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SPAN TS 21827 : Part 2: 2013

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL PIPES,

FITTINGS AND JOINTS FOR WATER AND
SEWAGE
Part 2 : Tube requirements

Research, Development and Innovasion Division

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Contents

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION ........................................................................................................... iii

FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................. iv
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ......................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .......................................................................................................... 2
4 Classification and designation ............................................................................................................ 3
4.1 Classification ........................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Designation ............................................................................................................................. 3
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ....................................................................................... 3
5.1 Mandatory information ............................................................................................................. 3
5.2 Options .................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Examples of an order .............................................................................................................. 4
6 Manufacturing process ....................................................................................................................... 4
6.1 Steel manufacturing process ................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Deoxidation process ................................................................................................................ 4
6.3 Product manufacture and delivery conditions .......................................................................... 4
7 Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Chemical composition ............................................................................................................. 6
7.3 Mechanical properties ............................................................................................................. 7
7.4 Appearance ............................................................................................................................. 8
7.5 Soundness .............................................................................................................................. 9
7.6 Dimensions of tubes ................................................................................................................ 9
7.7 Tolerances for tubes .............................................................................................................. 11
7.8 End preparation of tubes ....................................................................................................... 14
8 Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Inspection documents............................................................................................................ 15
8.3 Summary of inspection and testing........................................................................................ 16
9 Sampling of tubes ............................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Frequency of testing .............................................................................................................. 17
9.2 Location, orientation and preparation of samples and test pieces ......................................... 18
10 Test method ..................................................................................................................................... 20
10.1 Chemical analysis ................................................................................................................. 20
10.2 Mechanical test ..................................................................................................................... 20
10.3 Leak tightness test ................................................................................................................ 21
10.4 Non-destructive test of the seam weld of welded tubes ......................................................... 21
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10.5 Visual examination ................................................................................................................ 22

10.6 Dimensional inspection.......................................................................................................... 22
11 Retest, sorting and reprocessing ...................................................................................................... 22
12 Marking............................................................................................................................................. 22
13 Protective coating or lining ................................................................................................................ 23
Annex A : Size range of tube manufacturing processes ................................................................ 24
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COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION

The System, Product, Material and Research & Development Committee of National Water Services
Commission (SPAN) consist of representatives from the following organizations:

Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)

Public Works Department (PWD / JKR)
Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
Jabatan Bekalan Air, KeTTHA (JBA)
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pembetungan, KeTTHA (JPP)
Department of Standard Malaysia (DSM)

The Working Group on steel pipes, fittings and joints for water and sewage which developed this SPAN
Technical Specification consist of representatives from the following organizations:
 
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
Public Works Department (PWD / JKR)
IKRAM QA Services Sdn. Bhd.
SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)
Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)
Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF)
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd. (SYABAS)
Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn. Bhd.
SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Lembaga Air Perak
PPI Industries Sdn. Bhd.
Boon & Cheah Steel Pipes Sdn. Bhd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FOREWORD

This SPAN Technical Specification was developed by the Working Group of Steel Pipes, Fittings and
Joints for Water and Sewage under the authority of System, Product, Material and Research &
Development Committee of National Water Services Commission (SPAN).

This specification is adapted and improved from the following standards:-

Non-Alloy Steel Tubes and Fittings for the Conveyance of

i) MS 1968 : 2007 - Aqueous Liquids Including Water for Human Consumption
– Technical Delivery Conditions.

ii) BS 534 : 1990 - Steel Pipes, Joints and Specials for Water and Sewage.

Compliance with a SPAN Technical Specification does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
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Specification for steel pipes, joints and fittings for water and sewage. Part
2: Tube requirements.

1 Scope

This SPAN Technical Specification specifies requirements for the products listed below used for the
conveyance of water for human consumption and sewage:

- seamless and welded non-alloy steel tubes;

- end preparation of tube ends for butt welding.

NOTE This Technical Specification contains informative annex giving guidance on tube sizes relevant to each manufacturing
process covered.

This SPAN Technical Specification covers a range of tube outside diameters from 60.3 mm to 2743 mm.

2 Normative references

The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
reference (including any amendments) applies.

EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of steel.

EN 10021, General technical delivery requirement for steel and iron products.

EN 10052, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products.

EN 10204, Metallic products – Types of inspections documents.

EN 10220, Seamless and welded steel tubes – Dimensions and masses per unit length,

BS EN ISO 8492, Metallic materials – Tubes – Flattening test.

BS EN ISO 8493, Metallic materials – Tubes – Drift Expanding Test (ISO 8493:1998).

EN 10266, Steel tubes, fittings and structural hollow sections – Definitions and symbols for use in product
standards.

EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels – Part 1: Steel names.

EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels – Part 2: Steel numbers.

EN 10256, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes – Qualification and competence of level 1 and level 2
non-destructive testing personnel.

BS EN ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel.

EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products – Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for
mechanical testing.

EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron – Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical
composition (ISO 14284:1996).

BS EN ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials – Tensile testing. Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature.
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BS EN ISO 5173, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials – Bend tests.

CR 10261, Iron and steel – Review of available methods for chemical analysis.

EN ISO 2566-1, Steel – Conversion of elongation values – Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels (ISO 2566-
1:1984).

BS EN ISO 10893-1, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated electromagnetic testing of

seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the verification of hydraulic
leaktightness.

BS EN ISO 10893-2, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated eddy current testing of seamless
and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections.

BS EN ISO 10893-3, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated full peripheral flux leakage testing
of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the detection of
longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections.

BS EN ISO 10893-6, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Radiographic testing of the weld seam of
welded steel tubes for the detection of imperfections.

BS EN ISO 10893-8, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated ultrasonic testing of seamless
and welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections.

BS EN ISO 10893-10, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated full peripheral ultrasonic testing
of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal
and/or transverse imperfections.

BS EN ISO 10893-11, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated ultrasonic testing of the weld
seam of welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections.

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

3.1 General

For the purposes of this SPAN Technical Specification the terms and definitions given in EN 10020, EN
10021, EN 10052 and EN 10266 (excluding the term tube in EN 10266) and the following apply.

The symbols used in this SPAN Technical Specification are defined in EN 10020, EN 10021, EN 10052
and EN 10266.

Other symbols for sampling and testing are given in the appropriate sampling and testing standards
referenced in clauses 9 and 10.

3.2 Tube

A straight conduit for conveyance of fluid, of bare circular cross section, with plain or prepared ends.

3.3 Effective length

Actual length that a tube contributes when correctly assembled in a run of piping.

3.4 Allowable operating pressure (PFA)

Maximum hydrostatic pressure that a component is capable of withstanding continuously in service.

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3.5 Employer

Organization for which a person works on a regular basis. The employer may be either the tube
manufacturer or a third party organization providing non-destructive testing (NDT) services.

4 Classification and designation

4.1 Classification

All steel covered by this SPAN Technical Specification are classified as non-alloy steels in accordance
with EN 10020.

4.2 Designation

4.2.1 For products covered by this SPAN Technical Specification, the steel designation consists of the
number of this Technical Specification (SPAN TS 21827 : Part 2) and either the steel name in accordance
with EN 10027-1 or the steel number in accordance with EN 10027-2 (see Table 1).

4.2.2 The steel name consist of the following:

- the capital L for line pipe;
- the specified minimum yield strength of the steel for wall thicknesses less than or equal to 16
mm, expressed in MPa 2 (see table 3)

5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

5.1 Mandatory information

The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order.

(a) the quantity (mass or total length or number);

(b) the term ‘tube’;

(c) the number of this Technical Specification;

(d) the designation (see 4.2);

(e) the dimensions (see 7.6);

(f) the options required (see 5.2)

5.2 Options

A number of options are specified in this SPAN Technical Specification and these are listed below. In the
event that the purchaser does not indicate his wish to implement any of these options at the time of
enquiry and order, the products shall be supplied in accordance with the basic specification

Option: 1) The type of tube, seamless (S), butt welded (BW), electric welded (EW) or
submerged arc weld (SAW) shall be as specified (see 6.3.4.1).

Option: 2) The maximum copper content shall be specified (see 7.2.1).

Option: 3) A product analysis shall be supplied (see 7.2.2).

2 2
1 N/mm = 1 MPa
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Option: 4) Rectification of the body of submerged arc welded tubes by welding shall not be
permitted (see 7.4).

Option: 5) The tubes shall be supplied in approximate lengths (see 7.6.2).

Option: 6) The tubes shall be supplied in exact lengths (see 7.6.2).

Option: 7) The ends of tubes shall be prepared for butt welding. (see 7.8.1).

Option: 8) An alternative bevel end preparation for butt welding shall be provided (see
7.8.4.2).

Option: 9) Product shall be supplied with specific inspection and testing (see 8.1).

Option: 10) An inspection certificate 3.1 or an inspection report 3.2 shall be supplied (see
8.2).

Option: 11) The type of leak tightness test shall be specified (see 10.3.1).

Option: 12) The hydrostatic test shall be carried out at pressure 1.5 x P.F.A (see 10.3.2).

Option: 13) Radiographic test for skelp end welds is required (see 10.4.3.2).

Option: 14) The tubes shall be supplied with a temporary mill protection (see clause 13).

5.3 Examples of an order

Example 1

5 km of submerged arc welded tubes in accordance with SPAN TS 21827 : Part 2 with an outside
diameter of 914 mm and a thickness of 10.0 mm made from steel L275 with the preparation of tube ends
for butt welding and subjected to specific inspection and testing.

5000 m – tube – SPAN TS 21827: Part 2 – L275 – 914 x 10.0 – Option 1: SAW, 8 and 10.

6 Manufacturing process

6.1 Steel manufacturing process

The steel manufacturing process is at the discretion of the tube manufacturer.

6.2 Deoxidation process

The steel shall be fully killed.

6.3 Product manufacture and delivery conditions

6.3.1 General

The NDT activities shall be in accordance with 6.3.2 for Electric Welded and Butt Welded tube and 6.3.3
for Submerged Arc Welded tube.
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6.3.2 Electric Welded and Butt Welded tube.

