YUHONG HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD
| Product Name | U Bend Tube |
| High Light | ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube, ASME SA179 U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube |
| End | Plain End, Beveled End |
| Delivery Time | 7 DAYS |
| Thickness | BWG10-25 |
| Surface Condition | Oil, Black Painting |
| Packaging Details | Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap |
| OD | 1/4" , 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1.1/4", etc. |
| Payment Terms | L/C,T/T |
| Radius | Can Custom |
| Standard Grade | ASTM A179, ASME SA179 |
| Model Number | ASME SA179 Carbon Steel U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube |
| Brand Name | YUHONG |
| Certification | ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, ISO 9001-2008 |
| Place of Origin | CHINA |
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Product Specification
| Product Name | U Bend Tube | High Light | ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube, ASME SA179 U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube |
| End | Plain End, Beveled End | Delivery Time | 7 DAYS |
| Thickness | BWG10-25 | Surface Condition | Oil, Black Painting |
| Packaging Details | Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap | OD | 1/4" , 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1.1/4", etc. |
| Payment Terms | L/C,T/T | Radius | Can Custom |
| Standard Grade | ASTM A179, ASME SA179 | Model Number | ASME SA179 Carbon Steel U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube |
| Brand Name | YUHONG | Certification | ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, ISO 9001-2008 |
| Place of Origin | CHINA |
ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Heat Exchanger Tube Seamless Steel U Bend Tube
ASME SA179 carbon steel seamless U-bend tubes are used in roughly 60–70% of all carbon steel shell-and-tube heat exchangers globally.
In the petrochemical, refinery, and power generation sectors, if the operating environment is non-corrosive or mildly corrosive and temperatures are below 400°C, SA179 is the default "workhorse" choice. Its high ductility (minimum elongation of 35%) allows it to be cold-bent into a tight 1.5D radius without cracking—something higher-strength carbon steels struggle with. So, SA179 is used because it bends reliably, not because it is the strongest.
Chemical Composition % of ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube U Bend Heat Exchanger Tube
| Element % | C | Mn | P | S |
| 0.06-0.18 | 0.27-0.63 | 0.035 | 0.04 |
Material Mechanical Properties of ASTM A179 / ASME SA 179 Carbon Steel Seamless Tube
| Yield Strength(MPa) | Tensil Strength(MPa) | Elogation(%) |
| ≥180 | ≥325 | ≥35 |
Comparison with Similar Grades
| Grade | Standard | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|
| SA179 | ASME | Cold-drawn, mandatory heat treatment, fine grain, higher ductility. |
| SA192 | ASME | Higher carbon (0.06–0.18% C), higher tensile (≥55 ksi), for boilers. |
| SA210 A1 | ASME | Medium-carbon steel (C ≤0.27%), higher strength, for boiler tubes. |
| EN 10216-2 P195 | EN | Similar low-carbon seamless, slightly different mechanicals. |
| JIS G3461 STB340 | JIS | Japanese equivalent; comparable properties. |
Some clients require SSC and HIC tests for SA179 carbon steel tubes. Core reasons:
Work-hardening at the bend – Cold bending raises the outer radius hardness above sour-service limits (NACE MR0175). SSC testing forces the mill to prove their post-bend heat treatment actually softens the bend apex, not just the straight legs.
Steel cleanliness – SA179 has no mandatory inclusion control. HIC testing forces the steelmaker to use ultra-low-sulfur, calcium-treated steel so elongated MnS inclusions don't open into hydrogen-trapping voids during bending.
Surface damage – Scratches from worn bending mandrels create stress-raisers. Testing finished bent coupons catches these defects that straight-tube MTRs never reveal.
Heat treatment verification – Passing SSC/HIC proves the mill performed a full normalizing after bending, not just a cheap local stress-relief that leaves a vulnerable microstructure.
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Company Details
Business Type:
Manufacturer,Importer,Exporter,Trading Company,Seller,Other
Year Established:
1990
Total Annual:
50M-70M
Employee Number:
50~800
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Verified Supplier
Yuhong Holding Group has more than 35 years experience for pipeline products, till now we have 3 big joint venture factories, the total production area more than 130000 square meters, and more than 600 workers with 106 production lines give our clients excellent supporting always. &n... Yuhong Holding Group has more than 35 years experience for pipeline products, till now we have 3 big joint venture factories, the total production area more than 130000 square meters, and more than 600 workers with 106 production lines give our clients excellent supporting always. &n...
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