This Malaysian Standard covers two grades of electric-resistance-welded steel pipe in NPS 2 to NPS 30 [DN 50 to DN 750] inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness up to 0.500 inch [12.70 mm], inclusive, and in nominal sizes NPS 3/4 to NPS 5 [DN 20 to DN 125] inclusive with nominal (average) wall thickness 0.083 inch [2.11 mm] to 0.134 inch [3.40 mm], depending on size. Pipe having other dimensions (Note 1) may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. The pipe is intended for conveying gas, vapour, water or other liquid; only Grade A is adapted for flanging and bending (Note 2). The suitability of pipe for various purposes is somewhat dependent upon its dimensions, properties, and conditions of service, so that the purpose for which the pipe is intended should be stated in the order. The pipe may be furnished either non-expanded or cold expanded at the option of the manufacturer. When pipe is cold expanded, the amount of expansion
