API 5L X52 Pipe

Why Buyers Source API 5L X52 Pipe From Rexal Tubes

 

Grade X52 / L360 In Stock

PSL1 & PSL2 ready, no mill wait

NACE MR0175 Sour Stock

Ready for H2S / sour service

Seamless, ERW & LSAW

All routes, one stock point

API 5L
X52
Pipe

28+ Country Export Record

Since 2002 – UAE, GCC, Africa & SE Asia

Full MTC 3.1 / 3.2

Heat-lot traceable, every dispatch

Grade-Selection Support

Guidance on PSL, coating & NDT

API 5L X52 Pipe

 

API 5L X52 Pipe Highlights

 

Grade & EquivalentAPI 5L X52 – ISO 3183 L360
Spec LevelPSL1 & PSL2, sour service optional
ManufacturingSeamless, ERW, LSAW/DSAW
End TypePlain, Beveled to 30°±5°
CoatingBare, FBE, 3LPE, 3LPP, Coal Tar Epoxy
WT Tolerance± 12.5% (Std), tighter on request
TestingUT, RT, Hydrostatic, CVN (PSL2)
Dimensional StandardASME B36.10 / B36.19
Material StandardAPI 5L 46th Ed. / ISO 3183
DocumentationMTC 3.1 / 3.2, third-party inspection

Sour-Service Certified Grade X52 PSL2 Seamless Pipe Supplier in India Built for the Pressure


Rexal Tubes is a trusted Manufacturer of API 5L X52 ERW Pipe in India. We supply API 5L X52 pipe in Seamless and Welded forms. Our API 5L Grade X52 pipe is classified as L360 under ISO 3183 standards. We provide 3PE Coating X52 Seamless pipe for buried and corrosion-prone pipeline sections. Our API 5L X52 Carbon Steel Pipe meets strict PSL1 and PSL2 requirements.Rexal Tubes ensures every API 5L X52 Carbon Steel Pipe batch is quality tested. Our sizes range from 1/2" to 60 inch across all pipe categories.

Rexal Tubes recommends X52 seamless pipe for demanding offshore project requirements. We manufacture X52 seamless pipe designed for higher-pressure pipeline applications. We supply L360 pipe compliant with EN 10225 S355 and NORSOK Y22 standards. We procure API 5L X52 Carbon Steel Pipe from top-rated global manufacturers.

API 5L X52 Pipe Specification

 

API 5L X52 Pipe Specifications

Size range, schedule, and manufacturing route are usually decided together based on the pressure class and diameter of the pipeline. ERW and seamless cover the smaller-to-mid diameter range, while SSAW/HSAW and LSAW take over for large-diameter transmission lines above 16 inch. The breakdown below shows what's typically ex-stock for each type.

 

API 5L X52 ERW Pipe Size

  • 1/2 to 24 inch

 

API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe Sizes

  • 1/2 to 26 inch
  • 21.3 to 660 mm

 

API 5L X52 PSL2 SSAW / HSAW Pipe Size

  • 16 to 100 inch

 

API 5L Grade X52 Carbon Steel Pipe Schedule

  • Upto schedule 160

 

Length for X52 Grade PSL1 Line Pipe

  • SRL
  • DRL

 

Manufacturing Types of API 5L Gr. X52 Welded Pipe

  • LSAW
  • DSAW
  • Seamless
  • HSAW
  • ERW
  • SAW
  • SSAW

 

X52 Pipe Material Coating

  • Powder Coated
  • 3LPP Coating
  • Bare Steel
  • Internal Coating
  • PTFE Lined
  • Galvanized
  • Black
  • Cement Lined Steel
  • 3LPE Coated
  • Epoxy Coated

 

Marking of X52 Seamless Pipe

  • Specification
  • Logo
  • Manufacturing type
  • Grade
  • Schedule
  • Size

 

Certificates of L360 Pipe

  • Raw Materials Certificate
  • Third Party Inspection Report
  • MTC EN 10204 as per 3.1/ 3.2
  • Invoice
  • DFARS compliant

 

Welding Methods of L360 Steel Pipe

  • SMAW
  • MIG
  • TIG
  • GTAW
  • Brazing
  • GMAW

 

