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IS 1239 Steel Pipes

Enquire for IS 1239 steel pipes in Mumbai and across India. Specify nominal bore, class, finish, length and quantity.

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Specification

FieldOrder reference
StandardIS 1239 Part 1 for tubes. Part 2 covers separate fitting orders
Product or routeLight, Medium and Heavy steel tubes with black or galvanised finish as specified
Critical dimensions and fitGive nominal bore, class, finish and plain or screwed-and-socketed end requirement
Supply enquiryConfirm sizes, lengths, route, documentation and lead time for your order

Dimensions and weight

Selected nominal dimensions and plain-end mass from the Tata Steel IS 1239 Part 1 chart. Confirm the edition and the mass basis for the actual finish and ends on the purchase order.

Nominal bore (mm)Light wall / kg/mMedium wall / kg/mHeavy wall / kg/m
152.0 / 0.9472.6 / 1.213.2 / 1.44
202.3 / 1.382.6 / 1.563.2 / 1.87
252.6 / 1.983.2 / 2.414.0 / 2.93
502.9 / 4.083.6 / 5.034.5 / 6.19

Reference Tata Steel pipe dimensions and mass · BIS IS 1239 Part 1 guidance

Service and pressure basis

Use the approved design code and service conditions. The applicable rating depends on material, temperature, minimum effective wall, joint details and the limits of the connected assembly. A schedule or a hydrostatic test result alone cannot establish an operating pressure.

Chemical composition

Light, Medium and Heavy identify tube classes. For chemistry review, use the material requirements of the Part 1 edition named on the order and the applicable report from the mill.

CheckWhat to match
Steel chemistryReport for the applicable steel and ordered edition
GalvanisingRequired surface condition and coating acceptance evidence

Reference BIS IS 1239 Part 1 guidance

Mechanical properties

Use Part 1 requirements for the ordered class, size and route. Review any specified flattening or bend evidence against the actual tube type.

Reference BIS IS 1239 Part 1 guidance

Testing and certificates

Check class marking, applicable inspection and the offered BIS licence scope where required.

WhenWhat to check
Before orderingDocument the required test method, edition and any witness points
At deliveryMatch the material report and heat or lot identification to the shipment

Application and product comparison

IS 3589 is a different standard for water and sewage pipe.

For the enquiry, give nominal bore, class, finish and plain or screwed-and-socketed end requirement.

Example request for quotation

IS 1239 Part 1 for tubes. Part 2 covers separate fitting orders · 50 NB Medium, galvanised, screwed and socketed, length per take-off. Add quantity, lengths, delivery city and the required reports.

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Ordering guidance

State the class and finish along with nominal bore

For an IS 1239 pipe enquiry, specify Part 1 if that is the order requirement, then state nominal bore, required class, finish, length and quantity. Make clear whether the order calls for black or galvanised pipe and which end preparation is needed.

Do not assume all classes and finishes are offered at every size. Ask the quote to state the class and finish on each line. If the bill of materials also contains fittings, list those independently from the pipe items.

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Illustration: Black-finish and galvanised steel pipe examples

Buyer’s guide

IS 1239 steel tubes by class, finish and ends

Distinguish Part 1 tubes from Part 2 fittings

Use IS 1239 Part 1 for the steel tube line and identify any Part 2 fittings separately. Classify each tube line by nominal bore and the specified Light, Medium or Heavy class. For a repeat order, check the original class and actual fit with the fittings or drawings rather than translating the description to an unrelated pipe schedule.

Quote black and galvanised tubes separately

Black and galvanised describe different surface conditions. Keep them separate on the RFQ and state whether plain, screwed or screwed-and-socketed ends are required. If the project specifies thread details, socket supply or galvanising acceptance records, include those requirements. A bare line item such as “50 mm GI pipe” leaves several choices open.

Check the scope of the supplied documents

Ask the supplier to identify the applicable edition, class, finish and tube manufacturing route where the order specifies it. For projects requiring BIS marking or records, ask for the required documentation covering the offered product. Confirm whether the price is per piece, metre or another agreed unit, with lengths and pieces stated clearly.

Order fieldWhat to write
Product and sizeIS 1239 Part 1 and required nominal bore
Wall classLight, Medium or Heavy per the drawing
Surface and endsBlack or galvanised, plus plain, screwed or screwed-and-socketed ends as specified
Separate fittings linePart 2 specification and fitting type where required

Example enquiry

An illustrative order can read IS 1239 Part 1, 50 NB, Medium class, galvanised, screwed and socketed, quantity and lengths per schedule. List the sockets or separate Part 2 fittings on the purchase list as applicable.

Can Heavy class be quoted in place of Medium without review?

Record it as a separate offer. Verify the required wall, weight and fit with the approved project specification before accepting a substitution.

Technical references BIS IS 1239 Part 1 tube guidance · BIS IS 3589 product manual

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What to put on the purchase list

ItemWhat to send
Product detailsIS 1239 Part 1 · nominal bore · light, medium or heavy class · finish · length
DeliveryQuantity with units, delivery city and required date if known
AcceptanceRequired certificates and inspection scope; attach the drawing revision where applicable
Can I use only a nominal bore to request a quote?

Add the class and finish, plus end preparation if specified, to receive a comparable offer.

Technical reference: BIS IS 1239 product manual

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