Thabiso Steel, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of 500 Brinell Hardness Number Sheets and Plates. These plates are celebrated for their remarkable strength, durability, and wear resistance, making them perfect for tough industrial settings. Thabiso Steel is dedicated to ensuring that every product meets international quality standards, thanks to their advanced manufacturing techniques and thorough testing. With a strong commitment to excellence, the company delivers dependable steel solutions tailored to the needs of the construction, mining, and heavy engineering sectors throughout South Africa and beyond, guaranteeing outstanding performance and longevity in every application.
The 500 Brinell Hardness Number Sheets and Plates are primarily made from high-quality alloyed steel that includes carbon, manganese, chromium, and nickel, all of which boost toughness and wear resistance. These plates showcase impressive mechanical properties, featuring a hardness of about 500 HB, high yield strength, and excellent impact resistance, even in the most challenging environments. The blend of strength and ductility ensures top-notch performance under high-pressure and abrasive conditions, making them ideal for heavy-duty applications that demand exceptional durability and reliability.
| Standard | ISO 3183 L450/ API 5L X65 |
| Grade of material | X65 / L450 (N, M, Q, R) |
| PSL Level | |
| API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X65 Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| X65 Carbon Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X65 PSL1 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| Coating for API 5L X65 PSL1 Line Pipe | 3PP, Anti-Rust Oil, CRA clad, FBE, lined pipe, Varnished, Black Painting, 3PE, 3LPE, Galvanized, |
| API 5L Grade X65 Pipe end | Cut Grooves, Square Cut, Grooved, Vibrator Grinding, Plain end (PE), Chamfering, Coupling, Screwed, Pub Joints, Deburring, Thread Cutting, Flanged Ends, Socket, Squared Ends, Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Buttweld, Beveled End (BE) |
| Cutting Facility | Laser Cutting, Sawing, Tapping, Water Jet Cutting |
| Equivalent Standards | JIS, DIN, NFA, BS, CSA, GOST, AWWA, KS, UNI, AISI, IS, EN, API, SAE, ANSI, ISO, ASTM, GB, SS |
| Grade X65 PSL1 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, |
| API 5L X65 Wall Thickness | SCH-STD, SCH160, SCH80, SCH-XXS, SCH-XS, SCH40 |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Seamless, Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Extrusion, Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) |
| Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis a | |||||||
| CS PIPE | |||||||
| C | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | |
| maxb | max.b | min. | max. | max. | max. | max. | max. |
| 0.28e | 1.40e | – | 0.030 | 0.030 | f | f | f |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 415(60 200) | 520(75 400) | F |
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 X65 Pipe types | API 5L X65 Pipe Size (mm) | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot rolled API 5L X65 Seamless Pipe | OD | <50 | ±0.50mm |
| ≥50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <4 | ±12.5% | |
| ≥4～20 | +15%, -12.5% | ||
| >20 | ±12.5% | ||
| Cold drawn API 5L X65 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% | ||
ThabisoSteel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X65 5L PSL 1 Pipes products in Cape Town, South Africa. 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.
These 500 Brinell Hardness Number Sheets and Plates are extensively utilized in industries where abrasion resistance and structural integrity are vital. You’ll commonly find them in mining equipment, dump truck bodies, excavator buckets, crushers, and conveyor systems. They’re also essential in construction machinery, agricultural tools, and material handling systems, where a long service life and minimal maintenance are crucial. Thanks to their high hardness and toughness, these plates significantly enhance operational efficiency and cut down on downtime, making them a go-to choice in heavy industrial and engineering environments.
ThabisoSteel 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 Cape Town, South Africa.
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