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SA178A / ASTM A178 Grade A


SA178 A is an ERW (electric resistance welded) low carbon steel boiler tube used in super heaters, water wall panels, heat exchangers, condensers, marine application, refineries, paper pulping, petrochemical applications, pressure vessels, and general engineering applications. It is also used in coal, thermal and oil power generation plants.

​As a leading boiler tube supplier in America, Metro Boiler Tube Co., Inc stocks a large inventory of Webco Industries SA178A boiler tubing for sale.

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See Also: ASTM A178 / SA178C / SA178D

Quick Information


  • What is SA178A Material?
  • What is The SA178A Material Specifications?
  • What is The SA178A Chemical Composition?
  • What are The SA178A Mechanical Properties?
  • What is the SA178A P Number?
  • What is SA178A Max Hardness?

  • What Is ERW Tubing?
  • What Are Boiler Tube Randoms?
  • What is The Tubing Weight Per Foot?

  • ASTM A178 Gr A / SA178 A Stock
  • ASTM A178 Gr A / SA178 A GA Randoms
  • ASTM A178 Gr A / SA178 A LA Randoms

ASTM Specs


  • ASTM A178
  • ASTM A192
  • ASTM A209
  • ASTM A210
  • ASTM A213

Other SA178 Grades


  • SA178 Grade C
  • SA178 Grade D



SA178 A / ASTM A178 Grade A
Tubing Specifications



SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A
Chemical Composition
Carbon: 0.06% - 0.18%Silicon: N/A
Manganese: 0.27% - 0.63%Nickle: N/A
Phosphorus Max: 0.035%Chromium: N/A
Sulfur Max: 0.035%Molybdenum: N/A

SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength:ksi: 47 MPa: 325
Yield:ksi: 26 MPa: 180
Maximum Hardness:77 Max. Rockwell B (HRB)

SA-178-A is a P1 Material. Elongation in 2in. or 50mm, min. %: 35.

What is the difference between ASTM A178 Gr A, Gr C, Gr D?

See Also: SA178 C Specs / SA178 D Specs



SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A Boiler Tube Stock

Below is a list of our SA178 A boiler tube inventory.This list is updated weekly. You can also Download Our Current Boiler Tube Inventory in Excel format. If your not finding the size looking for please be sure to look at our SA178 A random inventory in Ringgold, GA and Gonzales, LA As always feel free to give us a Call, and we will check our numerous boiler tube suppliers for you.

See Also: SA178 C Inventory / SA178 D Inventory

What Are Boiler Tube Randoms?



SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A Boiler Tube Stock
Metro Inventory



SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A Boiler Tube Random Lengths
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SA178 A / ASTM A178 Gr A Boiler Tube Random Lengths
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Boiler Tube
Sales Team


Sam Long

Sam Long Metro Boiler Tube Straight Tube Sales Manager Ringgold, GA.

Georgia Straight Tube Division Manager
Boiler Tube Sales
(706) 965-9909

slong@metroboilertube.com

Trent Hebert

Trent Hebert Metro Boiler Straight Tube Sales Manager Gonzales, LA.

Louisiana Straight Tube Division Manager
Boiler Tube Sales
(225) 647-9207
thebert@metroboilertube.com

Tube Randoms

SA 178A / ASTM A178 Boiler Tube Supplier Warehouse.
Current Boiler Tube Stock

SA-178-A Applications

  • Boilers
  • Pulp And Paper
  • Chemical Processing
  • Refineries
  • Steam Locomotives
  • Industrial Processes
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Condensors
  • Pressure Vessels
  • General Engineering
Metro now has 24/7 after hours services to meet all your emergency needs.

After Hours: (762) 887-0480

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Metro Boiler Tube Co., Inc
Main Office Ringgold, GA Facility

122 Rollins Industrial Blvd
Ringgold, GA 30736

Phone: (706) 965-9909
Toll Free: (800) 274-4762
Fax: (706) 965-8705

Metro Boiler Tube Co., Inc
Gonzales, LA Facility

2413 S Philippe Ave
Gonzales, LA 70737

Phone: (225) 647-9207
Toll Free: (888) 243-2855


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  • Home
  • Capabilities
    • Wheelabrator Rotoblasting
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    • Boiler Tube Bending >
      • Tube Pressing
      • Boiler Tube Roll Bending
    • Boiler Generating >
      • Boiler Bank Generating Tubes
      • Finned Sidewall Tubes
    • Assemblies / Modules >
      • Boiler Super Heaters
      • Boiler Economizer Elements
    • Membrane Panels >
      • Membrane Boiler Water Wall Panels
      • Partial Water Wall Opening Panels
      • Panel Gang Bending
    • Boiler Header Fabrication Sales
  • Metro Mechanical
    • Part Machining
    • Laser Part
    • Press Break
    • Plate Rolling
    • Membrane Bar Sales
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    • Wall Boxes
    • Hand Cuff Bar Sales
    • Tube Bend And Press Tooling Sales
  • Inventory
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        • SA213 T91
        • SA213 TP304 SS
        • SA213 TP321 SS
        • SA213 TP347 SS
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