| Wall thickness | 1–15 mm |
| Payment Terms | L/C,T/T,D/A,D/P,Western Union |
| Heat treatment | Normalized before cold drawing, then controlled-atmosphere annealed / normalized after cold work |
| Primary standard | SAE J525 |
| Production route | ERW welded tube + DOM / cold drawing |
| Supply Ability | 60000 Per year |
| Delivery Time | 35-60 days after order confirmed |
| Packaging Details | oil antirust+in hexagonal bundles |
| Length | 1–12 m, cut-to-length by purchase order |
| Recommended grades | SAE 1008, SAE 1010, SAE 1012, SAE 1015; SAE 1006 only when heat analysis also meets J525 chemistry |
| Outside diameter | 6–88.9 mm |
| Material | Low-carbon steel for welded and cold-drawn pressure/mechanical tubing |
| Brand Name | TORICH |
| Model Number | SAE J525 |
| Certification | ISO 9001-2008 ISO 14001 EN 10204.3.1 KR LR |
| Place of Origin | China |
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Product Specification
| Wall thickness | 1–15 mm | Payment Terms | L/C,T/T,D/A,D/P,Western Union |
| Heat treatment | Normalized before cold drawing, then controlled-atmosphere annealed / normalized after cold work | Primary standard | SAE J525 |
| Production route | ERW welded tube + DOM / cold drawing | Supply Ability | 60000 Per year |
| Delivery Time | 35-60 days after order confirmed | Packaging Details | oil antirust+in hexagonal bundles |
| Length | 1–12 m, cut-to-length by purchase order | Recommended grades | SAE 1008, SAE 1010, SAE 1012, SAE 1015; SAE 1006 only when heat analysis also meets J525 chemistry |
| Outside diameter | 6–88.9 mm | Material | Low-carbon steel for welded and cold-drawn pressure/mechanical tubing |
| Brand Name | TORICH | Model Number | SAE J525 |
| Certification | ISO 9001-2008 ISO 14001 EN 10204.3.1 KR LR | Place of Origin | China |
| High Light | welded steel pipe ,electric resistance welded steel tube | ||
SAE J525 ERW/DOM welded steel tube is a normalized, cold-drawn, single-wall low-carbon steel pressure tube designed for automotive fluid-line parts requiring bending, flaring, forming, and brazing. It is a practical choice when the drawing requires tight OD/ID control, good concentricity, a smooth surface, and lower cost than seamless tubing, while still meeting controlled forming and pressure-line requirements.
SAE J525 is specifically defined for normalized ERW, cold-drawn, single-wall low-carbon pressure tubing; the supplied reference page lists OD 6-88.9 mm, wall thickness 1-15 mm, ERW + DOM production, and annealed delivery condition.
Procurement note: the reference page mentions SAE1010, SAE1020, and SAE1026. For strict SAE J525 procurement, chemistry should be controlled to the SAE J525 limits, typically C ≤0.18, Mn 0.30-0.60, P ≤0.040, and S ≤0.050. SAE 1020 and SAE 1026 are more commonly associated with ASTM A513 Type 5 DOM mechanical tubing and should be quoted as ASTM A513 DOM or as a customer-approved deviation when required.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Low-carbon steel for welded and cold-drawn pressure/mechanical tubing |
| Primary standard | SAE J525 |
| Recommended grades for strict J525 orders | SAE 1008, SAE 1010, SAE 1012, SAE 1015; SAE 1006 only when heat analysis also meets J525 chemistry |
| Production route | ERW welded tube + DOM / cold drawing |
| Outside diameter | 6-88.9 mm |
| Wall thickness | 1-15 mm |
| Length | 1-12 m, cut-to-length by purchase order |
| Dimensional tolerance | OD/ID ±0.05 to ±0.15 mm by diameter group; wall thickness tolerance not more than ±10% |
| Straightness | Recommended order control: ≤1.0 mm/m; tighter straightness to be confirmed by drawing |
| Surface condition | Bright clean OD/ID, oiled; phosphating, zinc plating, or other anti-corrosion finish by agreement |
| Heat treatment | Normalized before cold drawing, then controlled-atmosphere annealed / normalized after cold work |
| Inspection documents | Heat number traceability, dimensional report, mechanical test report, chemical analysis, and EN 10204 3.1 MTC when required |
| Characteristic | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Controlled low-carbon chemistry | J525 chemistry supports bending and flaring: C ≤0.18, Mn 0.30-0.60, P ≤0.040, S ≤0.050. |
| Annealed forming quality | Minimum elongation is 35% in 50 mm, supporting flare expansion and tight-radius bending. |
| Mechanical acceptance | Yield strength ≥170 MPa, tensile strength ≥310 MPa, Rockwell B hardness ≤65. |
| DOM dimensional stability | Cold drawing over mandrel improves concentricity, roundness, ID/OD tolerance, and wall uniformity compared with as-welded tube. |
| Weld integrity verification | Flattening, reverse-flattening, expansion, hydrostatic, or nondestructive electric testing can be specified according to the applicable J525 edition and purchase order. |
