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ReferenceASTM A106 OverviewASTM A106 is a seamless carbon-steel pipe specification associated with high-temperature service. Grade, size, schedule/wall, test/documentation requirements and project code still need to be stated on the RFQ.Open resource →ReferenceASTM A123 Galvanizing OverviewASTM A123/A123M addresses zinc coatings on iron and steel products by hot-dip galvanizing. The base product, fabrication state, coating requirement, touch-up/repair requirements and project specification should be coordinated before coating.Open resource →ReferenceASTM A240 Stainless Plate & Sheet OverviewASTM A240/A240M covers chromium and chromium-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet and strip for pressure vessels and general applications. Grade, thickness, dimensions, finish and certification requirements still need to be specified.Open resource →ReferenceASTM A36 OverviewASTM A36/A36M is a common specification for carbon structural steel. Buyers should verify the current edition, applicable product form, dimensions and project-specific requirements before ordering. Tampa-area buyers can request material,Open resource →ReferenceASTM A500 OverviewASTM A500/A500M covers cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in round and shaped sections for structural/general applications. Tampa-area buyers can request material, processing, pickup and delivery from SteelOpen resource →ReferenceASTM A513 OverviewASTM A513 covers electric-resistance-welded carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing. Ordering requires the applicable type, dimensions, tolerances, finish and mechanical/chemical requirements—not simply “A513 tube.”Open resource →ReferenceASTM A53 OverviewASTM A53/A53M covers steel pipe that may be black or hot-dip zinc-coated and welded or seamless, subject to the standard scope and ordered requirements. Tampa-area buyers can request material, processing,Open resource →ReferenceASTM A572 OverviewASTM A572/A572M is a high-strength low-alloy structural-steel specification covering multiple grades. Projects should order the exact grade and product requirements shown on approved documents. Tampa-area buyers can request material, processing,Open resource →ReferenceASTM A615 Rebar OverviewASTM A615 is a common specification for deformed and plain carbon-steel reinforcing bars. Bar number, grade, length, quantity, coating and project requirements should be included in the reinforcement takeoff.Open resource →ReferenceASTM A706 Weldable Rebar OverviewASTM A706 covers low-alloy reinforcing bars with chemistry/mechanical controls commonly selected where weldability or seismic detailing requirements apply. Use the structural drawings and current specification as the ordering authority.Open resource →ReferenceASTM A992 OverviewASTM A992/A992M is commonly associated with structural-steel shapes used in building framing. Exact applicability and ordered requirements should be confirmed against current project documents and the active standard. Tampa-area buyersOpen resource →ReferenceBollard RFQ Specification GuidePrepare a steel bollard RFQ with pipe size, schedule, finish, length, quantity, covers and project requirements.Open resource →ReferenceCulvert RFQ Specification GuidePrepare a complete culvert pipe RFQ with size, material, gauge, coating, accessories, project specification and delivery requirements.Open resource →ReferencePipe Schedule ReferencePipe schedule is a wall-thickness designation used with nominal pipe size. Because actual dimensions vary by size and governing standard, procurement should use a verified current dimensional table rather thanOpen resource →ReferenceSchedule 40 & 80 Pipe Dimension TableCommon steel pipe Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 outside diameters, wall thicknesses and estimated weights for RFQ planning.Open resource →ReferenceSteel Gauge ReferenceGauge numbers are used for some sheet and wire products, but a gauge number is not a universal thickness across every material or product system. Tampa-area buyers can request material,Open resource →ReferenceSteel Plate & Sheet Weight TableApproximate carbon-steel plate and sheet weights for common thicknesses and 4x8, 4x10 and 5x10 sizes.Open resource →ReferenceSteel Weight ReferenceMaterial weight is driven by cross-sectional area, length and density. Published section weights are preferred for standard shapes; geometric estimates are useful for planning and freight calculations. Tampa-area buyers canOpen resource →ReferenceStructural Shape Designation GuideUnderstand W, S, C, L and HSS designations and estimate length weight for shapes with published lb/ft in the designation.Open resource →