The NDT activities shall be carried out by competent personnel who have undergone sufficient training. A
Certificate or any form of training record of the competent personnel shall be produced by the employer to
prove competency.

The operating authorization issued by the employer shall be in accordance with a written procedure.

6.3.3 Submerged arc welded tube (SAW).

The NDT activities shall be carried out by qualified and competent level 1, level 2 and / or level 3 NDT
personnel authorized to operate by the employer.

Qualification shall be in accordance with EN 10256 or, at least an equivalent to it.

NOTE 1 It is recommended that level 3 personnel are certified in accordance with BS EN ISO 9712, or, at least, an equivalent to it.

The operating authorization issued by the employer shall be in accordance with a written procedure.

NDT operations shall be authorized by a level 3 individual approved by the employer.

NOTE 2 The definitions of level 1, 2 and 3 can be found in appropriate standards e.g. BS EN ISO 9712 or EN 10256.

6.3.4 Tube

6.3.4.1 Tube shall be manufactured from one of the steel specified in Table 1 by one of the following
processes.

(a) Seamless (S);

(b) Butt welded (BW);
(c) Electric welded (EW);
(d) Submerged arc weld (SAW);

The welds of butt welded tube shall be longitudinal; the welds of electric welded and submerged arc
welded tubes shall be either longitudinal or helical.

The tube manufacturing process is at the discretion of the manufacturer unless the type of tube, seamless
or welded, is specified by purchaser (option 1).

Option 1 The type of tube, seamless (S), butt welded (BW), electric welded (EW) or submerged
arc weld (SAW) shall be as specified.

NOTE The manufacturing process is related to the tube diameter and thickness. Information on the typical range of sizes and
thicknesses available for each process is given in annex A.

6.3.4.2 The tubes shall be supplied as welded, cold formed or cold finished at the discretion of the
manufacturer.

6.3.4.3 The delivered tubes shall not include welds used for joining together lengths of the hot or cold
rolled strip prior to forming except as specified in 6.3.4.4.

6.3.4.4 For helically welded submerged arc welded tubes the weld joining lengths of strip may be part of
the delivered tube provided that the weld is made by the same method of welding as the helical seam
weld.
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7 Requirements

7.1 General

Tubes when inspected and tested in accordance with clause 9 and 10, shall comply with the requirements
of 7.2 to 7.8 as appropriate. In addition to the requirements of this SPAN Technical Specification the
general technical delivery conditions specified in EN 10021 apply.

7.2 Chemical composition

7.2.1 Cast analysis

The cast analysis of the steel shall comply with the requirements of Table 1.

Table 1 – Chemical composition limits of the cast analysis

Steel grade C% Si% Mn% P% S%
Steel name Steel number max max max max max

L235 0252 0.16 0.35 1.20 0.030 0.025

L275 0260 0.20 0.40 1.40 0.030 0.025

L355a 0419 0.22 0.55 1.60 0.030 0.025

a
For steel L355 addition of niobium, titanium and vanadium are permitted at the discretion of the manufacturer. In this case the
inspection documents shall state the level of these elements.

Elements not included in Table 1 may be present but shall not be intentionally added to the steel without
the agreement of the purchaser, except for elements which may be added for finishing the cast. All
appropriate measures shall be taken by the steelmaker to prevent the addition of undesirable elements
from scrap or other materials used in steelmaking process.

A maximum copper content lower than that permitted by EN 10020 may be specified by the purchaser to
facilitate subsequent forming operations.

Option 2 The maximum copper content is specified lower than that permitted by EN 10020 for non
alloy steel.

7.2.2 Product analysis

For products supplied with specific inspection and testing, and when specified by purchaser, a product
analysis shall be provided for each grade of steel supplied.

Option 3 A Product analysis shall be provided for each grade of steel supplied.

Table 2 specifies the permissible deviations of the product analysis from the specified limits for cast
analysis given in Table 1.
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Table 2 – Permissible deviation of the product analysis from the specified cast
analysis limits given in Table 1
Element Limiting values Permissible deviation
% %
C ≤ 0.20 + 0.02
> 0.20 + 0.03
Si ≤ 0.55 + 0.05
Mn ≤ 1.60 + 0.10
P ≤ 0.030 + 0.005
S ≤ 0.025 + 0.005
Cu ≤ 0.35 + 0.05
> 0.35 + 0.07

NOTE When welding tubes produced according to this SPAN Technical Specification account should be taken of the fact that the
behaviour of the steel during and after welding is dependent not only on the steel, but also on the conditions of preparing
for and carrying out the welding.

7.3 Mechanical properties

7.3.1 Tensile test

The minimum yield strength, tensile strength range and minimum elongation for the tubes covered by this
SPAN Technical Specification shall be accordance with Table 3.

NOTE The tensile test properties may be affected by subsequent heating or reheat treatments. Purchasers who intend to heat or
reheat treat any of the products are advised to discuss the application and proposed heating or reheat treatment with the
manufacturer.

