JIS G3456 Carbon Steel Pipes for High-Temperature Service

No.JIS G3456
JIS G3456 carbon steel pipes are designed for pressure piping used mainly at temperatures above 350°C. Available in STPT370, STPT410, and STPT480, the standard covers seamless and electric-resistance-welded pipes with defined chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and integrity testing requirements.
FYN focuses on seamless JIS G3456 pipes for power, boiler, and industrial high-temperature piping projects.

FYN’s manufacturing capability is separate from the full dimensional scope of JIS G3456. Actual supply availability is confirmed against the grade, dimensions, manufacturing condition, heat treatment, quantity, and inspection requirements.

Key Features

  • Carbon steel pipes for high-temperature pressure service, used mainly above 350°C.
  • Three material grades: STPT370, STPT410, and STPT480.
  • Minimum tensile-strength levels of 370, 410, and 480 MPa, respectively.
  • Seamless and ERW manufacturing routes covered by the standard.
  • Grade-specific chemical and mechanical requirements.
  • Heat treatment according to grade and manufacturing method.
  • Tensile and flattening requirements, as applicable.
  • Hydrostatic testing or nondestructive examination according to applicable requirements.
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Description

JIS G 3456 specifies carbon steel pipes used mainly for piping service at temperatures above 350°C.

Referenced Edition: JIS G 3456:2024

Standard Title: Carbon Steel Pipes for High Temperature Service

The standard covers:

  • Seamless steel pipe
  • Electric resistance welded steel pipe — ERW

FYN’s product scope focuses on seamless JIS G3456 pipe.

JIS G3456 should be distinguished from JIS G3455, which is intended for high-pressure service at temperatures of 350°C or lower.

Grades & Mechanical Properties

JIS G3456 specifies three grades with progressively higher minimum tensile-strength levels.

Grade Minimum Tensile Strength Minimum Yield Point / Proof Stress
STPT370 370 MPa 215 MPa
STPT410 410 MPa 245 MPa
STPT480 480 MPa 275 MPa

Elongation requirements depend on the test-piece type, orientation, and pipe dimensions.

For pipes with an outside diameter below 40 mm and for applicable thin-wall conditions, the relevant JIS G3456 provisions should be applied rather than using one generic elongation value.

Grade Selection

Grade Selection Considerations
STPT370 Used where the piping design specifies the STPT370 strength level.
STPT410 Provides higher strength than STPT370 for applicable high-temperature piping designs.
STPT480 The highest-strength grade within JIS G3456. Selected according to piping design and fabrication requirements.

Grade selection should consider design temperature, design pressure, fabrication requirements, and the applicable piping code. Tensile strength alone should not determine material selection.

Chemical Composition

Element STPT370 STPT410 STPT480
Carbon (C) ≤0.25% ≤0.30% ≤0.33%
Silicon (Si) 0.10–0.35% 0.10–0.35% 0.10–0.35%
Manganese (Mn) 0.30–0.90% 0.30–1.00% 0.30–1.00%
Phosphorus (P) ≤0.035% ≤0.035% ≤0.035%
Sulfur (S) ≤0.035% ≤0.035% ≤0.035%

Alloying elements not listed above may be added where permitted by the standard. Intentionally added elements are subject to applicable reporting requirements.

Manufacturing Methods

JIS G3456 covers the following manufacturing routes:

Manufacturing Method Description
Hot-Finished Seamless Seamless pipe supplied according to the applicable hot-finished requirements
Cold-Finished Seamless Seamless pipe supplied according to the applicable cold-finished requirements
Electric Resistance Welded ERW pipe covered by the standard

The required manufacturing method should be identified in the purchase order where necessary.

For FYN seamless pipe enquiries, specify whether the project requires hot-finished seamless or cold-finished seamless pipe.

Heat Treatment

Heat-treatment requirements depend on the grade and manufacturing method.

For seamless pipes, applicable conditions include:

  • As manufactured, where permitted
  • Low-temperature annealed
  • Normalized

Cold-finished seamless pipes are subject to applicable post-forming heat-treatment requirements.

STPT480 and other specific manufacturing conditions must follow the exact heat-treatment requirements of JIS G3456:2024.

Additional project-specific heat treatment should be stated at the RFQ stage.

Inspection & Testing

JIS G3456 pipes are subject to applicable material, mechanical, dimensional, and integrity verification.

Inspection Area Applicable Verification
Chemical Composition Chemical analysis
Mechanical Properties Tensile testing
Forming Performance Flattening testing
Dimensions Dimensional and wall-thickness inspection
Surface Condition Surface inspection
Pipe Integrity Hydrostatic testing or nondestructive examination
Identification Material identification

Additional purchaser-specified inspection requirements should be stated at the enquiry stage.

Hydrostatic Testing & NDT

Depending on the ordered specification, applicable integrity testing can include:

  • Hydrostatic testing
  • Ultrasonic examination — UT
  • Eddy-current examination — ET

The required test method and any project-specific acceptance criteria should be included in the purchase specification.

