Specification for Line Pipe

1. Scope Because class 2 has chemical properties

superiors to class 1 can be a little more
1.1 This specification covers line pipe
difficult its fold.
welded and seamless steel. Includes line piping
rods and standard and extra-strong weight; of Traditional U.S. units are used in
smooth ends standard weight, with smooth ends this specification; metric units (SI) are
regular weight, special smooth ends, with ends indicated in parentheses throughout the text and in
extra-strong smooth lisos and double extra smooth ends many tables. See Appendix J for information
strong; as well as TFL piping (through the line of specific about the rounding procedures
flow), flared and tapered. and conversion factors.
The purpose of this specification is to provide
standards for piping that is suitable for use in
the transport of gas, water, and crude oil in the industry of
2 References
natural gas and oil. This specification includes by reference, already
be it in its entirety or partially the last ones
1.2 The dimensional requirements of calipers
editions of the following industrial standards and
rings and rings, from the calibration practice, from the of the API:
certification and specification of the calipers, thus
like the instruments and methods for the
rock inspection is provided in the API standard API
5B and are applicable to the products covered by
RP 5L3 Recommended practice for conducting the test of
this specification.
mechanical rupture in pipeline
The degrees covered by this specification are Class 5B Specification for threads, gauges e
A25, A, B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, and inspection of casing pipe threads,
X80, as well as intermediate grades listed among the line threaded plumbing and piping.
grade X42 and higher (see note). The composition Std 1104 Welding of line pipes and installations
related.
chemistry y mechanical properties of grades
intermediaries that are subject to an agreement between the
ASME1
the manufacturer and the buyer must be consistent with
Boiler code y containers a presión,Sección IX,
the requirements corresponding to the grades for
Welding and brazing certification
the material is intermediate.
Note: The grade designation used here for grades A and B does not ASTM2
includes reference to the specified minimum yield strength.
Other degree designations used here consist of the letter A or X A370 Mechanical tests of steel products, Annex
followed by the first two digits of the yield strength II-Steel tubular products.
minimum specified.
A751 Methods, Practices Definitions
y for Analysis
Steel Products Chemist.
1.3 The pipes manufactured as grade X60 or higher
E4 Practices for Load Verification
should not be replaced by ordered tubes as Testing Machines.
Grade X52 and below without the buyer's approval. E8 Test Methods for Voltage Testing
Metal Materials.
1.4 Although the line pipe meets E29 Practice for the Use of Significant Digits
this specification, and in principle its intention is the Test Data to Determine Compliance
construction in the field by circumferential welding, with the specifications.
E83 Practice for Verification y Classification of
the manufacturer will not assume responsibility for the Extensometers.
field welds.
1.5 For smooth end tubes of regular weight and2.2 The requirements of other standards
special (special weight) indicated in tables 6A, included by reference of this specification are
6B and 6C and for standard weight threaded pipe essential for the safety and interchangeability of
major of nominal size 12, the designations of the produced teams.
the sizes used here are the sizes of the diameter 2.3 Other standards recognized nationally or
exterior. In the text of this specification, the They will be proposed internationally to API and in their
limits of pipe size approved cases to include them in this
size intervals) are diameter sizes specification before use as standard
exterior except when it has been established as the equivalent.
nominal. These diameter size limits
exteriors and intervals also apply to sizes
corresponding nominal. ________
1
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 22 Law Drive, Box 23000, Fairfield, New Jersey
Class 2 steel is rephosphorized and probably 07007-2300
2
ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1187
it has better threading properties than class 1.

