EN 10305-3 UK British Steel Tube Standards

Variety of Steel Grades

Compliance with Quality and Environmental Standards

Thorough Inspection and Testing

At Elite Tube, we’re driven by the quality of our tube supply and fabrication, as well as customer service. We always work to the most recent industry steel tube grades and standards to ensure our customers receive the best service possible, delivering tubing which meets not only meets regulation but customer expectations.

Our standards explained

Elite Tube is compliant to the British Standards under BS EN 10305-3 and 10305-5 – the latest European standards for manufacturing and delivery conditions of welded cold-sized tubes.

We also adhere to Quality Standard ISO9001, an international standard for a quality management system.

Alongside this, our services are guided by the Environmental Standard ISO14001, ensuring we are able to uphold our environmental responsibilities through environmental management systems.

Our high standards surpass quality standards in our production processes, but are also maintained throughout customer service departments. We achieve this through transparency and communication, ensuring our team keeps you up-to-date on the progress of your tube supply and fabrication for total satisfaction.

Our grades explained

Our ERW tubes are available in the following grades under BS EN 10305 3/5.

Steel Grade In % by Mass
Steel Name Steel Number C max. Si max. Mn max. P max. S max. Al max.
E155 1.0033 0,11 0,35 0,70 0,025 0,025 0,015
E190 1.0031 0,10
E195 1.0034 0,15 0,35 0,70 0,025 0,025 0,015
E220 1.0215 0,14
E235 1.0308 0,17 0,35 1,20 0,025 0,025 0,015
E260 1.0220 0,16
E275 1.0225 0,21 0,35 1,40 0,025 0,025 0,015
E320 1.0237 0,20
E355 1.0580 0,22 0,55 1,60 0,025 0,025 0,020
E370 1.0261 0,21
E420 1.0575 0,16 0,55 1,70 0,025 0,025 0,020
E460 1.0435 0,16
Steel Grade Minimum Values for Delivery Condition
E190 1.0031 270 190 26
E220 1.0215 310 220 23
E260 1.0220 340 260 21
E320 1.0237 410 320 19
E370 1.0261 450 370 15
E420 1.0575 490 420 12
E460 1.0435 510 460 9

For more information on our steel grades and standards, a member of our team will be happy to talk with you.

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