Ecer asks for your consent to use your personal data to:
Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development
Store and/or access information on a device
Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with 135 TCF vendor(s) and 65 ad partner(s), or used specifically by this site or app.
Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by do not consent. Contact our platform customer service, you can also withdraw your consent.
{"title":"ASTM A485 Grade 1 Seamless Steel Tube High Hardenability Antifriction Bearing","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/1b\/a7\/af8ea800e15ad6b646a329421cd9-200x200-1\/astm_a485_grade_1_seamless_steel_tube_high_hardenability_antifriction_bearing_steel_tube_for_auto.jpg","attrs":{"Brand Name":"TORICH","Model Number":"ASTM A485","Certification":"ISO 9001 ISO14001 TS16949","Place of Origin":"ZheJiang\/China"}}
{"title":"E195 Grade Welded Cold Drawn Precision Steel Tube with 30-325 mm Outer Diameter","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/93\/3d\/d41e8c259fa396e1b61b7f770990-200x200-1\/e195_grade_welded_cold_drawn_precision_steel_tube_with_30_325_mm_outer_diameter_for_automotive_parts_en_10305_2_standard.jpg","attrs":{"Brand Name":"TORICH","Model Number":"EN10305-1 E195","Certification":"ISO9001 ISO 14001 TS16949","Place of Origin":"Zhejiang\/China"}}
{"title":"Automotive Mechanical SCM430 Alloy Precision Steel Pipe Cold Drawn Seamless","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/07\/8d\/f859c0662e6cac5df318fa7cd0c1-200x200-1\/automotive_mechanical_scm430_alloy_precision_steel_pipe_cold_drawn_seamless_steel_pipe.jpg","attrs":{"Grade":"SCM415 SCM420 SCM430 SCM435 SCM440","Alloy or not":"Non-alloy,Is Alloy","Section shape":"Round,Rectangular","Length":"6M or as requirement,As customer's require"}}
{"title":"980DP Carbon Steel Automotive Steel Tube Round Welded Tubing for Automotive","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/7b\/6c\/3ffc3cc4e4f2638f551afdce6cc2-200x200-1\/980dp_carbon_steel_automotive_steel_tube_round_welded_tubing_for_automotive_accessories.jpg","attrs":{"Brand Name":"TORICH","Model Number":"Automotive Steel Tube","Certification":"ISO9001 ISO 14001 TS16949","Place of Origin":"Zhejiang\/China"}}
{"title":"Gas Spring Precision Steel Pipe 4 - 75mm OD With Polished Surface Treatment","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/b1\/96\/2765f004f7df46070d60436108b3-200x200-1\/gas_spring_precision_steel_pipe_4_75mm_od_with_polished_surface_treatment.jpg","attrs":{"Brand Name":"TORICH","Model Number":"BS 6323-6\uff0cDIN 2393\uff0cASTM-A513-t6\uff0cN10305-2","Certification":"ISO9001","Place of Origin":"China"}}
{"title":"SAE J525 Automotive Steel Tubes , DOM Drawn Over Mandrel Tubing Annealed","imgUrl":"https:\/\/img.chinax.com\/nimg\/9c\/96\/60aba949d821d34a9d6134efc379-200x200-1\/sae_j525_automotive_steel_tubes_2c_dom_drawn_over_mandrel_tubing_annealed.jpg","attrs":{"Brand Name":"TORICH","Model Number":"SAE J525","Certification":"ISO 9001-2008 ISO 14001 EN 10204.3.1 GL PED","Place of Origin":"China"}}
High Precision Automotive Steel Pipe Seamless Steel Pipe For Car ISO9001
Product Overview
High precision automotive steel pipe is a cold-drawn seamless mechanical tube designed for components requiring accurate inside and outside diameters, controlled wall thickness, low surface roughness, and stable mechanical properties. It is primarily used for manufacturing automotive shock absorber cylinder barrels where dimensional consistency directly affects piston movement, sealing performance, oil retention, and service life.
The tubes can be supplied in cold-drawn, stress-relieved, annealed, or normalized conditions. Precision cutting, internal honing, external polishing, phosphating, and customized tolerance control are available according to the final machining and assembly requirements.
ISO 9001 refers to the manufacturer's quality management system rather than a steel tube material standard. Product conformity should therefore be specified separately according to EN 10305-1, ASTM A519, JIS G 3445, GB/T 3639, or another agreed technical standard.
