The standard covers pipe sizes in NPS (National Standard Straight) from 1/8 inch to 48 inches (10.3mm DN6 – 1219mm DN1200). It also complies with the nominal wall thickness specified in ASME B 36.10M. For sizes that are not covered by ASME B 36.10M, this standard specification can still be used.
Raw materials
The materials used for the ASTM A106 standard specification should be suitable for bending, flanging, or similar forming processes. If the steel material is to be welded, the welding process should be appropriate for this grade of ASTM A106 and suitable for high-temperature working environments.
In cases where a superior or higher grade of ASTM A106 steel pipe is required, the standard provides an optional specification for supplementary requirements. Additionally, these supplementary specifications require additional testing to be conducted when placing an order for pipes that adhere to this standard.
