API 5CT P110 Pipes

API 5CT P110 Pipes

API 5CT P110 pipes are high strength casing and tubing products used in deep oil and gas wells where elevated mechanical loads and pressure conditions require higher strength. Amardeep Steel supplies P110 casing and tubing for demanding oilfield applications, including production casing in deep and extended reach wells. As an API 5CT Group 3 grade, P110 has a higher specified minimum yield strength than API 5CT N80 tubing, supporting applications where greater load carrying capacity is required. For sour service, see our API 5CT T95 pipes. Our range of seamless pipes and tubes includes additional grades for oilfield and industrial requirements.

Each shipment is supported by mill test certificates, relevant inspection records and dimensional verification to confirm compliance with the specified API 5CT requirements.

What Are API 5CT P110 Pipes?

API 5CT P110 is the only grade in Group 3 of the specification. It has a yield strength of 758 to 965 MPa and a minimum tensile strength of 862 MPa, which lets designers run thinner or lighter strings in deep wells where weight and pressure are high.

P110 is supplied as both casing and tubing. Its most common use is production casing, which has to hold the full pressure of the well during fracturing and production.

Why P110 Is Not Used in Sour Wells

P110 has no maximum hardness limit, and steel at this strength level is prone to sulphide stress cracking when hydrogen sulphide is present. For that reason P110 is kept for sweet wells. Sour wells at similar depths normally use T95 or another restricted yield grade.

API 5CT P110 Pipe Specifications

Parameter

Details

Specification

API 5CT / ISO 11960

Grade

P110

API Group

Group 3 (high strength)

Product Form

Casing and tubing

Manufacturing Process

Seamless (electric welded casing allowed under extra controls)

Casing Outside Diameter

4 1/2 inch to 20 inch (114.3 mm to 508 mm)

Tubing Outside Diameter

1.050 inch to 4 1/2 inch (26.67 mm to 114.3 mm)

Casing Length

Range 1: 4.88 to 7.62 m, Range 2: 7.62 to 10.36 m, Range 3: 10.36 to 14.63 m

Tubing Length

Range 1: 6.10 to 7.32 m, Range 2: 8.53 to 9.75 m, Range 3: 11.58 to 12.80 m

Casing Connections

STC, LTC and BC (buttress)

Tubing Connections

NU (non upset) and EU (external upset)

Premium Connections

Available on request

Heat Treatment

Quenched and tempered

Product Specification Level

PSL 1, PSL 2 and PSL 3

Test Certificate

EN 10204 3.1, with 3.2 on request

API 5CT P110 Chemical Composition

Element

Content (%)

Phosphorus (P)

0.030 max

Sulphur (S)

0.030 max

Carbon, Manganese and Alloying Elements

Not specified, chosen by the mill to reach the required strength

API 5CT only limits phosphorus and sulphur for seamless P110. Mills normally use a chromium molybdenum or manganese boron steel so the pipe hardens fully when quenched. Electric welded P110 casing has extra chemistry limits set in the standard.

API 5CT P110 Mechanical Properties

Property

Requirement

Yield Strength

758 to 965 MPa (110 to 140 ksi)

Tensile Strength, min

862 MPa (125 ksi)

Maximum Hardness

Not specified

Total Elongation Under Load

0.6%

Impact Testing on P110 Pipe

Charpy V-notch impact testing is required for P110. The minimum absorbed energy depends on the wall thickness and the specified yield strength, which keeps the pipe tough enough to resist brittle failure under high load.

API 5CT N80 vs T95 vs P110 vs Q125

Property

N80

T95

P110

Q125

API Group

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Yield Strength

552 to 758 MPa

655 to 758 MPa

758 to 965 MPa

862 to 1034 MPa

Tensile Strength, min

689 MPa

724 MPa

862 MPa

931 MPa

Maximum Hardness

Not specified

25.4 HRC

Not specified

Not specified

Sour Service (H2S)

Not recommended

Yes, SSC tested

Not recommended

Not recommended

When P110 is not strong enough for very deep casing strings, API 5CT Q125 casing is the next step up. For sour wells, choose T95 pipe or C90 pipe.

API 5CT P110 Colour Code

P110 pipe is marked with one white band, and the grade is stencilled on every length with size, weight and heat number.

Heat Treatment of API 5CT P110 Pipes

All P110 pipe is quenched and tempered along its full length. Quenching hardens the steel and tempering brings it back into the required yield range while restoring toughness.

Applications of API 5CT P110 Casing and Tubing

Testing and Documentation

Every order of API 5CT P110 pipe goes through the checks below at our testing facility or approved third party labs.

Mill test certificates are issued to EN 10204 3.1, with 3.2 available on request. You can view our approvals on the certificates page.

Packing and Marking

Each length is stencilled with the manufacturer name, API 5CT, size, weight, grade, connection and heat number, and carries the API colour band for its grade. Threads are protected with steel or plastic thread protectors, and pipes are bundled or loaded loose with spacers depending on size. Read more about our packing and despatch process.

Request a Quote for API 5CT P110 Pipes

Send us the outside diameter, weight, connection, range length and quantity, and our team will reply with price and delivery. Use the enquiry form or reach us through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is API 5CT P110 pipe used for?

API 5CT P110 pipe is used as casing and tubing in deep, high pressure sweet oil and gas wells. It is a common choice for production casing in horizontal and shale wells that face high fracturing pressure.

What is the yield strength of API 5CT P110?

API 5CT P110 has a yield strength of 758 to 965 MPa (110 to 140 ksi) and a minimum tensile strength of 862 MPa (125 ksi).

Can API 5CT P110 be used in sour wells?

P110 is not recommended for sour wells. It has no maximum hardness limit and its high strength makes it prone to sulphide stress cracking in the presence of hydrogen sulphide. Sour wells normally use T95, C90 or L80.

What is the colour code for API 5CT P110?

API 5CT P110 pipe is identified by one white colour band. The grade, size, weight and heat number are also stencilled on each length.