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GB/T 30584-2026Seamless steel tubes for crane jibs (English PDF)

起重机臂架用无缝钢管

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SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

April 30, 2026

Implementation date

November 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 30584-2026 is the English-translated version of 起重机臂架用无缝钢管.

GB/T 30584-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the high strength seamless tube of a telescopic crane boom - a section that has to be light, straight and free of defects, because the boom is a slender column carrying a load at a great distance. It replaces GB/T 30584-2014 and has been in force since 1 November 2026. It was issued on 30 April 2026 and takes effect on 1 November 2026, replacing GB/T 30584-2014. The document is under the responsibility of the China Iron and Steel Association. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

Document preview — GB/T 30584-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
77.140.75
Classification
H 48
Replacing
GB/T 30584-2014

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • 4 Classification and Codes
  • 6 Manufacturing process
  • 6.5 Delivery Status
  • 7 Technical Requirements
  • 7.1 Steel grades and chemical composition
  • 7.2 Mechanical Properties
  • 7.2.2 Impact
  • 7.3 Surface Quality
  • 7.4 Non-destructive testing
  • 7.5 Dimensions, shape, weight and permissible deviations
  • 7.5.1 Outer diameter and wall thickness
  • 7.5.2 Length
  • 7.5.3 Curvature
  • 7.5.5 End Shape
  • 7.5.6 Weight
  • 8 Samples
  • 8.1 Tensile test specimen
  • 9 Test Methods
  • 10 Inspection Rules

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 30584-2014 "Seamless Steel Tubes for Crane Booms". Compared with GB/T 30584-2014, the only differences are in the structural design. Aside from integration and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows:

a) The requirements for tube blanks have been changed (see 6.3,

6.2.2 of the.2014 edition);

b) Added requirements for steel grades BJ590, BJ960, and BJ1020 in the delivery status (see 6.5.2);

c) Added steel grades BJ590, BJ960, and BJ1020, along with their chemical composition and mechanical property requirements, and added standardized numerical designations for the steel grades. Codes (see Tables 1 and 2);

d) The impact test temperature and its absorbed energy were changed (see Table 2, Table 3 in the.2014 edition);

e) Additional requirements for external surface quality have been added (see 7.3.2);

f) The requirements for non-destructive testing have been changed (see 7.4,

6.6 in the.2014 edition);

g) A minimum wall thickness delivery method has been added (see 7.5.1);

h) The permissible deviation of the outer diameter of cold-rolled (drawn) steel pipes has been changed (see Table 4, Table 1 in the.2014 edition);

i) The permissible deviation for fixed length has been changed (see 7.5.2.2,

5.3.2 in the.2014 version);

4 Classification and Codes

4.1 Steel pipes are classified and designated according to their manufacturing method as follows:

a) Hot-rolled steel pipe WH;

b) Cold-drawn (rolled) steel pipe WC.

4.2 The steel grades listed in this document are determined by the first capital letter of the Chinese pinyin for "arm" and "frame" representing the crane boom, and the specified minimum lower yield strength. It consists of two parts. the degree value and the value of the degree.

5.Order details Contracts or orders for steel pipes ordered in accordance with this document shall include, but are not limited to, the following.

a) This document number;

b) Product Name;

c) Steel grade or unified numerical designation;

d) Quantity ordered (total weight or total length);

e) Dimensions (nominal outer diameter × nominal wall thickness, in millimeters);

f) Special requirements.

6 Manufacturing process

6.1 Steel smelting methods Steel should be refined in an electric arc furnace followed by ladle refining and then vacuum refining, or refined in an oxygen converter followed by ladle refining and then vacuum refining. (Supplied by...) This needs to be negotiated by both parties and specified in the contract. Other smelting methods with higher requirements may be used. When the buyer specifies a particular smelting method, it should be stated in the contract. As noted in the text.

6.2 Method for manufacturing tube blanks The tube blank should be manufactured by continuous casting, ingot casting or hot rolling (forging) methods.

6.3 Requirements for tube blanks Continuously cast tube blanks should conform to the requirements of YB/T 4149, which specifies that low-magnification structural defects include center cracks, intermediate cracks, subcutaneous cracks, and subcutaneous bubbles. The grade should not exceed Grade 1, but other continuously cast tube blanks with higher quality requirements approved by all relevant parties may also be used. Hot-rolled (forged) tube blanks should meet the following requirements. In accordance with the provisions of YB/T 5221.The provisions for ingot casting of tube blanks (steel ingots) may be followed as for hot-rolled (forged) tube blanks.

6.4 Manufacturing Method of Steel Pipes Steel pipes should be manufactured using hot rolling or cold drawing (rolling) seamless methods. If the buyer specifies a particular manufacturing method, it should be stated in the contract.

6.5 Delivery Status

6.5.1 Steel pipes of grade BJ450 shall be delivered in normalized or quenched and tempered condition. When the final rolling temperature of the steel pipe is above the critical phase transformation temperature Ar3, and the steel... If the pipe has undergone air cooling, then the steel pipe should be considered to have undergone normalizing.

