The standard would provide specification requirements for strength and corrosion resistance.
Aug 08, 2025
ASTM International is developing a proposed standard, (WK95792), that will provide a means to specify tubes for applications that require known strength as well as corrosion resistance.
WK95792 is being developed by the stainless and alloy steel tubular products subcommittee (A01.10), part of ASTM’s steel, stainless steel and related alloys committee (A01).
According to ASTM member Willem Hordijk, this is a proposed standard that will serve the steel construction market.
“None of the existing standards for cold formed stainless-steel tubes include a mandatory strength requirement. Tubes are an efficient and common structural component,” says Hordijk, consultant to the stainless tube manufacturing industry. “However, without appropriate standards, it has been difficult for the construction industry to specify their use.”
Hordijk adds that manufacturers will be able to use it to market their products to the construction industry. The construction industry will be able to specify and purchase products that meet chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
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