Gazelle Tube
GAZELLE TUBE
ERW Steel Pipes
ULUL-US-2439779-0

UL Listed

Metallic sprinkler pipe certified under UL 852 (Edition 2). Independently evaluated for firefighting system compliance.

ISODQS · 40050166

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system accredited by DQS GmbH (Germany) covering manufacturing of ERW pipes and complete piping systems.

CPAEgyptian Authority

Civil Protection

Civil Protection Authority approval for local firefighting and life-safety specifications across Egyptian projects.

A53International Standard

ASTM A53 / EN 10255

Manufacturing conforms to ASTM A53 Grade A and B and EN 10255 Type L & L1 mechanical and chemical requirements.

Mechanical testing

Three tests, zero compromise.

Each heat number is sampled and subjected to the destructive mechanical tests required by ASTM A53 and EN 10255. Pipe is released only after every sample passes.

Flattening test

Flattening

A pipe section is flattened between parallel plates to a defined gap. Verifies ductility and weld integrity.

No cracks, no fracture
Bending test

Bending

Pipe is bent around a defined mandrel radius without filler. Confirms formability and weld bond.

No fracture, no separation
Expanding test

Expanding

A tapered mandrel expands the pipe end by a specified percentage. Tests the longitudinal weld under hoop stress.

Weld line does not open
Dimensional inspection

Measured, not assumed.

Every pipe length is verified against the standard's tolerance band before bundling. Out-of-tolerance pipe never leaves the mill.

Outside diameter

Verified at multiple points along each length against the standard's OD tolerance band.

Wall thickness

Measured ultrasonically and by direct gauge to confirm schedule compliance across the section.

Straightness

Bow tolerance checked after the straightener cassette before pipes are released to bundling.

Weld consistency

100% in-line eddy current plus visual inspection of the seam after flash removal.

Laboratory verification

Independently verified.

Mechanical and chemical sample results are independently verified through accredited university and third-party laboratories. Reports are filed against the heat number and made available with the mill test certificate.

  • Tensile strength & yield to ASTM A370
  • Chemical composition by spectrometry
  • Flattening, bending and expanding test reports
  • Hydrostatic test record per pipe length
  • Third-party witnessing welcomed at any process stage

Chemical composition (typical)

ElementASTM A53 Gr. B (max %)Typical Gazelle (%)
Carbon (C)0.300.18 – 0.22
Manganese (Mn)1.200.60 – 0.90
Phosphorus (P)0.05≤ 0.025
Sulfur (S)0.045≤ 0.020
Copper (Cu)0.40≤ 0.20

Documentation on request

Mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1), laboratory reports and chemical analysis are issued per heat number and bundled into consultant submission packages on request.

Documentation

Every meter, traceable.

Each shipment is supplied with a mill test certificate (EN 10204 3.1) listing chemical composition, mechanical properties, hydrostatic test record and dimensional inspection — all traceable back to the source heat number.

  • Mill test certificates per EN 10204 3.1
  • Heat number stenciled on every pipe length
  • Hydrostatic, ultrasonic and eddy current test records
  • Consultant submission packages prepared on request
  • Approved vendor status with major regional consultancies
Submission package

Ready for consultant review.

Request the full certification dossier — UL listing, ISO certificate, CPA approval, lab reports and a sample mill test certificate.