Table 3 – Mechanical properties at room temperatures

Minimum yield
Minimum Diameter For the drift
strength c
Tensile elongation of mandrel expanding test
Steel Re a MPa
strength A% for the % increase in d/Dd
name for thickness in
Rm MPa (Lo =5.65 √So) weld bend ratio
mm
test
T ≤ 16 T > 16 lb tb ≤ 0.8 > 0.8

L235 360 to 500 235 225 25 23 3T 10 12

L275 410 to 560 275 265 21 19 4T 8 10

L355 500 to 650 355 345 21 19 4T 6 8

a
Re shall be ReH or if yield phenomenon is not present Rp0.2 or Rt0.5 (See Tensile Test)
b
l ~ longitudinal
t ~ transverse
c
Applicable only to tubes of diameter less than or equal to 150 mm and thickness less than or equal to 10 mm
d
d = D - 2T
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7.3.2 Flattening test

Except as permitted by 7.3.3 BW and EW tubes shall pass a flattening test in accordance with 10.2.2. No
cracks or imperfections shall be permitted in the metal or in the weld except that cracks originating at the
edges of the test piece which are less than 6 mm long and which do not penetrate through the wall shall
not be cause for rejection.

7.3.3 Drift expanding test

The drift expanding test may replace the flattening test for tubes up to and including 150 mm diameter
and 10 mm thickness at the discretion of the manufacturer.

BW and EW tubes shall pass a drift expanding test in accordance with 10.2.3. No cracks or imperfections
shall be permitted in the metal or in the weld, except that slight incipient cracking at the edges of the test
piece shall not be cause for rejection.

7.3.4 Weld bend test

7.3.4.1 The weld of submerged arc welded tubes shall pass a weld bend test in accordance with 10.2.4
on the root and face of the weld using a mandrel of diameter specified in Table 3. No cracks or
imperfections shall be permitted in the weld metal, fusion line, heat affected zone or parent metal, except
as permitted in 7.3.4.2.

7.3.4.2 The opening out of an imperfection due to incomplete root penetration or lack of fusion shall not
be cause for rejection, provided that the imperfection has sound metal at the back and on each side of it.
Cracks originating at the edges of the test piece which are less than 6 mm long and which do not
penetrate through the wall shall not be cause for rejection.

7.4 Appearance

Tubes shall be free from external and internal surface defects which can be established by visual
inspection in accordance with this SPAN Technical Specification.

The outside surface condition, and where practicable, the inside surface condition shall be such that
surface defects, and/or surface imperfections requiring rectification, can be identified.

It shall be permissible to rectify surface imperfections by grinding or machining provided that after so
doing the wall thickness in the rectified area is not less than the specified minimum thickness. All ground
or machined areas shall blend smoothly into the contour of the tube.

Surface imperfections which encroach on the minimum permissible wall thickness shall be considered
defects and shall not be permitted. Rectification on such defects in SAW tubes by grinding or machining
followed by welding shall be permitted on the body of SAW tubes unless option (4) is specified by the
purchaser.

Option 4 Rectification of the body of SAW tubes by welding shall not be permitted

Rectifying on the weld seam of BW and EW tubes is not permitted. Rectification of the seam weld of SAW
tubes in accordance with an established procedure shall be permitted. The rectified tube shall be tested in
accordance with 10.3 and 10.4 as appropriate.
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7.5 Soundness

7.5.1 General

Tubes shall meet the requirements for soundness and freedom from internal imperfections specified in
7.5.2 and 7.5.3.

7.5.2 Leak Tightness

All tubes shall be leak tight. Leak tightness shall be demonstrated either by a hydrostatic test in
accordance with 10.3.2 or by an electromagnetic test in accordance with 10.3.3.

NOTE SAW tubes are tested in accordance with 10.3.2.

7.5.3 Soundness of Welds

The welds of all tubes shall be shown to be sound when tested in accordance with the requirement of
10.4.

7.6 Dimensions of tubes

7.6.1 Outside diameter and thickness

The outside diameters and thicknesses of tubes appropriate to this SPAN Technical Specification are
given in Table 4. With the exception of tubes of 2642 mm and 2743 mm diameter, they are in accordance
with EN 10220.

NOTE 1 The relationship between nominal outside diameter (OD) and nominal size (DN) is shown in Table 4.

NOTE 2 Other diameters and/or thicknesses may be available by agreement with the manufacturer.
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Table 4 - Tube outside diameter and thickness

OD Nominal Pipe Thickness

DN
mm mm
50 60.3 2.9
65 76.1 3.2
80 88.9 3.2
100 114.3 3.6
125 139.7 3.6
150 168.3 3.6
200 219.1 4.0
250 273 4.0
300 323.9 4.0
350 355.6 4.5
400 406.4 4.5
450 457 5.0
500 508 5.0
600 610 6.3
650 660 6.3
700 711 6.3
750 762 6.3
800 813 7.1
850 864 7.1
900 914 8.0
1000 1016 8.0
1200 1219 10.0
1400 1422 10.0
1600 1626 11.0
1800 1829 12.5
2000 2032 14.2
2200 2235 16.0
2300 2337 16.0
2400 2438 16.0
2500 2540 17.5
2600 2642 17.5
2700 2743 17.5

NOTE The purchaser may specify nominal thickness thicker than the thickness specified in Table 4 and subjected to
the tolerance requirement in accordance with Clause 7.7
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7.6.2 Length

Tubes shall be supplied in random lengths in accordance with Table 5 unless otherwise specified by the
purchaser.