Testing Requirements of API 5L Grade X52 Pipe

  • Hardness test
  • Geometric accuracy
  • Bend test
  • Hydrotesting
  • Impact test
  • Ultrasonic test
  • Tensile test
  • Radiographic inspection

 

End Type for API 5L X52m Pipe

  • Bevelled
  • Plain
  • Threaded

 

Value Added Service for L360 Welded Pipe

  • Galvanised Finish
  • Heat Marked Pipes
  • Black Oil Paint
  • Anti-Corrosion Oil
  • Heat treatment
  • Cutting
  • Sand Blasting
  • Bending
  • Machining
  • Fusion Bond Epoxy
  • Annealed
  • Tar Epoxy

 

Protection Caps of L360 Line Pipe

  • Iron
  • Plastic

 

Packaging for API 5L X52 Carbon Steel Pipe

  • Wrapped in plastic
  • Crates
  • Custom packing
  • Wooden Boxes

 

Cutting Facility for API 5L X52 Steel Pipe

  • Sawing
  • Laser Cutting
  • Water Jet Cutting
  • Tapping

 

L360N Pipe Equivalent Standards

  • ASTM
  • SAE
  • DIN
  • JIS
  • GB
  • ISO
  • ANSI
  • AWWA

 

Dimensional Standard of L360 PSL1 Material

  • ASME B36.10M

 

X52 Pipe Grades

  • L360
  • ISO 3183

 

Origins

  • European
  • Japanese
  • Indian
  • Ukraine
  • Korean
  • Russian

 

Brands

  • Nippon steel
  • ISMT
  • TATA
  • MSL
  • Mannesmann
  • Jindal
  • JFE

Contact to Manufacturer of X52M PSL1 Pipe with Custom Sizes For Oil and Gas Pipeline Transmissions


API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe Size Chart


NPS
(in)
Outside Diameter
(in)
API 5L Pipe Schedule
SCH 10 SCH 20 SCH 30 SCH STD SCH 40 SCH 60 SCH XS SCH 80 SCH 100 SCH 120 SCH 140 SCH 160 SCH XXS
Wall Thickness (in)
1 1/4 1.660 0.140 0.140 0.191 0.191 0.250 0.382
1 1/2 1.900 0.145 0.145 0.200 0.200 0.281 0.400
2 1/2 2.875 0.203 0.203 0.276 0.276 0.375 0.552
3 1/2 4.000 0.226 0.226 0.318 0.318
1/8 0.405 0.068 0.068 0.095 0.095
1/4 0.540 0.088 0.088 0.119 0.119
3/8 0.675 0.091 0.091 0.126 0.126
1/2 0.840 0.109 0.109 0.147 0.147 0.187 0.294
3/4 1.050 0.113 0.113 0.154 0.154 0.219 0.308
1 1.315 0.133 0.133 0.179 0.179 0.250 0.358
2 2.375 0.154 0.154 0.218 0.218 0.344 0.436
3 3.500 0.216 0.216 0.300 0.300 0.438 0.600
4 4.500 0.237 0.237 0.337 0.337 0.438 0.531 0.674
5 5.563 0.258 0.258 0.375 0.375 0.500 0.625 0.750
6 6.625 0.280 0.280 0.432 0.432 0.562 0.719 0.864
8 8.625 0.250 0.277 0.322 0.322 0.406 0.500 0.500 0.594 0.719 0.812 0.906 0.875
10 10.750 0.250 0.307 0.365 0.365 0.500 0.500 0.594 0.719 0.844 1.000 1.125 1.000
12 12.750 0.250 0.330 0.375 0.406 0.562 0.500 0.688 0.844 1.000 1.125 1.312 1.000
14 14.000 0.250 0.312 0.375 0.375 0.438 0.594 0.500 0.750 0.938 1.094 1.250 1.406
16 16.000 0.250 0.312 0.375 0.375 0.500 0.656 0.500 0.844 1.031 1.219 1.438 1.594
18 18.000 0.250 0.312 0.438 0.375 0.562 0.750 0.500 0.938 1.156 1.375 1.562 1.781
20 20.000 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.375 0.594 0.812 0.500 1.031 1.281 1.500 1.750 1.969
22 22.000 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.375 0.875 0.500 1.125 1.375 1.625 1.875 2.125
24 24.000 0.250 0.375 0.562 0.375 0.688 0.969 0.500 1.219 1.531 1.812 2.062 2.344
30 30.000 0.312 0.500 0.625 0.375 0.500
32 32.000 0.312 0.500 0.625 0.375 0.688
34 34.000 0.312 0.500 0.625 0.375 0.688
36 36.000 0.312 0.500 0.625 0.375 0.750
42 42.000 0.500 0.625 0.375 0.750

