Standard Specification for Welded Ferritic-Martensitic Stainless Steel Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service. The pipes are classified according to sizes, from NPS 2 to NPS 36. The pipe shall be made using Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) or an automatic fusion welding process with no addition of filler metal during the welding process. All pipes shall be made from heat treated strip or plate, cold formed and welded. Tensile test, flattening test, hydrostatic test, and nondestructive electric test shall be made in accordance with the pipe specification to conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic (dual phase) stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service, manufactured with or without the addition of filler metal. Nominal sizes are NPS 2 to NPS 36 inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness up to 0.75-in. (19 mm).  
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation is specified in the order.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Publication Date
28-Feb-2022

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Overview

ASTM A1053/A1053M-12(2022) is the internationally recognized standard specification for welded ferritic-martensitic stainless steel pipe, developed by ASTM International. This standard covers seam welded (using Electric Resistance Welding or automatic fusion welding) dual phase stainless steel pipes intended for both abrasive and general corrosion service. Pipes are supplied in nominal pipe sizes (NPS) ranging from 2 to 36, with wall thickness up to 0.75 inches (19 mm).

Manufactured from heat-treated strip or plate that is cold formed and welded, these pipes are suitable for demanding service environments requiring resistance to corrosion and abrasion. The standard stipulates requirements for manufacturing, material properties, mechanical testing, marking, and certification, ensuring consistency and reliability for users worldwide.

Key Topics

  • Material Composition: Pipes must conform to chemical composition requirements, ensuring the correct dual phase ferritic-martensitic structure.
  • Manufacturing Methods: Accepts Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) and automatic fusion welding, with or without the addition of filler metal.
  • Heat Treatment: All pipes are produced from heat-treated material, cold formed and welded.
  • Mechanical and Performance Testing:
    • Tensile testing for strength
    • Flattening and bend tests to confirm ductility
    • Hydrostatic or nondestructive electric testing for structural integrity
  • Dimensional Requirements: Strict tolerances for wall thickness and outside diameter are specified, aligning with common sizing conventions.
  • Workmanship and Finish: Pipes must be straight and free from surface contaminants; finishing treatments like pickling or passivation can be specified by the purchaser.
  • Certification and Marking: Complete traceability via detailed marking and certified mill test reports.

Applications

Pipes manufactured in compliance with ASTM A1053/A1053M are widely used in sectors where corrosion resistance and durability are paramount, including:

  • Chemical processing: Handling of corrosive fluids and gases
  • Mining and minerals: Transporting abrasive slurries and mining byproducts
  • Water and wastewater management: Suitable for corrosive and abrasive applications in municipal and industrial systems
  • Power generation: Use in cooling, waste, and process lines where corrosion is a concern
  • Oil and gas: Piping systems exposed to challenging operating conditions requiring high strength and abrasion resistance

The dual phase ferritic-martensitic stainless steel structure combines mechanical strength with enhanced resistance to general and abrasive corrosion. The wide range of available pipe sizes and wall thicknesses enables use in diverse engineering projects.

Related Standards

For comprehensive compliance and system integration, the following standards are commonly referenced alongside ASTM A1053/A1053M:

  • ASTM A999/A999M: General requirements for alloy and stainless steel pipe
  • ASTM A1010/A1010M: Higher-strength martensitic stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip (materials of construction)
  • ASTM A370: Mechanical testing of steel products
  • ASTM A941: Terminology relating to steel and alloys
  • ANSI/ASME B1.20.1: General purpose pipe threads
  • ANSI/ASME B36.10/B36.19: Pipe dimensions for welded and seamless/wrought stainless steel pipe
  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX: Qualifications for welding procedures and operators
  • SAE J1086: Practice for numbering metals and alloys (Unified Numbering System)

Practical Value

Using ASTM A1053/A1053M ensures consistent quality, reliable performance, and regulatory compliance for users and manufacturers of stainless steel pipe. Its clearly defined requirements for materials, production, and testing help reduce risks in projects involving abrasion and corrosion, and support the delivery of pipes that meet global engineering and safety standards. Selecting pipe to this specification streamlines procurement, enhances system longevity, and strengthens pipeline integrity in tough industrial environments.

