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API 5L Line Pipe Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter – Inox Steel India

Grades: Grade B • X42 • X46 • X52 • X56 • X60 • X65 • X70 • X80

Inox Steel India is a leading manufacturer, stockist, and exporter of API 5L Line Pipes in Grades B to X80. These pipes are widely used for oil & gas transmission, petroleum pipelines, offshore pipelines, water supply networks, structural purposes, and long-distance high-pressure pipeline systems.

With one of India’s largest inventories of API 5L PSL1 and PSL2 pipes, we supply seamless, ERW, LSAW, HSAW, and DSAW variants to meet project requirements across India, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.

Every API 5L pipe supplied by Inox Steel India undergoes hydro testing, CVN impact testing (PSL2), ultrasonic inspection, weld seam inspection, NDT, coating inspection, and dimensional accuracy checks as specified under API 5L Appendix standards.

Our API 5L pipes are used for onshore and offshore transmission of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, water, and slurry, with coating options such as 3LPE, 3LPP, FBE, Coal Tar, and Internal Epoxy.

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What Is API 5L Line Pipe?

API 5L is the American Petroleum Institute specification for line pipes used in:

  • Crude oil transmission lines
  • Natural gas pipelines
  • Offshore platform pipelines
  • Slurry and mining pipelines
  • Water & potable water supply
  • Structural and piling applications

API 5L includes two product levels:

  • PSL1 → Standard quality for non-critical applications
  • PSL2 → Higher mechanical, chemical & NDT requirements for critical pipelines

High grades like X60, X65, X70, and X80 offer superior yield strength, high toughness, and low carbon equivalent, making them suitable for high-pressure, long-distance, and deep-water pipeline systems.

Manufacturing Process:

  1. Billet / Coil Selection (Chemistry Control): Low carbon equivalent for high weldability and strength.
  2. Forming / Piercing (Depending on type): SEAMLESS (Hot rolled & pierced), ERW (Electric resistance welding), LSAW / SSAW (Plate rolled and submerged arc welded)
  3. Weld Seam Testing (If welded): SAW/ERW weld seam UT, RT, and bond-line inspection.
  4. Heat Treatment (If required): Normalizing, quenching & tempering for toughness (PSL2 grades).
  5. Hydrostatic Testing: Mandatory for all API 5L pipes.
  6. Coating (3LPE/3LPP/FBE): For corrosion protection during underground or offshore use.
  7. Final NDT & Dimensional Checks: UT, ECT, thickness, ovality, straightness, length tolerance.

We ensure full compliance with API Monogram requirements and international project specifications.

API 5L PSL1 vs PSL2 — Technical Overview

Feature PSL1 PSL2
Chemical Limits Standard Restricted (HIC/SCC control)
Mechanical Properties Basic Higher, controlled toughness
CVN Impact Test Optional Mandatory
NDT Requirements Standard Strict
Weld Seam Requirements Standard Higher qualification
Documentation Basic Full traceability

Master Technical Datasheet — API 5L Gr B, X42–X80

Parameter / Property API 5L Gr B API 5L X42 API 5L X52 API 5L X60 API 5L X65 API 5L X70 API 5L X80
Material Type Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel High-Strength Carbon Steel
Standard API 5L PSL1 / PSL2 API 5L PSL1 / PSL2 API 5L PSL1 / PSL2 API 5L PSL2 API 5L PSL2 API 5L PSL2 API 5L PSL2
Pipe Category Line Pipe Line Pipe Line Pipe Line Pipe Line Pipe Line Pipe High-Strength Line Pipe
Min Yield Strength (MPa) 245 290 359 414 450 485 555
Min Tensile Strength (MPa) 415 415 455 520 535 570 625
Carbon Equivalent (CE) Low Medium Medium Controlled Controlled Controlled Low CE (High strength)
Manufacturing Methods Seamless / ERW / LSAW / HSAW Same Same Same Same Same Same
Product Form Black / 3LPE / FBE Black / 3LPE / FBE Black / 3LPE / FBE Coated Coated Coated Coated
Weld Type Seamless, ERW, LSAW Seamless, ERW, LSAW Seamless, ERW, LSAW Seamless, LSAW Seamless, LSAW Seamless, LSAW Seamless, LSAW
Usage Water / Gas Oil & Gas Oil & Gas Onshore transmission Offshore pipelines Long-distance pipelines High pressure, deep offshore
Available Sizes ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″ ½″ – 60″
Thickness Range SCH 10 – SCH XXS SCH 10 – SCH XXS SCH 10 – SCH XXS SCH 20 – XXS SCH 20 – XXS SCH 20 – XXS SCH 20 – XXS
Coatings 3LPE, 3LPP, FBE 3LPE, 3LPP, FBE 3LPE, 3LPP, FBE 3LPE, FBE 3LPE, FBE 3LPE, FBE 3LPE, FBE
Impact Test Optional PSL2 PSL2 PSL2 PSL2 PSL2 Mandatory
HSN Code 73041930 / 73043900 Same Same Same Same Same Same
Certifications API Monogram + 3.1/3.2 Same Same Same Same Same Same

Grade Selection Guide

01.

