API 5L Grade X42 Pipes

API 5L X42 pipes have minimum yield strength of 290 MPA, thus giving them the ability to work in low to medium pressure pipelines. These grade pipes are superior to API 5L Grade B pipe comparing to chemical and mechanical properties. It has a relatively high level of mechanical strength than API 5L Grade B pipes, thus making it resistant to cracking. An industrial application that demands a higher strength of pipes, clients prefer to use API 5L GR. X42 pipes instead of API 5L Grade B.

It is a carbon steel pipe with extremely low levels of carbon. The alloy mix for API 5L X42 pipes commonly consists of manganese, phosphorous and sulfur. These elements promote mechanical strength in the pipe. API 5L X42 Erw pipes are high-pressure gas pipelines that are highly resistant to temperatures, acidic and industrial waste. It is especially resistant to H2S or hydrogen sulphide based corrosion.

This corrosion resistance and the ability to work in high-pressure situations makes the pipes ideal for petroleum, petrochemical, oil and gas industries. Other applications for the pipe include heating, chemical, and paper industries. It is used to convey gas, steam and fluids. There are two differentiation levels for these pipes PSL-1 and PSL-2. PSL-1 pipes don’t require impact and non-destructive testing. Thus, PSL-2 pipes are usually free of cracks, arc burns, geometric deviations, hard areas, drips, leaks and other imperfections.

Chemical composition of API 5L Grade X42 Pipes

Mechanical property of API 5L Grade X42 Pipe

Product Introduction of API 5L Grade X42 Pipe