API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe
Grade: API 5L X60 / L415 (PSL1 or PSL2)
Size Range: 1/2” to 60” (OD: 21.3mm to 1524mm)
Wall Thickness (Schedule): SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH STD, SCH 80, SCH XS, SCH 160, SCH XXS
Certification： Mill Test Certificate per EN 10204 3.1, API 5L monogram license, ISO 9001, PED/CE (optional), third-party inspection (SGS/BV/etc available)
API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe is specifically designed for cost-sensitive yet quality-uncompromising onshore and offshore fluid transportation projects. As a foundational specification grade compliant with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, it delivers a recognized performance baseline, consistency, and safety assurance for transporting crude oil, natural gas, water, and other industrial fluids. It stands as the most cost-effective and prudent choice for numerous medium-to-low-pressure applications.
Why Choose API 5L PSL1?
Significant Cost Efficiency: Effectively controls project costs compared to PSL2 while meeting standard performance requirements.
Globally Recognized Standard: Strictly adheres to API 5L Standard Edition 46, ensuring universal applicability and acceptance worldwide.
Wide Range of Applications: Ideal for oil and gas gathering pipelines, water injection lines, municipal projects, and general industrial piping networks.
Flexible and Rapid Supply: Seamless and welded options available, with standard specifications in stock for prompt response.
Comprehensive Pipe Dimensions & Manufacturing Ranges
We provide a full spectrum of pipe sizes and manufacturing types to meet diverse industrial requirements:
Seamless Steel Pipe (SMLS):
Outer Diameter (OD):21.3 mm - 508 mm
Wall Thickness (WT): 2 mm - 60 mm
HFW/ERW (High-Frequency/Electric Resistance Welded):
Outer Diameter (OD):21.3 mm - 508 mm
Wall Thickness (WT):3.2mm -15.9mm
LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded):
Outer Diameter (OD):406.4 mm -1422 mm
Wall Thickness (WT): 6.4 mm -44.5 mm 2
SSAW (Spiral Submerged Arc Welded):
Outer Diameter (OD):219.lmm -2540 mm
Wall Thickness (WT):5.4 mm -25.4 mm
API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe Standards Compliance
| Standard / Grade Reference | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Standard | API 5L PSL1 (46th Edition) |
| Available Steel Grades | B/L245, X42/L290, X46, X52/L360, X56/L390, X60/L415, X65/L450, X70/L485, X80/L555 |
| Other Compatible International Standards | • China: GB/T 9711-2017 • International (ISO): ISO 3183-2012 • Specialized Service: NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 (Sour Service) |
| Major Oil & Gas Company Standards | • SHELL: DEP 31.40.20.37 • TOTAL: TOTAL GS EP PLR 201 |
| National/Regional Standards | • Canada: CSA Z245.1-14 • Kuwait: KOC-MS-001 PT.1 REV.2 (2009), KOC-MS-018 • Norway: DNV-OS-F101 • Iran: IPS-M-PI-190 |
API 5L PSL1 LINE PIPE Chemical Composition & Mechanical Property:
|
API 5L PIPE PSL1 |
Chemical Composition |
Mechanical Properties | ||||||
|
C (Max) |
Mn (Max) |
P (Max) |
S (Max) |
TENSILE ( Min ) |
YIELD ( Min ) | |||
| Psi X 1000 | Mpa | Psi X 1000 | Mpa | |||||
|
Grade B |
0.26 |
1.20 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
60 |
414 |
35 |
241 |
|
Grade X42 |
0.26 |
1.30 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
60 |
414 |
42 |
290 |
|
Grade X46 |
0.26 |
1.40 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
63 |
434 |
46 |
317 |
|
Grade X52 |
0.26 |
1.40 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
66 |
455 |
52 |
359 |
|
Grade X56 |
0.26 |
1.40 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
71 |
490 |
56 |
386 |
|
Grade X60 |
0.26 |
1.40 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
75 |
517 |
60 |
414 |
|
Grade X65 |
0.26 |
1.45 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
77 |
531 |
65 |
448 |
|
Grade X70 |
0.26 |
1.65 |
0.030 |
0.030 |
82 |
565 |
70 |
483 |
Size Range:
Seamless: OD: 21.3-1067mm WT: 2-150mm L:5.8m/6m/11.8m/12m
Welded: OD: 21.3-1422mm WT: 3.2-60mm L:5.8m/6m/11.8m/12m
PSL1 vs. PSL2: Making the Precise Choice for Your Project
Selecting the correct product specification level is key to balancing cost and risk. The table below clearly outlines the core differences to aid your decision-making.
| Comparison Aspect | API 5L PSL1 | API 5L PSL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design Philosophy | Economical standard product for basic, general-purpose needs. | Enhanced high-performance product for demanding service conditions. |
| Chemical Control | Standard control with relatively higher permissible levels of S and P. | Stricter control, particularly with lower maximum limits for Sulfur (S) and Phosphorus (P). |
| Impact Toughness | Not mandatory (can be provided per project requirement). | Mandatory, requiring specified impact energy at designated temperatures. |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) | Basic inspection requirements. | More comprehensive and stringent inspection scope and acceptance criteria. |
| Fracture Toughness | No specific requirements. | Explicit fracture toughness control requirements. |
| Typical Service Environment | Routine pressure, non-sour, non-arctic environments. | Sour service (H₂S-containing), low-temperature environments, high-pressure fluctuation zones, and critical main lines. |
| Cost-Effectiveness | ✅ More favorable, the preferred choice for standard applications. | Higher relative cost due to additional requirements and testing. |
Simple Selection Guide:
Choose PSL1: Your project operates in routine environments, prioritizes optimal cost, and has no risk of extreme low temperatures or sour corrosion.
Choose PSL2: Your project involves sour media, low-temperature service, dynamic stresses, or exceptionally high safety class requirements.
Factory Strength & Equipment
Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art production lines to guarantee large-scale supply and consistent quality:
Manufacturing Capability: Annual output of over 200,000 tons of high-grade API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe.
Testing Center: In-house laboratories for chemical analysis, tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and hardness testing.
NDT Equipment: Full-length ultrasonic and X-ray inspection systems to ensure 100% defect-free products.
Certifications: ISO 9001, API 5L, CE, and PED certified manufacturing processes.
Quality Assurance & After-Sales Service
Mill Test Certificate (MTR): All API 5L X60 Pipes are supplied with full MTRs according to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2.
Third-Party Inspection: We welcome inspections from SGS, BV, or TUV to verify quality before shipment.
Warranty: We provide a comprehensive quality guarantee; any material found to have manufacturing defects will be replaced immediately.
Delivery Time: 7-15 days for stock items; 30-45 days for custom production runs.
Packaging Standards
End Protection: Plastic or steel end caps.
Anti-Rust Measures: Anti-rust oil or VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) paper.
Bundling Method: Steel strapping, maximum bundle weight 5 metric tons.
Clear Marking: Standard information (specification, material, heat number, etc.) stenciled/printed.
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Choosing us means gaining not just a standard-compliant API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe, but a reliable project partner. We provide comprehensive support from material selection advice and technical standard alignment to logistics solutions, tailored to your specific application.
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