Latham Steel, a trusted name in Hamilton’s industrial landscape, is proud to supply robust Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 2 Pipes. Forged to meet the demanding specifications of the energy sector, these pipes are engineered for resilience and long-term performance in challenging environments. We understand that our clients require materials they can count on, which is why we ensure our X46 line offers the consistent quality and reliability that has defined our reputation as a leading New Zealand manufacturer and supplier for projects both at home and abroad.
The composition of these pipes is a careful balance of carbon and manganese, crafted to deliver a specified minimum yield strength of 46,000 psi. This controlled chemistry, aligned with the API 5L standard for PSL 2, ensures enhanced control over mechanical properties, toughness, and chemical purity. The result is a pipe that not only handles high-pressure demands but also offers superior resistance to deformation, providing a dependable solution for the secure transport of oil and gas over long distances and under strenuous conditions.
| Grade of material | X46 / L320 (N, M, Q, R) |
| API 5L Gr X46 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| X46 LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L320/ API 5L X46 |
| API 5L X46 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| PSL Level | |
| X46 Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| Surface Treatment | Pickling Galvanising Forging Capping Pre turning Powder Coating Degreasing Washing Copper Plating Cementing Chromium – Plating Brushing Nickle – Plating Roller Polishing Grinding Honing Shot Blasting Skiving PE Covering Roller Burnishing |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Extrusion, Submerged Arc Welded (SAW), Seamless, Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) |
| API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipe end | Squared Ends, Thread Cutting, Socket, Flanged Ends, Beveled End (BE), Cut Grooves, Square Cut, Grooved, Screwed, Vibrator Grinding, Coupling, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Deburring, Chamfering, Buttweld, Pub Joints |
| Certificate | IBR, NACE, EN-10204:3.1, EN-10204:3.2, SSC, Sour-Service, HIC, |
| X46 Carbon Steel Pipe Length | DRL, SRL, 20FT, 40FT, Single Random Length (SRL), Double Random Length (DRL), and Fixed Length 5.8 Meter, 12.0 Meters (40FT), 6.0 Meters (20FT), 11.8 Meters, |
| Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximum | CARBON EQUIVALENT a | ||||||||||
| % MAXIMUM | |||||||||||
| Cb | Si | Mnb | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CEIIW | CEPcm | |
| L320N or X46N | 0.24 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| L320Q or X46Q | 0.18 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 320 (46 400) | 435 (63 100) | F |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| NB | DN | OD (inches) | API 5L X46 Pipe Schedule | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH 5 | SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 160 | ||||
| 3/4″ | 20 | 1.05 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.095 | 0.113 | x | x | 0.17 | x | 0.219 | |
| 1″ | 25 | 1.315 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.114 | 0.133 | x | x | 0.2 | x | 0.25 | |
| 1.1/2″ | 40 | 1.9 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.125 | 0.145 | x | x | 0.225 | x | 0.281 | |
| 2″ | 50 | 2.375 | 0.065 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.154 | x | x | 0.25 | x | 0.344 | |
| 2.1/2″ | 65 | 2.875 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.203 | x | x | 0.3 | x | 0.375 | |
| 3″ | 80 | 3.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.216 | x | x | 0.35 | x | 0.438 | |
| 4″ | 100 | 4.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.237 | x | x | 0.437 | x | 0.531 | |
| 5″ | 125 | 5.563 | 0.109 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.258 | x | x | 0.5 | x | 0.625 | |
| 6″ | 150 | 6.625 | 0.109 | 0.13 | x | x | 0.28 | x | x | 0.562 | x | 0.719 | |
| 8″ | 200 | 8.625 | 0.109 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.593 | 0.718 | 0.812 | 0.906 | |
| 10″ | 250 | 10.75 | 0.134 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.5 | 0.718 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | |
| 12″ | 300 | 12.75 | 0.165 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.406 | 0.5 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | 1.312 | |
Latham Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 2 Pipes products in Hamilton, New Zealand. We focus on steel solutions and offer a variety of products. This includes Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our products are Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. We are known for our good delivery and excellent customer care. We aim to provide strong and durable steel materials for many industrial uses. We work hard to meet high standards, making us a trusted partner for your steel needs.
Primarily, these pipes are the backbone of onshore and offshore pipeline systems, expertly transporting crude oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons. Their strength also makes them suitable for high-pressure water transmission, structural piling in construction, and various industrial process lines where durability is non-negotiable. Choosing Latham Steel’s API X46 pipes means investing in the integrity of your infrastructure, ensuring a safe and continuous flow for critical applications that power our industries and communities, from the Taranaki fields to projects across the Pacific.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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