NOTE 1 The range of lengths depends upon the tube manufacturing process.

The purchaser may specify the delivery length either as an approximate length within the range 6 m to 16
m (see option 5) as an exact length (see option 6).

NOTE 2 Approximate lengths and exact lengths differ in the tolerance on the length (see 7.7.6).

Option 5 The tubes shall be supplied in approximate lengths. The length within the range 6m to
16m shall be specified by purchaser.

Option 6 The tubes shall be supplied in exact lengths. The length shall be specified by the
purchaser.

Table 5 – Random lengths – specified length ranges and minimum average length

Specified lengths range Minimum average length in 100% of order item

m m
3–8 6
4 – 12 8
5.5 – 14 11
6.5 – 16.5 13
7.5 – 18 14.5

7.7 Tolerances for tubes

7.7.1 General

Except as specified in 7.8, the tolerances on the diameter and out of roundness of tubes shall not exceed
the values specified in 7.7.2 and 7.7.3 for the appropriate method of manufacturer.

7.7.2 Outside diameter

Except specified in 7.8.1, the tolerances on outside diameter shall be as given in 7.7.2.1, 7.7.2.2 and
7.7.2.3.

7.7.2.1 Seamless tube

The tolerance on outside diameter shall not exceed ± 1 % of the diameter with a minimum of ± 0.5 mm.

7.7.2.2 Electric welded and butt welded tube

The tolerance on outside diameter shall not exceed the values given in Table 6.
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Table 6 – Tolerance on the outside diameter for EW and BW tubes

Outside diameter
(mm) Tolerance

≤ 219.1 ± 1% of diameter with a minimum of ± 0.5 mm

> 219.1 ± 0.75% of diameter

7.7.2.3 Submerged arc welded tubes

The tolerance on the outside diameter shall not exceed ± 0.75% of diameter with a maximum of ±6 mm
for diameters up to and including 2032 mm. For tube of diameter greater than 2032 mm the tolerance
shall be agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

7.7.3 Out of roundness

For tubes with a ratio of outside diameter to thickness (D/T) less than or equal to 100, the out of
roundness, calculated in accordance with the following equation, shall not exceed 2%.

(Dmax – Dmin)
Out of roundness (O) = 100
D
where

Dmax is the maximum outside diameter (mm) and Dmin is the minimum outside diameter (mm) measured in
the same plane.

For tubes with D/T greater than 100 a maximum for the out of roundness shall be agreed between the
purchaser and the manufacturer.

7.7.4 Wall thickness

The tolerance on thickness shall not exceed the values given in 7.7.4.1, 7.7.4.2, or 7.7.4.3 for the
corresponding method of manufacture.

7.7.4.1 Seamless tubes

The tolerance on thickness shall not exceed the values give in Table 7.

Table 7 – Tolerance on thickness for seamless tubes

Tolerance on thickness for T/D ratio (%)

Outside diameter
≤ 2.5 > 2.5 > 5.0 > 10.0
mm
≤ 5.0 ≤ 10.0
≤ 219.1 ± 12.5 % or ± 0.4 mm whichever is the greater
> 219.1 ± 20% ± 15 % ± 12.5 % ± 10 %
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7.7.4.2 Electric welded and butt welded tubes

The tolerances on thickness excluding the weld area shall not exceed +10%, -0%.

The minimum thickness in the area of the weld shall be not less than that permitted for the body of the
tube.

The external weld bead of electric welded tube shall be removed by trimming and that of butt welded tube
shall be rolled flush.

The height of the internal weld bead shall not exceed 1.5mm.

7.7.4.3 Submerged arc welded tubes

The tolerance on thickness excluding the weld bead shall not exceed +7.5%, -0%.

The height of the internal and external weld bead shall not be greater than the values given in Table 8.

Table 8 – Maximum height of weld bead for submerged arc welded tubes

Thickness Maximum bead height

mm mm
≤ 12.5 3.5
> 12.5 4.5

7.7.5 Tube ends

Tubes shall be supplied with plain ends cut nominally square to the axis of the tube unless the purchaser
specifies end preparation for butt welding in accordance with 7.8. The ends shall be free of excessive
burrs.

NOTE Information on the end preparation for jointing other than butt welding is given in SPAN TS 21827 : Part 1 and may be
agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

7.7.6 Length

7.7.6.1 Approximate length

The lengths supplied shall not deviate from the specified length by more than ± 500 mm.

7.7.6.2 Exact length

The lengths supplied shall not deviate from the specified length by more than the value given in Table 9.

Table 9 – Tolerance for exact length

Tolerance of length
Length L
Tube outside diameter
mm
< 406.4 mm ≥ 406.4 mm

2000 < L ≤ 6000 +15, -0 mm +25, -0 mm

6000 < L ≤ 12000 +30, -0 mm +50, -0 mm

L > 12000 + by agreement, -0 mm

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7.7.7 Straightness

The tubes shall not deviate from straightness by more than 0.2% of the total length measured at the
centre of the tube length.

