X46 PSL2 Carbon Steel Seamless Pipe Description
X46 PSL2 pipeline tubing is typically made from carbon steel or low-alloy steel as raw material, produced through hot rolling or cold drawing processes. During manufacturing, the steel undergoes steps such as smelting, continuous casting, rolling, and forming to ensure the final steel pipe has uniform chemical composition and stable mechanical properties. The X46 grade indicates the steel pipe's minimum yield strength of 46,000 psi (approximately 317 MPa), enabling it to withstand certain internal pressures and external loads. Strict quality control measures, including non-destructive testing and pressure testing, are implemented during manufacturing to ensure product reliability and safety.
Chemical Composition API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipe
Mechanical properties API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipe
X46 Carbon Steel Test Procedure Involves
- Hydrostatic Test (ASME B31.3)
- DWT test (Required for API 5L X46 PSL2 pipe)
- Bend Testing
- CVN impact test
- Flattening test
- Guided-bend testing
API 5L X46 PSL2 Pipes Value Added Services
- Draw & Expansion as per required Size & Length
- Fusion Bond Epoxy
- ARO
- 3LPE
- Tar Epoxy
- Heat Treatment
- Bending
- Galvanizing
- Annealed
- Sand Blasting
- Machining etc.
