BS 1387 is a British standard while ASTM A53 is an American standard. Both standards cover black and hot-dipped galvanized welded and seamless steel pipes. Galvanized steel pipes are often used for scaffolding due to their corrosion resistance and durability. Here's a detailed overview of BS 1387 ASTM A53 galvanized steel pipes for scaffolding:
BS 1387: British Standard Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads.
ASTM A53: American Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
Both BS 1387 and ASTM A53 galvanized steel pipes are typically made from low carbon steel with a specific chemical composition suitable for welding or seamless manufacturing processes.
Pre Galvanized Steel Pipe:
| Outer Diameter | Wall Thickness | Length | |
| Inch | Mm |
Mm |
Meter |
|
1/2" |
20mm |
0.8mm-2.0mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
3/4" |
25mm |
0.8mm-2.0mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
1" |
32mm |
0.8mm-2.0mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
1-1/4" |
40mm |
0.8mm-2.0mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
1-1/2" |
47mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
2" |
60mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
2-1/2" |
75mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
3" |
88mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
4" |
113mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
5" |
140mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
|
6" |
165mm |
1.0mm-2.5mm |
0.3m-12m |
