Nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a trusted name in industrial supply, proudly providing robust solutions for Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure. We specialize in high-grade materials like the Carbon Steel API X65 5L PSL 2 Pipes, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern energy and construction projects. Our commitment is to deliver not just products, but reliability and partnership, ensuring every pipeline we supply contributes to the strength and durability of your most critical applications, right here in Ethiopia and beyond.
Crafted for resilience, API X65 5L PSL 2 pipes balance strength with formability. Their specific chemical composition, including precise levels of carbon, manganese, and other microalloys, is carefully controlled to achieve a minimum yield strength of 65,000 psi (448 MPa). This ensures they can withstand immense internal pressures and challenging environmental stresses. The PSL 2 specification demands stricter control over chemical and mechanical properties, along with more comprehensive testing, guaranteeing a higher level of quality and performance consistency for demanding projects.
| Standard | ISO 3183 L450/ API 5L X65 |
| Grade of material | X65 / L450 (N, M, Q, R) |
| PSL Level |
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| API 5L X65 PSL2 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 PSL2 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 PSL2 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 % maximum | CARBON EQUIVALENT a | ||||||||||
| % MAXIMUM | |||||||||||
| Cb | Si | Mnb | P | S | V | Nb | Ti | Other | CEIIW | CEPcm | |
| CS PIPES | |||||||||||
| L450Q or X65Q | 0.18f | 0.45f | 1.7f | 0.025 | 0.015 | g | g | g | h | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 450(65 300) | 600(87 000) | 23% |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| NPS (in) | Outside Diameter (in) | API 5L X65 Pipe Schedule | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH STD | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH XS | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 140 | SCH 160 | SCH XXS | ||
| Wall Thickness (in) | ||||||||||||||
| 1/8 | 0.405 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.095 | 0.095 | |||||||||
| 1/4 | 0.540 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.119 | 0.119 | |||||||||
| 3/8 | 0.675 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.126 | 0.126 | |||||||||
| 1/2 | 0.840 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.187 | 0.294 | |||||||
| 3/4 | 1.050 | 0.113 | 0.113 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.219 | 0.308 | |||||||
| 1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.250 | 0.358 | |||||||
| 1 1/4 | 1.660 | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.191 | 0.191 | 0.250 | 0.382 | |||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.900 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.281 | 0.400 | |||||||
| 2 | 2.375 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.344 | 0.436 | |||||||
| 2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.203 | 0.203 | 0.276 | 0.276 | 0.375 | 0.552 | |||||||
| 3 | 3.500 | 0.216 | 0.216 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.438 | 0.600 | |||||||
| 3 1/2 | 4.000 | 0.226 | 0.226 | 0.318 | 0.318 | |||||||||
| 4 | 4.500 | 0.237 | 0.237 | 0.337 | 0.337 | 0.438 | 0.531 | 0.674 | ||||||
| 5 | 5.563 | 0.258 | 0.258 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.750 | ||||||
| 6 | 6.625 | 0.280 | 0.280 | 0.432 | 0.432 | 0.562 | 0.719 | 0.864 | ||||||
| 8 | 8.625 | 0.250 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.812 | 0.906 | 0.875 | |
| 10 | 10.750 | 0.250 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.000 | |
| 12 | 12.750 | 0.250 | 0.330 | 0.375 | 0.406 | 0.562 | 0.500 | 0.688 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.312 | 1.000 | |
| 14 | 14.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.438 | 0.594 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.938 | 1.094 | 1.250 | 1.406 | |
| 16 | 16.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.656 | 0.500 | 0.844 | 1.031 | 1.219 | 1.438 | 1.594 | |
| 18 | 18.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.438 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.750 | 0.500 | 0.938 | 1.156 | 1.375 | 1.562 | 1.781 | |
| 20 | 20.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.594 | 0.812 | 0.500 | 1.031 | 1.281 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 1.969 | |
| 22 | 22.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.875 | 0.500 | 1.125 | 1.375 | 1.625 | 1.875 | 2.125 | ||
| 24 | 24.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.375 | 0.688 | 0.969 | 0.500 | 1.219 | 1.531 | 1.812 | 2.062 | 2.344 | |
| 30 | 30.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.500 | ||||||||
| 32 | 32.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
| 34 | 34.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
| 36 | 36.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 | ||||||||
| 42 | 42.000 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 | |||||||||
Desta Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X65 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 high-strength pipes are the backbone of long-distance energy transport, primarily used in the construction of oil and natural gas transmission pipelines that crisscross challenging terrains. Their superior pressure-handling capability also makes them ideal for gathering lines in oil fields, major structural applications in construction, and even for large-scale water distribution systems requiring exceptional durability. Essentially, wherever there is a need to convey fluids under high pressure across great distances with unwavering reliability, API X65 PSL 2 pipes from Desta Steel provide a proven and trusted solution.
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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