Related Standards

JIS G3456 vs JIS G3455

Parameter JIS G3455 JIS G3456
Standard Title Carbon Steel Pipes for High Pressure Service Carbon Steel Pipes for High Temperature Service
Intended Service High-pressure piping at temperatures ≤350°C Piping used mainly at temperatures >350°C
Grades STS370 / STS410 / STS480 STPT370 / STPT410 / STPT480

The two standards have similar room-temperature strength levels, but they should not be treated as interchangeable.

Material selection must follow the design temperature, design pressure, applicable piping code, and project material specification.

JIS G3456 vs JIS G3454

Standard Intended Service Grades
JIS G3454 Carbon Steel Pipes for Pressure Service STPG370 / STPG410
JIS G3456 Carbon Steel Pipes for High Temperature Service STPT370 / STPT410 / STPT480

For elevated-temperature piping, select the applicable material specification according to the system design. The availability of matching pipe dimensions alone does not establish material suitability.

Manufacturing Capability

Parameter FYN Capability
Product Form Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
Grades STPT370 / STPT410 / STPT480
Manufacturing Process Cold Drawn / Cold Rolled
Outside Diameter 6–114 mm
Wall Thickness 0.8–25 mm
Length Up to 40 m
Inspection Hydrostatic / UT / ET, as specified
Documentation MTC / Inspection Documentation / Third-Party Inspection, as required

Actual JIS G3456 supply availability is confirmed according to:

  • Grade
  • Outside diameter and wall thickness
  • Length
  • Manufacturing condition
  • Heat treatment
  • Quantity
  • Inspection requirements

Typical Applications

High-Temperature Steam Piping

For steam systems operating mainly above 350°C where JIS G3456 carbon steel material is specified by the piping design.

Power Plant Piping

For applicable steam and auxiliary piping systems in thermal power plants.

Boiler Piping

For boiler-associated pressure piping where STPT370, STPT410, or STPT480 is specified by the equipment or piping design.

Chemical & Petrochemical Piping

For high-temperature process lines carrying compatible process fluids under the applicable design conditions.

Industrial Steam Systems

For industrial plants requiring carbon steel pressure piping for elevated-temperature steam distribution.

Replacement High-Temperature Piping

For maintenance projects where existing piping documentation specifies JIS G3456.

Replacement material should be verified against:

  • Existing grade
  • Design pressure and design temperature
  • Service medium
  • Corrosion allowance
  • Pipe dimensions
  • Applicable piping code

Industries Served

  • Power Generation
  • Industrial Boilers
  • Chemical Processing
  • Petrochemical & Refining
  • Steam & Utility Systems
  • Pressure Equipment
  • Industrial Plant Engineering
  • Piping Fabrication

Documentation & Traceability

Available documentation can include:

  • Mill Test Certificate
  • Heat / lot traceability
  • Chemical analysis results
  • Mechanical test results
  • Heat-treatment records
  • Hydrostatic / NDT records, where applicable
  • Dimensional inspection records
  • Material identification
  • Third-party inspection reports, when arranged

Required documentation should be specified at the RFQ stage.

Packing & Delivery

Export Packing

Typical packing options include:

  • Steel bundle packing
  • Identification tags
  • Pipe-end protection
  • Rust-prevention protection, when required
  • Seaworthy export packing
  • Project-specific marking

End preparation can be supplied according to piping fabrication requirements.

Long-length pipes may require special packing and transportation arrangements.

Order & Delivery Information

Item Details
Custom Requirements Subject to grade and technical review
Minimum Order Quantity According to grade, dimensions, and production requirements
Lead Time According to grade, dimensions, quantity, heat treatment, and inspection requirements
End Preparation According to piping fabrication requirements
Special Packing According to project and transport requirements

Information Required for Quotation

Item Information to Provide
Standard JIS G 3456 and required edition, if specified
Grade STPT370 / STPT410 / STPT480
Product Form Seamless / ERW
Pipe Size Nominal Size / Outside Diameter
Wall Thickness Wall Thickness / Schedule
Length Required pipe length
Quantity Required order quantity
Manufacturing Condition Hot-finished / Cold-finished, if specified
Heat Treatment Required treatment or delivery condition
Design Conditions Design pressure, design temperature, and service medium
Design Code Applicable piping design code
Testing Hydrostatic / NDT requirements
End Preparation Required pipe-end condition
Surface Condition Project-specific surface requirements
Documentation Required inspection documents
Third-Party Inspection Required scope, if applicable
Delivery Destination

For high-temperature piping projects, send your material take-off (MTO), piping specification, or technical drawing for review.

Request a Quotation

Please send your requirements in the following format:

JIS G 3456 + Grade + Nominal Size / OD + Wall Thickness / Schedule + Length + Quantity

Available Grades: STPT370 / STPT410 / STPT480

For high-temperature piping projects, also include:

Design Pressure + Design Temperature + Service Medium + Applicable Design Code + NDT Requirements

For replacement projects, provide the existing MTC, piping specification, or drawing for material verification.