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  • SAE/AISI 4140 Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe

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  • What Material is SAE/AISI 4140? Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe Technical Specifications & Buying Guide

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    1. Brief Overview: What Material is SAE/AISI 4140?

    (1) Governing Standards & Specifications for SAE/AISI 4140 Seamless Steel Pipe

    SAE/AISI 4140 seamless steel pipes strictly conform to the ASTM A519 / A519M standard. As the standard specification for seamless carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing, ASTM A519 explicitly specifies the chemical composition, mechanical properties, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols for 4140 alloy steel. It serves as the primary technical benchmark for quality inspection and global customer acceptance.


    (2) Main Manufacturing Process & Key Quality Control Metrics

    The manufacturing process for ASTM A519 AISI/SAE 4140 seamless steel pipe encompasses core steps including billet selection, heating, piercing, rolling, sizing, heat treatment, finishing, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Crucial technical quality metrics focus on dimensional tolerances, surface quality, mechanical integrity, and precise chemical compliance. Precision heat treatment (such as Quenching & Tempering or Annealing) is strictly controlled to ensure optimal strength and toughness while minimizing impurities for demanding overseas applications.


    (3) Key Applications & Industrial Uses

    Renowned for its outstanding comprehensive mechanical properties, high fatigue resistance, and excellent hardenability, SAE/AISI 4140 seamless alloy steel pipe is widely deployed across:


      ·       Petroleum & Oilfield Machinery: Drill collars, heavy-duty drill pipes, and downhole tool components.

    <!   ·       Construction & Heavy Equipment: High-strength structural components, hydraulic cylinder tubes, and pinions.

           ·       Automotive & Aerospace Engineering: Transmission shafts, drive axles, and heavy-load structural tubing.

     

    2. Chemical Composition of AISI/SAE 4140 Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe

    The chemical composition of AISI/SAE 4140 seamless alloy tubing strictly adheres to the ASTM A519 / A519M specification, detailed in the table below:

     

    Chemical Element

    Composition Range (wt %)

    Governing Standard

    Carbon (C)

    0.38 – 0.43

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Manganese (Mn)

    0.75 – 1.00

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Silicon (Si)

    0.15 – 0.35

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Phosphorus (P)

    ≤ 0.025

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Sulfur (S)

    ≤ 0.025

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Chromium (Cr)

    0.80 – 1.10

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Molybdenum (Mo)

    0.15 – 0.25

    ASTM A519 / A519M

     

    3. Mechanical Properties of AISI/SAE 4140 Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe

    The table below presents the core mechanical property requirements for SAE/AISI 4140 seamless steel pipe under ASTM A519 / A519M (typically in Quenched & Tempered / Heat-Treated condition):

     

    Property Parameter

    Standard Requirement

    Technical Remarks / Standard Reference

    Yield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress)

    ≥551 MPa(80 ksi)

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Tensile Strength

    ≥855 MPa(120 ksi)

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Elongation

    ≥15%(Gage Length 50mm / 2 in)

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Impact Energy

    ≥27J(Charpy V-Notch)

    ASTM A519 / A519M

    Hardness

    ≤297HBW

    ASTM A519 / A519M

     

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