6.5.2 Steel pipes of grades BJ590, BJ770, BJ890, BJ960, and BJ1020 shall be delivered in quenched and tempered condition.

7.1 Steel grades and chemical composition

7.1.1 The steel grade and chemical composition (smelting analysis) shall conform to the provisions of Table 1.

7.1.2 When the buyer requests finished product analysis, it should be specified in the contract. The permissible deviation of the chemical composition of the finished steel pipes should conform to GB/T 222. According to the regulations.

7.1.3 At the request of the buyer, and upon consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, other grades of steel pipes may be used.

7.2 Mechanical Properties

7.2.1 Stretching The room temperature tensile properties of the steel pipes in the delivery condition shall conform to the requirements of Table 2.

7.2.2 Impact

7.2.2.1 Steel pipes with a nominal outer diameter of not less than 76 mm and a nominal wall thickness or average wall thickness (when delivered based on the minimum wall thickness) of not less than

6.5 mm shall When performing Charpy V-notch impact tests, the test temperature and absorbed energy should meet the requirements specified in Table 2.

7.2.2.2 The impact absorption energy specified in Table 2 is the required value for the impact absorption energy of the standard specimen. When using small-sized impact specimens, the smaller... The minimum Charpy V-notch impact absorption energy requirement for the standard-sized specimen should be the requirement for the standard-sized specimen multiplied by the reduction factor in Table 3.

7.2.2.3 As required by the buyer, and upon negotiation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, Charpy V-type defects in other temperatures or directions may be made. The required impact absorption energy value for the impact test shall be determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer.

7.3 Surface Quality

7.3.1 The inner and outer surfaces of the steel pipe shall be free from cracks, folds, roll marks, delamination, and scale. These defects shall be completely removed, and the repaired areas shall be rounded. For smooth transitions, the actual wall thickness at the grinding point should not be less than the minimum allowable wall thickness deviation.

7.3.2 The outer surface of the steel pipe shall be free from defects such as oxide scale, pitting, and dense pitting that would affect surface inspection.

7.3.3 Other local defects with a depth not exceeding the wall thickness deviation are allowed to exist.

7.4 Non-destructive testing

7.4.1 Each steel pipe shall undergo ultrasonic testing plus eddy current testing, or ultrasonic testing plus magnetic flux leakage testing, along its entire length. The acceptance level during ultrasonic testing shall meet the following requirements. Complies with the requirements of U2 in GB/T 5777-2019; the acceptance level for eddy current testing should comply with the requirements of E2 or E2H in GB/T 7735; leakage. The acceptance level for magnetic testing shall comply with the requirements of F2 in GB/T 12606.

7.4.2 When the ratio of the outer diameter to the wall thickness of the steel pipe is less than 5, unless otherwise specified in the contract, the acceptance level for ultrasonic testing shall comply with GB/T 5777- The provisions of A.3 in Appendix A of.2019.

7.4.3 The residual magnetism of the steel pipe should not exceed

7.5.1 Outer diameter and wall thickness

7.5.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract, steel pipes shall be delivered according to their nominal outer diameter (D) and nominal wall thickness (S). This shall be determined by both the supplier and the buyer upon the buyer's request. By negotiation, steel pipes can be delivered according to nominal outer diameter and minimum wall thickness (Smin).

7.5.1.2 The nominal outer diameter and wall thickness of the steel pipe shall conform to the provisions of GB/T 17395.Upon request from the buyer and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, the following specifications may be supplied. Steel pipes of dimensions other than those specified in GB/T 17395.

7.5.1.3 The permissible deviations of the nominal outer diameter and nominal wall thickness of the steel pipe shall conform to the provisions of Table

4.When the steel pipe is delivered with the minimum wall thickness, its minimum... The permissible deviation in wall thickness shall be determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer.

7.5.1.4 Upon the request of the buyer and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, steel pipes with permissible dimensional deviations other than those specified in Table 4 may be supplied.

7.5.2 Length

7.5.2.1 Typical Length Hot-rolled steel pipes are typically 3000mm to 12000mm in length; cold-drawn (rolled) steel pipes are typically.2000mm in length. 12000mm.

7.5.2.2 Fixed Length and Multiple Length 7.5.2.2.1 Upon the buyer's request, and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, steel pipes may be delivered in fixed lengths or multiples thereof. The fixed length and multiple length of the pipe should be within the normal range. 7.5.2.2.2 The permissible deviation of the fixed length of steel pipe shall conform to the following provisions.

a) When the length is no greater than 6000 mm, 300 mm;

b) When the length is greater than 6000mm, 500mm. 7.5.2.2.3 The permissible deviation for the total length of multiple-length steel pipes is.200 mm. For each cut in the multiple-length pipe, a allowance should be made according to the following specifications.

a) When D<=159mm, the cut allowance is 5mm~10mm;

b) When D >159mm, the cut allowance is 10mm~15mm.

7.5.3 Curvature

7.5.3.1 The curvature of the steel pipe per meter shall not exceed

1.2 mm; the curvature of the steel pipe along its entire length shall not exceed 0.1% of the pipe length, and shall not exceed [a certain value]. 10mm.

