API 5L X56 Line Pipes

API 5L X56 Line Pipe general information

API 5L X56 specification provides standards for pipe suitable for use in conveying fluids and other components in the industries. The API covers line pipe specifications. This includes belled end pipe, plain end, and thread end pipe. The pipe ends are specially prepared for use with special couplings.

The line pipes are defined as seamless or welded pipes available with a grooved, beveled and plain end. These are used for the construction of pipe lines. These are capable of resisting weathering during applications. These pipes are capable to bear installation stresses without any plastic deformations under the tolerance range. These are capable of being laid.
API 5L X56 Line Pipe is highly inherently high crack propagation resistance or resistance to ductile fracture propagation to control damage in case of any crack is initiated in high strength line pipes.

API 5L X56 offers great resistance in reducing environments than standard grades. It gives overall corrosion resistance properties. Particularly, it is highly resistive to crevice and pitting corrosive environments in the chloride containing environments. It also has outstanding welding properties. The post weld annealing is not required in the welding sections. It is extensively used in elevated temperature environments. These pipes are well suitable for application in chemical processing environments that contains chemicals such as nitric acids, phosphoric acids, acetic acids, and other harsh chemicals.

It also offers good service in the organic and inorganic compound containing environments. Its leak proof designs enable it to use in the high pressure applications. The main highlights of these line pipes are robust construction, uniform design, and sturdy finish.

Stock Size Range and Specifications For API 5L X56 Line Pipe

ERW Pipe Size : 1/2" NB - 24" NB

SAW Pipe Size : 16" NB - 100" NB

Seamless Pipe Size : 1/2" NB - 60" NB

Sizes LSAW/DSAW : 16'OD TO 54' OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK)

Wall Thickness : 2.11mm- 300mm. (SCH5, SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD, SCH40, SCH60, XS, SCH80, SCH100, SCH120, SCH140, SCH160, XXS)

Length : 5 To 7 Meters, 09 To 13 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size.

Types : Seamless / ERW / Welded / LSAW / DSAW /SAW

Length : Single Random, Double Random & Required Length

End : Plain End, Beveled End, Treaded

Form : Round Pipes, Black Pipes, Zinc Coated Pipe

Chemical and Mechanical of API 5L X56 Line Pipe

PSL 1
GRADE	Chemical Composition				Mechanical Property
	C (Max)	Mn (Max)	P (Max)	S (Max)	TENSILE ( Min )		YIELD ( Min )
					Psi X 1000	Mpa	Psi X 1000	Mpa
X56	0.26	1.40	0.030	0.030	71	490	56	390

PSL 2

Grade

Chemical Composition

Mechanical Property

C
(Max)

Mn
(Max)

P
(Max)

S
(Max)

Tensile

Yield

C. E. IMPACT ENERGY

Psi x 1000

Mpa

Psi x 1000

Mpa

PCM

IIW

FT/LB

X56

0.22

1.40

0.025

0.015

71 - 110

490 - 758

56 - 79

390 - 544

0.25

0.43

T/L 27/41

T/L 20/30

X52 API 5L Carbon Steel Line Pipes Application Industries

Petrochemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Oil and Gas Industry
Pulp & Paper Indusry
Power Plant Industry
Food Processing Industry
Pharmaceuticals Industry
Energy Industry
Aerospace Industry