Welcome to Desta Steel, a premier manufacturer and trusted supplier based in the industrial heart of Addis Ababa. We specialize in providing robust energy sector solutions, with a particular focus on our high-quality Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 1 Pipes. Engineered for performance and reliability, our pipes are crafted to meet the specific demands of Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure, offering a dependable choice for major pipeline projects that require a perfect balance of strength and value.
These pipes are defined by a carbon steel composition that prioritizes strength and weldability, adhering strictly to the API 5L X46 specification for PSL 1. This grade ensures excellent mechanical properties, including a minimum yield strength of 46,000 psi, which provides the necessary toughness to handle internal pressures and external loads. The result is a pipe that delivers consistent performance and structural integrity under demanding conditions.
| Grade of material | X46 / L320 (N, M, Q, R) |
| API 5L Gr X46 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| X46 LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L320/ API 5L X46 |
| API 5L X46 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| PSL Level | |
| X46 Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| Surface Treatment | Pickling Galvanising Forging Capping Pre turning Powder Coating Degreasing Washing Copper Plating Cementing Chromium – Plating Brushing Nickle – Plating Roller Polishing Grinding Honing Shot Blasting Skiving PE Covering Roller Burnishing |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Extrusion, Submerged Arc Welded (SAW), Seamless, Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) |
| API 5L X46 PSL1 Pipe end | Squared Ends, Thread Cutting, Socket, Flanged Ends, Beveled End (BE), Cut Grooves, Square Cut, Grooved, Screwed, Vibrator Grinding, Coupling, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Deburring, Chamfering, Buttweld, Pub Joints |
| Certificate | IBR, NACE, EN-10204:3.1, EN-10204:3.2, SSC, Sour-Service, HIC, |
| X46 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, |
| C | Mn | P | V | Nb | Ti | |
| maxb | maxb | max. | max. | max. | max. | max. |
| 0.28 | 1.20 | 0.030 | 0.030 | c,d | c,d | d |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 245(35 500) | 415(60 200) | 28% |
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 X46 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 Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 1 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.
The primary use for these pipes is in the construction of long-distance pipelines for transporting oil and natural gas from source to refinery. Their reliable strength also makes them suitable for gathering lines in oil fields and for various industrial applications involving the transport of water or other fluids. By choosing Desta Steel’s API X46 pipes, you are investing in the backbone of critical energy and water infrastructure, supporting development projects that are essential for progress across Ethiopia and beyond.
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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