ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & TubeSA-106 Gr B · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Also sold as SA-106 Gr B · Seamless carbon steel pipe · UNS K03006
ASTM A106 Gr B pipe is supplied seamless to ASTM A106 Gr B, in ASME pipe sizes and schedules, with tube to ASTM A106 Gr B. It is a seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service, chosen for high-temperature process and steam piping in refineries and power plants. Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. supplies it with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates from Mumbai to buyers across India, the Gulf, South-East Asia, South America, Europe, the UK and the USA.
- Stock & mill supply
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Mill test certificates
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube?
ASTM A106 Gr B pipe & tube is a seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service supplied as pipe & tube to ASTM A106 Gr B. Buyers specify it for high-temperature process and steam piping in refineries and power plants. It is also sold as SA-106 Gr B, Seamless carbon steel pipe, UNS K03006.
- What it is
- Seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service
- Seamless
- ASTM A106 Gr B
- Welded
- —
- Sizes
- NPS ⅛" – 24" · OD tube to order
- Schedules
- 5S · 10S · 40S · 80S · 160 · XXS
- Best at
- High-temperature process and steam piping in refineries and power plants
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube Specification & Sizes
| Seamless pipe | ASTM A106 Gr B |
|---|---|
| Welded pipe | On request |
| Tube | — |
| Grade | ASTM A106 Gr B |
| Size & schedule | NPS ⅛" to 24" to ASME B36.19 / B36.10; OD × wall for tube |
| Length | Single random, double random, or cut lengths |
| Ends | Plain end · bevelled end (for welding) · threaded |
| Testing | Hydrostatic · NDT · chemical & mechanical per heat · impact tests where specified |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe: Seamless, Welded or Tube?
Three different specifications cover A106 B tubular products. Pick the route first — it decides price, test requirements and lead time. General requirements (tolerances, hydrostatic or electric testing) come from ASTM A530. Schedules, the −12.5% wall tolerance and the B31.3 wall formula are explained in the pipe guide.
| Route | Specification | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless pipe | ASTM A106 Gr B | Pressure and critical service; no weld seam to inspect. |
| Welded pipe | Not usual for this grade | Economical in larger diameters and thinner walls where the code allows it. |
| Tube | — | Heat exchangers and instruments; ordered by exact OD × wall. |
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Vanadium | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A106 Grade B.
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A106 Grade B — condition per order.
Density & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 1420 – 1530 °C |
| Magnetic | Magnetic |
ASTM A106 Gr B Equivalent Grades
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe Weight Chart (kg/m)
Weight per metre (kg/m) = (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466, with OD and wall thickness in mm. The factor comes from ASTM A106 Gr B's density of 7.85 g/cm³.
Example: 4" Sch 40S (114.30 × 6.02 mm)
(114.30 − 6.02) × 6.02 × 0.02466 = 16.08 kg/m
| NPS | OD mm | Sch 10S kg/m | Sch 40S kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.34 | 1.00 | 1.27 |
| 1" | 33.40 | 2.09 | 2.50 |
| 2" | 60.33 | 3.93 | 5.44 |
| 3" | 88.90 | 6.46 | 11.29 |
| 4" | 114.30 | 8.37 | 16.08 |
| 6" | 168.28 | 13.83 | 28.26 |
| 8" | 219.08 | 19.97 | 42.55 |
Six-digit Harmonized System heading (iron and steel, chapter 72–73). Your country adds its own digits — confirm with your customs broker. All HS codes.
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube Price — What Decides It
Two quotes for "A106 B pipe & tube" can differ by 20% and both be fair. We quote A106 B pipe & tube per kg for full sizes and per piece for cut sizes. These six things move the price per kg, so you can compare offers like for like.
ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube Applications
ASTM A106 Gr B is specified when the cheaper grade will not survive the service but a higher alloy would be more than the job needs. These are the jobs our buyers use it for.
How your A106 B pipe & tube order runs
- 01Enquiry review — we confirm size, standard edition and documents against your MR or drawing.
- 02Heat selection & PMI — the mill certificate is checked against your order; PMI before processing is available on request.
- 03Processing — cutting, machining or bevelling to your specification, with heat numbers marked.
- 04Inspection — your third-party inspector witnesses, or we share photos and test reports.
- 05Packing & dispatch — seaworthy packing from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai, FOB or CIF, documents sent before the vessel sails.
Welding & Fabricating ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube
ASTM A106 Gr B welds by all common arc processes. A few points our buyers ask about:
| Matching filler | ER70S-6 / E7018 |
|---|---|
| Over-alloyed filler | Preheat thick walls per the WPS |
| Preheat | As required by the WPS and code for the thickness |
| Cutting | Thermal or abrasive cutting; grind off heat-tinted edges before welding |
Follow your approved WPS; this is general guidance. See also A106 B fittings and A106 B flanges for the matching pipe-system parts.
How to Order ASTM A106 Gr B Pipe & Tube: RFQ Checklist
Get an accurate quote the first time. Copy this list into your enquiry:
- Seamless or welded, and the standard
- NPS and schedule (or OD × wall for tube)
- Length — random or cut, and number of lengths
- End finish — plain, bevelled or threaded
- Certificate type and extra tests
- Delivery port, Incoterm and required date
ASTM A106 Gr B pipe & tube for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiASTM A106 Gr B pipe & tube — questions buyers ask
Is ASTM A106 Gr B the same as SA-106 Gr B?
SA-106 Gr B, Seamless carbon steel pipe, UNS K03006 are names used for ASTM A106 Gr B, and pipe & tube is ordered to ASTM A106 Gr B whichever name is on the enquiry.
What is the difference between ASTM A106 Gr B pipe and tube?
Pipe is ordered by nominal pipe size and schedule, for carrying fluids. Tube is ordered by exact outside diameter and wall, for heat exchangers and instruments, and is held to tighter tolerances.
Seamless or welded ASTM A106 Gr B pipe — which should I buy?
Seamless (ASTM A106 Gr B) is the default for pressure and critical service. Welded is cheaper in larger diameters and thinner walls and is accepted where the design code allows it.
What is the wall-thickness tolerance on ASTM A106 Gr B pipe?
Seamless pipe is normally allowed −12.5% on nominal wall under its general-requirements standard (ASTM A530). Allow for it in the pressure calculation or order on minimum wall.
Can ASTM A106 Gr B pipe be welded to carbon-steel pipe?
Yes, with the right filler: matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L. Follow a qualified WPS.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026