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Bosega Pipes and Tubes, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of top-notch metal tubular products, including CDS (Cold Drawn Seamless) Tubing. With cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality controls, Bosega ensures that their tubing boasts exceptional dimensional accuracy, a smooth surface finish, and impressive mechanical strength. Catering to sectors like automotive, hydraulics, machinery, and heavy engineering, the company offers precision-engineered CDS Tubing that meets both local and international standards for performance, durability, and reliability.
CDS Tubing is crafted by cold drawing seamless steel tubes, which helps achieve tighter tolerances, better surface quality, and enhanced mechanical properties. This method boosts strength, hardness, and uniformity while keeping excellent machinability and formability intact. Generally, CDS Tubing is known for its high tensile strength, good toughness, and resistance to fatigue and internal pressure. It comes in various grades of carbon and alloy steel tailored to specific applications, with customizable sizes and wall thicknesses available.
| Condition | Nominal Yield Strength psi | Nominal Ultimate Strength psi | Nominal Elongation in 2% | Equivalent Rockwell Hardness | Equivalent Brinell Hardness |
| GRADE 1018 c .15/.20 Mn .60/90 P .40 max S .050 max | |||||
| Hot-Rolled | 35,000 | 60,000 | 30 | B-68 | 116 |
| Normalized | 38,000 | 58,000 | 35 | B-66 | 114 |
| Soft-Annealed | 33,000 | 50,000 | 40 | B-57 | 97 |
| As-Drawn | 70,000 | 85,000 | 10 | B-87 | 170 |
| CD-Stress Relief Annealed | 60,000 | 80,000 | 15 | B-85 | 163 |
| GRADE 1020 C. 18/.23 Mn .30/.60 P .040 max S .050 max | |||||
| Hot-Rolled | 38,000 | 60,000 | 30 | B-68 | 116 |
| Normalized | 40,000 | 58,000 | 35 | B-66 | 114 |
| Soft-Annealed | 33,000 | 53,000 | 40 | B-62 | 105 |
| As-Drawn | 65,000 | 80,000 | 10 | B-85 | 163 |
| CD-Stress Relief Annealed | 60,000 | 75,000 | 15 | B-81 | 149 |
| GRADE 1026 C .22/.28 Mn .60/.90 P .030 max S .050 max | |||||
| Hot-Rolled | 47,000 | 70,000 | 28 | B-77 | 137 |
| Normalized | 50,000 | 67,000 | 33 | B-74 | 131 |
| Soft-Annealed | 36,000 | 60,000 | 35 | B-68 | 116 |
| As-Drawn | 72,000 | 87,000 | 10 | B-89 | 179 |
| CD-Stress Relief Annealed | 65,000 | 82,000 | 15 | B-86 | 167 |
| OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DIAMETER TOLERANCES FOR ROUND COLD-WORKED SEAMLESS TUBING PER ASTM A519 | ||||||||||
| Outside Diameter Size Range in | Thermal Treatment after Final Cold Work Producing Size | |||||||||
| Wall Thickness as Percent of OD | None, or not exceeding 1100°F. Nominal Temperature | Heated Above 1100°F. Nominal Temperature Without Accelerated Cooling | ||||||||
| OD, in | ID, in | OD, in | ID, in | |||||||
| Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | |||
| Up to 0.499 | All | 0.004 | 0.000 | — | — | 0.005 | 0.002 | — | — | |
| 0.500-1.699 | All | 0.005 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.005 | 0.007 | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.007 | |
| 1.700-2.099 | All | 0.006 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.006 | |
| 2.100-2.499 | All | 0.007 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.007 | 0.008 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.008 | |
| 2.500-2.899 | All | 0.008 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.008 | 0.009 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.009 | |
| 2.900-3.299 | All | 0.009 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.009 | 0.011 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.011 | |
| 3.300-3.699 | All | 0.010 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.010 | 0.013 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.013 | |
| 3.700-4.099 | All | 0.011 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.011 | 0.013 | 0.007 | 0.010 | 0.010 | |
| 4.100-4.499 | All | 0.012 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.012 | 0.014 | 0.007 | 0.011 | 0.011 | |
| 4.500-4.899 | All | 0.013 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.013 | 0.016 | 0.007 | 0.012 | 0.012 | |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
When you choose CDS Tubing from Bosega Pipes and Tubes, you can count on exceptional quality and long-lasting durability. These tubes offer excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, making them perfect for various industrial applications. Our commitment to outstanding service and reliable delivery guarantees customer satisfaction with every order. With extensive expertise in stainless steel products, we provide premium solutions tailored to meet your unique needs.
Bosega Pipes and Tubes, a top supplier of CDS Tubing in Cape Town, South Africa, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality pipes and tubes for various industrial applications. With an extensive inventory and a commitment to exceptional customer service, they have become the go-to source for stainless steel products in the area.
At Bosega Pipes and Tubes, we specialize in providing custom-sized CDS Tubing designed to meet your specific requirements. Our expert team is committed to delivering personalized solutions for all your piping and tubing needs. For more details, contact us at sales@bosegapipes.co.za.
You’ll find CDS Tubing widely used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, automotive shock absorbers, drive shafts, mechanical and structural components, and precision equipment. Its blend of smooth internal and external surfaces, tight dimensional tolerances, and high strength makes it perfect for applications that demand reliability, precision, and a long service life. Engineers and fabricators often turn to CDS Tubing for dependable performance, especially in challenging operating conditions.
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