API 5L Grade X52 Carbon Steel Pipe HS Code


Seamless – HS 7304.19 Welded OD <406.4mm – HS 7306.19 SAW Longitudinal OD ≥406.4mm – HS 7305.11 Other Longitudinal Welded – HS 7305.12

Types Of API 5L X52 Pipe

Type selection generally follows the service condition rather than the diameter alone. Sour-service and offshore projects usually specify PSL2 with NACE MR0175 testing, epoxy-coated pipe suits buried cross-country lines, and spiral-welded (SSAW) sections are common on large-diameter, lower-pressure gathering lines where seamless isn't cost-effective.



Grade X52 PSL1 Pipe Line

Grade X52 PSL1 Pipe Line

API 5L Grade X52 PSL2 Epoxy Coated Pipe

API 5L Grade X52 PSL2 Epoxy Coated Pipe

API 5L X52 PSL1 Welded Pipe

API 5L X52 PSL1 Welded Pipe

API 5L Grade X52 High Yield Pipe

API 5L Grade X52 High Yield Pipe

API 5L Gr X52 HIC Pipeline

API 5L Gr X52 HIC Pipeline

X52 Steel Nace Pipe

X52 Steel Nace Pipe

API 5L Grade X52 PSL1 Sour Service Pipe

API 5L Grade X52 PSL1 Sour Service Pipe

Grade L360 X52 Spiral Welded Pipe

Grade L360 X52 Spiral Welded Pipe

Grade X52 PSL2 Spiral Pipe

Grade X52 PSL2 Spiral Pipe

X52 Carbon Steel Pipe

X52 Carbon Steel Pipe

API 5L X52 SCH 40 DSAW Pipe

API 5L X52 SCH 40 DSAW Pipe

X52 Steel Threaded Line Pipe

X52 Steel Threaded Line Pipe

Get Ready Stock of API 5L Grade X52 Carbon Steel Pipe with Dimensions and Schedule


API 5L Grade X52 LSAW Pipe Schedule Chart


Size in inch 1/4 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 1/2 1 5 8 12 16 20 24 36 42
OD in inch .54 .84 1.9 2.875 4 1.315 5.563 8.625 12.75 16 20 24 36 42
XXS   .294 .4 .552   .358 .75 .875 1          
10                   .25 .25 .25 .312  
20               .25 .25 .312 .375 .375 .5 .5
30               .277 .33 .375 .5 .562 .625 .625
40 .088 .109 .145 .203 .226 .133 .258 .322 .406 .5 .594 .688 .75 .75
60               .406 .562 .656 .812 .969    
80 .119 .147 .2 .276 .318 .179 .375 .5 .688 .844 1.031 1.219    
100               .594 .844 1.031 1.281 1.531    
120             .5 .719 1 1.219 1.5 1.812    
160   .187 .281 .375   .25 .625 .906 1.312 1.594 1.969 2.344    

API 5L X52 Pipe vs API 5L X42 Pipe


VS

X42


  • Yield Strength: 290 MPa min
  • Tensile Strength: 415 MPa min
  • MAOP: Lower design pressure
  • Best for gathering & low-pressure lines
  • Lighter wall for equal pressure class

X52


  • Yield Strength: 360 MPa min
  • Tensile Strength: 460 MPa min
  • MAOP: Higher design pressure
  • Suits cross-country transmission mains
  • Thinner wall possible at equal pressure vs X42

API 5L X52 ERW Pipe Manufacturing Process

The seamless route starts from a solid billet and is pierced/rolled into shape with no weld seam, giving it uniform strength around the full circumference — the usual choice where the pipe has no weaker point along its length. The welded route forms flat coil into a cylinder and fuses the edges, which is faster and more economical at larger diameters and is qualified to the same PSL1/PSL2 requirements once the weld seam passes NDT.


