ThabisoSteel, located in Cape Town, South Africa is a trusted supplier of Carbon Steel API X70 5L PSL 1 Pipes. We offer high-quality solutions for different needs. We focus on Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel and Mild Steel. We have a wide range of products, including pipes, tubes, flanges, and forged fittings. Each product goes through strict quality checks. We give test certificates like Mill Test Certificates (MTC), 3.1B certificates and chemical composition reports when we deliver. We make sure all materials meet industry standards. This guarantees good quality and trustworthiness with every order.
Carbon Steel API X70 5L PSL 1 Pipes are strong steel pipes. They are used for moving fluids under high pressure and meet API 5L PSL 1 standards. These pipes have a minimum yield strength of 70,000 psi (485 MPa). They are tough and durable. The chemical makeup includes Carbon (up to 0.12%), Manganese (1.20-1.60%), Silicon (up to 0.30%), Phosphorus (up to 0.020%), Sulfur (up to 0.010%), and small amounts of Chromium and Nickel. API X70 pipes go through strict testing to make sure they have the right mechanical qualities. This makes them suitable for heavy-duty pipeline jobs providing steady and long-lasting results.
| X70 LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Grade of material | X70 / L485 (N, M, Q, R) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L485/ API 5L X70 |
| API 5L X70 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| API 5L Gr X70 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X70 Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X70 PSL1 Pipe end | Flanged Ends, Buttweld, Square Cut, Coupling, Pub Joints, Thread Cutting, Cut Grooves, Deburring, Squared Ends, Beveled End (BE), Vibrator Grinding, Socket, Grooved, Screwed, Chamfering, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female) |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Seamless, Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Submerged Arc Welded (SAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Extrusion, Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) |
| API 5L X70 Wall Thickness | SCH-XXS, SCH160, SCH-XS, SCH40, SCH-STD, SCH80 |
| Equivalent Standards | KS, AISI, ISO, BS, SS, EN, JIS, AWWA, CSA, GOST, SAE, GB, ANSI, NFA, ASTM, API, DIN, IS, UNI |
| PSL Level | |
| X70 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 a | |||||||
| Carbon Steel 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 |
| 485(70 300) | 570(82 700) | 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 X 70 Carbon Steel Seamless 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 |
ThabisoSteel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X70 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.
CS API X70 5L PSL 1 Pipes are mainly used to transport oil, gas and other fluids under high pressure. Their strong and tough design makes them perfect for long pipelines. These pipes are widely used in the oil and gas sector serving both onshore and offshore projects. They also play a crucial role in petrochemical plants, power generation and water distribution. The main industries that rely on API X70 pipes include oil and gas, petrochemicals, power plants and construction projects, where high strength and durability are essential for ensuring long-lasting performance and efficient operations.
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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