Strategically located in the vibrant industrial hub of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a trusted partner for robust energy solutions across Ethiopia and beyond. We are proud to specialize in the manufacturing and supply of high-performance Carbon Steel API 5L X52 PSL 2 pipes, a critical component built to meet the demanding challenges of modern infrastructure projects. Our commitment is rooted in delivering pipes that combine exceptional durability with precise adherence to international standards, ensuring reliability for the nation’s most vital transmission systems.
These API 5L X52 PSL 2 pipes are engineered with a specific chemical composition, primarily iron and carbon with carefully balanced manganese and other trace elements, to achieve their notable strength. This formulation gives them a minimum yield strength of 52,000 psi, offering an excellent balance of high tensile strength and good ductility. The PSL 2 specification further guarantees enhanced control over mechanical properties, chemical composition, and rigorous testing, resulting in a product that consistently performs under high-pressure conditions.
| Grade of material | X52 / L390 (N, M, Q, R) |
| X52 Steel LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L390/ API 5L X52 |
| API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| X52 SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| API 5L X52 PSL2 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| API 5L X52 PSL2 Pipe end | Square Cut, Chamfering, Grooved, Buttweld, Thread Cutting, Squared Ends, Deburring, Flanged Ends, Beveled End (BE), Socket, Cut Grooves, Vibrator Grinding, Coupling, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Pub Joints, Screwed |
| Origin of X52 material | European, Chinese, Africa, Gulf, Asian, Ethiopia, Russian, American, Japan, Ukraine, Japanese, Indian, USA, Latin-American, Korean, |
| API 5L X52 Wall Thickness | SCH-STD, SCH160, SCH-XXS, SCH40, SCH-XS, SCH80 |
| Equivalent Standards | JIS, ANSI, EN, DIN, IS, UNI, ISO, AWWA, SS, AISI, NFA, BS, GOST, SA, KS, API, C ASTM, SAE, GB, |
| PSL Level | |
| Coating for API 5L X52 Line Pipe | Galvanized, 3PP, Varnished, 3LPE, lined pipe, Black Painting, 3PE, CRA clad, FBE, Anti-Rust Oil |
| Carbon Steel Grade | Mass fraction, % based on heat and product analyses | Carbon Equiv a | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CE IIW | CE Pcm | |||||||||||
| max b | max | max b | max | max | max | max | max | max | max | ||||||||||||
| X52N | 0.24 | 0.45 | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.04 | d,e,l | 0.43 | 0.25 | ||||||||||
| Pipe Grade | Tensile Properties – Pipe Body of SMLS and Welded Pipes PSL 2 | Seam of Welded Pipe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength a | Tensile Strength a | Ratio a,c | Elongation | Tensile Strength d | |||
| Rt0,5 PSI Min | Rm PSI Min | R10,5IRm | (in 2in) | Rm (psi) | |||
| Af % | |||||||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Maximum | Minimum | Minimum | |
| X52 | 52,200 | 76,900 | 66,700 | 110,200 | 0.93 | f | 66,700 |
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 X52 Pipe types | API 5L X52 Pipe Size (mm) | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot rolled API 5L X52 Seamless Pipe | OD | <50 | ±0.50mm |
| ≥50 | ±1% | ||
| WT | <4 | ±12.5% | |
| ≥4～20 | +15%, -12.5% | ||
| >20 | ±12.5% | ||
| Cold drawn API 5L X52 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% | ||
Desta Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X52 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.
The primary application for these high-strength pipes is in the construction of long-distance pipelines for transporting oil and natural gas, where their reliability is paramount. Beyond the energy sector, they are also ideally suited for demanding industrial uses, including high-pressure water and slurry transportation, structural piling in major construction, and as conduits in processing plants. Choosing Desta Steel’s API 5L X52 pipes means investing in the backbone of essential services, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of resources that power development and drive economic growth.
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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