Insight into Steel that is "API 5L PSL 2" in place of A500 for Pipes?
Insight into Steel that is "API 5L PSL 2" in place of A500 for Pipes?
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We are evaluating this API 5L PSL 2 Gr. 42 steel and whether we could use it in place of A500 Gr. B for pipes. A fabricator is telling use it is available and cheaper.
We compared the fy, fu, weldability, and will compare the Charpy V toughness. So far, there are no issues with it.
Also, there are at least two modern steel construction articles in which this steel grade (or a similar API 5L PSL 2) was used.
Does anyone have any insight into this steel?
We compared the fy, fu, weldability, and will compare the Charpy V toughness. So far, there are no issues with it.
Also, there are at least two modern steel construction articles in which this steel grade (or a similar API 5L PSL 2) was used.
Does anyone have any insight into this steel?






RE: Insight into Steel that is "API 5L PSL 2" in place of A500 for Pipes?
I have worked on a number of projects where it proved easier to get than a circular hollow section and was substituted.
RE: Insight into Steel that is "API 5L PSL 2" in place of A500 for Pipes?
RE: Insight into Steel that is "API 5L PSL 2" in place of A500 for Pipes?