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 3. Definitions
For the purposes of this specification, the following apply: mind with welding y treatment
following definitions. thermal to the whole body.
4. As it is Stitch welding and fitting
3.1 defect: an imperfection of sufficient magnitude to
rolled dimensions.
justify the rejection of the product based on what is stipulated in
this specification.
3.2 imperfection: a discontinuity or irregularity in the
4. Information to be Provided by the
product detected by the methods summarized in this
specification. Buyer (See Note 1)
3.3 manufacturer: a firm, company o corporation 4.1 When placing orders for pipeline to be manufactured
responsible for the product labeling that ensures that in accordance with the API 5L specification, the buyer
meets this specification. The manufacturer can be, the following must be specified in the purchase order:
as applicable, a tube processor or roller; a
manufacturer of couplings, small joints or connectors or a Information Reference
mandatory thread machining workshop. The manufacturer Specification API 5L
responsible for ensuring that all parameters are met Quantity, Degree or Class Tables 2 and 3
applicable to this specification. Type of Tube Paragraph 5.1.3
3.4 can: used as a verb to indicate that a Size:
stipulation is optional. Nominal diameter:
Standard weight threaded pipe Table 4
3.5 tube factory: a firm, company, or corporation that Smooth end tube - Standard weight Tables 6A, 6B and
I operate facilities to make tubes. 6C
3.6 processor: a firm, company or corporation that Extra-strong smooth-ended pipes Tables 6A, 6B and
operates installations capable of thermally treat tubes 6C
manufactured by the tube factory. Extra-strong threaded pipe Table 5
Double extra flat end tube - Tables 6A, 6B and
3.7 must: used to indicate that a stipulation is strong 6C
3.8 should: used to indicate that a stipulation is not Outer diameter:
mandatory but recommended as good practice. Regular weight smooth-ended tube Tables 6A, 6B and
6C
3.9 special processes: final operations developed Special smooth-ended tube Tables 6A, 6B and
during the manufacturing of the tube that affects compliance 6C
a required attribute in this document except Weight per foot or wall thickness Paragraph 7.1
chemical and dimensions. The special processes Nominal length Párrafo 7.5
the following are applicable: Finishing of the ends Paragraph 7.9
Delivery date and instructions of
Condition of Special Processes boarding
Manufacturing
a. Seamless: 4.2 The buyer should also establish in the order
1. As it is Final reheating and adjustment of purchase your requirements related to the following
rolled dimensions o reduction in stipulations, which are optional for the buyer:
(not expanded) hot. Finished cold, if it is
welding application and repair. Information Reference
2. Just as it is Expansion, repair of Certificate of compliance Paragraph 12.1
rolled out (expanded) welding. Chemical analysis test reports Paragraph 9.2.3
3. Thermal treatment, repair of Acceptance y percentage maximum Paragraph 7.7
thermally welding. permissible connectors
b. Without filler metal: Connectors for threaded pipe Paragraph 7.7
1. Just as it is Welding of seams and adjustment of Threaded ends, extra-strong tube Paragraph 7.9.1
rolled (no dimensions, if applicable) alternative bezel, smooth end tube Paragraph 7.9.3
expanded) welding repair. in sizes 2 and larger
2. As it is Expansion and seam welding. Special couplings for Extremes of Paragraph 7.9.5
rolled out (expanded) If applicable, heat treatment tube
from sewing, repair of the Enabled with strong adjustment Paragraph 7.9.2
welding. Tube naked-coatings Paragraph 11.1
3. Welding Treaty of sewing y specials,
thermally thermal treatment a all the special non-destructive inspection for Paragraph 7.8.9
body. If applicable, repair laminations
of the soldier.
Procedures Appendix B repair
c. Soldier with metal defects.
of contribution:
Marking in metric units Paragraph 10.1.3
1. As it is Tube Formed, welding of Connector Welding Method Appendix A
rolled (no sewing y repair with Inspection by the buyer Appendix H
expanded welding. Marked by monogram (see Note 2) Paragraph I.1 of
2. As it is Expansion and seam welding, Appendix I
rolled (expanded) welding repair.
3. Thermal treatment - Seam welding, repair

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4.3 The following stipulations are subject to The seamless process is a method of working in
agreement between manufacturer and buyer:
hot steel to form a tubular product
without a welded seam. If necessary, the product
Information Reference tubular worked in hot can to be
End welds of rolls Paragraph 5.5 subsequently cold finished to produce the
Chemical composition Paragraph 6.1.1 desired shape, dimensions and properties.
Intermediate degrees Paragraph I.1, 6.1.1,
6.2.1, Table C-I
Crushing Test Guidance Paragraph 9.3.2 5.1.2 Welding Processes
Intermediate diameters Paragraph 7.2 [Link] Without Contributory Metal
Intermediate wall thicknesses Paragraph 7.3
Supplementary requirements Appendix F [Link].1 Continuous Welding.
Supplementary hydrostatic test Paragraph 9.4.4 Continuous welding is a process to form
Hydrostatic test pressure Paragraph 9.4.3
a seam due to heating of the plate in a
Longitudes used for freight cars Table II
Non-standard longitudes and tolerances of Paragraph 7.5 oven, mechanically pressing the edges
length formed where successive rolls of sheet have
Welded couplings Paragraph 8.1 they are united to provide a continuous flow of
Thread protectors Paragraph 11.2 steel for the welding mill. (This process is
Repair of tube welds Paragraph B.3 a type of butt welding.
electrically powered soldiers
Marking requirements Paragraphs 10.1,
[Link].2. Electric Welding.
10.4 10.6 y
Appendix I
Electric welding is a process to form a
sewing by electric resistance or welding of
Notes: 1. Nothing in this specification should be interpreted as electric induction, where the edges that are going to
indicates a preference of the committee for a particular material or process or that soldiers are mechanically pressured and the
indicates equality between materials or processes. In the selection of
heat for welding is generated by the
materials y the buyer must be guided by their processes
experience and for the service for which the tube is intended. resistance to the flow of electric current.
Users of this specification should note that there is no a
greater requirement for product marking with the monogram [Link] With Contribution Metal.
API continues to license the use of the monogram for products
covered by this specification, which is managed by the staff [Link].1 Submerged Arc Welding
from the institute separately from the specification. The policy that
describe the use of the monogram mentioned in Appendix I.
No other use of the monogram is allowed. Companies with Submerged arc welding is a process that
license can mark their products in accordance with the produce the cualescencia of metals when heated
Appendix I or Section 10, and those without a license can mark
their products in accordance with Section 10.
with an arc or arcs between an electrode or electrodes
bare metal consumable(s) and the piece of
[Link] de Manufactura y Material work. The arc and the molten metal are protected
5.1 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES for a layer of a granulated meltable material in the
The tube supplied under this specification must union site. No pressure is used and part or the total
being a soldier or seamless as it is defined in the filler metal is obtained from the electrode or the
5.1.1 and 5.1.2 and will be limited to the degrees, types and electrodes.
minimum diameters specified in table 1.
5.1.1 Seamless processes.
Table 1 - Manufacturing Processes
(1) (2) (3)
Degree
Type of Tube A25 From A to X80
Seamless X X
Continuous welding X
Electric soldier X X
Submerged arc welding with longitudinal seam X
Soldier by bow with gas protection X
Combination of submerged arc welding and gas shielded welding X
Soldier with double-stitched submerged bowa X
Soldier with double seam bow and gas protectiona X
Combination of double stitching with submerged arc welding and arc welding with X
gas protectiona
Dipped arc welded soldier with helical seamb X

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a
The double-stitched tube is limited to sizes 36 and larger.
b
The helically welded pipe is limited to sizes of 4 ½ and larger.

