ASTM A53 Pipe

Standard Schedule 40 Pipe

Allied Tube now offers a broad range of Standard Schedule 40 ASTM A53 pipe products intended for mechanical and pressure applications. Our A53 products are also acceptable for ordinary uses in steam, water, gas, and air lines.

Allied ASTM A53 is Electric-Resistance-Welded (Type E) with a 60K psi tensile strength and a 35K psi yield strength (Grade B) in accordance with ASTM standards. A53 is produced in NPS 2 1/2" through 6" for Fire Sprinkler Pipe and other plumbing applications. It is suitable for welding, threading and grooving.

  • Superior Coating Black Plain-End Pipe
    Our advanced formula mill coating offers a clean, durable surface. Each pipe is black lacquered and stenciled according to ASTM requirements. It is also paint-ready for custom color applications without special preparation.
  • American Made
    Allied A53 product is manufactured at our Morrisville, PA location, and is able to meet "Buy American" requirements and is available through our national distribution network.
  • Galvanized Pipe
    Allied A53 product can be "hot-dip" galvanized to meet FM requirements for dry systems in accordance with the zinc coating specifications of ASTM A-123.
  • Specifications & Approvals
    Allied ASTM A53 is produced according to the latest revision of ASTM A53/A53M.

Standard Schedule 40 ASTM A53 Type E Grade B (Black Plain-End)
NPS O.D. I.D. Nominal Wall Wt/Ft Pcs/Lft Ft/Lft Wt/Lft 21'
in in; mm in; mm in; mm lbs/ft; kg/m   @21' lbs/ft; kg/m
2-1/2" 2.875 2.469 0.203 5.80 19 399 2314
- 73.0 62.7 5.16 8.63 - - 3443.91
3" 3.500 3.068 0.216 7.58 13 273 2069
- 88.9 77.9 5.49 11.28 - - 3079.52
3-1/2" 4.000 3.548 0.226 9.12 10 210 1915
- 101.6 90.1 5.74 13.57 - - 2850.13
4" 4.500 4.026 0.237 10.80 10 210 2268
- 114.3 102.3 6.02 16.07 - - 3375.16
5" 5.563 5.047 0.258 14.63 7 147 2151
- 141.3 128.2 6.55 21.77 - - 3200.46
6" 6.625 6.065 0.280 18.99 5 105 2792
- 168.3 154.1 7.11 28.26 - - 4154.25