Seamless Route

1Billet Heating
2Piercing
3Elongation & Sizing
4Heat Treatment
5Straightening
6UT / RT / Hydrotest
7Marking & Packing

Welded Route

1Coil / Plate Edge Milling
2Forming (Roll / JCO)
3Welding (HFW / SAW)
4Seam NDT
5Expanding (LSAW)
6Hydrostatic Test
7Bevel, Mark & Pack

API 5L X52 Steel Pipe Coating Types

Coating choice depends on how the pipe will be installed. FBE and 3LPE are the standard picks for buried cross-country pipelines because they combine strong adhesion with cathodic protection compatibility, while coal tar epoxy remains common on older or repair projects. Above-ground or exposed sections typically stay bare or get a lighter anti-rust coating since UV and soil chemistry aren't a concern.


FBE Coated
3LPE Coated
3LPP Coated
Coal Tar Epoxy
Bare / Varnish
Internal Epoxy Lining

API 5L X52 Grade B Pipe Testing Methods


Hydrostatic Test100% pressure tested per API 5L
Ultrasonic TestBody & weld seam flaw detection
Radiographic TestWeld seam integrity check
Charpy V-NotchToughness test, mandatory PSL2
Tensile TestYield & tensile strength verification
Dimensional CheckOD, WT, ovality, length

API 5L X52 DSAW Pipe Welding Methods


HFWHigh-frequency welding used for ERW pipe
SAWSubmerged arc welding for LSAW / DSAW pipe
GTAW Root PassField tie-in welding root run
Filler MetalAWS E6010 / E7010 / E8010
Stockist and Distributor of API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe in Jindal, MSK, Nippon Steel, ISMT Make in Mumbai

API 5L X52 Pipe Brands


JFE Steel
Maharashtra Seamless
Tenaris
Jindal Steel & Power
Nippon Steel
Mannesmann Line Pipe
ISMT Limited
JFE Steel
Maharashtra Seamless
Tenaris
Jindal Steel & Power
Nippon Steel
Mannesmann Line Pipe
ISMT Limited

API 5L X52 Material Pipe Documents


Certified API 5L X52 Pipe Supplier in India of high-integrity with proven resistance to fatigue.

PDFMTC EN 10204 3.1/3.2Full chemical & mechanical report per heat
PDFThird-Party InspectionSGS / BV / TÜV nominated inspection
PDFCertificate of OriginChamber-attested origin document
PDFNACE Compliance ReportIssued when sour service option is ordered

API 5L X52 Welded Pipe Pressure Ratings


Quality-driven API 5L X52 Pipe Manufacturer in India producing with premium resistance to degradation.

Pipe Size (inches) Schedule Approx. Max. Pressure Rating (psi)
4 40 2,570 psi
6 40 1,960 psi
8 40 1,490 psi
4 80 4,680 psi
6 80 3,570 psi
8 80 2,710 psi

API 5L X52 PSL1 vs PSL2 Pipe


VS

PSL1


  • Elongation: 21% min
  • CVN Impact Test: Not mandatory
  • Sour Service: Not offered
  • Basic MTC 3.1 documentation
  • Suits non-critical onshore lines

PSL2


  • Elongation: 21% min, tighter YS/UTS ratio
  • CVN Impact Test: Mandatory, body + weld
  • Sour Service: NACE MR0175 optional
  • Full MTC 3.1/3.2 with third-party inspection
  • Suits critical, high-pressure & offshore duty

