through a furnace where it is heated to 2,600~ and then

bent into an oval by form rollers. It then proceeds

through a welding stand where the heat in the skelp and
pressure exerted by the rolls forms the weld. The pipe is
stretched to a desired OD and ID, and cut to lengths.
(Couplings if ordered for any size pipe will be hand tight
only.)

Pipe Specifications
ASTM A-120
Sizes V8-in. to 16-ins., standard weight, extra strong,
and double extra strong (Std. Wt., XS, XXS). The specification covers black and hot-dipped galvanized welded
and seamless average wall pipe for use in steam, gas,
and air lines.

Markings. Rolled, stamped or stenciled on each length of

pipe: the brand name, ASTM A-120, and the length of the
pipe. In case of bundled pipe, markings will appear on a
tag attached to each bundle. Table 3-2 shows a bundling
schedule.

ASTM A-53
Sizes V8-in. to 26-ins., standard weight, extra strong,
and double extra strong, ANSI schedules 10 through 160
(see Table 3-1 for ANSI pipe schedules). The specification covers seamless and welded black and hot-dipped
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