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[Link].2 Arc Welding with Protection [Link] Arc Welded Pipe with Protection of
Gas Gas.
Gas-shielded arc welding is The arc-welded pipe with gas protection is a
a process that produces metal refinement pipe that has a longitudinal seam produced by
when heating them with an arc or arcs between an electrode the arc welding process with protection of
continuous consumable and the workpiece. The gas defined in [Link].2. At least one step must
protection is obtained in total form from a mixture to be carried out from the inside and another from the outside.
from gas or pure gas supplied externally. Not
use pressure and the filler metal is obtained from [Link] Combination of Arc Welded Tube
electrode. Submerged and by Arc with Gas Protection.
The tube welded by submerged arc combination
5.1.3 Types of Tube and gas-protected arc is a tube with a
longitudinal seam produced by a combination
[Link] Seamless Tubes. of the welding processes defined in [Link].1 and
The seamless tube is produced by the process [Link].2. The arc welding process with
defined in 5.1.1. gas protection must be continuous and the first,
followed by the arc welding process
[Link] Tube with Continuous Welding automatic submerged, with at least one step through it
The continuously welded tube is a tube that has interior and a step outside.
a longitudinal seam produced by the process of
continuous welding defined in [Link].1 (this is a [Link] Welded Tube with Double Submerged Arc.
type of butt-welded pipe. The welded tube by double submerged arc is a tube
with two longitudinal seams produced by the
[Link] Electric Welded Tube automatic submerged arc welding process
The electrically welded tube is a tube that has defined in [Link].1. The seams must be
a longitudinal seam produced by the process of separated approximately 180 degrees. For each
electric welding defined in [Link].2. for sewing at least one step must be carried out by the
degrees higher than X42, the welding seam interior and another for the exterior, all the tests of
and all the area affected by the heat must be treated welding must be carried out after the
thermally simulating a heat treatment of shaped and welded.
normalized (see Note), except by agreement
between the buyer and the manufacturer treatments [Link] Pipe Welded with Double Stitch of Arch
thermal alternatives o combinations of with Gas Protection.
thermal treatments and chemical composition may The welded tube with double arc seam
be substitutes. Where such substitutions are Gas protection is a tube that has two
the manufacturer must demonstrate the longitudinal seams produced by the process of
effectiveness of the selected method using a arc welding with gas protection defined in
procedure that is mutually agreed upon. This The seams must be separated
procedure may include but is not approximately 180 degrees. For each seam, to
necessarily limited a hardness test, at least one step must be taken inside and
microstructural evaluation or mechanical tests. another from abroad. All the welding tests
For grades X42 and lower, the seam of the must be carried out after the shaping and
welding must be thermally treated in a manner soldier.
similar or the tube will be processed in such a way that it will not
retained tempered martensite. [Link] Welded Tube with Double Seam
Combination of Submerged Arc and Arc with
Note: During the manufacturing of electrically welded tube, the Gas Protection.
the product is in motion with reference to the air around it The welded tube with double seam by combination
Normalization is usually defined as a
of submerged arc and gas shielded arc is
cooling in still air, hence the phrase 'to simulate
"a normalization heat treatment" be used here. tube with two longitudinal seams produced by
a combination of welding processes
[Link] Shielded Metal Arc Welded Pipe with defined in [Link].1 and [Link].2. The seams
Longitudinal Stitching they should be separated by approximately 180
The submerged arc welded pipe with a seam degrees. For each seam the arc welding
longitudinal is a tube that has a seam Gas protection must be continuous and the
longitudinal produced by the welding process first, followed by the arc welding process
submerged arc automatic defined in [Link].1. automatic submerged with at least one step by the
At least one step must be taken from the inside. interior and another for the exterior. All the tests of
and another on the outside. (This type of tube is also Welding must be performed after the
known as submerged arc welded pipe. formed and welded.