API 5L X52 PSL1 Pipe Weight Chart


NB DN OD (mm) API 5L X52 ERW 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 26.67 1.65 2.11 x 2.41 2.87 x 3.91 x 4.32 5.56
5" 125 141.3 5.77 3.4 x x 6.55 x 9.53 x 12.70 15.88
6" 150 168.27 2.77 3.4 x x 7.11 x 10.97 x 14.27 18.26
1" 25 33.40 1.65 2.77 x 2.90 3.38 x 4.55 x 5.08 6.35
1.1/2" 40 48.26 1.65 2.77 x 3.18 3.68 x 5.08 x 5.72 7.14
2" 50 60.32 1.65 2.77 x x 3.91 x 5.54 x 6.35 8.74
2.1/2" 65 73.02 2.11 3.05 x x 5.16 x 7.01 x 7.62 9.53
10" 250 273.05 3.4 4.19 6.35 7.8 9.27 12.7 15.06 18.24 21.41 28.58
12" 300 323.85 4.19 4.57 6.35 8.38 10.31 12.7 17.45 21.41 25.40 33.32
3" 80 88.9 2.11 3.05 x x 5.49 x 7.62 x 8.89 11.13
4" 100 114.3 2.11 3.05 x x 6.02 x 8.56 x 11.10 13.49
8" 200 219.07 2.77 3.76 6.35 7.04 8.18 12.7 12.70 15.06 18.24 23.01
FBE Coated X52 Pipe Material Has High Demand For Natural Gas Industries

Weld X52 Carbon Steel Pipe Applications



Cross-Country Transmission
City Gas Distribution
Water Injection Lines
Gathering & Flow Lines
Refinery Feed Piping
Offshore Riser Piping
Sour Gas Transmission
LPG / NGL Pipelines

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API 5L X52 Sch 80 Pipe Chemical Composition

Carbon and manganese are the main strength-controlling elements in X52 chemistry, kept within tight limits so the steel stays weldable without a preheat requirement. Phosphorus and sulfur are held low to reduce the risk of cracking during welding and to improve toughness at low temperature, which matters for pipelines running through colder climates.


 

Carbon (C)

  • 0.24% max

 

Manganese (Mn)

  • 1.40% max

 

Phosphorus (P)

  • 0.025% max

 

Sulphur (S)

  • 0.015% max

 

Silicon (Si)

  • 0.45% max

 

Niobium (Nb)

  • 0.05% max

 

Vanadium (V)

  • 0.06% max

 

Nb+V+Ti Total

  • 0.15% max

API 5L X52 S355 Pipe Mechanical Properties


Trusted API 5L X52 Pipe Supplier in India delivering precision-engineered with unmatched durability.

Yield Strength 360 MPa min · 52,200 psi
Tensile Strength 460–760 MPa PSL2
Elongation 21% min
YS/UTS Ratio 0.93 max · PSL2
Hardness (Sour) 22 HRC max
CVN Impact (PSL2) 27 J avg. longitudinal (typ.)

API 5L X52n Pipe Physical Properties


Density7850 kg/m³
Melting Range1420–1460°C
Elastic Modulus≈ 200 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio0.30
Thermal Conductivity≈ 51.9 W/m·K
Specific Heat≈ 486 J/kg·K

API 5L X52 Pipe vs API 5L Grade B Pipe


VS

Grade B


  • Yield Strength: 241 MPa min
  • Tensile Strength: 414 MPa min
  • Used on utility & low-pressure distribution
  • Lower cost per tonne

X52


  • Yield Strength: 360 MPa min
  • Tensile Strength: 460 MPa min
  • Used on high-pressure transmission mainlines
  • Allows thinner wall at higher MAOP

API 5L X52 HSAW Pipe Packings


Off-Ground RackingTimber dunnage keeps pipe clear of moisture
End Caps FittedPlastic/iron caps prevent bore contamination
Covered Yard StorageShields bare pipe from direct rain exposure
Grade-wise SegregationPrevents grade mix-up during dispatch
Nylon Sling HandlingAvoids surface damage from chain slings
Periodic Coating CheckTouch-up of varnish/paint before dispatch

API 5L X52 Pipe Delivery Timeline to Middle East


0Mumbai (Origin)Ready-stock dispatch point
Jebel Ali, UAE6–8 days
Dammam, KSA7–9 days
Hamad, Qatar8–10 days
Sohar, Oman5–7 days

 

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API 5L X52 Pipe Buyer FAQs

Can X52 pipe be supplied for sour service?

Yes, PSL2 X52 can be supplied to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 on request, with hardness and HIC/SSC testing.

What sizes are held in ready stock?

Seamless from 2″ to 24″ and welded (ERW/LSAW) from 8″ to 36″ are typically ex-stock; other sizes are sourced against order.

Do you provide third-party inspection before shipment?

Yes, SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV or a client-nominated inspector can witness testing before dispatch.

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