Products Description
X52 steel is a core grade in the API 5L "Pipeline Steel Specification," belonging to the PSL2 (higher quality grade) category for oil and gas transportation steel. API 5L X52 PSL2 steel pipes, through low-carbon microalloying design and controlled rolling and cooling process (TMCP), ensure high strength and toughness while possessing excellent resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) and hydrogen sulfide stress corrosion (SSC), making it the preferred material for onshore and subsea oil and gas pipelines.
In the harsh terrain of South America-from the pre-salt layers off the coast of Brazil to the high-altitude mining areas of the Andes-the reliability of infrastructure is paramount and cannot be compromised. API 5L X52 PSL2 thick-walled line pipe is the industry benchmark for transporting oil, gas, and mineral slurries.
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Technical Specifications of API 5L X52 PSL2 Oil and gas pipe lines
| Feature | Specification |
| Yield Strength | Min 360 MPa (52,200 psi) |
| Tensile Strength | Min 460 MPa (66,700 psi) |
| Impact Testing | Mandatory at 0°C or -20°C (PSL2 Requirement) |
| Delivery Condition | Normalized, Thermomechanical Rolled (TMCP) |
| Applications | Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas, Slurry Pipelines, Hydrogen Transport |
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Heavy Wall Dimensions of API 5L X52 PSL2 High Yield Line Pipes
| Project | Range - Metric | Range - Imperial |
| Outer Diameter | 60.3mm – 1422mm | 2" – 56" |
| Wall Thickness | 12.7mm – 60mm+ | SCH 80, SCH 160, SCH XXS |
| Length | 5.8m, 6m, 11.8m, 12m | SRL, DRL (Double Random Length) |
| Tolerance | Compliant with API 5L Table 10/11 | Stricter than standard tolerance control |
API 5L X52 PSL2 Heavy Wall Linepipe Dimensions & Weights Chart
| NPS (Inch) | DN (mm) | OD (mm) | Schedule | Wall Thickness (WT - mm) | Weight ( kg/m ) |
| 2" | 50 | 60.3 | Sch 80 | 5.54 | 7.48 |
| Sch 160 | 8.74 | 11.11 | |||
| XXS | 11.07 | 13.44 | |||
| 4" | 100 | 114.3 | Sch 80 | 8.56 | 22.32 |
| Sch 120 | 11.13 | 28.30 | |||
| Sch 160 | 13.49 | 33.54 | |||
| XXS | 17.12 | 41.03 | |||
| 6" | 150 | 168.3 | Sch 80 | 10.97 | 42.56 |
| Sch 120 | 14.27 | 54.20 | |||
| Sch 160 | 18.26 | 67.56 | |||
| XXS | 21.95 | 79.22 | |||
| 8" | 200 | 219.1 | Sch 80 | 12.70 | 64.64 |
| Sch 120 | 18.26 | 90.44 | |||
| Sch 160 | 23.01 | 111.27 | |||
| XXS | 22.23 | 107.92 | |||
| 10" | 250 | 273.1 | Sch 80 | 15.09 | 95.97 |
| Sch 120 | 21.44 | 133.03 | |||
| Sch 160 | 28.58 | 172.33 | |||
| XXS | 25.40 | 155.15 | |||
| 12" | 300 | 323.8 | Sch 80 | 17.48 | 132.08 |
| Sch 120 | 25.40 | 186.97 | |||
| Sch 160 | 33.32 | 238.76 | |||
| XXS | 25.40 | 186.97 | |||
| 16" | 400 | 406.4 | Sch 80 | 21.44 | 203.53 |
| Sch 120 | 30.96 | 286.64 | |||
| Sch 160 | 40.49 | 365.36 | |||
| 18" | 450 | 457.0 | Sch 80 | 23.83 | 254.55 |
| Sch 120 | 34.93 | 363.55 | |||
| Sch 160 | 45.24 | 459.40 | |||
| 20" | 500 | 508.0 | Sch 80 | 26.19 | 311.18 |
| Sch 120 | 38.10 | 441.49 | |||
| Sch 160 | 50.01 | 564.81 | |||
| 24" | 600 | 610.0 | Sch 80 | 30.96 | 442.08 |
| Sch 120 | 46.02 | 640.10 | |||
| Sch 160 | 59.54 | 808.23 |
API 5L X52 PSL2 High Yield Line Pipes Production line
API 5L X52 PSL2 Oil and gas transmission pipe test and inspection
Packaging Solution:
For the hot and humid marine transport environment of South America, we adopt the following standards:
- End Protection: Thick-walled pipe end protectors: Due to the extreme weight of a single X52 thick-walled pipe, ordinary plastic caps are easily broken. We use heavy-duty steel-framed end protectors or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) grooved caps to prevent damage to the beveled ends during hoisting.
- Surface Coating:
- Temporary rust prevention: The entire pipe is coated with black vanish paint or varnish.
- Long-term corrosion protection: For South American oil and gas projects, we provide 3LPE (triple-layer polyethylene) or FBE (fusion-bonded epoxy powder) coatings, meeting the most stringent global standards for buried or deep-sea corrosion protection.
- Marking & Traceability: Each tube has a clear API specification inkjet print and comes with a weather-resistant stainless steel label indicating the heat number, grade (X52 PSL2), and weight, ensuring accurate traceability after customs clearance and arrival.
Transportation Solutions:
Optimizing Routes and Costs (Shipping & Logistics)
The voyage from Chinese ports to major South American ports (such as Santos, Brazil; Callao, Peru; San Antonio, Chile) takes 35-45 days, making logistics strategy crucial:
- Break Bulk:
This is the most common mode of transport for thick-walled pipes. Since a single thick-walled pipe can weigh over 2-5 tons, container weight restrictions would result in significant space waste. Breakbulk shipping allows for large-volume delivery, and the use of wooden supports at the bottom of the hold effectively prevents pipe deformation due to compression.
- Container Loading (20GP/40HC):
Suitable for small batches or short pipes. We will manufacture special wooden support frames (saddles/cradles) to secure heavy-duty pipes to the bottom of the container, preventing displacement and impact to the container during transport.
- Lashing & Securing: Use specialized steel strapping for securing the vessel and insert airbags or nylon ropes between the tubes to ensure the vessel remains stable when traversing the Drake Passage or the rough seas of the Atlantic.
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