Nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a trusted pillar for Ethiopia’s industrial growth, proudly delivering essential materials like the Carbon Steel API 5L X42 Sheet and Plates. We understand that the backbone of major projects is reliable, high-strength steel, which is why we are committed to supplying products that meet rigorous international standards. Our dedication ensures that your infrastructure and energy ventures are built on a foundation of quality and durability, sourced from a local partner you can count on.
When it comes to composition, this grade is carefully engineered with a precise carbon and manganese balance, offering an excellent yield strength of 42,000 psi. This specific formulation gives the material its notable toughness and superior weldability, making it exceptionally forgiving during fabrication. It maintains remarkable ductility, allowing it to withstand significant stress and strain. This reliable combination of strength and flexibility is precisely what makes it a go-to choice for demanding, high-pressure environments where failure is not an option.
| Standard | API |
|---|---|
| Specification | API 5L GR. X42 |
| Width | 1000mm – 3000mm |
| Thickness | 1mm – 300mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) |
| Grades | Material number | C max | Si max | Mn. mix | P max | S max |
| X42 | 1.0484 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.50-1.10 | 0.04 | 0.035 |
| Grade | Permissible yield point ratio | Yield Strength MPa(min) | Tensile Strength MPa | Elongation % (min) |
| X42 | ≤ 0.85 | 290 | 420 – 540 | 23 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Jaxon Steel is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API 5L x 42 Sheet and Plates in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We specialize in premium steel products, including Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel, with a strong focus on Carbon Steel Sheet and Plates. Our extensive inventory also includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Forged Fittings and Bars. Committed to fast delivery and exceptional customer service, we use only the finest raw materials to ensure superior strength, durability and performance for critical industrial applications. Contact us today for all your Carbon Steel API 5L x 42 Sheet and Plates needs!
The primary use for these robust sheets and plates is in constructing the vital arteries of our modern world: pipelines for transporting oil and natural gas across vast distances. Beyond this, their high-pressure capabilities make them ideal for critical structural components in bridges, offshore platforms, and heavy machinery. Fabricators also value them for creating large storage tanks, pressure vessels, and penstocks for hydroelectric plants, where integrity under constant strain is absolutely paramount for both safety and long-term operational success.
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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