API 5L X60
TUSPIPE’s API 5L X60 line pipe is API certified, offering higher strength and reliable performance. TUSPIPE utilizes high-standard production processes to provide customers with high-performance pipes suitable for medium- and high-pressure transmission environments.
API 5L X60
API 5L X60 is a commonly used steel grade for line pipe manufacture. Its usage is prevalent in the petroleum and oil & gas industries, as these industries require transport pipes to convey petroleum and natural gases from their respective production facilities to suppliers. API 5L X60 line pipe is a high-strength, high-yield pipe that is produced to a set of international standards. API 5L X60 pipelines are also available in PSL-1, PSL-2, onshore/offshore, and sour service configurations.
L'Institut américain du pétrole, or API, is the largest trade association for the oil and gas industry. Every year, they publish hundreds of standards that govern everything from the quality of petroleum products to the safety of offshore drilling rigs. One of their most important standards is API 5L, which covers line pipes used in pipelines for transporting oil, natural gas, and water. The API 5L specification includes strict requirements for material composition, diameter, wall thickness, and tensile strength. As a result, API 5L line pipes are some of the strongest and most durable pipes on the market. They are also highly resistant to corrosion and can be used in a wide range of environments. Whether transporting crude oil from an offshore rig or natural gas to a power plant, API 5L line pipes are up to the task.
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Depuis 1998, Tianjin United Steel Piping Co., Ltd (TUSPIPE) s'engage à fournir des tubes de canalisation de haute qualité.
Avec une capacité de production annuelle de plus de 500 000 tonnes, l'entreprise dessert divers domaines et industries, tels que l'exploitation et la transmission du pétrole et du gaz, la construction navale et automobile, l'eau et l'électricité, la protection de l'environnement, l'ingénierie mécanique, la construction d'infrastructures, etc.
TUSPIPE accorde une grande importance à la qualité des produits et à leur contrôle rigoureux. Afin de maintenir une bonne qualité des produits, l'entreprise a mis en place un centre d'essai et d'inspection depuis 2004. Doté d'une série d'équipements d'essai et d'inspection de pointe, le centre d'essai et d'inspection est en mesure d'effectuer des essais de traction, des essais hydrauliques, des essais d'impact, des essais DWTT, etc.
Application of API 5L X60 Line Pipe
The petroleum and oil industries use API 5L X60 for transport and supply. The pipe is made of high-strength steel, which makes it ideal for transporting petroleum and natural gas over long distances. The API 5L X60 is also resistant to corrosion, which is important in an environment where petroleum products are often stored. In addition, the pipe is easy to install and maintain, making it a cost-effective solution for the petroleum industry.
The API 5L X60 pipe can be supplied in various formats including spiral-welded, ERW, LSAW, and seamless. It is also available in various coating options including Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), 3-Layer Polyethylene (3LPE), and Concrete Weight Coating (CWC).
API 5L X60 Chemical Composition
- Chemical Composition for API 5L X60 PSL 1 pipe with t ≤ 0.984”
| Qualité de l'acier | API 5L X60 Mass fraction, % based on heat and product analyses a,g | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | |
| max b | max b | max | max | max | max | max | |
| Tube soudé | |||||||
| API 5L X60 | 0.26 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | d | d | d |
a. Cu ≤ = 0.50% Ni; ≤ 0.50%; Cr ≤ 0.50%; and Mo ≤ 0.15%,
b. For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum concentration for carbon, an increase of 0.05% above the specified maximum concentration for Mn is permissible, up to a maximum of 1.65% for grades ≥ L245 or B, but ≤ L360 or X52; up to a maximum of 1.75% for grades > L360 or X52, but < L485 or X70; and up to a maximum of 2.00% for grade L485 or X70.,
c. Unless otherwise agreed NB + V ≤ 0.06%,
d. Nb + V + TI ≤ 0.15%,
e. Unless otherwise agreed.,
f. Unless otherwise agreed, NB + V = Ti ≤ 0.15%,
g. No deliberate addition of B is permitted and the residual B ≤ 0.001%
- Chemical Composition for API 5L X60 PSL 2 Pipe with t ≤ 0.984”
| Qualité de l'acier | API 5L X60 Mass fraction, % based on heat and product analyses | Carbon Equiv a | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Autres | CE IIW | CE Pcm | |
| max b | max | max b | max | max | max | max | max | max | max | ||
| Tube soudé | |||||||||||
| X60M | 0.22 | 0.45 | 1.3 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e,l | 0.43 | 0.25 |
a. SMLS t>0.787”, CE limits shall be as agreed. The CEIIW limits applied if C > 0.12% and the CEPcm limits apply if C ≤ 0.12%,
b. For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum for C, an increase of 0.05% above the specified maximum for Mn is permissible, up to a maximum of 1.65% for grades ≥ L245 or B, but ≤ L360 or X52; up to a maximum of 1.75% for grades > L360 or X52, but < L485 or X70; up to a maximum of 2.00% for grades ≥ L485 or X70, but ≤ L555 or X80, and up to a maximum of 2.20% for grades > L555 or X80.,
c. Unless otherwise agreed Nb = V ≤ 0.06%,
d. Nb = V = Ti ≤ 0.15%,
e. Unless otherwise agreed, Cu ≤ 0.50%; Ni ≤ 0.30% Cr ≤ 0.30% and Mo ≤ 0.15%,
f. Unless otherwise agreed,
g. Unless otherwise agreed, Nb + V + Ti ≤ 0.15%,
h. Unless otherwise agreed, Cu ≤ 0.50% Ni ≤ 0.50% Cr ≤ 0.50% and MO ≤ 0.50%,
i. Unless otherwise agreed, Cu ≤ 0.50% Ni ≤ 1.00% Cr ≤ 0.50% and MO ≤ 0.50%,
j. B ≤ 0.004%,
k. Unless otherwise agreed, Cu ≤ 0.50% Ni ≤ 1.00% Cr ≤ 0.55%, and MO ≤ 0.80%,
l. For all PSL 2 pipe grades except those grades with footnotes j noted, the following applies. Unless otherwise agreed no intentional addition of B is permitted and residual B ≤ 0.001%.