7.8 End preparation of tubes

7.8.1 General

The purchaser may specify that the ends of tubes shall be prepared for butt welding in accordance with
7.8.2 to 7.8.4.

Option 7 The ends of tubes shall be prepared for butt welding.

7.8.2 Diameter tolerance at tube ends

The tolerance on the outside diameter of the tubes for a distance of 100 mm from each end shall be in
accordance with Table 10. Out of roundness shall be within the limits for the diameter tolerance for tubes
with D/T less than or equal to 100. For D/T values above 100 the out of roundness shall be agreed
between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

Table 10 – End tolerance on diameter (D)

Outside diameter
End tolerance
mm

≤ 219.1 ± 0.5 mm or ± 0.5% whichever the greater

219.1 < D ≤ 2032 ± 1.6 mm

> 2032 ± 3 mm

7.8.3 Squareness of ends

The ends of tubes shall be at right angles to the axis of the tube within 1.6 mm measured across the
diameter as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Squareness of ends for tube

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7.8.4 Bevelled ends

7.8.4.1 The ends of tubes of thickness less than 3.2 mm shall be supplied without bevelled ends.

7.8.4.2 Tubes of thickness equal to or greater than 3.2 mm shall be supplied with ends bevelled as
shown in Figure 2 unless Option 8 is specified by the purchaser.

Figure 2 – Butt-weld end preparation

Option 8 An alternative bevel end preparation for butt welding shall be provided; the purchaser
shall specify the type of preparation required.

8 Inspection

8.1 General

Compliance with the requirements of this SPAN Technical Specification shall be checked by non-specific
inspection and testing (see EN 10021) unless option 9 specified by the purchaser.

Option 9 The products shall be supplied with specific inspection and testing (see EN 10021).

8.2 Inspection documents

When products according to this SPAN Technical Specification are checked by non-specific inspection
and testing, a test report type 2.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be supplied.

When products according to this SPAN Technical Specification are checked by specific inspection and
testing (see option 9), an inspection certificate type 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be supplied
unless option 10 is specified by the purchaser

Option 10 For product checked by specific inspection and testing an inspection certificate type 3.1 or
an inspection report type 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be supplied. The type of
document to be supplied shall be specified by the purchaser.

When an inspection document 3.1 or 3.2 is specified the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the
name and address of the organization or person who is to carry out the inspection and produce the
inspection document. In the case of an inspection report 3.2 it shall also be agreed which party is to issue
the document.
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8.3 Summary of inspection and testing

8.3.1 Tubes

Inspection and testing shall be carried out as summarized in Table 11 for non-specific inspection and
testing and in Table 12 for specific inspection and testing.

Table 11– Requirements for non-specific inspection and testing of tubes

Electric welded Submerged arc

Type of test Seamless tube Butt weld tube
tube welded tube
Cast analysis 1 representative 1 representative 1 representative 1 representative
Manufacturers Manufacturers Manufacturers Manufacturers
Tensile test
procedure procedure procedure procedure
Manufacturers Manufacturers - Manufacturers
Flattening test a
procedure procedure procedure
Manufacturers Manufacturers
Drift expanding test a - -
procedure procedure
Manufacturers
Weld bend test - - -
procedure

All hydrostatic or All hydrostatic or All hydrostatic or

Leak tightness test All hydrostatic
electro-magnet electro-magnet electro-magnet

Visual examination See 10.5 See 10.5 See 10.5 See 10.5

Dimensional
See 10.6 See 10.6 See 10.6 See 10.6
inspection

Non-destructive test See 10.4.3.1 &

- All All
of the weld 10.4.3.2

a
The drift expanding test is an alternative for electric welded and but welded tubes of outside diameter equal to or less than 150
mm and thicknesses less than 10 mm.
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Table 12 – Requirements for specific inspection and testing of tubes

Seamless Electric welded Submerged arc

Type of test Butt welded tube
tube tube welded tube

Cast analysis 1 per cast 1 per cast 1 per cast 1 per cast

Tensile test 1 per test unit 1 per test unit 1 per test unit 1 per test unit

Flattening test a 1 per test unit 1 per test unit - 1 per test unit

Drift expanding test a - 1 per test unit - 1 per test unit

Weld bend test - - 2 per test unit -

All hydrostatic
All hydrostatic or All hydrostatic or
Leak tightness test or electro- All hydrostatic
electro-magnetic electro-magnetic
magnetic

Visual examination 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5

Dimensional
10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6
inspection

Non-destructive test of See 10.4.3.1 &

- All All
the weld 10.4.3.2

Product analysis
One per grade of steel
(Optional)
a
The drift expanding test is an alternative for electric welded and but welded tubes of outside diameter equal to or less than 150
mm and thicknesses less than 10 mm.

9 Sampling of tubes

9.1 Frequency of testing

For non-specific inspection and testing, the tests shall be carried out by the manufacturer in accordance
with their own procedures (see EN 10021).

For specific inspection and testing, the tests shall be carried out on the products to be supplied or on test
units of which the product to be supplied is a part (see EN 10021).

