API 5L X60 Pipes

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API 5L X60 Pipes Specification

Thread Type
NPT, BSP (optional as per order)

Diameter
Up to 1219 mm

Coating Type
3LPE, FBE, Black paint, Galvanized, Varnish

Bend Radius
As per pipe diameter and usage

Tolerance
0.75% or as per standard

Yield Strength
415 MPa min (X60 Grade)

Temperature Range
-45C to +200C (approx)

Sealing Type
Metal to Metal or Threaded Joint

Flexibility
Rigid

Connection Type
Seamless or Welded

Tensile Strength
415 - 760 MPa

Product Type
Line Pipe

Material
Carbon Steel

Connection
Beveled, Plain End, Threaded

Shape
Round

Standard
API 5L

Surface Treatment
Black Painted, Bare, 3LPE Coated, Varnished, Galvanized

Outer Diameter
1/2 inch to 48 inch (21.3 mm to 1219 mm)

Section Shape
Circular

Length
6 to 12 meters or Random Length

Thickness
4 mm to 35 mm

Color
Black

Usage
Oil & Gas Transportation, Petrochemical, Water Supply

Rated Pressure
Up to 96 bar (as per requirement)

Application
Pipeline construction, Oil and Gas Industries

Material Grade
API 5L X60

About API 5L X60 Pipes

What Are Specification API 5L X60 Pipes?

Product Specification Level (PSL)	API 5L X60 PSL 2 API 5L X60 PSL 1
X46 Grade PSL2 Pipe Standard	API 5L X60 (Specification for API 5L Grade X46 PSL1 Line Pipe - ANSI/API specification 5L - 44th Edition, October 1, 2007)
5L X46 Steel Pipe Sizes	Nominal API 5L Grade X46 PSL1 Pipe Size 1/2" to 48 " O.D. API 5L X60 Pipes Wall Thickness - Schedule 10 through 160, STD, XS, XXS.
X46 Carbon Steel Pipe Origin	Indian Origin, Japanese Origin, Korean Origin, European Origin, US Origin, Ukraine Origin, Russian Origin
Grade X46 Pipe Thickness	SCH 5, SCH10, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 80S, SCH 160, SCH XS, SCH XXS, All API 5L X60 Pipes Wall Thickness available in stock
X46 PSL1 Pipe Type	Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated / CDW
X46 PSL2 Pipe End	Plain, Bevel, Screwed, Threaded
L320 X46 Pipe Length	Single Random, Double Random & Required Length, Custom Size - 12 Meter lengths
Testing and Inspection Reports	EN 10204 3.1, Mill TC EN 10204 3.1, Visual Inspection Reports, Third Party Inspection Reports, Destructive Test Report, PMI Test Reports, Non Destructive Test Reports, NABL Approved Lab, Chemical and Mechanical Reports, India Boiler Regulations (IBR) Test Certificate
X46 Grade PSL1 Pipe Packing	API 5L X60 Gr B Pipe Packed in Wooden Boxes, Plastic Bags, Steel Strips Bundled, or as per Customers Requests
API 5L Gr X46 Pipe Finishes	Bare, Oiled, Mill Varnish, Galv, FBE, FBE Dual, 3LPE, 3LPP, Coal Tar, Concrete Coating and Tape Wrap HIC Tested X46 Pipe API 5L X60 PSL1 Pipe End Finishes: Beveled, Square Cut, Threaded & Coupled.
Steel X46 Pipe Application & uses	Grade X46 PSL2 Pipe Suitable for Conveying gas, water, oil, and other liquefied media in Oil Refineries, Petrochemicals, Steel, Sugar, Boiler Equipments, Pressure Vessels, Power Generation (Nuclear/Thermal) and General Engineering Purposes
Other manufacturers of API 5L Gr X46 Seamless steel pipe	MSL, JSL, ISMT, USL, BAO, Lontrin, SMTM, TNRS, V&M and Wuxi
BS EN 10208-2:2009	X46 Grade PSL1 pipelines for combustible fluids. Suitable to use in maximum operating pressure over 16 bar.
Value added service for API 5L Grade X46 PSL2 Pipe	3LPE coated L320 X46 Pipe Fusion Bond Epoxy ARO Tar Epoxy Heat Treatment Bending Galvanizing Annealed Sand Blasting Machining Draw & Expansion as per required Size & Length etc.

