ASTM A519 is a specification that covers seamless and welded carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing. Specifically, 4130 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel known for its strength and toughness, making it a popular choice for various applications, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries.

Key Characteristics of ASTM A519 4130 Seamless Pipe

• Material Composition: ASTM A519 4130 typically contains 0.28-0.33% carbon, 0.8-1.1% chromium, and 0.15-0.25% molybdenum. This composition provides enhanced strength and wear resistance.
• Heat Treatment: It can be heat-treated to achieve a variety of mechanical properties. Normalizing or quenching and tempering processes are common to enhance toughness and tensile strength.
• Applications: This material is widely used in manufacturing components like shafts, gears, and other high-stress parts in the aerospace and automotive industries due to its excellent weldability and machinability.

Benefits of ASTM A519 4130 Seamless Pipe

ASTM A519 4130 seamless pipe is a highly regarded material in the industry, known for its versatility and superior mechanical properties. It is crucial for applications that require strength and reliability under demanding conditions.

1. High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The alloying elements give 4130 steel a high strength-to-weight ratio, which is essential for lightweight structures.
2. Good Weldability: It can be welded using conventional methods without losing strength in the heat-affected zone.
3. Versatile Applications: Beyond aerospace and automotive, it is used in construction, oil and gas, and various industrial applications.

Chromoly is specified by the “SAE” Society of Automotive Engineers. the Alloy elements of 4130 are chromium and molybdenum, this is why its often called chromoly or cromo. Chromoly has an excellent strength to weight ratio, is easily welded and are considerably stronger and harder than standard 1020 mild seamed and DOM tube steels.

The numbers 4130 defines the chemical composition of the steel.

Its performance is much higher than the average of seamless steel tubes, because the steel contains Cr more inside, alloy seamless pipe, its high temperature, low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance is smaller than other seamless.

Especially, it need to do the quenched & tempered and has a high technical requirements. so alloy tube in the petroleum, chemical, electric power, boiler and other industries use more widely.

The 4130 steel tubes are cold-drawn and standardized with an elasticity of somewhere between 85,000 and 110,000 psi. So it’s extended at room temperature to the ideal strength and thickness inside the reach at which the grade 4130 is applied.

Chemical composition (%) of ASTM A519 4130

• 41 means a low alloy steel containing 1 % chromium and 0.2 % molybdenum.
• 30 means a carbon content of 0.30%.
• In addition there will be around 0.2-0.5 % silicon, 0.5-1.0 % manganese, and under 0.1 % of each of a dozen or so other elements whose presence is unavoidable.
• The remaining 97-98 % is iron.

Mechanical properties of ASTM A519 SAE 1026

4130 chromoly tubing began its first use in the aircraft industry. Race chassis builders began using the tubing for its strength to weight ratio.

4130 tubing is used for anything from bicycle frames, AK-47 receivers, tubular chasis, suspension parts, aircraft parts and air frames etc… Ive used cromo for suspension components, cages / tube chassis and machined parts.

AISI 4130 is a Standard grade Alloy Steel. It is commonly called AISI 4130 Chromium-molybdenum steel. It is composed of (in weight percentage) 0.28-0.33% Carbon (C), 0.40-0.60% Manganese (Mn), 0.035%(max) Phosphorus (P), 0.04%(max) Sulfur (S), 0.15-0.30% Silicon (Si), 0.80-1.10% Chromium (Cr), 0.15-0.25% Molybdenum (Mo), and the base metal Iron (Fe). Other designations of AISI 4130 alloy steel include UNS G41300 and AISI 4130.

Steel is the common name for a large family of iron alloys. Steels can either be cast directly to shape, or into ingots which are reheated and hot worked into a wrought shape by forging, extrusion, rolling, or other processes. Wrought steels are the most common engineering material used, and come in a variety of forms with different finishes and properties. Alloy steels are steels that exceed the element limits for Carbon steels. However, steels containing more than 3.99% chromium are classified differently as stainless and tool steels. Alloy steels also includes steels that contain elements not found in carbon steels such as nickel, chromium (up to 3.99%), cobalt, etc.

The typical elastic modulus of alloy steels at room temperature (25°C) ranges from 190 to 210 GPa. The typical density of alloy steels is about 7.85 g/cm3. The typical tensile strength varies between 758 and 1882 MPa. The wide range of ultimate tensile strength is largely due to different heat treatment conditions.

AISI 4130 steel is a low alloy steel that is used in structural designs that may be found in applications such as aircraft engine mounts or welded tubing. It is well known for its ease of welding and ability to harden in commercial applications. It is commonly referred to as chromium-molybdenum steel.