API 5L X60 Mechanical Properties
- Mechanical Properties for API 5L X60 PSL-1 Pipe
| Qualité du tube | API 5L X60 Pipeline Tensile Properties – Pipe Body of SMLS and Welded Pipes PSL 1 | Seam of Welded Pipe | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limite d'élasticité a | Résistance à la traction a | Élongation | Résistance à la traction b | |
| Rt0,5 PSI Min | Rm PSI Min | (In 2in Af % min) | Rm PSI Min | |
| API 5L X60 | 60,200 | 75,400 | c | 75,400 |
| a. For intermediate grade, the difference between the specified minimum tensile strength and the specified minimum yield for the pipe body shall be as given for the next higher grade. | ||||
| b. For the intermediate grades, the specified minimum tensile strength for the weld seam shall be the same as determined for the body using footnote a. | ||||
| c. The specified minimum elongation, Af, expressed in percent and rounded to the nearest percent, shall be determined using the following equation: | ||||
 | ||||
| Where C is 1 940 for calculation using Si units and 625 000 for calculation using USC units | ||||
| Axc is the applicable tensile test piece cross-sectional area, expressed in square millimeters (square inches), as follows | ||||
| – For circular cross-section test pieces, 130mm2 (0.20 in2) for 12.7 mm (0.500 in) and 8.9 mm (.350 in) diameter test pieces; and 65 mm2 (0.10 in2) for 6.4 mm (0.250in) diameter test pieces. | ||||
| – For full-section test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2 (0.75 in2) and b) the cross-sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified outside diameter and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm2 (0.10in2) | ||||
| – For strip test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2 (0.75 in2) and b) the cross-sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified width of the test piece and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm2 (0.10in2) | ||||
| U is the specified minimum tensile strength, expressed in megapascals (pounds per square inch) |
- Mechanical Properties for API 5L X60 PSL-2 Pipe
| Qualité du tube | Tensile Properties – Pipe Body of SMLS and Welded Pipes PSL 2 | Seam of Welded Pipe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limite d'élasticité a | Résistance à la traction a | Ratio a, c | Élongation | Tensile Strength d | |||
| Rt0,5 PSI Min | Rm PSI Min | R10,5IRm | (in 2in) | Rm (psi) | |||
| Af % | |||||||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Maximum | Minimum | Minimum | |
| X60N, X60Q, X60M | 60,200 | 81,900 | 75,400 | 110,200 | 0.93 | f | 75,400 |
| a. For intermediate grade, refer to the full API5L specification. | |||||||
| b. for grades > X90 refers to the full API5L specification. | |||||||
| c. This limit applies for pies with D> 12.750 in | |||||||
| d. For intermediate grades, the specified minimum tensile strength for the weld seam shall be the same value as was determined for the pipe body using foot a. | |||||||
| e. for pipe requiring longitudinal testing, the maximum yield strength shall be ≤ 71,800 psi | |||||||
| f. The specified minimum elongation, Af, expressed in percent and rounded to the nearest percent, shall be determined using the following equation: | |||||||
| |||||||
| Where C is 1 940 for calculation using Si units and 625 000 for calculation using USC units | |||||||
| Axc is the applicable tensile test piece cross-sectional area, expressed in square millimeters (square inches), as follows | |||||||
| – For circular cross-section test pieces, 130mm2 (0.20 in2) for 12.7 mm (0.500 in) and 8.9 mm (.350 in) diameter test pieces; and 65 mm2 (0.10 in2) for 6.4 mm (0.250in) diameter test pieces. | |||||||
| – For full-section test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2 (0.75 in2) and b) the cross-sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified outside diameter and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm2 (0.10in2) | |||||||
| – For strip test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2 (0.75 in2) and b) the cross-sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified width of the test piece and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm2 (0.10in2) | |||||||
| U is the specified minimum tensile strength, expressed in megapascals (pounds per square inch | |||||||
| g. Lower values fo R10,5IRm may be specified by agreement | |||||||
| h. for grades > x90 refers to the full API5L specification. |
Dimensions and Sizes of API 5L X60 Line Pipe
API 5L X60 come in a range of diameters, sizes, and dimensions. The diameter of the pipe generally ranges from 2 inches to 60 inches. The pipe size is based on its inside diameter (ID) and outside diameter (OD). The ID of the pipe must meet the specified standards to be compatible with the fittings that will be used. The OD of the tube must also meet certain standards for it to be correctly sized for transportation and installation. The wall thickness of each size pipe is specified in ISO 4200 and ASME B36.10M.
