IS 3601 : 2006 Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers four types of carbon steelwelded and seamless tubes given in Table 1 and sizesas recommended in Annex B.

1.1.1 This standard does not cover steel tubes forpressure purposes and for structural purposes, whichare covered by separate Indian Standards.

1.2 Section 1 covers general requirements applicableto all the four types of steel tubes. Requirementsregarding material, mechanical propefiies, dimensions,tolerances, and additional tests for each type of tubesare laid down in the relevant sections dealing witheach type of tube. Any other special requirementsmay be agreed to between the purchaser and themanufacturer.

2 References

The following standards contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject torevision and parties to agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibilityof applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below: