DIN 2448 Seamless Steel Pipes and Tubes

DIN 2448 is a standard for the size and conventional mass per unit length of seamless steel pipes & tubes formulated by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). It is applicable to industrial seamless steel pipes and is commonly used in construction, boilers, petrochemicals and other industries.

DIN 2448 Standard Scope:

‌Scope of application‌: 

Applicable to seamless steel pipes with technical conditions specified in DIN1629 (Parts 1-4), DIN 17172 and DIN 17175.
It specifies the outer diameter, wall thickness and mass per unit length of steel pipes, aiming to promote the standardized selection of pipe sizes.

‌Scope of non-application‌: 

Not applicable to precision steel pipes (precision steel pipes are applicable to standard DIN 2391)‌

Main technical content:
Size series: Based on DIN ISO 4200, it defines the preferred wall thickness of different series and standardizes seamless steel pipes.
Unit length mass: Provides the basis for calculating the theoretical weight per meter of steel pipes of different specifications.
Applicable materials: Covering carbon steel, low alloy steel, etc., the specific material needs to refer to supporting standards such as DIN 1629.

Relationship with other relevant standards:

The relationship between DIN 2448 standard and other relevant standards is as follows:

‌DIN ISO 4200 ‌: Seamless and welded steel tubes; dimensions and conventional mass/unit length.
‌DIN 1629 ‌: Seamless non-alloy steel tubes - supply purpose, processing plant, commercial grade steel tubes, technical delivery conditions, etc. (divided into four parts).
‌DIN 17172 ‌: Long-distance pipeline steel pipes for flammable liquids and gases; technical delivery conditions.
‌DIN 17175 ‌: Heat-resistant seamless steel tubes; technical delivery conditions‌.
DIN EN 10220 (EU standard replacing DIN 2448).

DIN 2448 Materials and Specifications:

1. Material Grade

The DIN 2448 standard itself mainly stipulates the size and unit length mass of steel pipes, and the specific material needs to refer to other relevant standards, such as:

1) DIN 1629 (non-alloy steel seamless pipe)
St37 (ordinary carbon structural steel, similar to China Q235)
St44 (strength slightly higher than St37)
St52 (high-strength low-alloy steel, similar to China Q345).

2) DIN 17175 (heat-resistant seamless steel pipe)
St35.8, St45.8 (steel for boiler tubes and high-temperature and high-pressure pipelines).

Other common materials:
Q195, Q215, Q235, Q345 (materials corresponding to Chinese standards).
20G (material for seamless steel pipes for Chinese boiler tubes).

2. DIN 2448 Pipe Dimensions

DIN 2448 specifies the outer diameter, wall thickness and unit length mass of seamless steel pipes. The main size ranges include:

DIN 2448 ST52 Pipe Composition:

Std	Grades	Chemical compostion
		Carbon	Silicon	Manganese	phosphorus, Sulfur	chromium	Molybdenum
DIN 2448	St35.8	≤0.17	0.10 To 0.35	0.40 To 0.80	≤0.030	/	/
	10CrMo910	0.08 To 0.15	≤0.50	0.40 To 0.70	≤0.030	2.00 To 2.50	0.90 To 1.20
	15Mo3	0.12 To 0.20	0.10 To 0.35	0.40 To 0.80	≤0.030	/	0.25 To 0.35
	St45.8	≤0.21	0.10 To 0.35	0.40 To 1.20	≤0.030	/	/
	13CrMo44	0.10 To 0.18	0.10 To 0.35	0.40 To 0.70	≤0.030	0.70 To 1.10	0.45 To 0.65

DIN 2448 ST35 Pipe Mechanical Properties:

Element	Grade	Tensile Strength	Yield Strength	elongation
DIN 2448	St35.8	360 To 480	≥235	≥25
	10CrMo910	450 To 600	≥280	≥18
	15Mo3	450 To 600	≥270	≥20
	St45.8	410 To 530	≥255	≥21
	13CrMo44	440 To 590	≥290	≥20

Typical applications:
General industrial pipelines (such as plant structures, mechanical equipment).
Boilers and high-pressure pipelines (need to be combined with heat-resistant steel standards such as DIN 17175).
Petroleum and chemical pipelines (such as API 5L X52 pipelines can refer to DIN 2448 sizes).

Standard status:
DIN 2448:1981 has been replaced by DIN EN 10220:2003, but is still used in some industries.

Frequently Asked Questions about DIN 2448 Standard:

1. What is DIN 2448? What does it specify?

DIN 2448 is a German standard concerning the dimensions and tolerances of "seamless steel pipes for special requirements." Its full title clearly indicates its core content: "Seamless steel pipes - Pipes for special requirements - Dimensions, permissible deviations."

It mainly specifies: a series of combinations of outer diameter and wall thickness for demanding applications.

The permissible deviations for these dimensions are generally more stringent than those for ordinary conveying pipes (such as DIN 2440/2441).

It does not specify: the chemical composition, mechanical properties, or processing methods of the material.

These must be defined using other material standards (such as DIN 17175, DIN 1629).

2. What does "special requirements" in the DIN 2448 standard refer to? Which applications fall under this category?

Special requirements mainly refer to requirements for the dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength, pressure resistance, surface quality, or processing performance of steel pipes that are higher than those for ordinary pipes. 

Typical Application Areas:
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing: Hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, precision shafts, transmission components.
Automotive Industry: Chassis components, suspension bushings, steering system parts.
Energy and General Engineering: High-pressure fluid pipelines, heat exchanger tube bundles, internal components of pressure vessels.
High-Load-Bearing Structures: Load-bearing tubing for special building structures and sports equipment (such as high-end bicycle frames).

3. Is DIN 2448 a pressure piping standard?

Not entirely, but it is commonly used for pressure-related components. It is simply a dimensional standard. When used in conjunction with pressure equipment material standards (such as DIN 17175), the produced steel pipes can be used to manufacture pressure vessels or pressure-bearing components for piping.

4. Is the DIN 2448 standard still valid? Has it been superseded?

DIN 2448, as an independent dimensional standard, has now been absorbed and superseded by the more comprehensive and international European Standard (EN). However, certain dimensional series defined in DIN 2448 are still used and referenced in drawings and technical documents in specific industries (such as mechanical design). In actual procurement, suppliers usually supply according to equivalent EN standards.

Modern Correspondence: 

For pressure equipment applications, the EN 10216 (seamless steel tubes) series of standards is mainly used, which integrates material, process, testing, and dimensional requirements.
For mechanical structural applications, the EN 10297 (seamless steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes) or EN 10305 (precision steel tubes) series of standards are commonly used.

Read more: Heat-resistant Seamless Steel Pipe or DIN 2391 Seamless Precision Steel Tube