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Nestled in the industrial heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Blundell Pipes and Tines has built a reputation for reliability and precision in the steel industry. As a dedicated local manufacturer and supplier, they specialise in producing robust Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes, a fundamental component for countless critical projects. Their commitment to stringent quality control ensures that every length of pipe meets the demanding standards required for both local and international applications, providing engineers and project managers with a trusted source for essential infrastructure materials.
The composition of API 5L Grade B carbon steel is carefully balanced, primarily consisting of iron with defined percentages of carbon, manganese, and other trace elements, all designed to offer a superb blend of strength and versatility. This specific formulation results in excellent mechanical properties, including a minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi, which provides the necessary resilience to handle high internal pressures. Its commendable ductility also allows for welding and forming without compromising the structural integrity of the pipe, making it a practical choice for demanding environments.
| Mechanical Properties PSL 1 | |||||
| Grade | Yield Strength(Min.) | Tensile Strength(Min.) | Elongation | ||
| Ksi | MPa | Ksi | MPa | E=1944 A 0.2 /U 0.9 | |
| B | 35 | 241 | 60 | 414 | |
| X42 | 42 | 290 | 60 | 414 | |
| X46 | 46 | 317 | 63 | 434 | |
| X52 | 52 | 359 | 66 | 455 | |
| X56 | 56 | 386 | 60 | 414 | |
| X60 | 60 | 414 | 63 | 434 | |
| X65 | 65 | 448 | 66 | 455 | |
| Chemical Composition % | ||||||||
| PSL1 | PSL2 | |||||||
| Grade | C (Max.) | Mn(Max.) | P(Max.) | S(Max.) | C (Max.) | Mn(Max.) | P(Max.) | S(Max.) |
| A | 0.22 | 0.90 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.20 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| B | 0.26 | 1.20 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.30 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X42 | 0.26 | 1.30 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X46 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X52 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X56 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X60 | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.45 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X65 | 0.26 | 1.45 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.65 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
| X70 | 0.26 | 1.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.85 | 0.025 | 0.015 |
PSL 2 Pipe Sizes: Nominal Pipe Size 1/2″ to 48 ” O.D.
Wall Thickness: Schedule 10 through 160, STD, XS, XXS.
API 5L PSL 2 Seamless Pipe: B (L245) – X42 (L290) – X52N (L360) – X60 (L415) – X65 (L450)
DIMENSION: FROM 1/4” UP TO 24”
API 5L PSL 2 Welded Pipe: B (L245) – X42 (L290) – X52N (L360) – X60 (L415) – X65 (L450) – X70 (L485) – X80 (L555)
DIMENSION: FROM 1/2” UP TO 60”
Weld Alternatives: ERW, HF, DSAW/SAWL, SMLS, HSAW
PSL 2 Pipe Product Specification Level: API 5L PSL 2 PSL 2, API 5L PSL 2 PSL 1
Additional Services: Internal Coating
API 5L Grade B Hot Selling Grades: API 5L X42 Pipe, API 5L X46 Pipe, API 5L X52 Pipe, API 5L X56 Pipe, API 5L X60 Pipe, API 5L X65 Pipe, API 5L X70 Pipe
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Choosing Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes from Blundell Pipes and Tubes ensures outstanding corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. Our Pipe is designed for diverse industrial applications, delivering reliability and performance in challenging environments while maintaining competitive pricing.
Blundell Pipes and Tubes is one of the largest Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes suppliers in Hamilton, New Zealand, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality pipes tailored for various industries, ensuring reliable delivery and exceptional service to meet diverse project needs.
Yes, we offer custom sizes for Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes to meet your specific requirements. Our team at Blundell Pipes and Tubes is committed to providing tailored solutions for all your Piping & tubing needs. For more details, contact us at sales@blundellpipes.co.nz.
Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Pipes find extensive use in oil and gas pipelines, water distribution systems, petrochemical plants, and industrial process piping. They excel at transporting fluids under high pressure, including crude oil, natural gas, and drinking water. Additionally, these pipes are utilized in construction, mechanical systems, and infrastructure projects where reliability, strength, and safety are paramount. Engineers and designers trust Blundell Pipes’ API 5L Grade B Pipes for their efficiency, durability, and low maintenance needs, ensuring that they meet the rigorous demands of various applications.
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