Uses of 4130 Alloy

• This alloy is used for manufacturing ball and roller bearings.
• This alloy is also good for manufacturing gears due to their heat treatment property.
• It is used for rock-crushing machinery and automotive parts.
• It is used for manufacturing structural parts of aircraft.
• The main use of this alloy is in the field of resistance welding.
• It is used for cutter tools such as drills, taps, milling cutters, etc.

4130 steel alloy is famous for its strength property when it is used for heat treatment. The importance of this steel is in aircraft manufacturing companies and welding purpose. It has features of both chromium and molybdenum steel alloys.

• Perforating guns
• Sand screens
• Downhole drill motors

What is 4130 Steel?

4130 Steel or Chromoly is a steel alloy made of chromium and molybdenum, containing 0.8 to 1.1% chromium and 0.15 to 0.25% molybdenum. Since 4130 steel is designated as low carbon steel, it offers high ductility, good weldability, and easy machinability.

What are the standard applications of 4130 Steel?

Knowing that 4130 steel has high strength and weldability, the manufacturers use it for different purposes, such as:

1. Military aircraft
2. Commercial jets
3. Hydraulic functions
4. Machine tools
5. Automotive
6. Aerospace
7. Motorsports
8. Welded tubing (in oil and gas industries)
9. Car parts and machine components

What are the various properties of 4130 steel?

1. Density – 7.85 g/cm3
2. Machinability – 72% (in the annealed state)
3. Hardness – 217 (Brinell scale) – 95 (Rockwell B scale)
4. Ultimate Tensile Strength – 540 MPa
5. Yield Tensile Strength – 460 MPa
6. Modulus of Elasticity – 205 GPa

What are the primary characteristics of 4130 steel?

Forging 

Do you know that 4130 steel is forged at a temperature ranging from 950 degree Celsius to 1230 degree Celsius? The steel alloy’s grain will become finer if the temperature is on the lower side during forging. While if the temperature is too low, it could affect the uniformity of the whole structure.

Thus, if that happens, it could be necessary to normalise it before heat treating the steel. If you don’t know what the term “forging” means, it is the capability of shaping metals by heating them in fire and hammering after that.

Weldability 

The term “weldability” refers to the potential of metals to how easily they can get welded. And when it comes to 4130 steels, they are a breeze to weld owing to their low carbon content.

Machinability

Machinability is any metal’s ability to get cut or shaped effortlessly while offering a smooth surface finish. And if we talk about 4130 steels, it is easy to get machined unless and until it has hardened.

Seamless tube processing

With years of expertise, we provide a diverse array of steel tube processing options. From sawing and machining tube blanks to intricate bending and upsetting operations, we actively assist you throughout your projects.

Our capabilities extend to eccentricity reduction and concentricity enhancement through turning and grinding. We excel in creating complex geometries using processes like rotary swaging and axial forming. Additionally, we offer property modifications via partial heat treatment, ensuring tailored solutions for your specific needs.

Inspection

Chemical composition inspection, mechanical properties test(tensile strength,yield strength, elongation, flaring, flattening, bending, hardness, impact test), surface and dimension test,no-destructive test, hydrostatic test.

PMI

identification of the chemical composition of the metal used to manufacture the fitting. Uses PMI sensors, including X-ray fluorescence or optical emission spectrometry.

Size measurement

Seamless pipes with compound bevels as per ASME B16-25 And ASTM A333

Delivery

Steel pipe delivery status(condition)

Steel pipe delivery status(condition): cold / hard (BK), cold / soft (BKW), after cold stress relief annealing (BKS), annealing (GBK), normalized (NBK).

Cold rolled steel coil substrate products deep processing of high value-added products. Such as electro-galvanized, hot dip galvanized, electro-galvanized fingerprint resistant, painted steel roll damping composite steel, PVC laminating steel plates, etc., so that the excellent quality of these products has a beautiful, high resistance to corrosion, has been widely used.

Cold rolled steel coil finishing after annealing, cut the head, tail, trimming, flattening, smooth, heavy volume, or longitudinal clipboard. Cold-rolled products are widely used in automobile manufacturing, household electrical appliances, instruments, switches, buildings, office furniture and other industries. Steel plate strapping package weight of 3 to 5 tons. Flat sub-volume typically 3 to 10 tons / volume. Coil diameter 6m.

Packing

Bare packing/bundle packing/crate packing/wooden protection at the both sides of tubes and suitably protected for sea-worthly delivery or as requested.

Placing steel pipes into containers

There are probably hundreds of different methods for packing a pipe, and most of them have merit, but there are two principles that are vital for any method to work prevent rusting and Sea transportation security.

