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Liam Pipes and Tubes is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes, proudly based in Houston, USA. They specialize in delivering top-notch piping solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the oil and gas, petrochemical, and pipeline sectors. These API 5L Grade B Pipes are specifically crafted for transporting gas, oil, and water in both onshore and offshore pipelines. Liam Pipes and Tubes guarantees that all their products comply with the American Petroleum Institute’s requirements, ensuring exceptional strength, durability, and precise dimensions. Their dedication to quality, quick turnaround times, and reliable technical support has earned them a solid reputation in the industry.
The Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes contain up to 0.26% carbon, 1.2% manganese, along with trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur, making them a robust yet budget-friendly choice for line pipe applications. With a minimum yield strength of 245 MPa (35,500 psi) and a minimum tensile strength of 415 MPa (60,200 psi), these pipes are available in both seamless and welded varieties. They can be produced in different delivery conditions, such as as-rolled, normalized, or thermomechanically processed. This material boasts excellent weldability, toughness, and resistance to corrosion and pressure, even in harsh operating conditions.
| Mechanical Properties PSL 1 | |||||
| Grade | Yield Strength(Min.) | Tensile Strength(Min.) | Elongation | ||
| Ksi | MPa | Ksi | MPa | E=1944 A 0.2 /U 0.9 | |
| B | 35 | 241 | 60 | 414 | |
| X42 | 42 | 290 | 60 | 414 | |
| X46 | 46 | 317 | 63 | 434 | |
| X52 | 52 | 359 | 66 | 455 | |
| X56 | 56 | 386 | 60 | 414 | |
| X60 | 60 | 414 | 63 | 434 | |
| X65 | 65 | 448 | 66 | 455 | |
| Chemical Composition % | ||||||||
| PSL1 | PSL2 | |||||||
| Grade | C (Max.) | Mn(Max.) | P(Max.) | S(Max.) | C (Max.) | Mn(Max.) | P(Max.) | S(Max.) |
| A | 0.22 | 0.90 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.20 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| B | 0.26 | 1.20 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.30 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X42 | 0.26 | 1.30 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X46 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X52 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X56 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X60 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.45 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X65 | 0.26 | 1.45 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.65 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X70 | 0.26 | 1.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.85 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
PSL 2 Pipe Sizes: Nominal Pipe Size 1/2″ to 48 ” O.D.
Wall Thickness: Schedule 10 through 160, STD, XS, XXS.
API 5L PSL 2 Seamless Pipe: B (L245) – X42 (L290) – X52N (L360) – X60 (L415) – X65 (L450)
DIMENSION: FROM 1/4” UP TO 24”
API 5L PSL 2 Welded Pipe: B (L245) – X42 (L290) – X52N (L360) – X60 (L415) – X65 (L450) – X70 (L485) – X80 (L555)
DIMENSION: FROM 1/2” UP TO 60”
Weld Alternatives: ERW, HF, DSAW/SAWL, SMLS, HSAW
PSL 2 Pipe Product Specification Level: API 5L PSL 2 PSL 2, API 5L PSL 2 PSL 1
Additional Services: Internal Coating
API 5L Grade B Hot Selling Grades: API 5L X42 Pipe, API 5L X46 Pipe, API 5L X52 Pipe, API 5L X56 Pipe, API 5L X60 Pipe, API 5L X65 Pipe, API 5L X70 Pipe
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Choosing Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes from Liam Pipes and Tubes ensures outstanding corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. Our Pipe is designed for diverse industrial applications, delivering reliability and performance in challenging environments while maintaining competitive pricing.
Liam Pipes and Tubes is one of the largest Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes suppliers in Houston , USA, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality pipes tailored for various industries, ensuring reliable delivery and exceptional service to meet diverse project needs.
Yes, we offer custom sizes for Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes to meet your specific requirements. Our team at Liam Pipes and Tubes is committed to providing tailored solutions for all your Piping & tubing needs. For more details, contact us at sales@liampipes.us.
Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes are extensively utilized in pipeline transportation systems for oil, gas, and water, thanks to their strength, weldability, and long-lasting performance. Common uses include transmission lines, structural supports, refinery piping, and offshore pipeline systems. These pipes are suitable for both aboveground and underground installations and are often coated or lined to improve corrosion resistance. Their reliability in high-pressure and fluctuating temperature environments makes them vital for energy infrastructure projects, drilling operations, and pipeline networks across various industries.
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