API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe Supplier
Amardeep Steel is the leading supplier and exporter of high grade industrial piping solution. We are the top API 5L X52 PSL2 pipe supplier, catering to the energy industry with strong infrastructure products. We have a wide selection of API 5L Seamless Steel Pipes and welded pipes which can handle extreme conditions. We are well established in the international market with our Carbon Steel Pipes & Tubes meeting international quality standards. We guarantee to provide all the projects with precision engineered Carbon Steel Products for their particular mechanical needs. Powerful testing capabilities and an expert logistics network support the complicated demands of subsea oil and gas operations. We are known for our technical integrity, timely delivery, and reliability to engineers who are looking for solutions in sour service and high pressure transmission of line pipe products across the globe.
Table of Contents
- API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe Supplier Overview
- API 5L X52 Specifications
- Types of API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe
- X52 PSL2 vs PSL1 Comparison
- Chemical and Mechanical Properties
- API 5L-PSL 1 Chemical Requirements
- API 5L-PSL 2 Chemical Requirements
- X52 Pipe Yield Strength
- API 5L-PSL 1 Mechanical Properties
- API 5L-PSL 2 Mechanical Properties
- Wall Thickness and Schedule Data
- Applications of X52 PSL2 High Strength Line Pipe
- Related Products
- Frequently Asked Questions
API 5L X52 Specifications
| 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" |
|---|---|
| ASTM / ASME Equivalent | API 5L X52 PSL2 |
| Wall Thickness API 5L X52 : | 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') |
| Surface Finishes: | Bare, Oiled, Mill Varnish, Galv, FBE, FBE Dual, 3LPE, 3LPP, Coal Tar, Concrete Coating and Tape Wrap. |
| External Coating | Various steel pipe external coating projects are currently implemented by our company including single-layer/double-layer FBE, 2PE,3PE,3PP and other anti-corrosion coatings with the performed standards such as DIN30670, DIN30671,DIN30678,CAN/CSA-Z245.21-M92,SY/T4013-2002 and SY/T0315-97 etc. |
| End Finishes: | Beveled, Square Cut, Threaded & Coupled. |
| Additional Services: | Internal Coating |
| Carbon Steel Pipe & Tubes Standard | API 5L, API-2B, CSA Z245, ASTM A53, A106, ASTM A252, AS 1163, IPS 190 etc ASTM A53, ASTM A106, ASTM A500/501-98, ASTM A519-98, JIS G3441-1994, JIS G3444-1994, BS EN 10210-1, GB3087-1999, ASTM A179, ASTM A106, JIS G3454, GB/T8163-1999, ASTM A53-98, JIS G3452-1998, JIS G3454-1998, ASTM A106, DIN 1629-1984, API 5D, GB9948-1988 |
| Steel grade | X52 |
| Origin | Indian Origin, Japanese Origin, Korean Origin, European Origin, US Origin, Ukraine Origin, Russian Origin |
| Mills | Indian Mills, Japanese Mills, Korean Mills, European MIlls, US Mills, Russian Mills, Ukraine MIlls |
| Value added service | Galvanised Finish | Black Oil Paint | Heat Marked Pipes | Anti-Corrosion Oil, Galvanised Finish, Finish as per customer Requirements |
| Specialized Line Pipe | API 5L X52 Pipe, Seamless and Welded API 5L Grade B Carbon Steel Pipes Up To 48” Available in ready stock |
| X52 Pipe Thickness | SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160, SCH XS, SCH XXS, All Schedules |
| X52 Pipe Applications | Oil Refineries, Petrochemicals, Power Generation (Nuclear/Thermal), Steel, Sugar, Boiler Equipments, Pressure Vessels and General Engineering Purposes |
| High Yield Seamless Pipe | API 5L Gr. X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80, X100 PSL-1/PSL-2 |
| High Yield ERW/SAW Pipe | API 5L Gr. X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80, X100 PSL-1/PSL-2 |
