17 |
3.24 |
1 1/4 |
1.66 |
42.2 |
0.191 |
4.85 |
3 |
4.47 |
1 1/2 |
1.9 |
48.3 |
0.2 |
5.08 |
3.63 |
5.41 |
2 |
2.375 |
60.3 |
0.218 |
5.54 |
5.02 |
7.48 |
2 1/2 |
2.875 |
73 |
0.276 |
7.01 |
7.66 |
11.41 |
3 |
3.5 |
88.9 |
0.3 |
7.62 |
10.25 |
15.27 |
3 1/2 |
4 |
101.6 |
0.318 |
8.08 |
12.5 |
18.63 |
4 |
4.5 |
114.3 |
0.337 |
8.56 |
14.98 |
22.32 |
5 |
5.563 |
141.3 |
0.375 |
9.53 |
20.78 |
30.97 |
6 |
6.625 |
168.3 |
0.432 |
10.97 |
28.57 |
42.56 |
8 |
8.625 |
219.1 |
0.5 |
12.7 |
43.39 |
64.64 |
10 |
10.75 |
273 |
0.594 |
15.09 |
64.43 |
96.01 |
12 |
12.75 |
323.8 |
0.688 |
17.48 |
88.63 |
132.08 |
14 |
14 |
355.6 |
0.75 |
19.05 |
106.13 |
158.1 |
16 |
16 |
406.4 |
0.844 |
21.44 |
136.61 |
203.53 |
18 |
18 |
457 |
0.938 |
23.83 |
170.92 |
254.55 |
20 |
20 |
508 |
1.031 |
26.19 |
208.87 |
311.17 |
24 |
24 |
610 |
1.125 |
30.96 |
296.58 |
442.08 |