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[Link] Submerged Arc Welded Pipe with 5.3 MATERIAL
Costura Helicoidal. The width of the plate or roll used for the
The submerged arc welded pipe with seam manufacture of spiral welded pipe no
Helicoidal is a tube that has a helical seam. it must be less than 0.8 nor more than 3 times the diameter
produced by the arc welding process exterior of the tube.
automatic submerged defined in [Link].1. Al 5.4. THERMAL TREATMENT
less one step must be taken inside and another
The heat treatment processes must be
by the outside. This type of tube is also
carried out with a documented procedure. The
known as spiral welded tube:
tube under this specification can be supplied
5.1.4 Types of Welding Joints. as it is rolled, normalized, normalized and
tempered, with relief from subcritical stresses or
[Link] Electric Welding. hardened by subcritic aging; the degrees
An electric weld is a welding seam. X can be supplied, tempered, and annealed.
longitudinal produced by the welding process The grade B tube that is tempered and normalized
electric defined in [Link].2. it must be seamless and meet the requirements
[Link] Submerged Arc Welding. supplementary SR4 from Appendix F, by agreement
A submerged arc weld is a seam of between manufacturer and buyer. See Section 10 for
longitudinal or helical welding produced by the applicable marking requirements.
defined submerged arc welding processes 5.5 POINT AND TAIL WELDING (ROLL)
in [Link].1. PIPE WITH HELICAL SEAM
[Link]. Arc Welding with Protection The joints of end and tail welds (roll) and
Gas. helical seam welds in pipes
A gas-shielded arc welding is a finished will only be allowed at distances
longitudinal welding seam produced in greater than 12in (304.8mm) from the ends of the
total or partial form by the welding processes tube. By agreement between the manufacturer and the buyer the
arc with continuous gas protection defined in tip and tail welds will be allowed on the
[Link].2. ends of the tube if there is a separation
circumferential of at least 6in (152.4mm) between the
[Link] Welding of the Plate Edges. tip and tail welding and the welding of the
Welding the edges of the plate is a helical stitching, at the end of the applicable tube.
welding seam that joins the plate or ends The tip and tail welds in finished tubes
of the plate roll in a tube with spiral seam. it must be appropriately prepared for
[Link] Connector Welding welding and must be done by welding of
A connector solder is a seam of automatic submerged arc, automatic welding of
circumferential welding that joins two pieces of arc with gas protection or a combination of
tube. both procedures.
[Link] Spot Welding 5.6 TRACEABILITY
A spot weld is a seam of The manufacturer must establish y to follow
welding used to align the butt ends procedures to preserve identification of the
until the seam of the final welding is batch and/or pouring until all the tests
produced. The spot welds must be required in the batch and/or casting are carried out and
carried out by the following: (a) arc welding meet the requirements of this specification.
manual or semi-automatic submerged, (b) welding 6. Material Requirements
electricity, (c) arc welding with protection
gas, (d) arc welding with flux core or 6.1 PROPIEDADES QUIMICAS
manual arc welding with electrode
6.1.1 Chemical Composition
coated, using low hydrogen electrodes. The
spot welding must be removed by The chemical composition of the supplied tube below
this specification as determined by
machining or refounding during subsequent steps
of the seam welding. analysis of pipe welding with other grades than the
X80 must to fulfill the chemical requirements
5.2 COLD EXPANSION specified in table 2 except by agreement
The tubes supplied under this specification, between the buyer and the manufacturer, contents of
except for pipe with continuous welding, they must be higher carbon than specified can be
expanded in cold or not expanded at the option of to use. The composition of intermediate degrees
manufacturer, unless otherwise specified in (superiors to X42) must comply with the
the purchase order. Relevant considerations agreed chemical requirements between the manufacturer and the
must be taken into account to protect the buyer.
welding of the contact with the internal expander
during mechanical expansion.

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 API Specification 5L
Table 2 - Chemical Requirements for Casting Analysis in weight percent

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Type of pipe Grade & class Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur
Max. 2 Min Max Min. Max. Max.

Not expanded or expanded in cold A25, CL I 0.21 0.30 0.60 - 0.030 0.030b
Not expanded or expanded in cold A25, CL IIb 0.21 0.30 0.60 0.045 0.080 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold A 0.22 - 0.90 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold Bc 0.27 - 1.15 0.030 0.030
Not expanded X42 c 0.29 - 1.25 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded X46d, X52 d 0.31 - 1.35 - 0.030 0.030
expanded in cold ["X42d","X46d","X52d"]
0.29c - 1.25 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold X56d,f,X60d,f 0.26 - 1.35 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold X65, X70, X80 By agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer
Soldier
Electric soldier or continuous-only soldier A25, CL I 0.21 0.30 0.60 - 0.030 0.030
Electro-soldier or continuous-only soldier A25, CL IIb 0.21 0.30 0.60 0.045 0.080 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold A 0.21 - 0.90 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold Bc 0.26 - 1.15 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold X42d 0.28 - 1.25 - 0.030 0.030
not expanded X46d,X52d 0.30 - 1.35 - 0.030 0.030
expanded in cold X46d, X52d 0.28 - 1.25 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold X56d,f,X60d,f 0.26 - 1.35 - 0.030 0.030
Not expanded or expanded in cold X65d,g 0.26 - 1.35 - 0.030 0.030b
Not expanded or expanded in cold X70f 0.23 hours - 1.60h - 0.030 0.030
i
Not expanded or expanded cold X80f 0.18h, I - 1.80h - 0.030i 0.018i
a f
For grades X42 to X65, for every reduction of 0.01 per Other chemical compositions can be supplied by
one hundred below the specified maximum carbon content agreement between buyer and manufacturer.
a 0.05 percent increase above the For grade X65 soldiers of NSP 16 and older, with a
maximum specified manganese content, up to a wall thickness of 0.500in- (12.7 mm) o younger, the
maximum of 1.45 percent for X52 and below and up to a the chemical composition must be as shown or below
maximum of 1.60 percent for grades greater than X52. agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer.
b h
Class II steel is rephosphorized (See 1.2 for notes on For every reduction of 0.01 percent below the content
bending and threading properties. of specified maximum carbon, an increase is permissible
c
Columbium, Vanadium, Titanium or combinations of them can 0.05 percent above the manganese content
to be used by agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer. maximum specified, up to a maximum of 2.0 percent.
d i
Columbium, Vanadium, Titanium or combinations of them can For grade X80, the indicated limits are only for
to be used at the manufacturer's discretion. product analysis, thus eliminating the need for the
e
For cold expanded seamless pipe NSP 20 or tolerances for product analysis of 9.2.2.
Mayor, the maximum carbon content will be 0.28
percent.
and such requirements will be consistent with the 6.1.3 Variation of Product Analysis
requirements specified in Table 2 for the The product analyses must meet the
applicable type of pipe. For grades X42 and higher, chemical requirements indicated in Table 2,
by agreement between manufacturer and buyer, elements within the following variations
different chemicals than columbium (niobium), vanadium and
Elemento Percentage of
titanium can be used; however it must variation
be cautious in determining the amount that may be a. Carbon:
present for each thickness and tube size, Tube without sewing-totally no
because the addition of such different elements expanded and cold expanded smaller
it can affect the weldability of the tube. what NPS 20 + 0.03
Seamless tube - cold expanded
6.1.2 Analyzed Elements NPS 20 and higher in Grades X42 and + 0.04
At a minimum, in each required analysis, there adults +0.04
will determine the following: b. Manganese:
a. Carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. All grades up to B +0.05
b. Columbium (niobium), vanadium, titanium or combinations Where the minimum is specified -0.05
of these, if they are added during the aceration. Grade X42 and above +0.10
c. Any other element added during the c. Phosphorus +0.01
aceration for a purpose other than deoxidation. Where the minimum is specified -0.01
d. Sulfur +0.01

