API SPEC 5L Steel pipe
API 5L, API 5L PSL1 X42, API 5L PSL1 X46, API 5L PSL1 X52, API 5L PSL1 X56, API 5L PSL1 X60, API 5L PSL2 Grade B, API 5L PSL2 X42, API 5L PSL2 X46, API 5L PSL2 X52, API 5L PSL2 X56, api spec, API SPEC 5L, line pipe, Steel pipe, steel pipes
API SPEC 5L is a international standard specifies requirements for the manufacture of two product specification levels (PSL 1 and PSL 2) of seamless and welded steel pipes for use in pipeline transportation systems in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
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API 5L |
Size range (mm):
Yosin Steel can supply superior Quality High strength, High Toughness, Homogeneous material and Corrosion Resistant Line Pipes for various special service such as offshore and sour services.
UOE:
available from 16in. up to 64in. OD (world’s largest)
UOE line pipe can be supplied as high strength line pipe up to Grade X80, and high toughness line pipe for low-temperature services and corrosive gas or crude oil service.
UOE line pipe can be supplied as high strength line pipe up to Grade X80, and high toughness line pipe for low-temperature services and corrosive gas or crude oil service.
HFW:
available up to 26in. OD, with wall thickness up to 1in. (world’s largest)
HFW line pipe can be supplied as high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80, and high grade line pipe for sour gas service and offshore service.
HFW line pipe can be supplied as high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80, and high grade line pipe for sour gas service and offshore service.
SMLS:
available up to 16-3/4in. OD
SMLS line pipe can be supplied with corrosion resistant alloy pipe (weldable12% Cr Line Pipe) and high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80 for crude oil, gas, water and slurry service.
SMLS line pipe can be supplied with corrosion resistant alloy pipe (weldable12% Cr Line Pipe) and high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80 for crude oil, gas, water and slurry service.
Application: gas, water and oil transportation in both oil and natural gas .
Packing: Bare/bundles/crates/crate protection at the both sides of tubes or as per customers’ requirements .
Chemical Compositions(%) of API 5L PSL1
Grade | C≤ | Mn≤ | P≤ | S≤ | Si≤ | V≤ | Nb≤ | Ti≤ |
B | 0.28 | 1.20 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
X42 | 0.28 | 1.30 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
X46 | 0.28 | 1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
X52 | 0.28 | 1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
X56 | 0.28 | 1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
X60 | 0.28 | 1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | - | - | - |
Mechanical Properties of API 5L PSL1
Grade | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Tensile Strength (Mpa) |
B | ≥245 | ≥415 |
X42 | ≥290 | ≥415 |
X46 | ≥320 | ≥435 |
X52 | ≥360 | ≥460 |
X56 | ≥390 | ≥490 |
X60 | ≥415 | ≥520 |
Chemical Compositions(%) of API 5L PSL2
Grade | C≤ | Mn≤ | P≤ | S≤ | Si≤ | V≤ | Nb≤ | Ti≤ | CEpcm≤ |
B | 0.24 | 1.20 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.40 | c | c | 0.04 | 0.25 |
X42 | 0.24 | 1.20 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.40 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
X46 | 0.24 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.40 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
X52 | 0.24 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.45 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
X56 | 0.24 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.45 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
Mechanical Properties of API 5L PSL2
Grade | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Tensile Strength (Mpa) |
B | 245-450 | 415-760 |
X42 | 290-495 | 415-760 |
X46 | 320-525 | 435-760 |
X52 | 360-530 | 460-760 |
X56 | 390-545 | 490-760 |
Note: c: The sum of the columbium [niobium], and vanadium contents shall not exceed 0.06% except that, by agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, an alternative maximum may be established.
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