Yousef Steel, a well-respected manufacturer and supplier located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, provides top-notch **Carbon Steel API 5L X42 sheets and plates** designed for structural and pressure-related applications in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure industries. These plates are crafted to meet the API 5L specification, which was initially developed for line pipes but has since become a popular choice for fabrication and structural components due to their remarkable strength, toughness, and weldability. Yousef Steel is committed to adhering to international standards and delivering solutions that cater to the unique needs of their customers.
API 5L X42 steel plates boast a minimum yield strength of 290 MPa and a minimum tensile strength of 414 MPa, making them ideal for moderate-pressure service environments. They come with a controlled chemical composition and are available in both PSL 1 and PSL 2 grades, with PSL 2 providing enhanced mechanical properties, notch toughness, and stricter quality standards. The material is known for its excellent weldability, formability, and resistance to atmospheric corrosion, making it perfect for fabrication and heavy-duty structural applications.
| Standard | API |
|---|---|
| Specification | API 5L GR. X42 |
| Width | 1000mm – 3000mm |
| Thickness | 1mm – 300mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) |
| Grades | Material number | C max | Si max | Mn. mix | P max | S max |
| X42 | 1.0484 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.50-1.10 | 0.04 | 0.035 |
| Grade | Permissible yield point ratio | Yield Strength MPa(min) | Tensile Strength MPa | Elongation % (min) |
| X42 | ≤ 0.85 | 290 | 420 – 540 | 23 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
These sheets and plates are frequently utilized in constructing pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, offshore platforms, and robust structural components. Their mechanical strength, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in forming and welding processes make them a fantastic option for both onshore and offshore projects. Yousef Steel offers API 5L X42 plates in various thicknesses, widths, and lengths, along with optional testing, certification (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), and surface treatments to meet specific project requirements.
CS API 5L X42 Sheets and Plates find extensive application in pipeline transportation of oil, gas, and water because of their high strength and corrosion resistance. They are used in structural applications, pressure vessels and offshore operations, providing long-lasting durability in harsh environments. The oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, construction and marine industries utilize these plates extensively. Their toughness and weldability make them a perfect choice for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
Yousef Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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