Technical Specifications
Item
Specification
Product
High Precision Seamless Automotive Steel Pipe
Manufacturing Method
Seamless cold drawing
Material
Carbon steel or low-alloy mechanical steel
Main Standards
EN 10305-1, ASTM A519/A519M, JIS G 3445, GB/T 3639, DIN 2391
Normally ±10%; precision control up to ±5% by agreement
Straightness
≤0.5 mm/m; ≤0.3 mm/m available for selected dimensions
Internal Surface Roughness
As-drawn Ra ≤3.2 μm; honed Ra ≤0.4 μm
Surface Condition
Cold drawn, bright, phosphated, oiled, polished, honed, or customized
Heat Treatment
+C, +LC, +SR, +A, or +N
Inspection
Dimensional inspection, tensile test, hardness test, flattening test, flaring test, eddy-current test, or ultrasonic test
Quality Management
ISO 9001 quality management system
Documentation
EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate available
Key Characteristics
Controlled Inside Diameter: Cold drawing through a die and over a mandrel provides closer control of the inside diameter than conventional hot-finished seamless tubing.
Low Internal Surface Roughness: Honed bore with Ra ≤0.4 μm reduces friction between the piston seal and cylinder wall, supporting stable hydraulic oil distribution.
Tight Wall Thickness Consistency: Precision cold drawing improves wall thickness uniformity and reduces eccentricity to ≤10% of nominal wall thickness.
High Straightness: Standard straightness controlled to ≤0.5 mm per metre, with selected dimensions available to ≤0.3 mm per metre.
Stable Mechanical Properties: Delivery condition can be selected according to subsequent manufacturing process requirements.
Billet Inspection → Heating and Piercing → Hot Rolling or Elongation → Pickling → Lubrication → Cold Drawing → Intermediate Heat Treatment → Final Cold Drawing → Straightening → Cutting → Honing or Polishing → Non-Destructive Testing → Dimensional Inspection → Surface Protection → Packing
Quality Advantages
Bore Tolerance and Surface Roughness Control: We control the tube according to final component requirements rather than checking only nominal outside diameter.
Matched Delivery Conditions: Delivery condition can be selected according to the next manufacturing operation for optimal performance.
Component-Based Inspection: Inspection requirements can be converted directly from customer's component drawing into a tube control plan.
Execution Standards
Standard System
Applicable Standard
Brief Description
ASTM
ASTM A519/A519M
Seamless carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing in hot-finished or cold-finished conditions
EN
EN 10305-1
Seamless cold-drawn steel tubes for precision applications
JIS
JIS G 3445
Carbon steel tubes for machine structures, including automotive components
GB
GB/T 3639
Cold-drawn or cold-rolled precision seamless steel tubes
DIN
DIN 2391
Traditional German specification for precision seamless steel tubes
Primary Application
Automotive Shock Absorber Cylinder Barrel: The tube is used as the hydraulic cylinder barrel of an automotive shock absorber. After precision cutting and internal honing, the bore guides the piston and sealing system while containing hydraulic oil under repeated compression and rebound cycles.
Chemical Composition
Grade
C
Si
Mn
P
S
STKM11A
≤0.12
≤0.35
≤0.60
≤0.040
≤0.040
STKM12A
≤0.20
≤0.35
≤0.60
≤0.040
≤0.040
STKM12C
≤0.20
≤0.35
≤0.60
≤0.040
≤0.040
STKM13A
≤0.25
≤0.35
0.30-0.90
≤0.040
≤0.040
STKM13C
≤0.25
≤0.35
0.30-0.90
≤0.040
≤0.040
Mechanical Properties
Grade
Tensile Strength Rm, MPa Min.
Yield Strength or Proof Stress, MPa Min.
Elongation, % Min.
STKM11A
290
Not specified
35
STKM12A
340
175
35
STKM12C
470
355
20
STKM13A
370
215
30
STKM13C
510
380
15
Surface and Heat-Treatment Options
Code
Delivery Condition
Processing Description
Recommended Use
+C
Cold Drawn / Hard
No heat treatment after final cold drawing
High strength and subsequent machining
+LC
Cold Drawn / Soft
Light final cold drawing after heat treatment
Moderate forming and machining
+SR
Stress Relieved
Heat treated below transformation temperature after cold drawing
Improved dimensional stability
+A
Annealed
Fully annealed after final cold drawing
Flaring, expansion, and extensive forming
+N
Normalized
Normalized in a controlled atmosphere
Uniform structure and improved formability
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a trading company or manufacturer?
We are a manufacturer, but we can also handle trading operations.
How long is your delivery time?
Generally speaking, it is 10-15 days if the goods are in stock, or 30-40 days if the goods are not in stock, depending on quantity.
Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
Yes, we could offer the sample for free but need payment for the cost of freight.
What are your terms of payment?
Payment ≤2000USD: 100% in advance. Payment ≥2000USD: 30% T/T in advance, balance before shipment.