When steel pipe is forged, a black oxide scale forms on its surface
to give it the finish which is seen on this type of pipe. Because
steel is subject to rust and corrosion, the factory also coats it
with protective oil. Those black steel are used for manufacturing
pipe and tube, which will not rust for a long time and requires
very little maintenance. It is sold in standard 21-foot lengths
TBE.
Black steel pipes and tubing are cut and threaded to fit the job.
Fittings for this type of pipe are of black malleable (soft) cast
iron. They connect by screwing onto the threaded pipe, after
applying a small amount of pipe joint compound on the threads.
Larger diameter pipe is welded rather than threaded. Black steel
pipe is cut either with a heavy-duty tube cutter or cutoff saw or
by hacksaw.
Widely applicable for ordinary uses in water, gas, air and steam,
black steel pipes and tube are utilized for gas distribution inside
and outside the house and for hot water circulation in boiler
systems. It is also used for line pipes in oil and petroleum
industries, for water wells and for water, gas and sewage purposes.
It is not used for potable water or for drain waste or vent lines.
For Water, Gas and Sewage
Confirming to IS3589/1991
| Size | Outside | Wall | Calculated Weight (Plainend) |
| N.B. mm | Diameter mm | Thickness | Kg./m | M/Tone (Appr.) |
| 150 | 168.3 | 4.8 | 19.3 | 52 |
| | 5.0 | 20.1 | 50 |
| | 5.4 | 21.7 | 46 |
| | 6.0 | 24.0 | 41.5 |
| | 6.4 | 25.5 | 39 |
| | 7.0 | 27.8 | 36 |
| | 8.0 | 31.6 | 31.5 |
| 175 | 193.7 | 4.8 | 22.6 | 44 |
| | 5.0 | 23.3 | 43 |
| | 5.4 | 25.1 | 40 |
| | 6.0 | 27.8 | 36 |
| | 6.4 | 29.6 | 34 |
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