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STKM11A Heavy Thick Wall Steel Tubing Precision Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe For Auto Part
Material Overview
STKM11A is a carbon (mild) steel grade under the JIS G 3445 standard, specified for seamless steel tubes used in machine structural applications. It is used for heavy thick-wall tubing in automotive parts and other mechanical components where strength, formability, and consistency are required.
Specifications
Parameter
Detail
Standard
JIS G 3445: Carbon steel tubes for machine structural purposes
Form
Seamless steel tubing (also hot-rolled or cold drawn depending on required precision)
Dimensions (Typical)
Outer Diameter (OD): ~6 mm to ~340 mm; Wall Thickness (WT): ~1 mm to ~50 mm
Delivery Conditions
Bright annealed or otherwise heat treated per JIS G3445; tolerances on OD and wall thickness per the standard
Chemical Composition: Comparison Among Similar STKM Grades
Chemical composition limits under JIS G 3445 for STKM11A and related grades:
Grade
C (max)
Si (max)
Mn (max or range)
P (max)
S (max)
STKM11A
0.12 %
0.35 %
0.60 %
0.040 %
0.040 %
STKM12A
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 %
STKM14A
0.30 %
0.35 %
0.30-1.00 %
0.040 %
0.040 %
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical property minima for STKM11A and related grades from JIS G 3445:
Grade
Tensile Strength (min) MPa
Yield/Proof Stress (min) MPa
Elongation (min) %
Notes on Formability / Bend / Flattening
STKM11A
290 MPa
-- (some sources specify proof stress ~ not always declared)
35 %
Must pass flattening test (half diameter), specific bend tests, straightness etc.
STKM12A
340 MPa
175 MPa
35 %
Bend tests: 90° etc.
STKM13A
370 MPa
215 MPa
30 %
More demanding flattening, bend radius, etc.
STKM13C
510 MPa
380 MPa
15 %
Lower elongation but higher strength; suited where higher load, less deformation acceptable
STKM14A
410 MPa
245 MPa
25 %
Intermediate grade between STKM13 and STKM15 in strength vs ductility
Key Features
Low Carbon Content - Good formability, weldability, machinability. STKM11A's carbon ≤ 0.12 % makes it relatively mild steel
Good Ductility and Elongation - High elongation (≥ 35 %) allows forming, bending, and deformation without cracking, which is useful in automotive parts where bending or shaping is needed
Adequate Strength for general machine structural parts: tensile ≥ ~290 MPa. Enough for many auto part uses where ultra high strength isn't necessary
Uniformity and Precision - Being seamless (no welds), tight tolerances on OD and wall thickness, straightness, surface finish. Useful when assembly, sliding fit, or sealing involved
Cost-Effective compared to higher alloys or heat-treated steels. Mild steel grades like STKM11A tend to be less expensive and easier to produce
Standard / Execution Requirements
Standard: JIS G 3445 - Carbon steel tubes for machine structural purposes
Dimensional Tolerances: Outside diameter and wall thickness tolerances per divisions defined in JIS G 3445. For example, for OD under 50 mm, tolerance ±0.5 mm; for larger sizes, percentage-based
Mechanical Property Testing: Tensile, elongation, flattening test (e.g., flatten without crack), bending test requirements (degree, radius) stipulated
Appearance: Tubes must be practically straight; ends square to axis; surface free from defects detrimental to use
Application Fields
General Application Domains
Automotive parts
Machinery components
Mechanical structures
Hydraulic or pneumatic systems
Furniture, appliances
Specific Uses within Automotive / Auto Parts
Drive shafts and steering shafts (where strength + precise fit matters)
Tubing for shock absorbers or suspension components (where wall thickness must withstand loads)
Auto chassis sub-components requiring seamless tubing for durability under vibration
Bushings, bearing housings, sleeve tubes where precise inner diameter and straightness are needed
Frequently Asked Questions
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