Thabiso Steel, based in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality alloy steel products, celebrated for their precision, strength, and reliability. Among their specialized offerings, AISI 4140 Pipes are particularly esteemed for their remarkable mechanical properties and outstanding performance in tough conditions. Crafted with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and heat treatment processes, these pipes meet international quality standards. Thabiso Steel’s dedication to innovation, product excellence, and customer satisfaction guarantees that every AISI 4140 Pipe consistently delivers reliable results across a variety of industrial applications.
AISI 4140 Pipes are primarily made up of chromium, molybdenum, and carbon, creating a low-alloy steel that is well-known for its strength and toughness. The addition of chromium boosts hardness and corrosion resistance, while molybdenum enhances tensile strength and wear performance. These pipes showcase impressive yield and tensile strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and good ductility. Their finely grained, heat-treated microstructure ensures exceptional stability and performance in high-pressure and high-temperature settings, making them ideal for critical engineering and mechanical applications.
| Standard | AISI 4140, ASTM A519 (with IBR Test Certificate) |
| Size | 1/2” NB to 36” NB |
| Thickness | 3-12mm |
| Schedules | SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160, SCH XS, SCH XXS, All Schedules |
| Tolerance | Cold drawn pipe: +/-0.1mm
Cold rolled pipe: +/-0.05mm |
| Craft | Cold rolled and Cold drawn |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated |
| available in Form of | Round, Square, Rectangular, Hydraulic Etc. |
| Length | Standard Double & In Cut length also. |
| End | Plain End, Beveled End, Treaded |
| Specialized in | Large Diameter AISI 4140 Pipe |
| Additional Testing | NACE MR 0175, NACE TM0177, NACE TM0284, HIC TEST, SSC TEST, H2 SERVICE, IBR, etc. |
| Application | Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service |
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 96.785 – 97.77 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.80 – 1.10 |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.75 – 1.0 |
| Carbon, C | 0.380 – 0.430 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.15 – 0.30 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 0.15 – 0.25 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.040 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.035 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength |
655 MPa |
95000 psi |
| Yield strength |
415 MPa |
60200 psi |
| Bulk modulus (typical for steel) |
140 GPa |
20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus (typical for steel) |
80 GPa |
11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus |
190-210 GPa |
27557-30458 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
25.70% |
25.70% |
| Hardness, Brinell |
197 |
197 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness) |
219 |
219 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness) |
92 |
92 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (converted from Brinell hardness. Value below normal HRC range, for comparison purposes only) |
13 |
13 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness) |
207 |
207 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 as 100 machinability) |
65 |
65 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
|
Density |
7.85 g/cm3 |
0.284 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
1416°C |
2580°F |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
