Nestled in the heart of Abuja, Samuel Steels stands as a trusted name for industrial materials, particularly known for reliable supply of Carbon Steel API 5L sheets and plates. We understand the demanding nature of your projects and are dedicated to providing high-quality materials that meet rigorous standards. Our commitment is to be more than just a supplier, but a dependable partner for businesses and industries that keep Nigeria moving forward.
Carbon Steel API 5L is primarily composed of iron and carbon, with specific grades including additional elements like manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur in controlled amounts. This composition is engineered to deliver excellent mechanical strength and toughness, making it exceptionally resistant to the stresses and pressures found in demanding environments. The material’s properties are strictly defined by the API 5L specification, ensuring consistent performance for critical applications where reliability is non-negotiable.
| Standard | API |
|---|---|
| Specification | API 5L GR. X52 / X56 / X60 / X65 / X70 etc |
| Width | 1000mm – 3000mm |
| Thickness | 1mm – 300mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) |
| C | Si | Mn | P | S |
| 0.16 – 0.24 | 0.15 – 0.40 | 0.70 – 1.60 | 0.025 (max) | 0.025 (max) |
| Grade | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Yield to Tensile | Elongation |
| Â | min. (KSI) | min. (KSI) | Ratio (max) | % |
| API 5L X52 | 52 | 66 | 0.93 | 21 |
| API 5L X56 | 56 | 71 | 0.93 | 19 |
| API 5L X60 | 60 | 75 | 0.93 | 19 |
| API 5L X65 | 65 | 77 | 0.93 | 18 |
| API 5L X70 | 70 | 82 | 0.93 | 17 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The Carbon Steel API 5L Sheets and Plates are primarily made up of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon, creating a perfect blend of strength and flexibility. The carbon content usually goes up to 0.30%, while manganese can reach up to 1.40%, which boosts toughness and weldability. Mechanically, these plates showcase a minimum yield strength ranging from 245 to 450 MPa and tensile strength between 415 and 760 MPa, depending on the specific grade. They are known for their impressive hardness, impact resistance, and dimensional stability, making them ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature applications in both industrial and structural settings.
You’ll find Carbon Steel API 5L plates hard at work in the essential arteries of modern infrastructure. They are the material of choice for constructing long-distance oil and gas pipelines, forming the strong backbone of the energy sector. Beyond pipelines, they are used in critical structural components for large buildings, industrial plants, and heavy machinery. Essentially, wherever, wherever immense strength and durability are required to withstand pressure and environmental challenges, API 5L plate is the reliable choice.
Samuel 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 Abuja, Nigeria.
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