Description
EN 10305-3 E155 Cold Drawn Welded Pipe For precision applications
Material
EN 10305-3 specifies Cold Drawn Welded Pipe (CDW) precision steel tubes, manufactured from cold-rolled or hot-rolled strip steel, formed and subsequently welded. These tubes are further cold drawn to achieve precise dimensional accuracy, improved surface quality, and enhanced mechanical properties.
Specifications
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Product: Cold Drawn Welded Precision Steel Tubes
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Grades: E155, E190, E195, E220, E235
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Manufacturing Process: Welded from strip → Cold drawn for precision finish
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Shapes: Round, square, rectangular, and custom profiles
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Surface Condition: Bright, clean, smooth (pickled, oiled, or phosphate coated upon request)
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Delivery Condition: +C (cold drawn/hard), +LC (cold drawn/soft), +SR (stress relieved), +A (annealed), +N (normalized)
Chemical Composition (wt.%)
Grade | C max | Mn max | P max | S max | Al min |
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E155 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
E190 | 0.12 | 0.50 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
E195 | 0.13 | 0.60 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
E220 | 0.17 | 0.65 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
E235 | 0.17 | 0.70 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
(Values based on EN 10305-3 standard tolerance ranges.)
Mechanical Properties
Grade | Yield Strength ReH (MPa) | Tensile Strength Rm (MPa) | Elongation A% (L0=5.65√So) |
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E155 | ≥ 155 | 290–430 | ≥ 28 |
E190 | ≥ 190 | 290–430 | ≥ 28 |
E195 | ≥ 195 | 320–500 | ≥ 27 |
E220 | ≥ 220 | 340–520 | ≥ 25 |
E235 | ≥ 235 | 340–520 | ≥ 25 |
Key Features
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High dimensional precision and tight tolerances
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Smooth surface finish suitable for subsequent machining or coating
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Excellent formability and weldability
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Wide range of mechanical properties depending on delivery condition
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Cost-effective compared to seamless precision tubes
Standards
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European Standard (EN): EN 10305-3 (Welded cold drawn precision steel tubes)
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DIN: DIN EN 10305-3 (formerly DIN 2394)
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ASTM Equivalent: ASTM A513 Type 2 (Welded DOM tubing, cold drawn)
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JIS Equivalent: JIS G3445 STKM11A/12A/13A (mechanical tubes)
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GB Equivalent (China): GB/T 3639 (Cold drawn or cold rolled precision seamless steel tubes)
Applications
General Application Fields:
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Automotive industry
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Mechanical engineering
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Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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Furniture and construction
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Precision instruments
Detailed Uses by Sector:
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Automotive: Steering columns, seat structures, shock absorber sleeves
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Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Cylinder tubes, telescopic systems, piping
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Machinery: Shafts, rollers, precision sleeves, components requiring machining
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Furniture/Construction: Lightweight structures, frames, support profiles
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Instrumentation: Precision assemblies requiring exact tolerances