As a supplier, Excellent Overseas is responsible for high quality in API 5L X56 Seamless Pipe Suppliers and API 5L X56 PSL2 Material Stock of Manufacturers Like Tubes, MSL, Seah, Hyundai, ArcelorMittal and NSSMC.

Supply Range & Dimensions

SMLS Size1/2" to 26"
ERW Size1/2" to 24"
SSAW Size16" to 64"
Schedule (WT)SCH-20 to SCH-XXS Upto 80 MM
LengthSRL, DRL, 6 Mtr, 12 Mtr, Cut Length
TypesSeamless, ERW, LSAW, DSAW, SSAW
Pipe EndsPlain, Bevel, Screwed, Threaded
Delivery ConditionsN, Q, S, M, R
Specification LevelPSL1, PSL2
Equivalent GradesL390, L390M, L390Q
Surface FinishNatural, Black, Painting, Varnished
Coating3LPE, 3PP, FBE, 3PE
CertificationsEN 10204 3.1, 3.2 & NABL Lab
Export AreasSingapore, KSA, Qatar, USA, UK, Mexico

Manufacturers in Stock

Hyundai Hysco
Hyundai Hysco
Valcovny Trub
Valcovny Trub
Benteler
Benteler Make
SEAH Korea
SEAH Korea
Butting
Butting Make
JFE
JFE Make
Arcelormittal
ArcelorMittal
Tenaris
Tenaris Steel
MSL
MSL Make
Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel
Tubular Canada
Tubular Canada
Tubos
Tubos API

Chemical Composition

Grade Name Form C (Max) Mn (Max) P (Max) S (Max) V Nb
X56 Seamless 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 c c
Welded 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 c c
X56Q SMLS / Welded 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 ≤ 0.08 ≤ 0.05

Mechanical Properties

Steel Grade Yield Strength (Min) Tensile Strength (Min) Elongation (%)
X56 PSL 1 390 N/mm² 490 N/mm² 22%
L390 PSL 1 390 N/mm² 490 N/mm² 22%
X56Q PSL 2 390 – 545 N/mm² 490 – 760 N/mm² 22%

Material Equivalent Grades

Standard Specification Level Equivalent Grade Application Notes
ASTM API 5L PSL 1 L390 or X56 Standard Line Pipe
PSL 2 L390Q / X56Q Enhanced (Charpy impact tested)
DNV-OS-F101 Offshore 390 / 390U / 390S Submarine pipeline systems

API 5L X56 Applications

Transit Timing & Delivery

Country Destination Port Sea Freight Timing Air Freight Timing
US United StatesHouston38–45 Days4–5 Days
NL NetherlandsRotterdam30–34 Days2–3 Days
AE UAEJebel Ali4–6 Days1 Day
SA Saudi ArabiaDammam10–14 Days1–2 Days
SG SingaporePort of Singapore12–16 Days1–2 Days

Process of Manufacturing

API 5L X56 Pipe Manufacturing Process

Coating Material & Protection

Liquid Epoxy

Liquid Epoxy Coated

3LPE

3LPE Coated

FBE

FBE Coated

PSL1 vs PSL2 & Grade Comparisons

PSL1 — Standard Level

  • • Basic chemical requirements
  • • Tensile & Hydrostatic testing
  • • No max yield strength limit
  • • No CVN toughness required

PSL2 — Enhanced Level

  • • Stricter chemical composition
  • • Max yield strength limit
  • • CVN Charpy impact required
  • • HIC / SSC sour service testing

Types of API 5L Pipes

Seamless

X56 Seamless

ERW

X56 ERW

Welded

X56 Welded

PSL2

X56 PSL2

Countries We Export To

  • US United States
  • CA Canada
  • SA Saudi Arabia
  • AE UAE
  • QA Qatar
  • OM Oman
  • KW Kuwait
  • BH Bahrain
  • GB United Kingdom
  • DE Germany
  • IT Italy
  • ES Spain
  • BR Brazil
  • ZA South Africa
  • AU Australia
  • SG Singapore
  • MY Malaysia
  • ID Indonesia
  • VN Vietnam
  • TH Thailand