From the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Latham Steel proudly manufactures and supplies robust Carbon Steel API X52 5L PSL 2 Pipes. We understand the critical demands of modern industry, which is why our pipes are engineered for exceptional strength and reliability. Built to meet rigorous international standards, our X52 line is designed for performance in challenging environments, offering a dependable solution for your most essential projects. You can count on our local expertise and commitment to quality for infrastructure that is built to last, right here in Aotearoa.
The composition of these pipes centers on carbon steel, balanced with precise levels of manganese and other trace elements to achieve a specific strength. This careful formulation results in a minimum yield strength of 52,000 psi, providing a robust backbone for high-pressure systems. They are also designed to offer good weldability and toughness, ensuring they can handle both the mechanical stresses of installation and the operational demands of their service life, making them a technically sound and reliable choice for pipeline construction.
| Grade of material | X52 / L390 (N, M, Q, R) |
| X52 Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L390/ API 5L X52 |
| API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X52 SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X52 PSL2 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe end | Square Cut, Chamfering, Grooved, Buttweld, Thread Cutting, Squared Ends, Deburring, Flanged Ends, Beveled End (BE), Socket, Cut Grooves, Vibrator Grinding, Coupling, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Pub Joints, Screwed |
| Origin of X52 material | European, Chinese, Africa, Gulf, Asian, New Zealand, Russian, American, Japan, Ukraine, Japanese, New Zealandn, USA, Latin-American, Korean, |
| API 5L X52 Wall Thickness | SCH-STD, SCH160, SCH-XXS, SCH40, SCH-XS, SCH80 |
| Equivalent Standards | JIS, ANSI, EN, DIN, IS, UNI, ISO, AWWA, SS, AISI, NFA, BS, GOST, SA, KS, API, C ASTM, SAE, GB, |
| PSL Level | |
| Coating for API 5L X52 Line Pipe | Galvanized, 3PP, Varnished, 3LPE, lined pipe, Black Painting, 3PE, CRA clad, FBE, Anti-Rust Oil |
| Carbon Steel Grade | Mass fraction, % based on heat and product analyses | Carbon Equiv a | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CE IIW | CE Pcm | |||||||||||
| max b | max | max b | max | max | max | max | max | max | max | ||||||||||||
| X52N | 0.24 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.04 | d,e,l | 0.43 | 0.25 | ||||||||||
| Pipe Grade | Tensile Properties – Pipe Body of SMLS and Welded Pipes PSL 2 | Seam of Welded Pipe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength a | Tensile Strength a | Ratio a,c | Elongation | Tensile Strength d | |||
| Rt0,5 PSI Min | Rm PSI Min | R10,5IRm | (in 2in) | Rm (psi) | |||
| Af % | |||||||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Maximum | Minimum | Minimum | |
| X52 | 52,200 | 76,900 | 66,700 | 110,200 | 0.93 | f | 66,700 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| API 5L X52 Pipe types | API 5L X52 Pipe Size (mm) | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot rolled API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe | OD | <50 | ±0.50mm |
| ≥50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <4 | ±12.5% | |
| ≥4～20 | +15%, -12.5% | ||
| >20 | ±12.5% | ||
| Cold drawn API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe | OD | 6～10 | ±0.20mm |
| 10～30 | ±0.40mm | ||
| 30～50 | ±0.45 | ||
| >50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <1 | ±0.15mm | |
| >1～3 | + 15%, – 10% | ||
| >3 | + 12.5%, – 10% | ||
Latham Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X52 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.
When it comes to putting these pipes to work, their primary application is in the construction of high-pressure transmission pipelines for oil and natural gas. Their proven reliability also makes them an excellent choice for other major infrastructure projects, including systems for moving water or other fluids over long distances. You’ll find them buried underground, laid on the seabed, or running through industrial plants, forming the crucial arteries that keep energy and resources moving safely and efficiently across the country and beyond.
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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