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API Line Pipe

API 5L X56 PSL 2

Trade NameAPI 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe
Weld Alternatives:ERW, HF, DSAW/SAWL, SMLS, HSAW
OD Size Range:ERW: 0.375″ through 30″
HF: 0.840″ through 24″
DSAW/SAWL: 12.75″ through 144″

SMLS: 0.840″ through 26″ HSAW: 8.625″ through 144″ | | Wall Ranges: | ERW: 0.120″ through 1.000″ HF: 0.120″ through 1.000″ DSAW/SAWL: 0.250″ through 6.000″

SMLS: 0.250″ through 2.500″ HSAW: 0.250″ through 1.000″ | | Lengths: | Single Random Double Random Custom (up to 300′) | | Grade: | ASTM A53, ASTM A106, ASTM A179, ASTM A192, ST35.8, ST37, ST42, ST52, E235, E355, S235JRH, S275JR, S355JOH, P235TR1, 10#, 20#, 45#, Q235, Q345 | | Schedule: | SCH5 SCH10 SCH20 SCH30 SCH40 SCH80 SCH120 SCH140 SCH160 SCHXS SCHXXS | | Surface Finishes: | Bare, Oiled, Mill Varnish, Galv, FBE, FBE Dual, 3LPE, 3LPP, Coal Tar, Concrete Coating and Tape Wrap. | | End Finishes: | Beveled, Square Cut, Threaded & Coupled. | | Additional Services: | Internal Coating |

API 5L X56(PSL1)(PSL2)
Minimum Yield Strength:56,600 psi56,600 psi
Maximum Yield Strength:None79,000 psi
Minimum Tensile Strength:71,100 psi71,100 psi
Maximum Tensile Strength:None110,200 psi
Notes: This is a standard line pipe grade specified in API (American Petroleum Institute) specification 5L.

| API 5L X56 Industry Specifications | Chemical Composition | Yield Strength min. (KSI) | Tensile Strength min. (KSI) | Yield to Tensile Ratio (max) | Elongation % | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | ASTM A105, A106, A234, A333, A350, A420, A694,A860 | C 0.16 Si 0.45 Mn 1.65 P 0.020 S 0.010 V 0.07 Nb 0.05 Ti 0.04 | 56 | 71 | 0.93 | 19 |

Production Standards & Material Qualities

| API 5L L245 / Gr. B (PSL 1) API 5L L290 / X42 (PSL 1) API 5L L245 / Gr. B (PSL 2) API 5L L290 / Gr. B (PSL 2) API 5L L320 / X46 (PSL 1) API 5L L320 / X46 (PSL 2) | API 5L L360 / X52 (PSL 1) API 5L L360 / X52 (PSL 2) API 5L L415 / X60 (PSL 1) API 5L L415 / X60 (PSL 2) API 5L L450 / X65 (PSL 1) API 5L L450 / X65 (PSL 2) | |---|---| | Line Pipe API 5L, PSL 1, PSL 2 CSA Z 245.1 EN ISO 3183 GOST 20295 | Gr A, X70-(N, M) Gr 241-Gr 359 L 245-L485 (N, M, NE, ME) K34-K60 |

Line pipe – types of steel

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximumCARBON EQUIVALENT a
% MAXIMUM
CbSiMnbPSVNbTiOtherCEIIWCEPcm
SEAMLESS & WELDED PIPES
L290R OR X42R0.240.41.20.0250.0150.060.050.04e0.430.25
L290Q OR X42Q0.180.451.40.0250.0150.050.050.04e0.430.25
WELDED PIPE
L290M OR X42M0.220.451.30.0250.0150.050.050.04e0.430.25
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Y.ST.SELONGATION
Mpa (psi)Mpa(psi)
minminmin
290(42 100)495(71 800)f