API 5L Grade B

Water lines, low-pressure applications
Structural and piling use

02.

API 5L X42 / X46

Medium-pressure oil & gas transport
Gathering lines & process pipelines

03.

API 5L X52 — Most Common Grade

Cross-country oil & gas pipelines
Widely used by pipeline contractors

04.

API 5L X60 / X65

Long-distance high-pressure pipelines
Export pipelines and offshore feeders

05.

API 5L X70 / X80 — High Strength Grades

Deep-water and offshore pipelines
High-pressure, long-range transmission lines

 Global & Indian Market Demand

India:

Used heavily by ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL, Reliance, Adani.

Middle East:

Major demand for 3LPE-coated X52–X70 for crude & gas transport.

Africa:

X42–X65 used for water pipelines & oil transmission.

Europe & Americas:

High requirement for X65–X80 for shale gas and crude oil pipelines. X70/X80 for long-distance high-pressure systems.

Inox Steel India exports worldwide via JNPT, Mundra & Hazira ports with API-monogram-certified supply.

Applications and Technical Specifications by Grade and Standard

API 5L Line Pipes supplied by Inox Steel India are engineered for high-pressure fluid transportation pipelines across oil, gas, water, and petrochemical industries. These pipes are available in seamless, ERW, LSAW, and HSAW variants with coating options such as 3LPE, 3LPP, FBE, and internal epoxy lining.

Below are the detailed applications, dimensional chart, pricing, HSN codes, and QA protocols — in your preferred structured format.

Applications by Grade / Type / Service

API 5L Grade B — Standard Line Pipe

Service Use:
Low-pressure fluid transport & structural applications.

Typical Applications:

  • Water supply lines
  • Fire-fighting pipelines
  • Low-pressure oil/gas pipelines
  • Structural & piling pipes
  • General industrial piping

Pipe Types:
Seamless / ERW / LSAW / HSAW

Industries:
Water | Construction | Industrial Utilities

API 5L X42 / X46 — Medium Strength Line Pipe

Service Use:
Moderate pressure oil & gas gathering lines.

Typical Applications:

  • Process pipelines
  • Oil field gathering lines
  • Medium-pressure fluid transport
  • Gas distribution

Industries:
Oil & Gas | Petrochemical | Utilities

API 5L X52 — Most Widely Used Pipeline Grade

Service Use:
Medium to high-pressure long-distance transmission.

Typical Applications:

  • Cross-country oil & gas pipelines
  • Refineries & petrochemical lines
  • Water transmission
  • Industrial pipelines

Industries:
Pipeline Contractors | Oil & Gas | Petrochemical

API 5L X56 / X60 — High Strength Transmission Pipes

Service Use:
Long-distance high-pressure transmission pipelines.

Typical Applications:

  • Crude oil & natural gas transport
  • Petrochemical feeder lines
  • Pipeline networks across terrains
  • CO2 & hydrogen pipelines

Industries:
EPC | Petrochemical | Transmission

API 5L X65 — High Strength PSL2 Grade

Service Use:
High-pressure, high-demand line pipe.

Typical Applications:

  • Offshore feeder pipelines
  • Long-distance gas pipelines
  • Crude oil transport systems
  • Sour service (with HIC/SSC testing)

Industries:
Offshore | Oil & Gas | High-Pressure Systems

API 5L X70 / X80 — Ultra High Strength Pipeline Grades

Service Use:
Extreme pressure, long-distance & deep-water transmission.

Typical Applications:

  • Offshore risers & subsea pipelines
  • Long-range gas pipelines
  • High-pressure crude pipelines
  • Arctic/harsh environment applications

Industries:
Offshore | LNG | Deepwater | Long-Distance Pipelines

API 5L Pipe Size & Dimensional Chart

NPS (Inch) OD (mm) Wall Thickness (SCH 40) Approx. Weight (kg/m)
½″ 21.3 2.77 1.27
1″ 33.4 3.38 2.73
2″ 60.3 3.91 5.44
3″ 88.9 5.49 10.88
4″ 114.3 6.02 14.98
6″ 168.3 7.11 28.26
8″ 219.1 8.18 41.95
10″ 273.1 9.27 62.42
12″ 323.9 9.53 77.16
16″ 406.4 12.70 140.00

API 5L Line Pipe Price List (Indicative 2025)

Grade Avg. Price INR/kg USD/kg (Approx.) Coating
Gr B (ERW/LSAW) ₹ 78 – ₹ 95 $1.15 – $1.30 Bare / FBE
X42 ₹ 85 – ₹ 110 $1.25 – $1.45 Bare / 3LPE
X52 ₹ 95 – ₹ 130 $1.35 – $1.70 Bare / 3LPE
X56 ₹ 110 – ₹ 150 $1.50 – $2.05 3LPE / 3LPP
X60 ₹ 125 – ₹ 165 $1.70 – $2.25 3LPE
X65 (PSL2) ₹ 140 – ₹ 190 $1.95 – $2.60 3LPE
X70 ₹ 160 – ₹ 210 $2.15 – $2.85 3LPE
X80 ₹ 210 – ₹ 260 $2.85 – $3.45 3LPE

