Product Overview
- Product: Carbon Steel Seamless API 5L GR.B PSL 2 Pipe
- OD size range : 2 3/8" OD to 48" OD
- Grade range referenced: ASTM A53 B and API 5L from B through X70
- Supply capability: rolled and welded pipe in almost any diameter or wall (as stated)
Services
- Pipe supply
- Third-party inspection
- Coatings and linings
- Pipeline stringing
- Pipeline transitions
- Field joint material
Chemical Composition
Mass fraction based upon heat and product analysis (% maximum) and carbon equivalent values . Letters a/b/c/e/f are shown exactly as provided in the source text.
| Pipe Type |
Grade |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
V |
Nb |
Ti |
Other |
CEIIW |
CEPcm |
| Seamless & Welded Pipes |
L245R or BR |
0.24 |
0.4 |
1.2 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
c |
c |
0.04 |
e |
0.43 |
0.25 |
| Seamless & Welded Pipes |
L245Q or BQ |
0.18 |
0.45 |
1.4 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.04 |
e |
0.43 |
0.25 |
| Welded Pipe |
L245M or BM |
0.22 |
0.45 |
1.2 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.04 |
e |
0.43 |
0.25 |
Mechanical Requirements
| Yield Strength (Y.S) |
Tensile Strength (T.S) |
Elongation |
| 245 (35 500) min |
450 (50 300) min |
f |
Impact Test
| Avg. Absorbed Energy (Min., J) |
Ind. Absorbed Energy (Min., J) |
| 27 |
20 |
Grade B Strength Reference
Notes: This grade may be used for standard pipe, line pipe, or conduit pipe as specified in the various ASTM and API specifications (as stated).
| Property |
Grade B (ASTM A53, A106, A523) |
API 5LR |
API 5L PSL2 |
| Minimum Yield Strength |
35,000 psi |
35,500 |
35,000 psi |
| Maximum Yield Strength |
None |
65,000 psi |
|
| Minimum Tensile Strength |
60,000 psi |
60,200 |
60,000 psi |
| Maximum Tensile Strength |
None |
110,000 psi |
|
Additional Tables
API 5L X60 PSL 1 Seamless Pipe (Chemistry Excerpt)
| Grade |
C (max) |
Mn (max) |
P (max) |
S (max) |
Si (max) |
V (max) |
Nb (max) |
Ti (max) |
CEpcm (max) |
| B |
0.24 |
1.2 |
0.025 |
0.015 |
0.4 |
c |
c |
0.04 |
0.25 |
API 5L PSL2 Gr.B Welded Pipe (Chemistry Excerpt)
| C (max) |
Mn (max) |
P |
S (max) |
V (max) |
Nb (max) |
Ti (max) |
| 0.26e |
1.40e |
– |
0.03 |
0.03 |
f |
f |
Mechanical Requirements of API 5L PSL2 Gr.B
| Grade |
Yield Strength (MPa) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
| API 5L PSL2 Gr.B |
245–450 |
415–760 |
Note: Several fields include letter markers (a/b/c/e/f) and some values are shown with dashes in the provided text; they are retained verbatim here. Refer to the applicable API 5L / ISO 3183 specification for official definitions and requirements.