| High Yield ERW/SAW Pipe | ISO 3183 Gr.L245, L290, L320, L360, L390, L415, L450, L485 |
| API 5L X52 Pipe Other similar group grades | GR A, GR B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80 etc. |
| End Connections for Line Pipes | Plain, Bevel, Screwed, Threaded |
| API 5L X52 Pipe Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated / CDW |
| API 5L Pipe Form | Round Pipes/Tubes, Square Pipes/Tubes, Rectangular Pipe/Tubes, Coiled Tubes, “U” Shape, Pan Cake Coils, Hydraulic Tubes |
| API Line Pipe Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length, Custom Size – 12 Meter lengths |
| X52 Pipe Packing | API 5L X52 Pipe Packed in Wooden Boxes, Plastic Bags, Steel Strips Bundled, or as per Customers Requests |
| 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. |
| Specials | Customize Sizes and Specifications also available as per customer's specification in short time |
| Specialized Products | API 5L X52 Drill Pipe, API 5L X52 Petroleum Cracking Tube, API 5L X52 Seamless Steel Tubes for Liquid Service, API 5L X52 Tube for Structural Purposes, API 5L PSL 2 X52 Seamless Carbon Steel, API 5L X52 Line Pipe |
| Inspection, Test Reports | Mill Test Certificates, EN 10204 3.1, Chemical Reports, Mechanical Reports, PMI Test Reports, Visual Inspection Reports, Third Party Inspection Reports, NABL Approved Lab Reports, Destructive Test Report, Non Destructive Test Reports, India Boiler Regulations (IBR) Test Certificate, Mill TC EN 10204 3.1, Lab Test Reports, Flatten test, Impact test, Tensile test, Yield Test, Ex-Stock, Hydro test, UT test, DWT test if agreed etc |
Types of API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe
X52 sawl line pipe
X52 hfw pipe
STD API 5L X52 Pipe
schedule 40 carbon steel pipe
SCH XXS API 5L X52 Pipe
SCH XS API 5L X52 Pipe
SCH 160 API 5L X52 Pipe
SCH 80 API 5L X52 Pipe
SCH 60 API 5L X52 Pipe
SCH 40 API 5L X52 Pipe
Precision Seamless Pipe
gr.X52 gas pipes
Carbon Spiral Steel Pipe
API Steel Pipe Grade X52
API 5L X52 Welded Pipe
API 5L X52 SSAW Pipe
API 5L X52 Spiral Pipe
API 5L X52 Seamless Line Pipe
API 5L X52 SAW Pipe
API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe
API 5L X52 PSL1 Pipe
API 5l X52 Pipe
API 5L X52 LSAW Pipe
API 5L X52 Line Pipe
API 5L X52 HSAW Pipe
API 5L X52 HFW Pipe
API 5L X52 Grade B Pipe
API 5L X52 ERW Pipe
API 5L X52 ERW Oval pipe line
API 5L X52 EFW Pipe
API 5L PSL 2 DSAW Pipe
API 5l gr.b pipeline
Anti-rust Galvanized Pipe
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X52 PSL2 vs PSL1 Comparison
Understanding the technical gap between PSL1 and PSL2 is vital for procurement. While PSL1 is a standard quality for general line pipe, the PSL2 variant is a specialized product for refined engineering needs.
| Requirement | PSL1 Specification | PSL2 Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Yield Strength | 360 MPa (52 ksi) | 360 to 530 MPa (52 to 76.9 ksi) |
| Maximum Tensile Strength | Not Defined | 460 to 760 MPa (66.7 to 110.2 ksi) |
| Chemical Composition | Flexible carbon limits | Restricted Carbon and Manganese |
| Impact Testing | Not Mandatory | Mandatory Charpy V Notch Testing |
| Traceability | Not required after certification | Full Heat Traceability Mandatory |
| Carbon Equivalent (CE) | Not required | Mandatory CE limits for weldability |
| Surface Repair | Permitted by welding | Prohibited (welding repair not allowed) |
Engineers often transition to this grade from API 5L X52 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes when the project involves high pressure gas or subsea liquid transport.
Chemical and Mechanical Properties
The API 5L X52 PSL2 pipe is characterized by its refined chemistry to enhance weldability and toughness. For more info on how this compares to other steels, you can read our blog on carbon steel properties.