• Plastic caps plugged at the two sides of pipe ends
• Should be avoided by the steel strapping and transport damage
• Bundled signs should be uniform and consistent
• The same bundle(batch) of steel pipe should be came from the same furnace.
• The steel pipe has the same furnace number, the same steel grade, the same specifications.

Our packing can meet any needs of the customers.

Our team of experienced sales specialists proudly partners with gas and chemical processors, power generation plants, oil refineries, and related industries to offer piping components and value-added services.

The most important and desired changes in alloy steel are

Alloy steels are made by combining carbon steel with one or several alloying elements, such as manganese, silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium and aluminum. These metals are added to produce specific properties that are not found in regular carbon steel. The elements are added in varying proportions (or combinations) making the material take on different aspects such as increased hardness, increased corrosion resistance, increased strength, improved formability (ductility); the weldability can also change.

• Increased hardenability.
• Increased corrosion resistance.
• Retention of hardness and strength.
• Nearly all alloy steels require heat treatment in order to bring out their best properties.

Alloying Elements & Their Effects

• Chromium – Adds hardness. Increased toughness and wear resistance.
• Cobalt – Used in making cutting tools; improved Hot Hardness (or Red Hardness).
• Manganese – Increases surface hardness. Improves resistance to strain, hammering & shocks.
• Molybdenum – Increases strength. Improves resistance to shock and heat.
• Nickel – Increases strength & toughness. Improves corrosion resistance.
• Tungsten – Adds hardness and improves grain structure. Provides improved heat resistance.
• Vanadium – Increases strength, toughness and shock resistance. Improved corrosion resistance.
• Chromium-Vanadium – Greatly improved tensile strength. It is hard but easy to bend and cut.

Pipes, Tubes and Hollow Sections

Norms

• API 5L – Line Pipe
• ASTM A 53 – Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, Steel Pipe
• ASTM A 106 – Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
• ASTM A 213 – Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
• ASTM A 269 – Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
• ASTM A 312 – Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
• ASTM A 333 – Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service
• ASTM A 335 – Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
• ASTM A 358 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service and General Applications
• ASTM A 671 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
• ASTM A 672 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures
• ASTM A 790 – Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
• ASTM A 928 – Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex) Stainless Steel Pipe Electric Fusion Welded with Addition of Filler Metal
• EN 10208-2 – Steel pipes for pipelines for combustible fluids – Part 2: Pipes of requirement class B
• EN 10210-1/2 – Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels
• EN 10216-1 – Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
• EN 10216-2 – Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties
• EN 10217-1 – Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
• EN 10217-2 – Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 2: Electric welded non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties
• EN 10219-1/2 – Cold formed welded structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels
• EN 10297-1 – Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes – Part 1 Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes

Grade

• API 5L Gr. A, B, X42, X52, X60, X65, X70
• ASTM A 53 Gr. A, Gr. B
• ASTM A106 Gr. A, B, C
• ASTM A 213 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H, T5, T9, T11
• ASTM A 269 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H
• ASTM A 312 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H
• ASTM A 333 Gr. 3, Gr. 6 ASTM A 335 P1, P2, P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91, P92
• ASTM A 358 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H
• ASTM A 671 CC 60, CC 65, CC 70
• ASTM A 672 CC 60, CC 65, CC 70
• ASTM 790 UNS S31803, UNS S32205, UNS S32750, UNS S32760
• ASTM A928
• EN 10208-2 L245, L 290, L360
• EN 10210-1 S235 JRH, S275 JOH, S275 J2H, S355 JOH, S355 J2H
• EN 10216-1 P235 TR1/2
• EN 10216-2 P235 GH, P265 GH
• EN 10217-1 P235 TR1/2, P275 TR1/2
• EN 10217-2 P235 GH, P265 GH
• EN 10219-1 S235 JRH, S275 JOH, S275 J2H, S355 JOH, S355 J2H
• EN 10297-1 E235, E275, E315, E355, E470

Alloying Elements

Commonly used alloying elements and their effects are listed in the table given below.

Features Specifications

Note:

• DN — Nominal Diameter
• NPS —Nominal Pipe Size

Chemical composition (%) of ASTM A519

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A519

What is the strength of ASTM A519?

ASTM A519 Grade 1026 Seamless Tubes Designation 4130 Tensile/ Mechanical Properties: Hot Rolled Ultimate Strength 90 ksi, 621 Mpa, Yield Strength 70 ksi, 483 Mpa and hardness 89. Stress Relieved Ultimate Strength 105 ksi, 724 Mpa, Yield Strength 85 ksi, 586 Mpa and hardness 95.

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A519