Travis Steel stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, focusing on high-quality J356 Tubing that’s all about precision, strength, and durability. We produce our J356 Tubing using cutting-edge manufacturing techniques that comply with international standards, guaranteeing fantastic dimensional accuracy and a smooth surface finish. Renowned for its exceptional formability, weldability, and resistance to corrosion, this tubing is perfect for high-performance applications. With a strong commitment to quality and reliability, Travis Steel’s J356 Tubing has become the go-to choice in various industries, including automotive, hydraulic systems, mechanical engineering, and industrial machinery, where consistent performance and strength are crucial.
Typically made from carbon steel with carefully controlled levels of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur, J356 Tubing ensures uniform properties and excellent machinability. It goes through normalization and cold finishing processes to achieve outstanding strength and precision. With a tensile strength ranging from about 415 to 550 MPa and a yield strength around 275 MPa, it boasts impressive ductility and toughness. These mechanical properties make J356 Tubing perfect for applications that need to withstand high pressure, maintain dimensional stability, and deliver reliable performance under mechanical stress.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Element | Cast or Heat Analysis: Weight % | |
| J356 | J356 Type-A | |
| Carbon | 0.06 Min/0.18 Max | 0.02 Min/0.18 Max |
| Manganese | 0.30 Min/0.60 Max | 0.10 Min/0.60 Max |
| Phosphorus | 0.04 Max | 0.04 Max |
| Sulfur | 0.06 Max | 0.05 Max |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Properties | Values |
| Yield Strength (Min) | 25,000 PSI |
| Tensile Strength (Min.) | 45,000 PSI |
| Elongation in 2” (Min) | 35% a |
| Hardness (Rockwell B)(Max) | 65 b |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| TUBING WALL THICKNESS TOLERANCES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Wall Thickness (Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Through 1” (+/- Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Over 1” Through 2” (+/- Inches) |
Nominal Tube OD Over 2” Through 4” (+/- Inches) |
| .028 (22 Ga) | .002/.003 | .003/.003 | .003/.003 |
| .035 (20 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.004 |
| .042 (19 Ga) | .002/.004 | .002/.004 | .002/.005 |
| .049 (18 Ga) | .004/.005 | .003/.005 | .004/.008 |
| .058 (17 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .065 (16 Ga) | .006/.006 | .004/.008 | .004/.008 |
| .072 (15 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .083 (14 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .095 (13 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .100 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .109 (12 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .118 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .120 (11 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .134 (10 Ga) | .006/.010 | .006/.010 | .006/.010 |
| .148 (9 Ga) | — | .007/.001 | .007/.011 |
| .156 (5/32) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .165 (8 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .180 (7 Ga) | — | .007/.011 | .007/.011 |
| .197 | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .203 (6 Ga) | — | .008/0.12 | .008/0.12 |
| .219 (7/32) | — | .008/.012 | .008/.012 |
| .236 | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .238 (4 Ga) | — | .014/.018 | .014/.018 |
| .259 (3 Ga) | — | .014/.020 | .014/.020 |
You’ll find J356 Tubing widely used in industries that prioritize precision and strength, such as automotive, hydraulic, and mechanical engineering. It’s commonly found in the production of hydraulic cylinders, shock absorbers, and fuel injection systems, thanks to its excellent machinability and pressure resistance. In the realm of industrial equipment and machinery, it plays a vital role as a dependable component for fluid conveyance and structural applications. Travis Steel’s J356 Tubing is trusted for its durability, smooth finish, and consistent performance, ensuring efficiency, safety, and longevity in critical industrial and mechanical operations.
Travis Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia.
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