Latham Steel, based in the industrial heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, is a trusted name for robust and reliable steel solutions. We take pride in supplying high-integrity materials engineered for demanding environments, including our range of Carbon Steel API 5L X56 PSL 2 Pipes. These pipes are manufactured to exacting international standards, ensuring they deliver the performance and safety required for critical infrastructure projects. When you partner with us, you’re not just buying steel; you’re gaining a dependable local source committed to quality and backed by deep industry knowledge.
These pipes are crafted from a carbon steel composition primarily of iron, carbon, and manganese, with carefully controlled levels of other elements to ensure optimal performance. This specific makeup grants the material its notable mechanical properties, including a minimum yield strength of 56,000 psi, which provides excellent resistance to deformation under high pressure. Combined with good toughness and weldability, these characteristics make the pipes exceptionally durable and capable of withstanding the significant stresses encountered in their primary applications.
| Grade of material | X56 / L390 (N, M, Q, R) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L390/ API 5L X56 |
| API 5L X56 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X56 SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X56 PSL2 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| X56 Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| API 5L X56 PSL2 Pipe end | Square Cut, Buttweld, Pub Joints, Squared Ends, Thread Cutting, Socket, Cut Grooves, Coupling, Deburring, Vibrator Grinding, Plain end (PE), Chamfering, Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Screwed, Beveled End (BE), Flanged Ends, Grooved |
| X56 Carbon 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 X56 Wall Thickness | SCH80, SCH160, SCH-XS, SCH-XXS, SCH-STD, SCH40, |
| PSL Level |
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| Coating for API 5L X56 Line Pipe | Black Painting, CRA clad, 3PE, 3PP, 3LPE, FBE, Galvanized, lined pipe, Anti-Rust Oil, Varnished, |
| Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis % maximum | CARBON EQUIVALENT a | ||||||||||
| % MAXIMUM | |||||||||||
| Cb | Si | Mnb | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CEIIW | CEPcm | |
| L320N or X56 | 0.24 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.10f | 0.05 | 0.04 | e | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| .S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 390(56 600) | 545(79 000) | F |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| NPS (in) | Outside Diameter (in) | API 5L X56 Pipe Schedule | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH STD | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH XS | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 140 | SCH 160 | SCH XXS | ||
| Wall Thickness (in) | ||||||||||||||
| 1/8 | 0.405 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.095 | 0.095 | |||||||||
| 1/4 | 0.540 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.119 | 0.119 | |||||||||
| 3/8 | 0.675 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.126 | 0.126 | |||||||||
| 1/2 | 0.840 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.187 | 0.294 | |||||||
| 3/4 | 1.050 | 0.113 | 0.113 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.219 | 0.308 | |||||||
| 1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.250 | 0.358 | |||||||
| 1 1/4 | 1.660 | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.191 | 0.191 | 0.250 | 0.382 | |||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.900 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.281 | 0.400 | |||||||
| 2 | 2.375 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.344 | 0.436 | |||||||
| 2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.203 | 0.203 | 0.276 | 0.276 | 0.375 | 0.552 | |||||||
| 3 | 3.500 | 0.216 | 0.216 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.438 | 0.600 | |||||||
| 3 1/2 | 4.000 | 0.226 | 0.226 | 0.318 | 0.318 | |||||||||
| 4 | 4.500 | 0.237 | 0.237 | 0.337 | 0.337 | 0.438 | 0.531 | 0.674 | ||||||
| 5 | 5.563 | 0.258 | 0.258 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.750 | ||||||
| 6 | 6.625 | 0.280 | 0.280 | 0.432 | 0.432 | 0.562 | 0.719 | 0.864 | ||||||
| 8 | 8.625 | 0.250 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.812 | 0.906 | 0.875 | |
| 10 | 10.750 | 0.250 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.000 | |
| 12 | 12.750 | 0.250 | 0.330 | 0.375 | 0.406 | 0.562 | 0.500 | 0.688 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.312 | 1.000 | |
| 14 | 14.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.438 | 0.594 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.938 | 1.094 | 1.250 | 1.406 | |
| 16 | 16.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.656 | 0.500 | 0.844 | 1.031 | 1.219 | 1.438 | 1.594 | |
| 18 | 18.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.438 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.750 | 0.500 | 0.938 | 1.156 | 1.375 | 1.562 | 1.781 | |
| 20 | 20.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.594 | 0.812 | 0.500 | 1.031 | 1.281 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 1.969 | |
| 22 | 22.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.875 | 0.500 | 1.125 | 1.375 | 1.625 | 1.875 | 2.125 | ||
| 24 | 24.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.375 | 0.688 | 0.969 | 0.500 | 1.219 | 1.531 | 1.812 | 2.062 | 2.344 | |
| 30 | 30.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.500 | ||||||||
| 32 | 32.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
| 34 | 34.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
| 36 | 36.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 | ||||||||
| 42 | 42.000 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 | |||||||||
Latham Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X56 5L PSL 2 Pipes products in Hamilton, New Zealand. We focus on steel solutions and offer a variety of products. This includes Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our products are Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. We are known for our good delivery and excellent customer care. We aim to provide strong and durable steel materials for many industrial uses. We work hard to meet high standards, making us a trusted partner for your steel needs.
The primary use for these high-strength pipes is in the construction of oil and natural gas transmission pipelines, where their reliability is paramount for safely transporting resources over long distances. Beyond the energy sector, they are also ideally suited for demanding industrial applications, including high-pressure process plants, structural piling in major construction, and large-scale water distribution systems. Their balanced strength and weldability make them a go-to choice for engineers and project managers who need a proven material that can be trusted to perform in critical, heavy-duty service.
Latham 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 Hamilton, New Zealand.
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