ASTM A587/A587M
Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry
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ASTM A587/A587M is the ASTM standard for electric-resistance-welded low-carbon steel pipe for the chemical industry. It defines a technical basis for pipe intended for chemical-service applications, helping buyers, engineers, and manufacturers align on material and product expectations. By focusing on low-carbon steel pipe made by electric-resistance welding, the specification supports more consistent procurement, evaluation, and quality control when pipe is selected for demanding process environments.
Overview of ASTM A587/A587M
This specification addresses electric-resistance-welded low-carbon steel pipe intended for the chemical industry, making it a useful reference when pipe selection must follow a recognized ASTM standard. ASTM A587/A587M serves as a product standard rather than a design document, so its main value is in setting requirements for the pipe itself and supporting uniform interpretation between suppliers and purchasers. It is commonly used to help define conforming product, acceptance, and documentation expectations.
Common use cases of ASTM A587/A587M
This standard is commonly referenced when specifying welded low-carbon steel pipe for chemical-industry service and related process piping needs. It may be used by procurement teams, quality departments, and engineering groups that need a consistent technical basis for sourcing pipe from approved suppliers. ASTM A587/A587M is especially relevant where a project requires an ASTM standard product description and a clear specification to compare materials, verify compliance, and support review before installation or use.
Benefits of using ASTM A587/A587M
Using ASTM A587/A587M helps reduce ambiguity in purchasing and quality control by giving all parties a shared specification for the pipe. It supports more consistent product evaluation, smoother supplier comparisons, and clearer compliance checks during inspection or receiving. For chemical-service applications, that consistency can help lower the risk of mismatched expectations and improve confidence in the selected material. In practice, ASTM A587/A587M can streamline technical communication across engineering, procurement, and inspection workflows.
- Electric-resistance-welded pipe
- Low-carbon steel material
- Chemical-industry service context
- ASTM product specification reference
- Procurement and compliance support
- Publication Date: 2025-04-02
- Publisher: ASTM
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