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ASTM A1053/A1053M-12(2022) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Welded Ferritic-Martensitic Stainless Steel Pipe". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service. The pipes are classified according to sizes, from NPS 2 to NPS 36. The pipe shall be made using Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) or an automatic fusion welding process with no addition of filler metal during the welding process. All pipes shall be made from heat treated strip or plate, cold formed and welded. Tensile test, flattening test, hydrostatic test, and nondestructive electric test shall be made in accordance with the pipe specification to conform to the requirements specified. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic (dual phase) stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service, manufactured with or without the addition of filler metal. Nominal sizes are NPS 2 to NPS 36 inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness up to 0.75-in. (19 mm). 1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation is specified in the order. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service. The pipes are classified according to sizes, from NPS 2 to NPS 36. The pipe shall be made using Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) or an automatic fusion welding process with no addition of filler metal during the welding process. All pipes shall be made from heat treated strip or plate, cold formed and welded. Tensile test, flattening test, hydrostatic test, and nondestructive electric test shall be made in accordance with the pipe specification to conform to the requirements specified. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers seam welded ferritic-martensitic (dual phase) stainless steel pipe intended for abrasive and general corrosion service, manufactured with or without the addition of filler metal. Nominal sizes are NPS 2 to NPS 36 inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness up to 0.75-in. (19 mm). 1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation is specified in the order. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM A1053/A1053M-12(2022) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM A1053/A1053M-12(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM A1010/A1010M-24, ASTM A370-24, ASTM A941-24, ASTM A1016/A1016M-23, ASTM A370-19, ASTM A1010/A1010M-13(2018), ASTM A1016/A1016M-18a, ASTM A1016/A1016M-18, ASTM A370-17a, ASTM A1016/A1016M-17a, ASTM A941-17, ASTM A999/A999M-17, ASTM A1016/A1016M-17, ASTM A370-17, ASTM A999/A999M-16. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:A1053/A1053M −12 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Welded Ferritic-Martensitic Stainless Steel Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1053/A1053M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A999/A999M Specification for General Requirements for
Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe
1.1 This specification covers seam welded ferritic-
A1010/A1010M Specification for Higher-Strength Marten-
martensitic (dual phase) stainless steel pipe intended for
sitic Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
abrasive and general corrosion service, manufactured with or
A1016/A1016M Specification for General Requirements for
without the addition of filler metal. Nominal sizes are NPS 2 to
Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic Alloy Steel, and Stainless
NPS 36 inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness up to
Steel Tubes
0.75-in. (19 mm).
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards:
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose
system may not be exact equivalents. Therefore, each system
B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
B36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M”
2.3 Other Standard:
designation is specified in the order.
SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(UNS)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 The definitions in Specification A999/A999M and
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Terminology A941 are applicable to this specification.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Ordering Information
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall conform to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the requirements of the current edition of Specification A999/
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A999M.
5. General Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products Specification A999/A999M unless otherwise provided herein.
A941 TerminologyRelatingtoSteel,StainlessSteel,Related
6. Materials and Manufacture
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
6.1 Material:
6.1.1 The material for this pipe shall conform to Specifica-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, tion A1010/A1010M Grade 50 dual phase stainless steel.
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.10 on Stainless and Alloy Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A1053/A1053M – 12 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
(2017). DOI: 10.1520/A1053_A1053M-12R22. Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.asme.org.
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A1053/A1053M−12 (2022)
6.2 Manufacture: 10. Tensile Requirements
6.2.1 The pipe shall be made using the following welding
10.1 The tensile properties of the pipe shall conform to the
methods: Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) without the
requirements prescribed in Table 5.
addition of filler metal, submerged arc welding (SAW), or an
automatic fusion welding process with or without the addition
11. Mechanical Tests Required
of filler metal during the welding process.
11.1 Mechanical Testing Lot Definition—The term lot for
6.2.2 The welded joints made with the addition of filler
mechanical tests shall be as follows:
metalshallbemadewithproceduresandbyweldersorwelding
11.1.1 The lot size shall be that defined in 8.1.
operators that are qualified in accordance with the ASME
11.1.2 The minimum number of tests shall be one (1) test
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
per lot.
6.2.3 WeldedpipeofNPS14andsmallershallhaveasingle
longitudinal weld. Welded pipe of a size larger than NPS 14
11.2 Transverse or Longitudinal Tension Test—One tension
shall have a single longitudinal weld or shall be produced by
test shall be made on a specimen for lots of not more than 100
forming and welding two longitudinal sections of flat stock
pipes.Tensiontestsshallbemadeonspecimensfromtwotubes
when approved by the purchaser.All weld tests, examinations,
for lots of more than 100 pipes.
inspections or treatments shall be performed on each weld
11.3 Flattening Test—Flattening tests shall be made on a
seam.
sufficient number of pipes to constitute 1 % of the lot, but at
6.2.4 The pipe shall be free of scale and contaminating
least one length of pipe. Flattening tests shall be made on
surface iron particles. Pickling, blasting or surface finishing is
specimens from two tubes for lots of more than 100 pipes.
not mandatory. The purchaser is permitted to require that a
11.4 A transverse guided face bend test may be conducted
passivating treatment be applied to the finished pipe.
instead of a flattening test in accordance with the method
6.3 Heat Treatment—All pipe shall be made from heat-
outlined in the steel tubular product supplement of Test
treated strip or plate, cold formed and welded. The weld may
Methods and Definitions A370. The ductility of the weld shall
be induction strip tempered, at the discretion of the buyer, at a
be considered acceptable when there is no evidence of cracks
minimum temperature of 1300 °F [700 °C], but not exceeding
in the weld or between the weld and the base metal after
1400 °F [760 °C].
bending. Test specimens from 1 % of the lot shall be taken
from the pipe or test plates of the same material as the pipe, the
7. Chemical Composition
test plates being attached to the end of the cylinder and welded
7.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
as a prolongation of the pipe longitudinal seam.
chemical composition as prescribed in Table 1.
12. Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test
8. Product Analysis
12.1 Each pipe shall be subjected to a nondestructive
8.1 Attherequestofthepurchaser,ananalysisofonelength
of flat rolled stock from each heat, or two pipes from each lot, electric test or hydrostatic test. The type of test to be used shall
be at the option of the manufacturer, unless otherwise specified
shall be made by the manufacturer. A lot of pipe shall consist
in the purchase order.
of the following number of lengths of the same size and wall
thickness from any one heat of steel:
12.2 The hydrostatic test shall be in accordance with Speci-
NPS Designator Lengths of Pipe in Lot
fication A999/A999M, unless specifically exempted under the
Under 2 400 or fraction thereof
provisions of 12.3.
2 to 5 200 or fraction thereof
6 and over 100 or fraction thereof
12.3 For pipe whose dimensions equal or exceed NPS 10,
the purchaser, with the agreement of the manufacturer, is
8.2 The results of these analyses shall be reported to the
permitted to waive the hydrostatic test requirement when in
purchaser or the purchaser’s representative, and shall conform
lieu of such test
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