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6.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES complete. For pipe Grade A25, the manufacturer can
certify that the supplied material has been
6.2.1 Tensile Properties tested and meets the mechanical requirements of
Grades A25, A, B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65 grade A25.
X70 and X80 must meet the requirements
indicated in Table 3. Other intermediate degrees to
the listings between X42 and X80 must comply with 6.2.2 Acceptance Criteria for Testing
tension requirements agreed upon between the buyer and Crushing
the manufacturer, and the requirements must be
The acceptance criteria of the test of
consistent with those specified in the Table
Crushing will be as indicated below:
3. For cold expanded tube the ratio of
a. Electrically welded pipe in larger diameters
resistance to yield to tensile strength
what A25. Paragraph all the relationships (D/t)
of the body of each tube under test in which those
diameter/thickness of the tube, crushing of 2/3 of
parameters are determined, should not exceed
the original outer diameter (OD) without opening of the
0.93. The resistance to yielding shall be
welding.
tensile effort required to produce a
For a tube with a D/t greater than 1.0, crushing
total elongation of 0.5 percent of the length continuing at 1/3 of the original DE without fractures or breaks
calibrated by a extensometer. When the elongation
in areas different from welding. For any
is registered or reported, the record or report must
D/t, continuous crushing until the walls
show the original width of the test tube in the case of
the ends of the tube meet; no evidence of
flat probes and the calibrated diameter and length
lamination o metal burn must
of round test tubes, likewise, it should be
develop during the full test.
establish when test tubes of section are used

Table 3 - Tensile Requirements

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Resistance to yield Tensile Strength Resistance to the Elongation
Minimum Minimum traction Percent
Maximum Minimum in
2"(50.80 mm)2
Degree PSI Mom PSI Mom PSI Dad
A25 25,000 (172) 45,000 (310)
A 30,000 (207) 48,000 (331)
B 35,000 (241) 60,000 413
X42 42,000 (289) 60,000 (413)
X46 46,000 (317) 63,000 (434)
X52 52,000 (358) 66,000 (455)
X56 56,000 (386) 71,000 (489)
X60 60,000 (413) 75,000 517
X65 65,000 (448) 77,000 (530)
X70 70,000 (482) 77,000 (530)
X80 80,000 (551) 90,000 (620) 120,000 (827)
a
The minimum elongation at 2 in. (50.80 mm) shall be determined by the following equation:
U.S. accustomed equation Metric Equation

e = 625,000 A 0.2 e= 1942.57 A 0.2 Comment [I1]: Page: 3

In 0.9 U 0.9
Comment [I2]: Page: 3
Where Minimum elongation in 2 in. (50.80) in percentage to the nearest 1/2 percent.
A = Area of the cross-section of the tensile specimen in square inches (mm) based on the
specified outside diameter or nominal width of the specimen with its wall thickness
specified rounded to 0.01 square inches (6.5 mm20.75 square inches, which
resulted smaller.
U= Minimum specified tensile strength, psi, (Mpa).
See appendix D for minimum elongation values of tensile test specimens of different sizes and grades.
minimum elongation for round specimens (0.350 in. (8.9mm) diameter with 1.4 in. (35 mm) length
calibrated and 0.500 in (12.5 mm) diameter with 2.00 in. (50.8 mm) calibrated length) should be shown in the
area Align of 0.20 square inches in Table D-1, Appendix D.

