For over three decades, Latham Steel has been a trusted fixture in Hamilton’s industrial landscape. We take pride in being more than just a local manufacturer and supplier; we are dedicated partners in New Zealand’s major projects. Our commitment to quality is perfectly embodied in our Carbon Steel API 5L sheets and plates, a product line engineered for demanding applications where reliability and structural integrity are absolutely essential, from the ground up.
These plates are crafted from carbon steel with carefully balanced compositions, including manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur, to achieve specific performance grades. This results in outstanding mechanical properties, such as high tensile and yield strength, which allow the material to withstand immense pressure and heavy loads without deforming. This combination ensures exceptional toughness and durability, making it a consistently reliable choice for critical infrastructure projects.
| Standard | API |
|---|---|
| Specification | API 5L GR. X52 / X56 / X60 / X65 / X70 etc |
| Width | 1000mm – 3000mm |
| Thickness | 1mm – 300mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) |
| C | Si | Mn | P | S |
| 0.16 – 0.24 | 0.15 – 0.40 | 0.70 – 1.60 | 0.025 (max) | 0.025 (max) |
| Grade | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Yield to Tensile | Elongation |
| Â | min. (KSI) | min. (KSI) | Ratio (max) | % |
| API 5L X52 | 52 | 66 | 0.93 | 21 |
| API 5L X56 | 56 | 71 | 0.93 | 19 |
| API 5L X60 | 60 | 75 | 0.93 | 19 |
| API 5L X65 | 65 | 77 | 0.93 | 18 |
| API 5L X70 | 70 | 82 | 0.93 | 17 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Jaxon Steel is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API 5L Sheet and Plates in Hamilton, New Zealand. We specialize in premium steel products, including Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel, with a strong focus on Carbon Steel Sheet and Plates. Our extensive inventory also includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Forged Fittings and Bars. Committed to fast delivery and exceptional customer service, we use only the finest raw materials to ensure superior strength, durability and performance for critical industrial applications.Â
You’ll typically find our API 5L steel forming the backbone of the energy sector, where it’s essential for constructing long-distance transmission pipelines that safely carry oil and natural gas. Its robustness also makes it a first-choice material for structural components in heavy machinery, large-scale construction, and piling applications. This versatility and proven performance make it indispensable for engineers and fabricators who cannot compromise on safety or longevity in their work.
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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