| Cost-performance balance | ERW + DOM construction is generally more cost-effective than seamless tubing where the part design does not require seamless construction. |
| Professional Buyer Concern | Practical Solution | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Will the tube crack during bending or flaring? | Supply in annealed J525 condition with 35% minimum elongation, controlled low-carbon chemistry, and optional expansion/flare verification. | More stable forming of automotive tube ends and fewer rejected flared parts. |
| Will the ERW seam be reliable in a pressure-line part? | Use ERW + DOM processing with weld normalization, cold drawing, and reverse-flattening or NDT checks when specified. | Better weld-zone consistency and reduced leakage risk in formed fluid-line assemblies. |
| Will dimensions remain consistent after cutting and assembly? | Control OD/ID tolerance by diameter group, wall tolerance within ±10%, straightness by drawing, and full heat traceability with MTC. | More predictable fit-up in brackets, connectors, and tube-end fittings. |
Hydraulic tubing buyers commonly evaluate design pressure, pressure drop, heat generation, flow efficiency, total system cost, and forming behavior. SAE J525 remains a common low-carbon hydraulic tubing standard because it combines ductility with controlled chemistry and cold-drawn dimensional accuracy.
| Region / Standard System | Standard | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| SAE | SAE J525 | Welded and cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubing, annealed for bending and flaring; primary standard for this product. |
| ASTM | ASTM A513 Type 5 | ERW carbon/alloy DOM mechanical tubing; suitable when the drawing specifies DOM mechanical tube rather than J525 hydraulic tube. |
| EN | EN 10305-2 / EN 10305-6 | EN 10305-2 covers welded cold-drawn precision tubes; EN 10305-6 covers welded cold-drawn tubes for hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. |
| GOST | GOST 8734 / GOST 8733 / GOST 9567 | Cold-deformed precision tube standards used in Russian/CIS procurement; confirm seamless vs welded requirement before substitution. |
| JIS | JIS G3445 | Carbon steel tubes for machine structural purposes, including automotive and machinery parts. |
| GB | GB/T 31315 | Cold-drawn or cold-rolled precision welded steel tubes for automotive and machinery structures. |
Automotive power-steering pressure line tube -- used as a formed and flared tube body in automotive hydraulic steering assemblies where dimensional control, bendability, and tube-end forming quality are required.
The following table lists five practical low-carbon SAE grades for J525-type procurement. Final acceptance should follow the latest official standard, the purchase order, and the mill test certificate. SAE J403 and published carbon-steel composition tables show the listed grade ranges; J525 chemistry must still be confirmed by heat analysis.
| SAE Grade | C % | Mn % | P max % | S max % | Procurement Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAE 1006 | ≤0.080 | ≤0.45 / 0.25-0.40 typical | ≤0.030-0.040 | ≤0.035-0.050 | Use only when heat analysis also meets J525 chemistry. |
| SAE 1008 | ≤0.100 | ≤0.50 / 0.30-0.50 typical | ≤0.030-0.040 | ≤0.035-0.050 | Suitable low-carbon forming grade for J525-type tubes. |
| SAE 1010 | 0.080-0.130 | 0.30-0.60 | ≤0.030-0.040 | ≤0.035-0.050 | Commonly used for SAE J525 hydraulic tubing. |
| SAE 1012 | 0.100-0.150 | 0.30-0.60 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.050 | Compatible low-carbon option when specified by drawing. |
| SAE 1015 | 0.130-0.170 / 0.130-0.180 | 0.30-0.60 | ≤0.030-0.040 | ≤0.035-0.050 | Upper end of low-carbon J525-compatible chemistry. |
For SAE J525 orders, mechanical acceptance is normally controlled by the tubing standard and delivery condition, not only by the SAE grade name. The values below apply to J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn tubing acceptance.
| SAE Grade | Delivery Condition | Yield Strength min | Tensile Strength min | Elongation in 50 mm min | Hardness max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAE 1006 | SAE J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn | 170 MPa | 310 MPa | 35% | HRB 65 |
| SAE 1008 | SAE J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn | 170 MPa | 310 MPa | 35% | HRB 65 |
| SAE 1010 | SAE J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn | 170 MPa | 310 MPa | 35% | HRB 65 |
| SAE 1012 | SAE J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn | 170 MPa | 310 MPa | 35% | HRB 65 |
| SAE 1015 | SAE J525 annealed / normalized cold-drawn | 170 MPa | 310 MPa | 35% | HRB 65 |
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Year Established:
1997
Total Annual:
25000000-30000000
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