ThabisoSteel is a major manufacturer and a supplier of premium AISI 4140 Pipes in Cape Town, the South Africa. With specialization in steel solutions, we offer a variety of products including carbon steel, alloy steel, light steel and galvanized steel. Our wide bearing has pipes, pipes, flanges, pipe fittings, forged fittings, sheets and plates. We are famous for our reliable distribution and extraordinary customer service, and are committed to offering high quality steel materials that ensure durability and better performance in different industrial applications. We are committed to skill, and we are your reliable partners for all steel requirements.
| Standard/ Grade | UNS | Temper | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| AISI 4140 Alloy Steel | UNS G41400 | A, N, T | AMS6381 |
| O.D.(mm) x Thickness(mm) | O.D(mm) x Thickness(mm) | O.D(mm) x Thickness(mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.1 x 3.2 | 57.0 x 4.9 | 76.2 x 4.0 |
| 38.1 x 4.0 | 57.0 x 6.3 | 76.2 x 5.0 |
| 38.1 x 6.3 | 57.0 x 7.9 | 76.2 x 6.3 |
| 42.4 x 3.2 | 60.3 x 3.2 | 82.5 x 4.5 |
| 42.4 x 4.0 | 60.3 x 3.6 | 88.9 x 3.2 |
| 44.5 x 3.2 | 60.3 x 5.0 | 88.9 x 3.6 |
| 44.5 x 6.3 | 63.5 x 3.2 | 88.9 x 4.0 |
| 48.3 x 3.2 | 63.5 x 3.6 | 101.6 x 3.6 |
| 48.3 x 3.6 | 63.5 x 4.0 | 101.6 x 4.5 |
| 50.8 x 4.5 | 63.5 x 6.3 | 101.6 x 6.3 |
| 51.0 x 3.2 | 63.5 x 7.9 | 114.3 x 3.6 |
| 51.0 x 3.6 | 70.0 x 3.2 | 114.3 x 5.0 |
| 51.0 x 6.3 | 70.0 x 3.6 | 139.7 x 4.0 |
| 57.0 x 3.2 | 70.0 x 6.3 | 139.7 x 5.0 |
| 57.0 x 3.6 | 76.2 x 3.6 | 139.7 x 6.3 |
| Size NPS | Pipe O.D. | Wall Thickness | Pipe I.D. | Weight per Foot | Standard to XXHY | Schedule Pipe # | Section Modulus | Gallon Capacity Per Linear Foot |
| 1/2 | 0.84 | 0.109 | 0.622 | 0.85 | STD | 40 | .0407 | .0158 |
| 0.147 | 0.546 | 1.09 | XHY | 80 | .0478 | .0122 | ||
| 0.188 | 0.464 | 1.31 | 160 | .0528 | .0088 | |||
| 0.294 | 0.252 | 1.72 | XXHY | .0577 | .0026 | |||
| 3/4 | 1.05 | 0.113 | 0.824 | 1.13 | STD | 40 | .0705 | .0277 |
| 0.154 | 0.742 | 1.48 | XHY | 80 | .0853 | .0225 | ||
| 0.219 | 0.612 | 1.95 | 160 | .1006 | .0153 | |||
| 0.308 | 0.434 | 2.44 | XXHY | .1103 | .0077 | |||
| 1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 1.049 | 1.68 | STD | 40 | .1328 | .0449 |
| 0.179 | 0.957 | 2.17 | XHY | 80 | .1606 | .0374 | ||
| 0.250 | 0.815 | 2.85 | 160 | .1904 | .0271 | |||
| 0.358 | 0.599 | 3.66 | XXHY | .2136 | .0146 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1.66 | 0.140 | 1.380 | 2.27 | STD | 40 | .2346 | .0777 |
| 0.191 | 1.278 | 3.00 | XHY | 80 | .2913 | .0666 | ||
| 0.250 | 1.160 | 3.77 | 160 | .3421 | .0549 | |||
| 0.382 | 0.896 | 5.22 | .4110 | .0328 | ||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.90 | 0.145 | 1.610 | 2.72 | STD | 40 | .3262 | .1058 |
| 0.200 | 1.500 | 3.63 | XHY | 80 | .4118 | .0918 | ||
| 0.281 | 1.338 | 4.86 | 160 | .5079 | .0730 | |||
| 0.400 | 1.100 | 6.41 | .5977 | .0494 | ||||
| 2 | 2.375 | 0.109 | 2.157 | 2.64 | 10 | .4205 | .1898 | |
| 0.154 | 2.067 | 3.66 | STD | 40 | .5606 | .1743 | ||
| 0.218 | 1.939 | 5.03 | XHY | 80 | .7309 | .1534 | ||
| 0.250 | 1.875 | 5.68 | .8045 | .1434 | ||||
| 0.281 | 1.813 | 6.29 | .8666 | .1344 | ||||
| 0.344 | 1.687 | 7.47 | 160 | .9806 | .1161 | |||
| 0.436 | 1.503 | 9.04 | XXHY | 1.1043 | .0922 | |||
| 2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.120 | 2.635 | 3.53 | 10 | .6870 | .2833 | |
| 0.203 | 2.469 | 5.80 | STD. | 40 | 1.0640 | .2487 | ||
| 0.216 | 2.443 | 6.14 | 1.1169 | .2435 | ||||
| 0.250 | 2.375 | 7.02 | 1.2468 | .2301 | ||||
| 0.276 | 2.323 | 7.67 | XHY | 80 | 1.3386 | .2202 | ||
| 0.375 | 2.125 | 10.02 | 160 | 1.6371 | .1842 | |||
| 0.552 | 1.771 | 13.71 | XXXHY | 1.9971 | .1280 | |||
