Desta Steel, a trusted name in Addis Ababa, is proud to be your local source for high-quality industrial materials, including the reliable Carbon Steel API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes. We understand the critical demands of Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure and energy sectors, which is why we supply pipes that are manufactured to meet rigorous international standards. Our commitment is to provide not just a product, but a dependable partnership, ensuring your projects are built on a foundation of strength and integrity right here in the heart of the region.
The composition of API X42 5L PSL 2 pipes is carefully balanced, primarily featuring iron with carbon, manganese, and other controlled elements to achieve a specific strength profile. Mechanically, these pipes are defined by their yield strength of at least 42,000 psi, offering a excellent combination of durability and the ability to be formed and welded with relative ease. This balance makes them tough enough to handle significant internal pressures while being practical for installation in a variety of demanding environments.
| 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 | |
Desta Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality CS API X42 5L PSL 2 Pipes products in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 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 API X42 pipes are truly the workhorses of modern infrastructure, primarily serving the oil and natural gas industry for both gathering and transmission pipelines. Beyond energy transport, their proven strength and reliability make them an excellent choice for major water distribution projects, structural applications in construction, and even in large-scale industrial plumbing systems. When your project requires a pipe that delivers consistent performance under pressure for the long term, this grade provides a trusted and economical solution for Ethiopia’s essential development projects.
Desta 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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