From the heart of Hamilton’s industrial landscape, Latham Steel proudly manufactures and supplies robust carbon steel piping solutions engineered for demanding environments. Our Carbon Steel API X65 5L PSL 1 Pipes represent a commitment to exceptional strength and reliability, meeting rigorous international standards. We understand that critical infrastructure projects require materials you can trust, which is why we focus on delivering precision-engineered pipes that form the dependable backbone of major energy transmission and industrial systems, supporting New Zealand’s growth with locally-produced, world-class quality.
The composition of these pipes is a careful balance of carbon, manganese, and other elements, creating a material known for its high tensile strength and reliable performance. This specific grade offers a minimum yield strength of 65,000 psi (448 MPa), providing outstanding resistance to internal and external pressures. The PSL 1 specification ensures a standard level of chemical and mechanical property control, resulting in a pipe that is both tough and ductile, capable of withstanding significant stress and deformation, making it a go-to choice for robust pipeline construction.
| Standard | ISO 3183 L450/ API 5L X65 |
| Grade of material | X65 / L450 (N, M, Q, R) |
| PSL Level | |
| API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X65 Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| X65 Carbon Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X65 PSL1 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| Coating for API 5L X65 PSL1 Line Pipe | 3PP, Anti-Rust Oil, CRA clad, FBE, lined pipe, Varnished, Black Painting, 3PE, 3LPE, Galvanized, |
| API 5L Grade X65 Pipe end | Cut Grooves, Square Cut, Grooved, Vibrator Grinding, Plain end (PE), Chamfering, Coupling, Screwed, Pub Joints, Deburring, Thread Cutting, Flanged Ends, Socket, Squared Ends, Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Buttweld, Beveled End (BE) |
| Cutting Facility | Laser Cutting, Sawing, Tapping, Water Jet Cutting |
| Equivalent Standards | JIS, DIN, NFA, BS, CSA, GOST, AWWA, KS, UNI, AISI, IS, EN, API, SAE, ANSI, ISO, ASTM, GB, SS |
| Grade X65 PSL1 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 X65 Wall Thickness | SCH-STD, SCH160, SCH80, SCH-XXS, SCH-XS, SCH40 |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Seamless, Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Extrusion, Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) |
| Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis a | |||||||
| CS PIPE | |||||||
| C | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | |
| maxb | max.b | min. | max. | max. | max. | max. | max. |
| 0.28e | 1.40e | – | 0.030 | 0.030 | f | f | f |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 415(60 200) | 520(75 400) | F |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| API 5L X65 Pipe types | API 5L X65 Pipe Size (mm) | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot rolled API 5L X65 Seamless Pipe | OD | <50 | ±0.50mm |
| ≥50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <4 | ±12.5% | |
| ≥4～20 | +15%, -12.5% | ||
| >20 | ±12.5% | ||
| Cold drawn API 5L X65 Seamless Pipe | OD | 6～10 | ±0.20mm |
| 10～30 | ±0.40mm | ||
| 30～50 | ±0.45 | ||
| >50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <1 | ±0.15mm | |
| >1～3 | + 15%, – 10% | ||
| >3 | + 12.5%, – 10% | ||
Latham Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X65 5L PSL 1 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.
These pipes are essential for safely transporting oil and natural gas across vast distances in onshore and offshore pipeline networks. Their high-pressure capacity also makes them ideal for use in refinery process lines, power generation plants, and other heavy industrial settings where structural integrity is non-negotiable. Beyond the energy sector, they are frequently employed in major water transmission mains, piling applications for foundations, and structural projects, proving their versatility and unwavering strength in some of the most challenging engineering applications.
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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