API 5L X46 pipe is a low medium grade piping material in API 5L standard specifications. Also called L320 pipe, as it’s yield strength minimum in 320 Mpa (46,400 psi). Minimum tensile strength 435 Mpa.

API 5L X46 covers manufacturing types in seamless and welded (ERW, SAW) types, both applied for oil and gas transmissions.

It contains two product specification levels PSL1, PSL2. (Including the material for sour services uses in PSL2)

Tianjin Bao Steel Pipe CO.,LTD is a professional and experienced steel pipe supplier and exporter, the largest distributor of TPCO, Baosteel Group and Angang Group, exporting more than 150,000 tons of steel pipes and fittings to more than 150 countries every year. We have a large stock of API 5L X46 pipe, which can be shipped promptly after you place an order. We also have perfect pipe deep processing capabilities, such as pipe 3PE coating, aluminizing, thermal expansion, U-shape processing, threading, slotting, finning, etc. If you need, welcome to inquire.

Specification

Technical data

API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipe Grade range	Grade B PSL2 X46
API 5L X46 Pipe Material Size range	4.5
Type of X46 Steel Pipe ends	Plain-end
API 5L X46 PSL2 Line Pipe Seam welding	All methods except continuous and laser welding
Electric welds: welder frequency	100kHz minimum
Chemistry: max C for API 5L X46 Grade B seamless pipe	0.24%
Chemistry: max C for API 5L X46 welded pipe	0.22%
HIC Tested X46 Pipe Chemistry: max P	0.025%
API 5L X46 Grade B Pipe Chemistry: max S	0.015%
HIC Tested X46 Pipe Fracture toughness	Required for all grades
Nondestructive inspection of X46 seamless pipe	SR4 mandatory
Repair by welding of Grade X46 PSL1 Pipe body, plate by skelp	Prohibited
Repair by welding of weld seams without filler meta	Prohibited
API 5L Grade X46 Pipe Certification	Certificates (SR 15.1) mandatory
API 5L X46 Pipe Carbon equivalent	Maximum required for each grade
X46 Steel Pipe Yield Strength, maximum	Maximum required for each grade
API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipe UTS, maximum	Maximum required for each grade
Grade X46 PSL2 Pipe Traceability	Traceable after completion of tests (SR 15.2) mandatory

FAQ

1.Q: Are you a factory or trading company?
A: We are professional manufacturer, and our company also is a very professional a trade company for steel products.We can provide a wide range of steel products.

2.Q:What do your factory do regarding quality control?
A: We have obtained ISO, CE and other certifications. From materials to products, we check every process to maintain good quality.

3.Q: Can I get samples before order ?
A: Yes, of course. Usually our samples are free. we can produce by your samples or technical drawings.

4.Q:How do you make our business long-term and good relationship?
A:We keep good quality and competitive price to ensure our customers benefit ; We respect every customer as our friend and we sincerely do business and make friends with them.No matter where they come from.

5.Q:what is your delivery time ?
A: Our delivery time is about one week, timing according to the number of customers.

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