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b. Welded pipe grade A25. Crushing at 3/4 of F9) or any combination of these, according to it
the original DE without fracture in the weld. specify the buyer, you must provide a
Continuous crushing at 60 percent of the DE report of results showing compliance with
original sin fractures or breaks in areas other than the specified additional requirements. The
welding. test temperature for SR5 and SR6 will be
selected by the buyer and indicated in the order
6.2.3 Bending Tests
of purchase. Both the test temperature and the
The Grade A25 welded tube of NSP 2 and more
notched Charpy test energy value
small ones must be tested according to 9.3.3
They will be selected by the buyer and displayed.
6.2.4 Manipulation Tests for Arc Welds
in the purchase order. For Grade X80, the
with gas protection and submerged arc.
manufacturer will conduct the toughness test on the
Gas shielded arc welding and
fracture according to SR5. The following
submerged arch will be tested with the test of
requirements are mandatory for all diameters:
fold (see 9.3.4)
Minimum energy at 32 ºF (0ºC) Minimum cutting area at 32ºF
6.2.5 Ductility Test in Welding (See Notes 1 and 2) (0ºC) (See Note 3)
For electrically welded pipe, the ductility of the Average of three tests Average of three tests
welding will be determined by tests on
full section probes of 2 in. (50.8 mm) of Average of Of one Average of From one
length minimum. The test tubes must be all the strain all the poured
coldadas coldadas
crushed cold between parallel plates. The Ft-lbs (J) Ft-lbs (J) Percent Percent
welding will be oriented at 90 degrees from the 50 (68) 20 (27) 70 40
direction of the applied force (point of maximum
bend). No fracture or break exceeding 1/8 in. Optional aSR5B and SR6Requirements for toughness man-
(3.18mm) in any direction of the weld or Notches based on the Charpy test
metal base will occur on the outer surface until in V and of tear due to weight loss (DWTT):
that the distance between the crushing plate is Minimum Charpy energy at 32 DWTT cutting area Minimum
less than the value of S calculated by the following ºF (0ºC) (See Notes 1 and 2) 32°F (0°C) (See Note 3)
equations: Average of three samples Average of three probes
a. Minor grades of X-52:
Average of From a wash Average of From a wash
S = 3.07 T
all the all the
0.07+3t/D
coldadas coldadas
b. Grades X52 or higher
S = 3.05 t Ft-lbs (J) Ft-lbs (J) Percent Percent
0.05+3t/D 50 (68) 20 (27) 60 40
Notes:
Where: Three test tubes of 10 mm by 10 mm will be used if they are
S = distance between crushing plates, in. (mm). obtainable from the diameter and wall thickness of the tube. In another
t = Specified wall thickness of the tube, in. (mm). Molds, test tubes with the appropriate thicknesses will be used.
D = specified outer diameter of the tube, in. (mm). with the required energy levels reduced proportionally
to the thickness. For tubes of size 6 5/8 and smaller, samples
Fractures that originate at the edge of the specimen and longitudinal will be used.
that are less than 0.025 in. (6.35mm) of 2. If the average of all the washes of the order does not meet
length will not be a reason for rejection. A test with 50 ft-lbs, the manufacturer will be responsible for the replacement of
it should be carried out in a sampling tube length the washes that may be necessary to bring the average
batch size, as follows: a 50 ft-lbs.
3. If the average of all the washes does not meet the
Degree Designation of Batch size, No. required cutting area percentage, the manufacturer will be
Size of Longitudes responsible for replacing the necessary pours
A25, A and B 23/8 until 5 9/16 400 or less to bring the average to the required value.
A25, A and B 6 5/8 to 12 3/4 200 or less
X42 y 2 5/8 to 12 3/4 200 or less 6.2.7 Metallographic Examination
superiors For degrees greater than X42, except for pipe
Everyone 14 and above 100 or less completely normalized, it will be demonstrated by
Degrees metallographic examination medium of the section
For multiple length tubes, one length will be welding cross-section compliance of the
considered as each cutting section of a requirements of [Link] for thermal treatment of
longitud múltiple [Link] prueba de ductilidad de the entire area affected by the heat. Said examination
welding can also serve as one of the It will be done at least once per shift with more
crushing tests of 9.3.2 if it is fulfilled with frequency where the degree, diameter or thickness of
the appropriate amount of crushing. wall changed, or where significant alterations of
the conditions of heat treatment are
6.2.6 Fracture Toughness Test found.
When specified in the purchase order, the
the manufacturer must carry out the toughness test on the
fracture in accordance with SR5 or SR6 (Appendix