HSN Code / HS Code for API 5L Line Pipes

73041930 — Seamless Line Pipe
73043900 — Welded Line Pipe
73051100 — LSAW/SAW Pipes for oil & gas

Testing & Quality Assurance at Inox Steel India

Mechanical & Pressure Testing

  • Tensile Test
  • Yield Test
  • CVN Impact Test (PSL2)
  • Flattening & Bending Tests
  • Hydrostatic Test

NDT and Structural Testing

  • UT (Ultrasonic Testing)
  • DWT (Drop Weight Tear Test) — PSL2 grades
  • Weld seam RT/UT
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection

Chemical & Coating Inspection

  • Chemical Composition Test
  • Carbon Equivalent (CE) Check
  • Coating Thickness Test (3LPE/3LPP/FBE)
  • Holiday Test (Coating Porosity)

Documentation Supplied

  • API Monogram Certification
  • EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTC
  • Coating Certificates
  • PMI (Optional)
  • Hydro/NDT Reports
  • Third-Party Inspection Documents

Why Choose Inox Steel India for API 5L Line Pipes?

Inox Steel India is one of India’s most trusted suppliers of API 5L Line Pipes for onshore, offshore, and long-distance cross-country pipelines. With a strong presence in Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America, we supply PSL1 and PSL2 grades from Grade B to X80 with complete certification and traceability.

Our API 5L pipes are engineered for high-pressure oil and gas transmission, sour service, deep-water applications, and high-toughness environments. We supply seamless, ERW, LSAW, HSAW, and DSAW pipes suitable for both buried and above-ground pipeline systems.

Top Reasons to Choose Inox Steel India

  1. Complete Range from Gr B to X80 (All PSL1 / PSL2): One-stop solution for oil & gas contractors and pipeline EPCs.
  2. API Certified Supply with Full Documentation: API monogram + EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 + coating reports.
  3. 3LPE / 3LPP / FBE Coating Expertise: High-performance coatings for underground & offshore pipelines.
  4. Wide Size Range (½″ to 60″): Seamless, ERW, LSAW, SSAW — all available.
  5. Strict NDT & Mechanical Testing: UT, RT, CVN Impact, DWT, Hydro, CE testing.
  6. Large Ready Stock for Gr B, X42, X52, X60: Fast dispatch from our Mumbai stockyard.
  7. Competitive Export Pricing: Reliable supply for bulk pipeline tenders.

Inox Steel India ensures high-integrity line pipes for demanding pressure and corrosive applications.

Industries & Applications We Serve

Industry Application Preferred Grades
Oil & Gas Crude & natural gas transmission X52, X60, X65
Offshore & Subsea Riser, flowlines, subsea pipelines X65, X70, X80
Petrochemical Process & feeder pipelines X42, X52
Water Transmission Long-distance water pipelines Gr B, X42
LNG & Refinery High-pressure service X60, X65
Mining Slurry, tailing, abrasive pipelines X52, X60
Structural Piling, columns, civil works Gr B

Export Packaging & Supply Capability

API 5L line pipes require specialized packaging to ensure safety during long-distance transport. We follow international coating & packaging protocols.

Packaging Includes:

  • Plastic caps & HDPE wrapping
  • Waterproof bundles for transit
  • Fumigated wooden frames (for smaller OD pipes)
  • Steel-strapped bundles
  • Grade + Heat number + Coating marking
  • Coating inspection report (3LPE/3LPP/FBE)

🌍 Regular Export Markets:
UAE • Saudi Arabia • Qatar • Oman • Kuwait • Bahrain
Nigeria • Kenya • South Africa • Egypt
USA • Canada • Mexico
Germany • Spain • Italy • Netherlands
Malaysia • Singapore • Indonesia

API 5L Pipe Supplier Near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – Inox Steel India

If you are searching for an API 5L Line Pipe Supplier near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai, Inox Steel India is your trusted local and global partner.

We offer:

  • API 5L Gr B to X80 — all grades available
  • PSL1 / PSL2 certified supply
  • 3LPE, FBE, 3LPP coated pipes
  • Seamless, ERW, LSAW, HSAW, DSAW
  • Ready stock for urgent deliveries
  • Export-ready documentation

Trusted by EPC contractors, oilfield operators, offshore fabricators, and pipeline construction companies.

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Inox Steel India

52-A, Mulji Thackersi Bldg, Islampura Street, Shop No. 10, Near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – 400 004

Email

alloy@inoxsteelindia.in

Phone

+91 9930796690

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

API 5L X52 and X60 are the most preferred globally.

3LPE, 3LPP, FBE, internal epoxy, coal tar, and bitumen coating.

  • Seamless → 73041930
  • Welded → 73043900

Yes — full API certification is provided on request.

Yes — Gr B, X42, and X52 are commonly used.

Yes — up to 60-inch LSAW with 3LPE coating.

Order API 5L Line Pipes Today

Inox Steel India supplies high-quality API 5L Gr B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70 & X80 Line Pipes for oil & gas, water, petrochemical, refinery, and offshore projects.
We deliver certified, tested, and project-ready material globally.