
Grade Gr.B/ X42/ X52/ X60/ X65
Out Diameter 1/2" - 48" ( DN15 - DN1200)
Wall Thickness Sch40/ 80/ 120/ 160
Length 6M/12M or Customized
Ends Plain/ Bevel
Usage Oil and Gas/ Water Pipeline
Surface Bare/ Black/ Varnish/ Oiled/ Galvanized, 3PE, etc
API 5L seamless tube is the oil, natural gas, and water transmission pipeline specified by American Petroleum Institute, including seamless and welded steel pipes.
API 5L seamless pipeline /line pipes are available in multiple carbon steel grades, designated as Grade B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X70, and X80, and in PSL1 or PSL2 specification levels. The following is the difference between PSL1 and PSL2 and the introduction of common steel grades.



Designator | DN Designator | Outside Diameter | Wall Thickness | Weight Class | Schedule No. | Test Pressure, psi | |
mm | mm | Grade A | Grade B | ||||
1/2" | 15 | 21.3 | 2.77 | STD | 40 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
3.73 | XS | 80 | 5.9 | 5.9 | |||
4.78 | - | 160 | 6.2 | 6.2 | |||
7.47 | XXS | - | 6.9 | 6.9 | |||
6" | 150 | 168.3 | 4.78 | - | - | 7.0 | 8.2 |
5.56 | - | - | 8.2 | 9.6 | |||
6.35 | - | - | 9.4 | 10.9 | |||
7.11 | STD | 40 | 10.5 | 13.0 | |||
7.92 | - | - | 11.7 | 13.7 | |||
8.74 | - | - | 12.9 | 15.0 | |||
9.52 | - | - | 14.1 | 16.4 | |||
10.97 | XS | 80 | 16.2 | 18.9 |
Although more expensive than the welded pipe, this increased ability to withstand pressure allows using pipes that are thinner and lighter,
so the total price is lower.
2. Excellent resistance to cracking forces which can be caused in long pipelines;
3. Sour service suitability and durability;
4. Excellent strength and ability to withstand high-temperature applications;
5. Long service life in any industrial pipeline operation.
NPS | Outside Diameter | Wall Thickness |
CVN impact (Charpy) testing | None required | Required for all grades |
Nondestructive Inspection of Seamless | Only when the purchaser specifies SR4 | SR4 mandatory |
Certification | Certificates when specified per SR15 | Certificates (SR 15.1) mandatory |
Traceability | Traceable only until all tests are passed, unless SR15 is specified | Traceable after completion of tests (SR 15.2) mandatory |
Hydrostatic Test | Required | Required |