Located in the heart of Manama, Bahrain, Ahmer Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-grade industrial materials. We are proud to offer Carbon Steel API 5L X46 PSL 1 Pipes, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the energy sector. Our commitment lies in delivering pipes that ensure exceptional reliability and performance, providing our clients with durable and efficient solutions for their most critical pipeline infrastructure projects, backed by our local expertise and dedication to quality.
These pipes are crafted from a robust carbon steel composition, primarily iron with carefully controlled quantities of carbon, manganese, and silicon. This specific formulation gives the material its notable mechanical strength. The API 5L X46 grade signifies a minimum yield strength of 46,000 psi (317 MPa), ensuring the pipe can withstand significant internal pressures and external loads. This balance of strength and toughness, as defined by the PSL 1 specification, makes it a dependable and cost-effective choice for a wide array of pipeline applications.
| 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 | |
Ahmer Steel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 1 Pipes products in Manama, Bahrain. 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 API 5L X46 pipes is in the construction of gathering and transmission lines for oil and natural gas. They are perfectly suited for moving hydrocarbons over long distances from the source to processing facilities. Beyond the energy sector, you’ll also find them used in plumbing high-pressure water systems, in structural piling for construction, and in various industrial projects that require a sturdy and reliable conduit for fluids. Their versatility and proven performance make them a fundamental component in building essential infrastructure.
Ahmer 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 Manama, Bahrain.
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