Chemical Analysis(%) For Part Standard -PSL2

StandardClassGradeCSiMnPSVNbTi
maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax
APL 5L
ISO 3181PSL2L245R or BR0.240.401.200.0250.015dd0.04
L290R or X42R0.240.401.200.0250.0150.060.050.04
L245N or BN0.240.401.200.0250.015dd0.04
L290N or X42N0.240.401.200.0250.0150.060.050.04
L320N or X46N0.240.401.400.0250.0150.070.050.04
L360N or X52N0.240.451.400.0250.0150.100.050.04
L390N or X56N0.240.451.400.0250.0150.100.050.04
L415N or X60N0.240.451.400.0250.0150.100.050.04
L245Q or BQ0.180.451.400.0250.0150.050.050.04
L290Q or X42Q0.180.451.400.0250.0150.050.050.04
L320Q or X46Q0.180.451.400.0250.0150.050.050.04
L360Q or X52Q0.180.451.500.0250.0150.050.050.04
L390Q or X56Q0.180.451.500.0250.0150.070.050.04
L415Q or X60Q0.180.451.700.0250.015ccc
L450Q or X65Q0.180.451.700.0250.015ccc
L485Q or X70Q0.180.451.800.0250.015ccc
L555Q or X80Q0.180.451.900.0250.015ccc
L625Q or X90Q0.160.451.900.0200.010ccc
L690Q or X100Q0.160.451.900.0200.010ccc
L245M or BM0.220.451.200.0250.0150.050.050.04
L290M or X42M0.220.451.300.0250.0150.050.050.04
L320M or X46M0.220.451.300.0250.0150.050.050.04
L360M or X52M0.220.451.400.0250.015bbb
L390M or X56M0.220.451.400.0250.015bbb
L415M or X60M0.120.451.600.0250.015ccc
L450M or X65M0.120.451.600.0250.015ccc
L485M or X70M0.120.451.700.0250.015ccc
L555M or X80M0.120.451.850.0250.015ccc
L625M or X90M0.100.552.100.0200.010ccc
L690M or X100M0.100.552.100.0200.010ccc

Mechanical Properties

| Standard | Class | Grade | Yield Strength MPa | Yield Strength MPa | Y.S/T.S | | | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | min | max | min | max | max | | | | | API 5L ISO3183 | PSL2 | L245R or BR L245N or BN L245Q or BQ L245M or BM | 245 | 450 | 415 | 655 | 0.93 | | L290R or X42R L290N or X42N L290Q or X42Q L290M or X42M | 290 | 495 | 415 | 655 | 0.93 | | | | L320N or X46N L320Q or X46Q L320M or X46M | 320 | 525 | 435 | 655 | 0.93 | | | | L360N or X52N L360Q or X52Q L360M or X52M | 360 | 530 | 460 | 760 | 0.93 | | | | L390N or X56N L390Q or X56Q L390M or X56M | 390 | 545 | 490 | 760 | 0.93 | | | | L415N or X60N L415Q or X60Q L415M or X60M | 415 | 565 | 520 | 760 | 0.93 | | | | L450Q or X65Q L450M or X65M | 450 | 600 | 535 | 760 | 0.93 | | | | L485Q or X70Q L485M or X70M | 485 | 635 | 570 | 760 | 0.93 | | | | L555Q or X80Q L555M or X80M | 555 | 705 | 625 | 825 | 0.93 | | | | L625M or X90M L625Q or X90Q | 625 | 775 | 695 | 915 | 0.95 | | | | L690M or X100M L690Q or X100Q | 690 | 840 | 760 | 990 | 0.97 | | |

Minimum Impact Energy

Specified Outside DiameterGradeCharp Imapct Test 0℃
Impact of Pipe BodyImpact of Weld
API 5L
ISO3183D≤762mm≤L485 or X702727
L555 or X804027
762mm< td="" style=“box-sizing: border-box;”><>≤L555 or X804027
1219mm< td="" style=“box-sizing: border-box;”><>≤L415 or X604027
>L415 or X60
≤L555 or X805427
>1422mm≤L415 or X604040
>L415 or X60
≤L555 or X805440

API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe features:

API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe – delivery condition and surface

API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe – straightness

Ends of the API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe

Marking of API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe and tube bundles

API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe – surface protection

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximumCARBON EQUIVALENT a
% MAXIMUM
CbSiMnbPSVNbTiOtherCEIIWCEPcm
SEAMLESS & WELDED PIPES
L485Q or X70Q0.18f0.45f1.8f0.0250.015gggh0.430.25
WELDED PIPE
L485M OR X70M0.12f0.45f1.7f0.0250.015gggh0.43f0.25
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Y.ST.SELONGATION
Mpa(psi)Mpa(psi)
minminmin
485(70 300)635(92 100)f
IMPACT TEST
AVG. ABSORBED ENERGYIND. ABSORBED ENERGY
Min.(joules)Min.(joules)
2720

API 5L X56 PSL 2