| 3 | 3.50 | 0.120 | 3.260 | 4.34 | 1.0411 | .4336 | ||
| 0.156 | 3.188 | 5.58 | 1.3122 | .4147 | ||||
| 0.172 | 3.156 | 6.12 | 1.4265 | .4064 | ||||
| 0.188 | 3.124 | 6.66 | 1.5342 | .3984 | ||||
| 0.216 | 3.068 | 7.58 | STD. | 40 | 1.7241 | .3840 | ||
| 0.250 | 3.000 | 8.69 | 1.9372 | .3672 | ||||
| 0.281 | 2.938 | 9.67 | 2.1207 | .3521 | ||||
| 0.300 | 2.900 | 10.26 | XHY | 80 | 2.2253 | .3431 | ||
| 0.438 | 2.624 | 14.34 | 160 | 2.8774 | .2811 | |||
| 0.600 | 2.300 | 18.6 | XXHY | 3.4243 | .2158 | |||
| 3 1/2 | 4.0 | 0.120 | 3.760 | 4.98 | 10 | 1.3776 | .5768 | |
| 0.226 | 3.548 | 9.12 | STD. | 140 | 2.3939 | .5136 | ||
| 0.250 | 3.500 | 10.02 | 2.6001 | .4998 | ||||
| 0.281 | 3.438 | 11.17 | 2.8562 | .4821 | ||||
| 0.318 | 3.364 | 12.52 | XHY | 80 | 3.1400 | .4617 | ||
| 0.636 | 2..728 | 22.87 | XXHY | 4.8795 | .3085 | |||
| 4 | 4.5 | 0.120 | 4.260 | 5.62 | 10 | 1.7612 | .7404 | |
| 0.156 | 4.188 | 7.24 | 2.2354 | .7156 | ||||
| 0.188 | 4.124 | 8.67 | 2.6296 | .6942 | ||||
| 0.203 | 4.094 | 9.32 | 2.8173 | .6838 | ||||
| 0.219 | 4.062 | 10.02 | 3.0184 | .6725 | ||||
| 0.237 | 4.026 | 10.80 | STD. | 40 | 3.2145 | .6613 | ||
| 0.250 | 4.000 | 11.36 | 3.3611 | .6528 | ||||
| 0.281 | 3.938 | 12.67 | 60 | 3.7021 | .6326 | |||
| 0.312 | 3.876 | 13.97 | 4.0273 | .6126 | ||||
| 0.337 | 3.826 | 15.00 | XHY | 80 | 4.2713 | .5972 | ||
| 0.438 | 3.624 | 19.02 | 120 | 5.1790 | .5361 | |||
| 0.531 | 3.438 | 22.53 | 160 | 5.8997 | .4822 | |||
| 0.674 | 3.152 | 27.57 | XXHY | 6.7927 | .4054 | |||
| 5 | 5.563 | 0.188 | 5.187 | 10.80 | 4.1161 | 1.0979 | ||
| 0.219 | 5.125 | 12.51 | 4.7279 | 1.0716 | ||||
| 0.258 | 5.047 | 14.63 | STD. | 40 | 5.4500 | 1.0391 | ||
| 0.281 | 5.001 | 15.87 | 5.8644 | 1.0204 | ||||
| 0.312 | 4.939 | 17.51 | 6.4074 | .99647 | ||||
| 0.344 | 4.875 | 19.19 | 6.9358 | .9696 | ||||
| 0.375 | 4.813 | 20.80 | XHY | 80 | 7.4300 | .9449 | ||
| 0.500 | 4.563 | 27.06 | 120 | 9.2534 | .8495 | |||
| &nbsnbsp; | 0.625 | 4.313 | 32.99 | 160 | 10.7976 | .7590 | ||
| 0.750 | 4.063 | 38.59 | XXHY | 12.0954 | .6734 | |||
| 6 | 6.625 | 0.109 | 6.407 | 7.59 | 5 | 3.5769 | 1.6748 | |
| 0.134 | 6.357 | 9.30 | 10 | 4.3475 | 1.6488 | |||
| 0.156 | 6.313 | 10.79 | 5.0107 | 1.6260 | ||||
| 0.188 | 6.249 | 12.94 | 5.9351 | 1.5937 | ||||
| 0.203 | 6.219 | 13.94 | 6.3804 | 1.5780 | ||||
| 0.219 | 6.187 | 15.00 | 6.8261 | 1.5620 | ||||
| 0.250 | 6.125 | 17.04 | 7.6905 | 1.5306 | ||||
| 0.280 | 6.065 | 18.99 | STD. | 40 | 8.4958 | 1.5008 | ||
| 0.312 | 6.001 | 21.06 | 9.3416 | 1.4688 | ||||
| 0.344 | 5.937 | 23.10 | 10.111 | 1.4391 | ||||
| 0.375 | 5.875 | 25.05 | 10.893 | 1.4082 | ||||
| 0.432 | 5.761 | 28.60 | XHY | 80 | 12.224 | 1.3541 | ||
| 0.500 | 5.625 | 32.74 | 13.711 | 1.2909 | ||||
| 0.562 | 5.501 | 36.43 | 120 | 14.9806 | 1.2346 | |||
| 0.625 | 5.375 | 40.09 | 16.1821 | 1.1787 | ||||
| 0.719 | 5.187 | 45.39 | 160 | 17.8243 | 1.0977 | |||
| 0.864 | 4.897 | 53.21 | XXHY | 20.025 | .9784 | |||
| 1.000 | 4.625 | 60.13 | 21.7719 | .8727 | ||||
| 1.125 | 4.375 | 66.14 | 23.1237 | .7809 |
You’ll find AISI 4140 Pipes widely utilized in sectors like oil and gas, power generation, automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering. They’re perfect for high-stress and high-temperature applications, including drilling equipment, hydraulic systems, pressure vessels, and structural supports. With their remarkable strength, wear resistance, and durability, these pipes are suitable for both onshore and offshore installations. AISI 4140 Pipes from Thabiso Steel promise long-lasting performance and reliability, making them the go-to choice for engineers and project developers in search of robust alloy steel piping solutions.
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