API 5L Grade C Pipes are carbon steel line pipes manufactured for use in the transportation of oil, gas, water, and other fluids in pipeline systems. These pipes offer good strength, excellent toughness, and reliable performance under moderate to high pressure conditions.
API 5L Gr C Pipes are produced in seamless and welded forms and are widely used in onshore and offshore pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, and power generation industries where durability and consistent mechanical properties are required.
API 5L Pipes are available in various grades as per PSL1 and PSL2 requirements. API 5L Grade C offers higher mechanical strength compared to Grade B and is suitable for pipelines operating under higher stress and pressure conditions.
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Applications of API 5L Grade C Pipes
| ● Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines |
| ● Onshore & Offshore Pipeline Systems |
| ● Refineries & Petrochemical Plants |
| ● Water, Slurry & Utility Pipelines |
| ● Power Generation & Process Industries |
| ● Structural & Mechanical Applications |
Specification Table of API 5L Grade C Pipe
| Standard | API Specification 5L |
|---|---|
| Grade | API 5L Grade C (PSL1 / PSL2) |
| Outside Diameter | ½ NB to 48 NB (Custom sizes available) |
| Wall Thickness | SCH 10, SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160 |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / LSAW / SSAW |
| Surface Finish | Black, Varnished, FBE Coated, 3LPE / 3LPP |
| End | Plain End / Beveled End |
API 5L Pipe Grades (Sub-Products)
| ● API 5L Grade B – Widely used line pipe grade with good strength and weldability |
| ● API 5L Grade C – Higher strength carbon steel grade for demanding pipeline applications |
| ● API 5L X42 / X52 / X60 – High-strength line pipe grades for high-pressure services |
Mechanical Properties of API 5L Grade C Pipes (Typical)
| Grade | Yield Strength (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation % |
|---|---|---|---|
| API 5L Grade C | 345 | 485 | 23 |