Thabiso Steel, based in Cape Town, South Africa, has made a name for itself as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of high-quality **J525 Tubing**. These tubes are crafted with precision, durability, and exceptional performance in mind. They’re built to meet strict industrial and hydraulic standards, ensuring they boast excellent dimensional accuracy and a smooth surface finish. Thabiso Steel’s **J525 Tubing** strikes the perfect balance between strength and machinability, making it a go-to choice for demanding pressure and fluid transfer applications. With a strong commitment to quality and reliability, Thabiso Steel caters to a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and heavy machinery, providing tailored tubing solutions that meet specific needs.
The **J525 Tubing** is made from premium low-carbon steel, which primarily includes carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. It goes through a cold-drawn and stress-relieved manufacturing process that enhances its mechanical properties. This results in excellent ductility, high tensile and yield strength, a superior surface finish, and consistent wall thickness. The stress-relieving process ensures that the tubing maintains its shape and improves machinability, making it perfect for precise forming and flaring tasks. These mechanical and chemical characteristics make **J525 Tubing** an ideal choice for high-pressure hydraulic systems and critical fluid conveyance applications.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| Carbon | 0.06 – 0.18 Max |
| Manganese | 0.30 – 0.60 |
| Phosphorus | .040 Max |
| Sulfur | 0.050 Max |
| Yield Strength, min | 170 MPa |
| Ultimate Strength, min | 310 MPa |
| Elongation in 50 mm, min | 35% |
| Hardness (Rockwell B), max | 65 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| TUBING WALL THICKNESS TOLERANCES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Wall Thickness (Inches) | Nominal Tube OD Through 1” (+/- Inches) | Nominal Tube OD Over 1” Through 2” (+/- Inches) | Nominal Tube OD Over 2” Through 4” (+/- Inches) |
| .028 (22 Ga) | .002/.003 | .003/.003 | .003/.003 |
| .035 (20 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.004 |
| .042 (19 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.005 |
| .049 (18 Ga) | .004/.005 | .003/.005 | .004/.008 |
| .058 (17 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .065 (16 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .072 (15 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .083 (14 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .095 (13 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .100 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .109 (12 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .118 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .120 (11 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .134 (10 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .148 (9 Ga) | — | .007/.001 | .007/.011 |
| .156 (5/32) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .165 (8 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .180 (7 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .197 | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .203 (6 Ga) | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .219 (7/32) | — | .008/.012 | .008/.012 |
| .236 | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .238 (4 Ga) | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .259 (3 Ga) | — | .014/.020 | .014/.020 |
You’ll find **J525 Tubing** widely used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, where precision and pressure resistance are essential. It’s commonly found in the production of hydraulic lines, brake systems, fuel injection systems, and automotive fluid transfer assemblies. Industries like construction, mining, agriculture, and heavy machinery depend on **J525 Tubing** for its ability to handle high working pressures without leaking or deforming. Its excellent machinability and smooth internal finish promote efficient fluid flow, extend the life of components, and reduce maintenance needs, making it a preferred option for high-performance industrial applications.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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