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API Line Pipe

API 5L X60 PSL 2

Trade NameAPI 5L X60 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 |

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximumCARBON EQUIVALENT a
% MAXIMUM
CbSiMnbPSVNbTiOtherCEIIWCEPcm
SEAMLESS & WELDED PIPES
L320N or X52N0.240.41.20.0250.0150.070.050.04e0.430.25
L320Q or X52Q0.180.451.40.0250.0150.050.050.04e0.430.25
WELDED PIPE
L290M OR X52M0.220.451.30.0250.0150.050.050.04e0.430.25
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Y.ST.SELONGATION
Mpa(psi)Mpa(psi)
minminmin
415(60 200)565(81 900)f
IMPACT TEST
AVG. ABSORBED ENERGYIND. ABSORBED ENERGY
Min.(joules)Min.(joules)
2720
API 5L X60(PSL2)
Minimum Yield Strength:60,200 psi
Maximum Yield Strength:81,900 psi
Minimum Tensile Strength:75,400 psi
Maximum Tensile Strength:110,200 psi
Notes: This is a standard line pipe grade specified in API (American Petroleum Institute) specification 5L.

| API 5L X60 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 0.08 Nb 0.05 Ti 0.04 | 60 | 75 | 0.93 | 19 |

API 5L X60

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 |

API 5L X60 PSL2 Pipe features:

API 5L X60 PSL2 Pipe – delivery condition and surface

API 5L X60 PSL2 Pipe – straightness

Ends of the API 5L X60 PSL2 Pipe

Marking of API 5L X60 PSL2 Pipe and tube bundles

API 5L X60 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 X60 PSL 2