| NPS | O. D. | W. T. | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | Pouce | mm | SCH5S | SCH10S | SCH10 | SCH20 | SCH30 | SCH40 | SCH60 | SCH80 | SCH100 | SCH120 | SCH140 | SCH160 | Sth | XS | XXS |
| 50 | 2″ | 60.3 | 1.65 | 2.77 | - | - | - | 3.91 | - | 5.54 | - | - | - | 8.74 | 3.91 | 5.54 | 11.07 |
| 65 | 2 1/2″ | 73 | 2.11 | 3.05 | - | - | - | 5.16 | - | 7.01 | - | - | - | 9.53 | 5.16 | 7.01 | 14.02 |
| 80 | 3″ | 88.9 | 2.11 | 3.05 | - | - | - | 5.49 | - | 7.62 | - | - | - | 11.13 | 5.49 | 7.52 | 15.24 |
| 90 | 3 1/2″ | 101.6 | 2.11 | 3.05 | - | - | - | 5.74 | - | 8.08 | - | - | - | - | 5.74 | 8.08 | - |
| 100 | 4″ | 114.3 | 2.11 | 3.05 | - | - | - | 6.02 | - | 8.58 | - | 11.13 | - | 13.49 | 6.02 | 8.56 | 17.12 |
| 125 | 5″ | 141.3 | 2.77 | 3.4 | - | - | - | 6.55 | - | 9.53 | - | 12.7 | - | 15.88 | 6.55 | 9.53 | 18.05 |
| 150 | 6″ | 168.3 | 2.77 | 3.4 | - | - | - | 7.11 | - | 10.97 | - | 14.27 | - | 18.26 | 7.11 | 10.97 | 21.95 |
| 200 | 8″ | 219.1 | 2.77 | 3.76 | - | 6.35 | 7.04 | 8.18 | 10.31 | 12.7 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 20.62 | 23.01 | 8.18 | 12.7 | 22.23 |
| 250 | 10″ | 273.1 | 3.4 | 4.19 | - | 6.35 | 7.8 | 9.27 | 12.7 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 21.44 | 25.4 | 28.58 | 9.27 | 12.7 | 25.4 |
| 300 | 12″ | 323.9 | 3.96 | 4.57 | - | 6.35 | 8.38 | 10.31 | 14.27 | 17.48 | 21.44 | 25.4 | 28.58 | 33.32 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 25.4 |
| 350 | 14″ | 355.5 | 3.96 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 11.13 | 15.09 | 19.05 | 23.83 | 27.79 | 31.75 | 35.71 | 9.53 | 12.7 | - |
| 400 | 16″ | 406.4 | 4.19 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 16.66 | 21.44 | 26.19 | 30.96 | 36.53 | 40.49 | 9.53 | 12.7 | - |
| 450 | 18″ | 457.2 | 4.19 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 11.13 | 14.27 | 19.05 | 23.83 | 39.36 | 34.93 | 39.67 | 45.24 | - | - | - |
| 500 | 20″ | 508 | 4.78 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 15.09 | 20.62 | 26.19 | 32.54 | 38.1 | 44.45 | 50.01 | - | - | - |
| 550 | 22″ | 558.8 | 4.78 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.7 | - | 22.23 | 28.58 | 34.93 | 41.28 | 47.63 | 53.98 | - | - | - |
| 600 | 24″ | 609.6 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 14.27 | 17.48 | 24.61 | 30.96 | 38.89 | 46.02 | 52.37 | 59.54 | - | - | - |
API 5L X60 Pipe Tolerance
| O.D. Tolerance | W.T. Tolerance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| X60 | |||
| D ＜ 60.3mm | +0.41/-0.40mm | D ＜ 73mm | +15%/-12.5% |
| D ≥ 60.3m | +0.75/-0.40mm | D ≥ 73mm | +15%/-12.5% |
Delivery Condition for API 5L X60 Pipes
| PSL | Conditions de livraison | Qualité de l'acier |
| PSL1 | As-rolled, normalizing rolled, thermomechanical rolled, thermo-mechanical formed, normalizing formed, normalized, normalized and tempered | X60 |
| PSL2 | Laminés de normalisation, formés de normalisation, normalisés ou normalisés et trempés | X60N |
| Trempé et revenu | X60Q | |
| Laminage thermomécanique ou formage thermomécanique | X60M | |
| Le suffixe (R, N, Q ou M) pour les nuances PSL2, appartient à la nuance d'acier |
