API 5L Grade B Seamless Steel Pipe

Short Description:

API 5L Steel Pipes (Grade B/X42-X80) – Professional Solution for Central America Oil & Gas Pipelines

Standard: ASTM

Grade: Grade B

Surface:: Black Painting, FBE, 3PE (3LPE), 3PP

Service Life: 7-15 days

Product Levels: PSL 1 (Product Specification Level 1) ,PSL 2 (Product Specification Level 2)

Applications: oil, gas, and water transportation

Certification: API 5L (45th) + ISO 9001 Certification | Spanish-language MTC Report + Certificate of Origin Form B

Delivery time: 20-25 working days

Payment Term: T/T,Western Union

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Grades	API 5L Grade B, X42, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80API 5L Grade B, X42, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80
Specification Level	PSL1, PSL2
Outer Diameter Range	1/2” to 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches up to 40 inches.
Thickness Schedule	SCH 10. SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH STD, SCH 80, SCH XS, to SCH 160
Manufacturing Types	Seamless (Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled), Welded ERW (Electric resistance welded), SAW (Submerged Arc Welded) in LSAW, DSAW, SSAW, HSAW
Ends Type	Beveled ends, Plain ends
Length Range	SRL (Single Random Length), DRL (Double Random Length), 20 FT (6 meters), 40FT (12 meters) or, customized
Protection Caps	plastic or iron
Surface Treatment	Natural, Varnished, Black Painting, FBE, 3PE (3LPE), 3PP, CWC (Concrete Weight Coated) CRA Clad or Lined

Surface Display

Black Painting

FBE

3PE (3LPE)

3PP

Size Chart

Outside Diameter (OD)	Wall Thickness (WT)	Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)	Length	Steel Grade Available	Type
21.3 mm (0.84 in)	2.77 – 3.73 mm	½″	5.8 m / 6 m / 12 m	Grade B – X56	Seamless / ERW
33.4 mm (1.315 in)	2.77 – 4.55 mm	1″	5.8 m / 6 m / 12 m	Grade B – X56	Seamless / ERW
60.3 mm (2.375 in)	3.91 – 7.11 mm	2″	5.8 m / 6 m / 12 m	Grade B – X60	Seamless / ERW
88.9 mm (3.5 in)	4.78 – 9.27 mm	3″	5.8 m / 6 m / 12 m	Grade B – X60	Seamless / ERW
114.3 mm (4.5 in)	5.21 – 11.13 mm	4″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	Grade B – X65	Seamless / ERW / SAW
168.3 mm (6.625 in)	5.56 – 14.27 mm	6″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	Grade B – X70	Seamless / ERW / SAW
219.1 mm (8.625 in)	6.35 – 15.09 mm	8″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X42 – X70	ERW / SAW
273.1 mm (10.75 in)	6.35 – 19.05 mm	10″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X42 – X70	SAW
323.9 mm (12.75 in)	6.35 – 19.05 mm	12″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X52 – X80	SAW
406.4 mm (16 in)	7.92 – 22.23 mm	16″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X56 – X80	SAW
508.0 mm (20 in)	7.92 – 25.4 mm	20″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X60 – X80	SAW
610.0 mm (24 in)	9.53 – 25.4 mm	24″	6 m / 12 m / 18 m	X60 – X80	SAW

PRODUCT LEVEL

PSL 1: Standard technical requirements for general-purpose pipes.

PSL 2: Higher-grade pipes with stricter mechanical, chemical, and NDT standards.

PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATION

API 5L Grade	Key Mechanical Properties (Yield Strength)	Applicable Scenarios in the Americas
Grade B	≥245 MPa	Be used in low-pressure gas pipelines in North America and small oilfield gathering systems in Central America.
X42/X46	>290/317 MPa	Midwest agriculture irrigation and South American energy infrastructure
X52 (Main)	>359 MPa	Oil and gas developments in Texas, Brazil, and Panama.
X60/X65	>414/448 MPa	Medium-to-high pressure pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico
X70/X80	>483/552 MPa	Long-distance oil pipelines in the U.S., deepwater oil & gas platforms in Brazil

Technological Process

Raw Material Inspection – Select and inspect high-quality steel billets or coils.

Forming – Roll or pierce the material into pipe shape (Seamless / ERW / SAW).

Welding – Join pipe edges by electric resistance or submerged arc welding.

Heat Treatment – Improve strength and toughness through controlled heating.

Sizing & Straightening – Adjust pipe diameter and ensure dimensional accuracy.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Check for internal and surface defects.

Hydrostatic Test – Test each pipe for pressure resistance and leaks.

Surface Coating – Apply anti-corrosion coating (Black varnish, FBE, 3LPE, etc.).

Marking & Inspection – Mark specifications and perform final quality checks.

Packaging & Delivery – Bundle, cap, and ship with Mill Test Certificates.

Our Advantages

Local Support: Spanish-speaking branches handle customs and import processes.

Ample Stock: Sufficient inventory for fast order fulfillment.

Safe Packaging: Pipes securely wrapped and sealed to prevent damage.

Quick Delivery: Worldwide shipping to meet project deadlines.

Packing and Transportation

Packaging:

Packing: IPPC-fumigated pallets with 3-layer waterproof wrap and plastic caps protect against dust and moisture. Bundles (2–3 t) can be handled by small cranes on-site.

Sizes: Standard 12 m (container-friendly) and 8 m or 10 m for inland mountain transport (e.g., Guatemala, Honduras).

Documentation: Spanish CoO (Form B), MTC, SGS report, packing list, and invoice; corrections issued within 24 hours.

Transportation:

Transit Times: China → Panama 30 days, Mexico 28 days, Costa Rica 35 days. Local partners (e.g., TMM in Panama) handle port-to-site delivery efficiently.

FAQ

1. Are your API 5L line pipes compliant with the latest Americas standards?
Yes. Our API 5L pipes fully comply with the latest API 5L 45th Edition, ASME B36.10M tolerances, and local regulations such as Mexico’s NOM and Panama’s Free Trade Zone rules. All certificates (API, NACE MR0175, ISO 9001, etc.) are verifiable online.

2. How to choose the right API 5L grade (X52 vs X65)?

Grade B / X42: Low-pressure gas, water, or irrigation (≤3 MPa)
X52: Medium-pressure oil & gas (3–7 MPa) – versatile and widely used
X65 / X70 / X80: High-pressure or offshore applications (≥7 MPa, 448–552 MPa yield)

Our engineers provide free guidance to help you select the optimal grade for your project.