Understanding A252 Grade 3 Steel Pipe And Its Application In Sewers

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When constructing underground sewer lines, choosing the right materials is critical to ensuring the durability and longevity of the infrastructure. One of the commonly used materials for sewer construction is A252 Grade 3 steel pipe. This type of steel pipe is designed to withstand harsh underground conditions and provide reliable performance over time.

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A252 Grade 3 steel pipe is a spiral submerged arc pipe that meets API 5L line pipe specifications. It is known for its high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures. These qualities make it ideal for sewer applications where pipes are exposed to moisture, chemicals and other environmental stressors.

Specified Outer Diameter （D）		Specified Wall Thickness in mm	Minimum test pressure （Mpa）
Specified Outer Diameter （D）			Steel Grade
in	mm		L210(A)	L245(B)	L290(X42)	L320(X46)	L360(X52)	L390(X56)	L415(X60)	L450(X65)	L485(X70)	L555(X80)
8-5/8	219.1	5.0	5.8	6.7	9.9	11.0	12.3	13.4	14.2	15.4	16.6	19.0
		7.0	8.1	9.4	13.9	15.3	17.3	18.7	19.9	20.7	20.7	20.7
		10.0	11.5	13.4	19.9	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
9-5/8	244.5	5.0	5.2	6.0	10.1	11.1	12.5	13.6	14.4	15.6	16.9	19.3
		7.0	7.2	8.4	14.1	15.6	17.5	19.0	20.2	20.7	20.7	20.7
		10.0	10.3	12.0	20.2	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
10-3/4	273.1	5.0	4.6	5.4	9.0	10.1	11.2	12.1	12.9	14.0	15.1	17.3
		7.0	6.5	7.5	12.6	13.9	15.7	17.0	18.1	19.6	20.7	20.7
		10.0	9.2	10.8	18.1	19.9	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
12-3/4	323.9	5.0	3.9	4.5	7.6	8.4	9.4	10.2	10.9	11.8	12.7	14.6
		7.0	5.5	6.5	10.7	11.8	13.2	14.3	15.2	16.5	17.8	20.4
		10.0	7.8	9.1	15.2	16.8	18.9	20.5	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
	(325.0)	5.0	3.9	4.5	7.6	8.4	9.4	10.2	10.9	11.8	12.7	14.5
		7.0	5.4	6.3	10.6	11.7	13.2	14.3	15.2	16.5	17.8	20.3
		10.0	7.8	9.0	15.2	16.7	18.8	20.4	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
13-3/8	339.7	5.0	3.7	4.3	7.3	8.0	9.0	9.8	10.4	11.3	12.1	13.9
		8.0	5.9	6.9	11.6	12.8	14.4	15.6	16.6	18.0	19.4	20.7
		12.0	8.9	10.4	17.4	19.2	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
14	355.6	6.0	4.3	5.0	8.3	9.2	10.3	11.2	11.9	12.9	13.9	15.9
		8.0	5.7	6.6	11.1	12.2	13.8	14.9	15.9	17.2	18.6	20.7
		12.0	8.5	9.9	16.6	18.4	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
	(377.0)	6.0	4.0	4.7	7.8	8.6	9.7	10.6	11.2	12.2	13.1	15.0
		8.0	5.3	6.2	10.5	11.5	13.0	14.1	15.0	16.2	17.5	20.0
		12.0	8.0	9.4	15.7	17.3	19.5	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
16	406.4	6.0	3.7	4.3	7.3	8.0	9.0	9.8	10.4	11.3	12.2	13.9
		8.0	5.0	5.8	9.7	10.7	12.0	13.1	13.9	15.1	16.2	18.6
		12.0	7.4	8.7	14.6	16.1	18.1	19.6	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
	(426.0)	6.0	3.5	4.1	6.9	7.7	8.6	9.3	9.9	10.8	11.6	13.3
		8.0	4.7	5.5	9.3	10.2	11.5	12.5	13.2	14.4	15.5	17.7
		12.0	7.1	8.3	13.9	15.3	17.2	18.7	19.9	20.7	20.7	20.7
18	457.0	6.0	3.3	3.9	6.5	7.1	8.0	8.7	9.3	10.0	10.8	12.4
		8.0	4.4	5.1	8.6	9.5	10.7	11.6	12.4	13.4	14.4	16.5
		12.0	6.6	7.7	12.9	14.3	16.1	17.4	18.5	20.1	20.7	20.7
20	508.0	6.0	3.0	3.5	6.2	6.8	7.7	8.3	8.8	9.6	10.3	11.8
		8.0	4.0	4.6	8.2	9.1	10.2	11.1	11.8	12.8	13.7	15.7
		12.0	6.0	6.9	12.3	13.6	15.3	16.6	17.6	19.1	20.6	20.7
		16.0	7.9	9.3	16.4	18.1	20.4	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
	(529.0)	6.0	2.9	3.3	5.9	6.5	7.3	8.0	8.5	9.2	9.9	11.3
		9.0	4.3	5.0	8.9	9.8	11.0	11.9	12.7	13.8	14.9	17.0
		12.0	5.7	6.7	11.8	13.1	14.7	15.9	16.9	18.4	19.8	20.7
		14.0	6.7	7.8	13.8	15.2	17.1	18.6	19.8	20.7	20.7	20.7
		16.0	7.6	8.9	15.8	17.4	19.6	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
22	559.0	6.0	2.7	3.2	5.6	6.2	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.7	9.4	10.7
		9.0	4.1	4.7	8.4	9.3	10.4	11.3	12.0	13.0	14.1	16.1
		12.0	5.4	6.3	11.2	12.4	13.9	15.1	16.0	17.4	18.7	20.7
		14.0	6.3	7.4	13.1	14.4	16.2	17.6	18.7	20.3	20.7	20.7
		19.1	8.6	10.0	17.8	19.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
		22.2	10.0	11.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
24	610.0	6.0	2.5	2.9	5.1	5.7	6.4	6.9	7.3	8.0	8.6	9.8
		9.0	3.7	4.3	7.7	8.5	9.6	10.4	11.0	12.0	12.9	14.7
		12.0	5.0	5.8	10.3	11.3	12.7	13.8	14.7	15.9	17.2	19.7
		14.0	5.8	6.8	12.0	13.2	14.9	16.1	17.1	18.6	20.0	20.7
		19.1	7.9	9.1	16.3	17.9	20.2	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
		25.4	10.5	12.0	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
	（630.0）	6.0	2.4	2.8	5.0	5.5	6.2	6.7	7.1	7.7	8.3	9.5
		9.0	3.6	4.2	7.5	8.2	9.3	10.0	10.7	11.6	12.5	14.3
		12.0	4.8	5.6	9.9	11.0	12.3	13.4	14.2	15.4	16.6	19.0
		16.0	6.4	7.5	13.3	14.6	16.5	17.8	19.0	20.6	20.7	20.7
		19.1	7.6	8.9	15.8	17.5	19.6	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7
		25.4	10.2	11.9	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7	20.7