9.1.1 Test unit

When specific inspection and testing is carried out the test unit shall consists of the number of tubes
specified in Table 13 of the same type, specified diameter, specified thickness, steel grade and
manufactured using the same processing conditions e.g. welding process, heat treatment.

In addition, for fusion welded products, the test unit shall consist of products which have been welded
using the same type of flux and filler wire.
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Table 13 – Number of tubes in a test unit

Outside diameter
Number of tubes
mm
≤ 48.3 1000

> 48.3 ≤ 114.3 400

> 114.3 ≤ 323.9 200

> 323.9 100

NOTE Any residual fraction of a test unit should be considered as a test unit.

9.1.2 Number of sample products

One sample tube shall be selected for the mechanical test (one per test unit), and where appropriate, the
product analysis (one per steel grade).

9.1.3 Type of test and number of tests

See 8.3.

9.2 Location, orientation and preparation of samples and test pieces

9.2.1 General

Samples and test pieces shall be taken from the end of a tube in the final delivery condition in accordance
with Figure 3 and EN ISO 377.

9.2.2 Product analysis

Samples for product analysis shall be taken from the test pieces or samples for mechanical testing or
from the whole thickness of the tube at the same location as for the mechanical test samples, in
accordance with EN ISO 14284.

9.2.3 Tensile test

The test piece for the tensile test shall be either a full tube section or a test piece taken from the sample
tube in accordance with BS EN ISO 6892-1.

The test piece may be taken either longitudinally or transversely at the discretion of the manufacturer.

9.2.4 Flattening test

The test piece for the flattening test shall consist of a full tube section in accordance with BS EN ISO
8492.
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Key

1 Seamless tube
2 Longitudinally welded tubes
3 Strip end weld
4 Helically welded tubes
W Sample of the weld
WS Sample of the strip end weld
w Width of the strip

Figure 3 – Location and direction of test pieces for the tensile and weld bend test
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9.2.5 Drift expanding test

The test piece for the drift expanding test shall consist of a full tube section in accordance with BS EN
ISO 8493.

9.2.6 Weld bend test

The test piece for the weld bend test shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 5173.

10 Test method

10.1 Chemical analysis

The elements to be determined shall be those in Table 1. The choice of a suitable physical or chemical
analytical method for the analysis shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. In cases of dispute the
method used shall be agreed, taking into account CR 10261.

10.2 Mechanical test

Mechanical test shall be carried out at a temperature between 10˚C and 35˚C.

10.2.1 Tensile test

The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 6892-1 and the following determined:

- tensile strength (Rm);

- upper yield strength (ReH);

- if the yield phenomenon is not present, the 0.2% non-proportional extension proof strength (Rp0.2) or
the 0.5% total extension (Rt0.5) shall be determined. In cases of dispute, the 0.2% proof strength
(Rp0.2) shall apply.

- the percentage elongation after fracture with reference to a gauge length Lo of 5.65√So

If a non-proportional test piece is used, the percentage elongation value shall be converted to the value
for a gauge length Lo = 5.65√So using the conversion tables given in EN ISO 2566-1.

So is the original cross-sectional are of the gauge length.

10.2.2 Flattening test

The flattening test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 8492.

The weld of welded tubes shall be positioned at 90° to the direction of flattening and the test piece shall
be flattened until the distance between the platens is not greater than 67% of the original outside
diameter.

10.2.3 Drift expanding test

The drift expanding test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 8493.

One end of the test piece shall be expanded using a cone with an included angle (β) of 60° until the
increase in outside diameter is not less than the appropriate value given in Table 3.
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10.2.4 Weld Bend Test

This weld bend test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 5173.

The test pieces shall be bent through an angle of 180° around a bar of the diameter specified in Table 3.

10.3 Leak tightness test

10.3.1 General

The tubes shall pass a leak tightness test. The test shall be either a hydrostatic test in accordance with
10.3.2 or an electromagnetic test in accordance with 10.3.3. The choice of test is at the discretion of the
manufacturer unless option 11 is specified.

Option 11 The purchaser shall specify the type of leak tightness test, hydrostatic test (see 10.3.2) or
electromagnetic test (see 10.3.3).

10.3.2 Hydrostatic test

The tube shall withstand the test without leakage or visible deformation. The hydrostatic test shall be
carried out at a test pressure of 70 bar or P, calculated from the following equation, whichever is the
lower, unless option 12 is specified by the purchaser.

20ST
P=
D

where

P is the test pressure in bar

D is the specified outside diameter (mm)

T is the specified wall thickness (mm)

S is the stress in MPa corresponding to 70% of the specified minimum yield strength (see
Table 3) for the type of steel concerned.

NOTE This hydrostatic leak tightness test is not a strength test.

Option 12 The hydrostatic leak tightness test shall be carried out at 1.5 x PFA (allowable operating
pressure) provided that this value is not greater than P as calculated from the above
equation.

10.3.3 Electromagnetic test

When an electromagnetic test for leak tightness is carried out the tubes shall be tested in accordance with
BS EN ISO 10893-1.

