| Payment Terms | L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union |
| Supply Ability | 60000 Ton/Tons per Year |
| Delivery Time | 20-30days upon products |
| Packaging Details | In bundles or in wooden boxes. |
| Application | Heat Exchanger |
| Outer diameter(round) | 30 - 325 mm |
| Thickness | 2 - 50 mm |
| Technique | Cold Drawn,Hot Rolled,Cold Rolled,ERW,Hot Rolled/Cold Drawn |
| Grade | A179 A192 A210 P235GH STB340 |
| Alloy or not | Non-alloy,Is Alloy, |
| Section shape | Round,Rectangular |
| Length | 6M or as requirement,As customer's require,8m,5.8m,2.5-8m |
| Brand Name | TORICH |
| Model Number | A179 |
| Certification | ISO9001 ISO 14001 TS16949 |
| Place of Origin | Zhejiang/China |
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Product Specification
| Payment Terms | L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union | Supply Ability | 60000 Ton/Tons per Year |
| Delivery Time | 20-30days upon products | Packaging Details | In bundles or in wooden boxes. |
| Application | Heat Exchanger | Outer diameter(round) | 30 - 325 mm |
| Thickness | 2 - 50 mm | Technique | Cold Drawn,Hot Rolled,Cold Rolled,ERW,Hot Rolled/Cold Drawn |
| Grade | A179 A192 A210 P235GH STB340 | Alloy or not | Non-alloy,Is Alloy, |
| Section shape | Round,Rectangular | Length | 6M or as requirement,As customer's require,8m,5.8m,2.5-8m |
| Brand Name | TORICH | Model Number | A179 |
| Certification | ISO9001 ISO 14001 TS16949 | Place of Origin | Zhejiang/China |
| High Light | Cold-Drawn Seamless U Bend Tube ,Low Carbon Steel U-Tube ,Heat Exchanger U-Shaped Tube | ||
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ASTM A179 U-bend tubes are seamless, cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes that are formed into a U-shape for shell-and-tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers, and similar heat-transfer equipment. The base tube is produced by the seamless process and cold drawing, then bent to the required radius/leg length with strict control of dimensional stability and surface condition.
Product type: U-bend (U-tube) for heat exchangers
Base material / standard: ASTM A179 / A179M (often referenced as SA179 for similar procurement language)
Manufacturing route: Seamless → cold drawn → U-bending (per drawing)
Typical base tube OD range (ASTM A179 scope): 1/8" to 3" (3.2–76.2 mm)
Key U-bend parameters (customized):
Bend radius (CLR), leg length, tangent length, straight length, end finish
Controlled ovality and wall thinning at the bend (measured and reportable)
Excellent heat-transfer suitability: smooth OD/ID, consistent wall, stable geometry from cold-drawn tubing
Reliable forming performance: low-carbon chemistry supports bending, expanding, and rolling operations commonly required for tube-to-tubesheet assembly
Quality verification: chemistry control + mechanical testing + typical tube tests (e.g., hardness/flattening/flaring/hydrostatic or NDT options per order)
How do you control wall thinning and ovality at the U-bend?
We control bending tooling, lubrication, and forming parameters, and can provide bend-area measurements (ovality and wall-thinning). Many buyers specify limits (e.g., ovality and thinning caps) for U-tubes; we can manufacture and inspect to your project criteria and supply inspection records.
What inspections and documentation will I receive?
We provide full traceability by heat/lot and Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 available upon request), plus compliance with required tests under ASTM tube requirements (chemical/product analysis and mechanical verification; hydrostatic or nondestructive testing when specified).
How do you prevent contamination and shipping damage (critical for heat exchangers)?
We follow controlled finishing and packing practices (cutting/deburring/cleaning, end caps/sealing, and export packing) to protect tube ends and internal cleanliness during transport and storage.
| Grade / Standard | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Cu | Mo | V | Nb | Ti | Al |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A179 | 0.06–0.18 | — | 0.27–0.63 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASTM A192 | 0.06–0.18 | ≤0.25 | 0.27–0.63 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASTM A210 Gr. A-1 | ≤0.27 | ≥0.10 | ≤0.93 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EN 10216-2 P235GH (1.0345) | ≤0.16 | ≤0.35 | ≤1.20 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.020 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.04 | ≥0.02 |
| JIS G 3461 STB340 | ≤0.18 | ≤0.35 | 0.30–0.60 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Note: “—” indicates not specified in the cited summaries for that grade.
| Grade / Standard | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A179 | ≥325 | ≥180 | ||
| ASTM A192 | ≥325 | ≥180 | ≥35 | ≤77 HRB |
| ASTM A210 Gr. A-1 | ≥415 | ≥255 | ≥30 | ≤79 HRB |
| EN 10216-2 P235GH (T ≤ 16 mm reference) | 360–500 | ≥235 | ≥25 | — |
| JIS G 3461 STB340 | ≥340 | ≥175 | ≥35 | — |
ASTM: ASTM A179/A179M (base tube) + ASTM A450/A450M (general requirements for carbon/low alloy steel tubes)
EN: EN 10216-2 (pressure-purpose seamless tubes with elevated temperature properties; e.g., P235GH)
GOST: GOST 8733 (technical requirements for cold-deformed seamless pipes) + GOST 8734 (size range for cold-formed seamless tubes)
JIS: JIS G 3461 (carbon steel boiler & heat exchanger tubes; e.g., STB340)
GB: GB/T 3639 (seamless cold-drawn/cold-rolled precision tubes) and project-driven selections such as GB 3087 for boiler service, when specified
Power generation & boilers: condensers, feedwater heaters, economizers (U-tube bundles)
Oil & gas / refining: coolers, condensers, heat-recovery exchangers
Chemical & petrochemical: process heat exchangers, surface coolers
U-bend geometry is used primarily in shell-and-tube exchangers to enable compact multi-pass flow paths and efficient bundle layout.
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A: manufacturer,also can do trading.
A: Generally speaking,it is 10-15 days if the goods are in stock,or it is 30-40 days if the goods are not in stock,
it is according to quantity.
A: Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but need pay the cost of freight.
A: Payment<=2000USD, 100% in advance. Payment>=2000USD, 30% T/T in advance ,balance before shippment.
If you have another question, pls feel free to contact with me.
Company Details
Business Type:
Manufacturer,Distributor/Wholesaler,Importer,Exporter,Trading Company,Seller
Year Established:
1997
Total Annual:
25000000-30000000
Employee Number:
100~200
Ecer Certification:
Verified Supplier
Company Overview A Professional Steel Tube Manufacturer and Solution Provider TORICH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED integrates steel tube manufacturing, international trade, warehousing, technical support and customized processing. Our manufacturing operations cover cold drawing, cold rolling, heat treat... Company Overview A Professional Steel Tube Manufacturer and Solution Provider TORICH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED integrates steel tube manufacturing, international trade, warehousing, technical support and customized processing. Our manufacturing operations cover cold drawing, cold rolling, heat treat...
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