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7. Dimensions, Weights, Lengths, Defects and Tubes with thicknesses from intermediate walls to
Finishes at the ends. those listed in Tables 6A, 6B, and 6C may be
7.1 GENERAL - DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
supplied by agreement between the buyer and the
manufacturer. The wall thickness measurements
Line pipes will be supplied in the diameters
will be carried out with a mechanical caliper or with
exteriors, wall thicknesses y pesos
specified in tables 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 6C, and 7, such an adequate non-destructive testing team of
appropriate accuracy. In case of controversy, the
as specified in the purchase order. (See
tables E-1, E-2 and E-3 of appendix E for the measurement determined by the use of the caliper
mechanical, it is the one that will govern.
metric equivalence of the system values
The mechanical caliper will be adjusted with bolts of
U.S., given in tables 6A, 6B, and 6C.
contact that has a circular cross-section
7.2 DIAMETER 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) in diameter. The end of
The outer diameter will be within the tolerances bolt in contact with the inner surface of the tube
specified in Tables 7 and 8. Tubes with it will be rounded to a maximum radius of 1 1/2 in.
intermediate exterior diameters a those (38.10 mm) in the case of tubes with size 6 or
specified in Tables 6A, 6B, and 6C are larger, and with a maximum radius of d/4 for tubes
available in sizes of 20 and above smaller than 6 with a minimum radius of 1/8 in.
agreement between manufacturer and buyer. For tube (3.2 mm). The end of the bolt in contact with the
rounded, the outer diameter at the ends the outer surface of the tube must be flat or
threaded shall be such that the threaded length, L, and the rounded to a radius no less than 1 1/2 in. (38.10
number of threads with full crest at that length mm).
are within the applicable dimensions and
7.4 PESO
tolerances specified in the API 5B Standard.
Each tube length of size 5 or greater must
Pipes with a size of 20 and smaller must allow the
weigh separately and the weight of the car of
step over its ends, at a distance of 4"
specific load. Tube lengths of size 4
(101.6 mm) of a ring gauge that has a
the minors will be weighed either individually or
hole diameter not greater than the diameter
in convenient batches at the manufacturer's option and the
specified exterior for the tube, plus the tolerance
weight of cargo trucks determined. We
applicable indicated in Table 8. For welded pipe
consider that a cargo truck has a minimum of
by submerged arch, the ring templates
40,000 pounds (18,144 kilograms).: The tubes with
they can be grooved or notched to allow for couplings and threaded parts will be weighed with the assemblies
step of the template over the reinforcement of the
welding. Measurements with the template of threaded but without thread protectors, except
where the weighing of freight cars is carried out
ring will be performed at least three times for each
the appropriate discount for the weight of the protectors of
work shift (maximum 12 hours).
threaded. Pipes with couplings and threads can be weighed
Diameter measurements in tube with size
over 20 will be done with a ribbon for two before the couplings are placed
two, taking into account the weight of the couplings.
diameter (pi). The diameter measurements in the tube
with sizes of 20 and smaller will be done with a The weights determined as described earlier
Minds must comply with the specified weights or
quick template, a caliper or another device that
what is the real diameter through a simple plane, calculated pesos for pipes with flat or a ends
the specified calculated weights (or calculated weights-
except that the manufacturer will have the option to use
adjusted sides) for pipes with thread and coupling, den-
a tape for diameter (pi). The measurements of
the diameter must be measured at least three times in three of the tolerances specified in Table 10.
The calculated weights of total length self
each operational shift. (maximum 12 hours).
will be determined by the following equation:
Any pipe that is found to be out of tolerance
it is necessary to measure the diameter individually of WL= ( w pe * L ) + e w
all the tubes prior to the evaluated one and this one Where:
the activity will be suspended until two tubes WL = calculated weight of a piece of tube
subsequent ones are within tolerance. length L, lb(kg).
By agreement between the manufacturer and the buyer the w pe = weight of flat ends per unit of
tolerances of outer diameter at the ends of the length rounded to the nearest 0.01 lb/ft
tube can be applied instead of the diameter (0.01 kg/m).
interior at the ends of the tube. L=length of the tube, including the finish of the
extremes, as defined in 7.5, ft (m).
7.3 WALL THICKNESS it is weight gain or loss due to the finish
Each tube length will be measured to verify the from the ends, lb(kg). For tube of ends
compliance with the wall thickness requirement planes, and w is equal to 0.
specified. The wall thickness in any The weight of flat ends per unit length w
the location must be within tolerances it will be calculated using the following equation and
specified in Table 9, except that the area rounded to the nearest 0.01 lb/ft (0.01
the soldier will not be limited by the upper tolerance. kg/m :

