Introduction of API 5L line pipe
What is API 5L line pipe?
API 5L line pipe is a kind of pipe which extractes the oil, gas and water from the ground, then through the pipeline to the oil and gas industry enterprises. It mainly includes seamless and welded pipe two kinds. The pipe end has a flat end, a threaded end and a socket end; The connection modes are end welding, collar connection, socket connection, etc.
The main material of the line pipe is L245, L290, L360, L415, L480, GR.B, X42, X46, X56, X65, X70, X80, X100 and other steel grade.
seamless pipe
Seamless pipe is a long steel pipe with a hollow section and no joints around it. It is made of a single piece of steel by heating, perforating, rolling and other processes.
welded pipe
It is a pipe made of steel plates connected by a welding process for the transport of liquid, gas or solid substances.
What is the application of the API 5L line pipe?
It is clearly pointed out in the ” Pipeline Application Specification” (APISPEC5L-2011) that line pipe is mainly used to transport oil, natural gas, water, and other liquid and gaseous fuels. Due to these substances have very high sealing requirements, line pipe is an important tool to transport raw materials to oil and natural gas enterprises.
Specification of API 5L line pipe:
Specification: API SPEC 5L 2018.
Type: Seamless and welded pipe.
Grades: API 5L Gr. X42/X46/X52/X56/X60/X65/X70/X80 and higher. PSL-1/PSL-2
Dimensions: 1/2 inch to 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch, and 24 inch for seamless.
Wall thickness: SCH 10. SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH STD, SCH 80, SCH XS, to SCH 160.
Length Range: 20 FT (6 meter), 40FT (12 meter), single random length, double random length or customized.
Ends Type: Beveled ends, Plain ends.
End Protection: Plastic Caps or iron Caps.
Packaging: In bundle or bulk.
Surface Coatings: Natural, Varnished, Black painting, FBE and 3PE, Cladding and Lined etc.
The price of the API 5L line pipe：
As a mode of transportation, the price of line pipe depends on the situation. It depends on how long it needs to be laid, which kind of welding method is selected, which kind of pipe material is used, etc.. So if you want to buy line pipes, please feel free to contact me through the information on the website.
