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Metals · Carbon steel · A53

GRADE GUIDE · A53

ASTM A53 carbon steel pipe off-cuts

A53 is the general-purpose carbon steel pipe specification — water, compressed air, low-pressure steam, fire-fighting mains and structural tube duty. It comes welded (Type E, the common ERW form) or seamless (Type S), usually as Grade B, and is the workhorse pipe of building services across the UAE.

Also listed as: ASTM A53 Gr.B · Type E (ERW) · Type S (seamless)

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 323.8 × 9.53 × 11800 mm · 871.56 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 219.1 × 8.18 × 12000 mm · 510.59 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 114.3 × 8.56 × 6000 mm · 133.93 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 33 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 21.3 × 2.77 × 6000 mm · 7.59 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 30 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 42.2 × 3.56 × 6000 mm · 20.35 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 37 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 42.2 × 4.85 × 6000 mm · 26.8 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 48.3 × 3.68 × 6000 mm · 24.3 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 6 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 219.1 × 8.18 × 1830 mm · 77.86 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 60.3 × 5.54 × 6000 mm · 44.89 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 60.3 × 3.91 × 6000 mm · 32.62 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 9 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 141.3 × 6.55 × 6000 mm · 130.6 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 48.3 × 3.68 × 6000 mm · 24.3 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 3 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 219.1 × 8.18 × 6000 mm · 255.29 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 88.9 × 5.49 × 6000 mm · 67.76 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 37 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 42.2 × 3.56 × 3100 mm · 10.52 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 219.1 × 8.18 × 4500 mm · 191.47 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 323.8 × 9.53 × 12000 mm · 886.33 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 323.8 × 9.53 × 6000 mm · 443.17 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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A53 · Pipe

Carbon steel · balance_piece

OD 273 × 12.7 × 6000 mm · 489.16 kg

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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026

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Where A106 guards refinery process lines, A53 handles everything else that flows: chilled-water risers, plant air, sprinkler mains, handrails pressed into pipe duty. Grade B ERW is the overwhelming majority of stock, frequently galvanised for water service. It threads, grooves and welds without fuss, which is exactly what mechanical contractors need.

Off-cuts fit this trade naturally — a riser extension or a sprinkler branch needs two metres, not a bundle. Check the listing's OD, schedule and finish (black or galvanised); dual-certified A53/A106 seamless pieces also turn up and satisfy either spec.

At a glance

Yield strength (Gr.B)
≥ 240 MPa (35 ksi)
Manufacture
ERW or seamless
Typical service
water · air · steam · fire mains
Finishes
black · hot-dip galvanised
Common schedules
Sch.10 · Sch.40 · Sch.80

Common questions

Is ERW A53 pipe acceptable for fire-fighting systems?

Yes — Sch.10 and Sch.40 A53 ERW are the standard sprinkler pipes, subject to the project's approval requirements. Grooved or threaded joints both work on it.

Can A53 replace A106 in a process line?

Only if the line class allows it — A106's seamless requirement and high-temperature rating are the reason it is specified. Downgrade substitutions in pressure systems need engineering approval, full stop.

Does galvanised A53 need repair after cutting or welding?

Yes — cutting exposes bare steel and welding burns the zinc back. Touch up with zinc-rich paint on threads and heat-affected zones to keep the corrosion protection continuous.

Related grades

  • ASTM A106 carbon steel pipe
  • S235JR structural steel