ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) pipes are made by cold forming a steel coil or strip.
Material: The base material of ERW steel pipes is usually carbon steel or low alloy steel. Common steel grades include Q235, Q345 in China, and corresponding international standards such as ASTM A500, ASTM A106.
The surface of ERW steel pipes is relatively smooth. They can be further processed by galvanizing, painting or other surface treatments to improve corrosion resistance and appearance.
| Product Name | ERW Round Steel Pipe |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A106, ASTM A53, BS1387, EN 10217, EN 10219, EN10035, JIS G3444, JIS G3452 |
| Grade | GR.A, GR.B, GR.1-GR.3, Q195-Q345, C250, C350, C250L0, STK500, S235JOH-S355JOH, S235GT |
| Types | Mechanical Pipe, Tubing and Casing, Roller Pipe, Drilling Pipe, Structural Applications |
| Out Diameter | 10-170mm |
| Thickness | 0.5mm ~ 8mm |
| Length | 0.5-12M |
| Pipe Coating | Oiling, Lacquering, Hot-Dip Galvanizing, Powder Painted, Electro-Galvanized |
| Pipe End Type | Square End, Bevelled End, Threaded End, Grooved End, Shouldered End |

Welded pipes are generally more cost-effective to produce. The manufacturing process of welded pipes is relatively simple. They are made by bending a steel plate or strip into a tubular shape and then welding the seam, which requires less complex equipment and technology, resulting in lower production costs.Due to the lower manufacturing cost, welded pipes are usually cheaper in the market. For projects with a large demand for pipes but not extremely high requirements for pipe performance, using welded pipes can significantly reduce material costs.
| Welded Pipe | Seamless Pipe |
|---|---|
| Cheaper option compared to seamless pipes | More expensive than welded pipe |
| It has welding seam on tube | No welding seam on the tube |
| Main raw material: steel coils and strips | Made of solid round bars |
| High production efficiency | High OD and ID tolerance |
| Thickness tolerance is moderately precise | Can bear high-pressure |
| Used for low/medium pressure applications | Thickness tolerance is stable and accurate |