API 5L-PSL 1 Chemical Requirements
| Grade | Composition, % | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C max | Mn max | P min | P max | S max | V max | Nb max | Ti max | |
| B | 0.28 | 1.2 | – | 0.03 | 0.03 | c.d | c,d | d |
| X52 | 0.28 | 1.4 | – | 0.03 | 0.03 | d | d | d |
API 5L-PSL 2 Chemical Requirements
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0.24 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.025 | 0.015 | c | c | 0.04 | e,l |
| X52N | 0.24 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | d,e,l |
| BQ | 0.18 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e,l |
| X52Q | 0.18 | 0.45 | 1.5 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e,l |
| Grade | Chemical Composition | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | |
| API 5L X52 | 0.16 | 0.45 | 1.65 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
X52 Pipe Yield Strength
| Grade | Yield Strength min. (KSI) | Tensile Strength min. (KSI) | Yield to Tensile Ratio (max) | Elongation % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API 5L X52 | 52 | 66 | 0.93 | 21 |
API 5L-PSL 1 Mechanical Properties
| Grade | Yield Strength Mpa | Tensile Strength Mpa | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 245 | 415 | c |
| X52 | 360 | 460 | c |
API 5L-PSL 2 Mechanical Properties
| Grade | Yield Strength Mpa min | Yield Strength Mpa max | Tensile Strength Mpa min | Tensile Strength Mpa max | Raito max | Elongation min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 245 | 450 | 415 | 655 | 0.93 | f |
| BQ | ||||||
| X52N | 360 | 530 | 460 | 760 | 0.93 | f |
Wall Thickness and Schedule Data
The wall thickness of X52 line pipe determines its pressure rating. While many projects use standard weights, high pressure environments often require heavier schedules. You can compare these with API 5L Seamless Line Pipe for sizing.
| NPS (Inches) | Outside Diameter (mm) | WT Schedule 40 (mm) | WT Schedule 80 (mm) | Weight ( kg/m - Sch 40) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 inch | 60.3 mm | 3.91 mm | 5.54 mm | 5.44 |
| 4 inch | 114.3 mm | 6.02 mm | 8.56 mm | 16.07 |
| 6 inch | 168.3 mm | 7.11 mm | 10.97 mm | 28.26 |
| 8 inch | 219.1 mm | 8.18 mm | 12.70 mm | 42.55 |
| 12 inch | 323.8 mm | 10.31 mm | 17.48 mm | 79.73 |
Applications of X52 PSL2 High Strength Line Pipe
The superior toughness and yield strength of this grade make it a staple in several critical industries:
- Subsea Pipelines: Used extensively for offshore oil and gas transport where resistance to external hydrostatic pressure is needed.
- Sour Service Environments: Ideal for transporting fluids containing hydrogen sulfide where HIC resistance is required.
- High Pressure Gas Transmission: Ensures safety in pipelines running through populated or environmentally sensitive areas.
- Gathering Lines: Used in gas gathering systems that require a balance of strength and weldability.
For projects requiring even higher strength, engineers often evaluate API 5L X56 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes or API 5L X60 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes as adjacent grade alternatives.
Related Products
- API 5L Seamless Steel Pipes
- API 5L X42 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X42 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X46 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X46 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X52 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L Grade B Pipe
- API 5L X56 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X56 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X60 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X60 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X65 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X65 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X70 PSL1 Carbon Steel Pipes
- API 5L X70 PSL2 Carbon Steel Pipes
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the main difference between X52 PSL2 and PSL1?
The main difference lies in the testing and traceability requirements. PSL2 requires mandatory Charpy impact testing, has a restricted chemical composition to improve weldability, and mandates full heat traceability. PSL1 is a standard grade without these additional safety verifications.
2. Why is PSL2 mandatory for subsea applications?
Offshore environments subject pipelines to extreme cold and high external pressures. The mandatory impact testing in PSL2 ensures the pipe does not suffer from brittle failure. Additionally, the lack of weld repairs on the pipe body in PSL2 increases the overall structural reliability.
3. What impact testing is required for this grade?
Charpy V Notch impact testing is required for the pipe body, the weld seam, and the heat affected zone. This is usually performed at 0 degrees Celsius, though specific projects may request testing at lower temperatures to ensure material performance in arctic or deepwater conditions.
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