Equivalent material Of API 5L X60 Pipes?

ASTM API 5L	Specification for line pipe
Material Grade	PSL1	L390 or x56
Material Grade	PSL2	L390N or X56N L390Q or X56Q L390M or X56M

Chemical Composition Of API 5L X60 Pipes?

X60 PSL1				X60 PSL2
Grade	C (Max.)	Mn (Max.)	P (Max.)	S (Max.)	C (Max.)	Mn (Max.)	P (Max.)	S (Max.)
X60	0.26	1.40	0.03	0.03	0.22	1.40	0.025	0.015

Mechanical Properties Of API 5L X60 Pipes?

Pipe Grade	Tensile Properties - X60 Pipe Body of SMLS and Welded Pipes PSL 1			Seam of X60 Welded Pipe
	Yield Strength a	Tensile Strength a	Elongation	Tensile Strength b
	Rt0,5 PSI Min	Rm PSI Min	(in 2in Af % min)	Rm PSI Min
X60	56,600	71,100	c	71,100

Manufacturing Excellence and Testing

API 5L X60 pipes are manufactured using advanced seamless, ERW, LSAW, and DSAW processes, ensuring superior structural integrity and performance. Each pipe undergoes rigorous non-destructive testingsuch as ultrasonic, hydrostatic, or radiography inspectiontailored to customer or specification requirements. This meticulous production and quality assurance ensures reliability for critical oil, gas, and water pipeline applications across a range of industries.

Versatile Applications and Performance

Designed to handle pressures up to 96 bar and temperatures from -45C to +200C, API 5L X60 pipes are ideal for challenging oil & gas or petrochemical environments. These pipes support a wide array of connection types and coatings, enabling safe, durable fluid transport in environments worldwide. Their robust mechanical properties, corrosion protection, and thickness range make them suitable for projects with stringent technical demands.

FAQs of API 5L X60 Pipes:

Q: How are API 5L X60 pipes manufactured and tested for quality?

A: API 5L X60 pipes are produced using seamless, ERW, LSAW, and DSAW methods. Each pipe is tested by ultrasonic, hydrostatic, or radiography non-destructive examinations, as required by the customer or relevant standards. These tests ensure the pipes integrity and suitability for high-pressure, critical applications.

Q: What end finishing options are available for API 5L X60 pipes?

A: These pipes can be supplied with beveled, plain, or threaded ends, with thread types including NPT or BSP as per order requirements. This flexibility allows compatibility with different pipeline joining techniques and project specifications.

Q: When should I choose a specific coating type for API 5L X60 pipes?

A: The choice of coatingincluding 3LPE, FBE, black paint, galvanization, or varnishdepends on the operating environment and required corrosion resistance. Coatings are typically specified for pipelines exposed to harsh conditions or where extended durability is essential.

Q: Where are API 5L X60 pipes commonly exported and used?

A: These pipes are mainly exported to the Middle East, Europe, South East Asia, and Africa. They are widely used in oil and gas, petrochemical, and water supply industries due to their high mechanical strength and flexibility in application.

Q: What benefits do API 5L X60 pipes offer for oil and gas transportation projects?

A: API 5L X60 pipes provide high yield and tensile strength, customizable coating and end finishing, and compatibility with various connection types. These features ensure safe, efficient, and long-lasting pipeline construction, particularly in demanding oil, gas, and water transmission projects.

Q: How does the marking and packing process enhance product traceability and safety?

A: Each pipe is marked with standard export stencils, paint, and identifiers to ensure traceability. Packing is done in hex bundles, loose, with thread protectors, or plastic caps, safeguarding the product during transport and storage.

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