Yousef Steel stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in high-quality Carbon Steel API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes. These pipes are crafted to provide outstanding strength, durability, and reliability, even in high-pressure and high-temperature settings. Built to meet international API standards, they’re commonly used for transporting oil, gas, water, and petrochemical products. Known for their precise dimensions, excellent surface finish, and long-lasting performance, Carbon Steel API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes from Yousef Steel are perfect for critical applications in the energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
CS API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes are strong pipes that can be seamless or welded. They are used to transport oil, gas and fluids under high pressure. Made according to the API 5L standard, these pipes have better mechanical properties and toughness than PSL 1. The API X42 grade has a minimum yield strength of 42,000 psi (290 MPa). The pipe material includes 0.24% Carbon (C), 1.40% Manganese (Mn), 0.45% Silicon (Si), up to 0.025% Phosphorus (P) and up to 0.015% Sulfur (S). This mixture provides good weldability, high durability, and protection from corrosion. These pipes are perfect for important pipeline projects that need better performance and strict quality checks.
| Material Data Sheet | X42 / L290 (N, M, Q, R) X42 PSL2: 1.0484 |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L290/ API 5L X42 |
| API 5L X42 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X42 SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X42 PSL2 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| X42 Carbon Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| API 5L Grade X42 Pipe end | Pub Joints, Buttweld, Coupling, Vibrator Grinding, Square Cut, Squared Ends, Beveled End (BE), Cut Grooves, Deburring, Plain end (PE), Screwed, Flanged Ends, Grooved, Socket, Chamfering, Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Thread Cutting, |
| X42 Steel Pipe Length | DRL, SRL, 20FT, 40FT, Single Random Length (SRL), Double Random Length (DRL), and Fixed Length 5.8 Meter, 12.0 Meters (40FT), 6.0 Meters (20FT), 11.8 Meters, |
| API 5L X42 Wall Thickness | SCH160, SCH40, SCH-XXS, SCH-XS, SCH-STD, SCH80, |
| PSL Level |
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF API 5L X42 PSL 2 CARBON STEEL PIPE | |||||||||||
| Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximum | CARBON EQUIVALENT a | ||||||||||
| % MAXIMUM | |||||||||||
| Cb | Si | Mnb | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CEIIW | CEPcm | |
| L290R OR X42R | 0.24 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| L290Q OR X42Q | 0.18 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | e | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 290(42 100) | 495(71 800) | f |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| NB | DN | OD (inches) | API 5L X42 Pipe Schedule | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH 5 | SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 160 | ||||
| 3/4″ | 20 | 1.05 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.095 | 0.113 | x | x | 0.17 | x | 0.219 | |
| 1″ | 25 | 1.315 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.114 | 0.133 | x | x | 0.2 | x | 0.25 | |
| 1.1/2″ | 40 | 1.9 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.125 | 0.145 | x | x | 0.225 | x | 0.281 | |
| 2″ | 50 | 2.375 | 0.065 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.154 | x | x | 0.25 | x | 0.344 | |
| 2.1/2″ | 65 | 2.875 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.203 | x | x | 0.3 | x | 0.375 | |
| 3″ | 80 | 3.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.216 | x | x | 0.35 | x | 0.438 | |
| 4″ | 100 | 4.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.237 | x | x | 0.437 | x | 0.531 | |
| 5″ | 125 | 5.563 | 0.109 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.258 | x | x | 0.5 | x | 0.625 | |
| 6″ | 150 | 6.625 | 0.109 | 0.13 | x | x | 0.28 | x | x | 0.562 | x | 0.719 | |
| 8″ | 200 | 8.625 | 0.109 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.593 | 0.718 | 0.812 | 0.906 | |
| 10″ | 250 | 10.75 | 0.134 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.5 | 0.718 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | |
| 12″ | 300 | 12.75 | 0.165 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.406 | 0.5 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | 1.312 | |
These pipes are made from a blend of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace elements, giving them remarkable mechanical strength and toughness. They boast high tensile and yield strength, impressive fracture toughness, and exceptional resistance to stress and pressure. Thanks to their carefully controlled chemical composition, they maintain a uniform microstructure, ensuring good weldability and corrosion resistance, which allows them to thrive in tough environments. Their robust mechanical properties make them ideal for pipelines that endure continuous heavy-duty operations.
Carbon Steel API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes are popular for moving oil, gas, and fluids under high pressure. These pipes have strong strength and last a long time. They also resist wear over time, making them good for long pipelines. Common uses include processing natural gas, petrochemical plants, offshore drilling, moving water, and building structures. Key industries that use API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes are oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, water treatment, and construction. Their strong features and high quality make them great for tough jobs where good performance and reliability are needed.
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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