API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)

Tianjin Ruide Steel Pipe Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Structure Pipe,China Steel Distributor,China Square Tube Supplier
API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)
API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)
API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)
API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)

API Line Pipe (Oil & Gas)

API Line Pipe is a specialized category of welded steel pipe designed for the rigorous demands of the oil and gas industry. Manufactured to stringent international standards, these pipes ensure reliable performance in the transportation of oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons under high-pressure and harsh environmental conditions.

Specifications

Diameter: 2" to 48" (DN50 to DN1200)

Wall Thickness: 3mm to 40mm

Length: 6m to 18m (custom lengths available upon request)

Material Grades

API 5L Gr. B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80

Carbon Steel: ASTM A53 Gr. A/B, ASTM A106

Low-Temperature Steel: ASTM A333 Gr. 1/Gr. 6

Manufacturing Process

Coil Preparation: Uncoiling, edge trimming, and surface cleaning of high-grade steel coils.

Forming: Precision roll-forming into a cylindrical shape using advanced UOE or JCOE methods.

Welding: Longitudinal seam welding via Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) or High-Frequency Induction Welding (HFIW).

Sizing & Straightening: Mechanical expansion and straightening to achieve precise dimensional tolerances.

Heat Treatment: Normalizing or quenching and tempering as required for enhanced mechanical properties.

Testing & Inspection: Comprehensive non-destructive testing including hydrostatic, ultrasonic (UT), radiographic (RT), and magnetic particle inspection (MPI).

Applications

Onshore & Offshore Pipelines: Transmission and distribution of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products.

Gathering Lines: Transport from wellheads to processing facilities.

Injection Lines: Water, gas, or chemical injection for enhanced oil recovery.

Casing & Tubing: Well construction and completion applications.

Process Piping: Refinery, petrochemical, and terminal piping systems.

Applicable Standards & Certifications

Primary Standard: API Specification 5L (Product Specification Level PSL1 & PSL2)

Supplementary Pipe Standards: API 5CT, ASTM A106, ASTM A53, ASTM A333

Material Fitness Standards: NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 (Sour Service)

Quality Management: API Monogram License, API Q1, ISO 9001

Environmental & Welding: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CE Marking (for relevant grades/standards)

Regional Standards: DNV GL, CSA Z245.1, GOST, EN 10208

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