7.5.3.2 Based on the requirements of the buyer, and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, steel pipes with other curvature requirements may be supplied.

7.5.4 Out-of-roundness and uneven wall thickness As required by the buyer, and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, it is specified in the contract that the out-of-roundness and uneven wall thickness of the steel pipes should not exceed the outer diameter by more than [amount missing]. 80% of the tolerance for wall thickness and other factors.

7.5.5 End Shape

7.5.5.1 For steel pipes with a nominal outer diameter not exceeding 60 mm, the beveling at the pipe ends should not exceed

1.5 mm; for steel pipes with a nominal outer diameter greater than 60 mm, the pipe end beveling should not exceed

1.5 mm. The bevel at the end should not exceed 2.5% of the nominal outer diameter of the steel pipe, and should not exceed 6mm.

7.5.5.2 Burrs at both ends of the steel pipe should be removed.

7.5.6 Weight

7.5.6.1 Steel pipes shall be delivered according to actual weight or theoretical weight. The calculation of the theoretical weight of steel pipes shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 17395. The density of steel is set at

7.5.6.2 As required by the buyer, and after consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and as specified in the contract, the allowable deviation between the actual weight and the theoretical weight of the delivered steel pipes shall be... The difference is.

a) Single steel pipe. ±5%;

b) For each batch of steel pipes with a minimum weight of 10t. ±5%.

8.1 Tensile test specimen

8.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract, tensile tests shall be conducted by sampling along the longitudinal direction of the steel pipe.

8.1.2 For steel pipes with an outer diameter of not less than 219 mm, when required by the buyer and the pipe dimensions allow, the tensile test can be performed by taking samples from a section transversely of the steel pipe. The transverse specimen should be a circular cross-section specimen with a diameter of 10 mm; if the steel pipe size is insufficient to cut a 10 mm specimen, a straight cross-section should be used. Specimens with the largest possible circular cross-section size, either 8 mm or 5 mm in diameter; when the steel pipe size is insufficient to cut a 5 mm circular cross-section specimen. When taking samples, tensile tests should be performed by sampling along the longitudinal direction of the steel pipe. Transverse circular cross-section specimens should be taken from unflattened blanks.

8.2 Impact test specimens Unless otherwise specified in the contract, impact tests shall be conducted along the longitudinal direction of the steel pipe. For steel pipes with an outer diameter of not less than 219 mm, when the purchaser requests... During impact testing, samples can be taken transversely from the steel pipe. Regardless of whether the sample is taken longitudinally or transversely from the steel pipe, the thickness of the impact specimen should be The largest possible size is 10mm, 7.5mm, or 5mm. When the steel pipe size is insufficient to cut a 5mm thick specimen, the impact test... No requirements are made.

9 Test Methods

9.1 Sampling for chemical composition analysis of steel pipes shall comply with the rules of GB/T 20066.Chemical composition analysis generally follows GB/T 4336. In accordance with the provisions of GB/T 20123, YB/T 4395, or other general methods, arbitration shall comply with GB/T 223.5, GB/T 223.8, and other relevant standards. GB/T 223.11, GB/T 223.13, GB/T 223.19, GB/T 223.23, GB/T 223.26, GB/T 223.37, GB/T 223.40, GB/T 223.43, GB/T 223.59, GB/T 223.63, GB/T 223.84, GB/T 223.85, GB/T 223.86, YB/T 4395 Regulation.

9.2 The inner and outer surfaces of the steel pipes shall be visually inspected one by one under sufficient lighting conditions.

9.3 The dimensions and shape of the steel pipes shall be measured one by one using measuring tools that meet the accuracy requirements.

9.4 Every 4 hours during each work shift, at least one steel pipe shall be selected, and its ends shall be tested for residual magnetism using a gaussmeter or other calibrated instrument. test.

9.5 The sampling and testing methods for other inspection items of steel pipes shall comply with the provisions of Table 5.

10 Inspection Rules

10.1 Inspection and Acceptance The inspection and acceptance of steel pipes shall be carried out by the supplier's quality and technical department.

10.2 Batching Rules The chemical composition of the steel pipes is inspected and accepted according to the smelting furnace; the remaining inspection items of the steel pipes are inspected and accepted by batch. Each batch should consist of steel pipes of the same grade. A series of steel pipes of the same heat number, specification, and heat treatment regime (heat). If the steel pipes are not heat-treated again after being cut into individual pieces, then... All sections cut from the rolled steel billet should be considered as one unit. The quantity of steel pipes in each batch should not exceed the following limits.

a) When D<=76mm and S<=3.0mm, 400 pieces;

b) When D >351mm, 50 pieces;

c) For other sizes,.200 pieces.

10.3 Sampling Quantity The sampling quantity for each batch of steel pipes for various inspections shall comply with the provisions of Table 5.

10.4 Re-inspection and Judgment Rules The rules for re-inspection and judgment of steel pipes shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 2102.

11 Packaging, labeling and quality certificate The packaging, marking, and quality certificate of steel pipes shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 2102.

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