Liam Steel, a prominent manufacturer and supplier located in Manila, Philippines, is well-known for its high-quality J356 Tubing. Crafted to adhere to strict ASTM and SAE standards, J356 Tubing boasts exceptional dimensional accuracy, a fine surface finish, and impressive mechanical strength. The company utilizes cutting-edge cold-drawing and heat-treatment methods to guarantee consistency, durability, and top-notch performance across all its tubing products. With a strong commitment to quality and precision, Liam Steel serves various industries, including automotive, hydraulic, and mechanical engineering, providing tubing solutions that ensure reliability, efficiency, and a long lifespan even in tough operating conditions
J356 Tubing is mainly made from carbon steel, which contains carefully controlled levels of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon, resulting in high strength and excellent machinability. It showcases remarkable toughness, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability. Typically, the tubing has a tensile strength ranging from 415 to 550 MPa and a yield strength of about 275 MPa, along with good elongation properties for forming and bending tasks. The heat treatment and cold drawing processes enhance its hardness and uniformity, while the smooth inner surface promotes superior flow characteristics, making J356 Tubing perfect for precision hydraulic and mechanical systems.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Element | Cast or Heat Analysis: Weight % | |
| J356 | J356 Type-A | |
| Carbon | 0.06 Min/0.18 Max | 0.02 Min/0.18 Max |
| Manganese | 0.30 Min/0.60 Max | 0.10 Min/0.60 Max |
| Phosphorus | 0.04 Max | 0.04 Max |
| Sulfur | 0.06 Max | 0.05 Max |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Properties | Values |
| Yield Strength (Min) | 25,000 PSI |
| Tensile Strength (Min.) | 45,000 PSI |
| Elongation in 2” (Min) | 35% a |
| Hardness (Rockwell B)(Max) | 65 b |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| TUBING WALL THICKNESS TOLERANCES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Wall Thickness (Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Through 1” (+/- Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Over 1” Through 2” (+/- Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Over 2” Through 4” (+/- Inches) |
| .028 (22 Ga) | .002/.003 | .003/.003 | .003/.003 |
| .035 (20 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.004 |
| .042 (19 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.005 |
| .049 (18 Ga) | .004/.005 | .003/.005 | .004/.008 |
| .058 (17 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .065 (16 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .072 (15 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .083 (14 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .095 (13 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .100 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .109 (12 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .118 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .120 (11 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .134 (10 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .148 (9 Ga) | — | .007/.001 | .007/.011 |
| .156 (5/32) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .165 (8 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .180 (7 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .197 | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .203 (6 Ga) | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .219 (7/32) | — | .008/.012 | .008/.012 |
| .236 | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .238 (4 Ga) | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .259 (3 Ga) | — | .014/.020 | .014/.020 |
J356 Tubing finds extensive use in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems where precision and pressure resistance are essential. It’s perfect for creating hydraulic cylinders, automotive parts, shock absorbers, steering systems, and various fluid power applications. Additionally, it’s employed in machinery manufacturing, construction equipment, and general engineering due to its high strength and excellent formability. The smooth interior surface of J356 Tubing ensures efficient fluid flow and minimal friction losses, making it a go-to choice for applications that require durability, reliability, and high-performance fluid transmission.
Liam Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Manila, Philippines.
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