The manufacturing process for A252 Grade 3 steel pipe involves forming a continuous spiral weld along the length of the pipe, resulting in a strong, seamless structure. This construction technique enhances the pipe's ability to evenly distribute stress and resist deformation, making it ideal for underground installations. In addition, the pipe is coated with a protective coating that further enhances its resistance to corrosion and wear, ensuring a long service life in sewer applications.

A252 Grade 3 steel pipe is designed to meet the specific requirements of sewer pipeline construction, such as providing a reliable conduit for wastewater and sewage, and withstanding the ground and traffic loads above it. The high-strength properties of steel pipes allow them to maintain structural integrity even under challenging conditions, thereby reducing the risk of leaks, collapses and other forms of infrastructure failure.

In addition to its mechanical properties, A252 Grade 3 steel pipe offers cost-effective advantages for sewer projects. It is easy to install, has low maintenance requirements and has a long service life, helping to save overall costs over the life of the infrastructure. In addition, the pipe’s compatibility with a variety of connection methods and fittings allows for flexible and efficient construction that meets the specific needs of the sewer network.

Sewer contractors and engineering companies can benefit from the superior performance of A252 Grade 3 steel pipe in their projects as it provides a reliable and long-lasting solution for underground wastewater transportation. By selecting quality materials like A252 Grade 3 steel pipe, they can ensure the long-term functionality and resiliency of their sewer systems, minimizing the risk of costly repairs and service interruptions.

In summary, A252 grade 3 steel pipe has the advantages of high strength, corrosion resistance, and high cost performance, making it an excellent choice for sewage pipeline construction. Its seamless and sturdy construction, as well as compliance with API 5L pipe specifications, make it a reliable and durable solution for underground wastewater transportation. A252 Grade 3 steel pipe is able to withstand harsh underground conditions and provide long-term performance, making it the material of choice for sewer infrastructure projects.

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