10.4 Non-destructive test of the seam weld of welded tubes

10.4.1 General

The non-destructive test of the seam weld of welded tube shall be carried out in accordance with 10.4.2
for electric welded or butt welded tube and 10.4.3 for submerged arc welded tube.
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10.4.2 Electric Welded tube and Butt Welded tube

The test shall be carried out using ultrasonic or eddy current in accordance with BS EN ISO 10893-2, BS
EN ISO 10893-3, BS EN ISO 10893-10 or BS EN ISO 10893-11 to acceptance level 4 for the continuous
examination of the weld area.

The test method is at the discretion of the manufacturer.

10.4.3 Submerged arc welded tubes

10.4.3.1 Radiographic test for the weld seam.

The radiographic test in accordance with BS EN ISO 10893-6, image quality R2 or any other type of
suitable non-destructive test shall be undertaken on at least 2% of all welds on each tube.

10.4.3.2 Radiographic test for skelp end welds.

If is specified by the purchaser, the skelp end welds for helically welded tube shall be tested using the
radiographic test method in accordance with BS EN ISO 10893-6, image quality R2.

Option 13 Radiographic test for skelp end welds is required.

10.5 Visual examination

Tubes shall be visually examined for compliance with the requirement of 7.4.

10.6 Dimensional inspection

Tubes shall be inspected for compliance with the requirements of 7.6, 7.7 and where specified in 7.8. A
gauge is normally used for measurement of outside diameter.

However, for tubes with outside diameter equal or greater than 406.4 mm a circumference tape may be
used.

11 Retest, sorting and reprocessing

For retest, sorting and reprocessing the condition of EN 10021 shall apply.

12 Marking

12.1 Each tube shall be legibly marked by stencilling or other indelible marking with the following
information in the sequence indicated:

(a) the manufacturer’s name or identification mark;

(b) the number of this SPAN Technical Specification (SPAN TS 21827: Part 2);

(c) the steel name (see 4.2.2);

(d) the dimensions (see 7.6);

(e) the certification mark of certification body;

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(f) in the case of specific inspection and testing;

- an identification number (e.g. order or item number) which permits the correlation of the
product or delivery unit with the related inspection document;
- the mark of the inspection representative when specific inspection is required

(g) when the type of tube, seamless (S), butt welded (BW), electric welded (EW) or submerged arc
weld (SAW) is specified (see 6.3.4.1, Option 1) the letter representing the type of tube, as
appropriate.

Marking on the tube shall commence not more than 300 mm from one end.

12.2 For tubes that are bundled, the information given in 12.1, shall be either stamped on one or more
metal or other durable tags, or printed on banding clips or straps, which shall be securely attached to
each bundle. Not more than one steel grade shall be included in any one bundle.

13 Protective coating or lining

The tubes shall be supplied bare unless Option 14 is specified at the time of enquiry and order.

Option 14 The tubes shall be supplied with a temporary mill protection.

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Annex A : Size range of tube manufacturing processes

(Informative)

Table A.1 gives an indication of the range of sizes and thicknesses of tube generally available from the
manufacturing processes covered by this SPAN Technical Specification. Sizes and thicknesses outside
the indicated range may also be available.

Table A.1 – Tube sizes generally available from manufacturing processes covered by this
SPAN Technical Specification

Dimensions in millimetres

Manufacturing process Outside diameter range Thickness Range

Seamless (S) 60.3 – 711 2.0 – 100

Butt Welded (BW) 60.3 – 114.3 2.0 – 6.3

Electric Welded (EW) 60.3 – 610 1.4 – 16

Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) 168.3 – 2743 6.3 – 50

Acknowledgements

Members of the Working Group on Steel Pipes, Fittings and Joints for Water and Sewage

En. Marzuki bin Mohammad /

Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara
Pn. Nurhayati Azian bt. Noh (Chairman)
Pn. Siti Aisah Md Lasim / Pn. Yee Li Ping
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara
(Secretariat)

JKR – Cawangan Kejuruteraan Awam, Struktur

Ir. Hj. Ismail Abd Rahman
dan Jambatan

Engr. Hj. Yahya bin Hj. Ariffin / En. Azman bin

IKRAM QA Services Sdn. Bhd.
Idris

En. Mohd. Hamim Imam Mustain SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Ir. Ganeshalingam a/l Rasiah
(ACEM)

Ir. Wing Chuen Hooi Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Pn. Law Sook Teng / Ir. Loke Kok Yeong /

Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation
Ir. Chin Shyi Her / En. Eric Leaw / Pn. Chiang
(MISIF)
Voon Mun / Cik Ng Mor Kiang

Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd.

Ir. Yau Ho Hu
(SYABAS)

Puan Mariam Abd. Kadir / En. Mak Kok Yun Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang

Tn. Hj. Jaffaran Suhaimi /

SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Tn. Hj. Mohd. Nasir bin Musa

Ir. Hj. Wan Amil Abas Wan Omar Lembaga Air Perak (LAP)

Mr. Teo Chuen Kloon Boon & Cheah Steel Pipes Sdn. Bhd.

Hj. Rosmizam Alias PPI Industries Sdn. Bhd.