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 union of the welds at the ends of the
Typical units equation U.S. (lb/ft) Wpe = 10.68 (D-t) t plate/welding of the reel with the joint of the
International System of Units (SI) equation (kg/m) = Wpe helical stitching/welding of the spool.
= 0.02466 (D-t) t Double unions are not within the scope of the
API 5L specification. Double joints are defined
Where: as lengths of pipes welded by others
D=specified outer diameter, in. (mm). entities that the manufacturer or welded lengths by
t=specific wall thickness, in. (mm) the manufacturer in accordance with requirements
7.5 LONGITUDE different from the appendix A.
Unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer 7.8 QUALITY OF WORK AND DEFECTS
and buyer, the tube will be supplied in the Imperfections of the type described in 7.8.1-7.8.12 that
nominal longitudes and within the tolerances of exceed the criteria specified they will be
length shown in the Table 11, as it may be considered defects.
specified in the purchase order. For tube with
The length of the flange and coupling will be measured to the face. 7.8.1 Dents
exterior of the coupling. The tube should not have dents larger than
The length of the tube with a coupling and thread can be 1/4in. (6.35mm), measured as the clear between the
determined before that the verses be lowest point of the dent and the extension of
placed if appropriate consideration is given original contour of the tube. The length of the
for the length of the couplings. Each tube length denting in any direction will not exceed the
it will be measured, except for those tubes manufactured in half of the tube diameter. All the dents
longitudes that are uniform within 0.1 ft (0.03 cold formed deeper than 1/8in. (3.18mm)
m) those that do not need to be measured with a sharp notch at the bottom will be considered
individually, if the accuracy of the lengths is a defect. The notch can be removed by
verified at least three times per shift grinder.
(12 hours maximum). Any tube that is found 7.8.2 Misalignment of the plate edges
out of tolerance is a cause of measurements Tube with filler metal welds that have
individuals of all the tubes prior to this one a wall thickness of 0.500in (12.7mm) and
last and until two subsequent tubes and minors, the radial misalignment of the edges of
consecutive ones are within tolerance. the plate in the weld seams will not be
The accuracy of the measuring device of the greater than 1/16in (1.59mm). For tubes with
length should be 0.1 ft (0.03 m) for pipes filler metal welds that they have
with lengths less than 100 ft (30 m). wall thicknesses greater than 0.500in (12.7mm)
7.6 STRAIGHTNESS the radial misalignment will not be greater than 0.125t or
Pipes smaller than 4.5 in. OD in Grades A25, A, or B 1/8in (3.18mm), whichever is less. For tube
they must be reasonably straight. To the rest of the electrically soldiered the radial misalignment of
Degrees will have their accuracy verified at the edges of the plate plus the elevation of the cutout
random;
deviations from a straight line shall not exceed 0.2 the plate shall not exceed 0.060in (1.52mm).
percentage of the length. The measurements can be 7.8.3 Deslineamiento del cordón de soldadura
made using a tight rope or wire for pipe with filler metal welds.
end to end along the tube, measuring the
greater deviation. The misalignment of the weld seam will not be
reason for rejection, considering that both the merger
7.7 REELS and the penetration of the weld is complete, and this
When specified in the purchase order, two It is indicated by non-destructive testing.
pipe lengths coupled by the manufacturer or two
lengths of welded tubes by the manufacturer in 7.8.4 Height of the weld beads with
compliance with the requirements of Appendix A, submerged arch both inside and outside.
they can be supplied in that condition; without The welding cord will not extend above
embargo, no length used will be less than 5.0 from the original surface of the tube for more than it
ft (1.52 m). next:
For submerged arc welded pipe with seam
helical the union of the welds of the
Wall thickness Maximum height of the curb
edges of the plate with the welds of the
welding
helical stitching will only be allowed at distances ½ in. (12.70 mm) and lower 1/8 in. (3.18mm)
greater than 12" (304.8 mm) from the welds of the Above ½ in (12.70mm) 3/16in (4.76mm)
reel. By agreement between the manufacturer and the
buyer, welds at the ends of the plate Welding cords higher than permitted
finished pipes will be allowed with welds of for the requirements of this paragraph, one can
reel, anticipating that there will be a separation sharpening to reach acceptable limits to
circumference of at least 6in. (152.4 mm) between the manufacturer's option.

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The height of the weld bead should never be The arrangement of such defects will be in
you will find below the surface of the tube (both concordance with [Link] concept a or b. None
for the external and internal welding seam specific inspection by the manufacturer is required to
except for the sanding to achieve the flush finish, or another unless the buyer specifies in the order
What is covered in this specification will be allowed. purchase non-destructive special inspection.
Note: A lamination is an internal separation of the metal creating
7.8.5 Height of the burr of electrically welded tube. layers generally parallel to the surface.
The external burr of the electrically welded tube 7.8.10 Quemadas de Arco
it must be ground to reach a condition The arc burns are localized points of
essentially. melted surface caused by realizing the arc
The internal burr of the electrically welded tube does not electric between the electrode or ground with the surface
It should extend above the interior surface. of the tube and will be considered as defects (see
original from the tube over 0.060in (1.52mm). note).
7.8.6 Grinding of the inner burr of the welded tube The arrangement of the tube that shows burn marks of
electrically. the arch will be in accordance with [Link], except that
The depth of the resulting groove from the the removal of these defects by grinding will be
internal burr removal of the welded tube subject to the following additional conditions:
electrically will not be greater than that listed in the a. Arch burns can be removed by
next table for the different thicknesses of grinding, chiseling or machining. The cavity
sliced. The depth of the groove is defined the resulting one must be completely cleaned and
like the difference between the measured wall thickness verify the complete removal of the damaged material
approximately 1in (25.4mm) from the line of the for chemical attack with a 10% solution of
welding and the remaining wall below the ammonium persulfate or a 5% nital solution.
slot. b. If the removal of damaged material is complete, the
the cavity can be gently attenuated towards the
Specified wall thickness (t) Maximum depth original contour of the tube for grinding,
of the grinding considering that the remaining wall thickness is
0.150in (3.8mm) and smaller 0.10 t find within the specified limits.
0.151in (3.8mm) to 0.301in (7.6mm) 0.015 in (0.38 mm)
0.30in (7.6 mm) and larger 0.05 t Note: The contact marks defined as intermittent marks
adjacent to the weld line, resulting from electrical contact
7.8.7 Hard points between the electrodes supplying the welding current and the
Any hard point that has as a dimension surface of the tube, they are not defects.
minimum more than 2in (50.8mm) in any direction 7.8.11 Socavados
and a hardness greater than or equal to 35HRC (327 Brinell) The arched welded tube undermined with
the section of the tube that has the will be rejected gas shield or submerged arc protection it is the
hard point will be removed like a cylinder. reduction of the wall thickness of the adjacent tube
The surface of the welded and cold-formed tube will be to the welding where it is melted to the surface
visually examined for irregularities of the tube. The undermining can be mostly
at the curvature of the tube. When this examination located and measured visually.
does not reveal mechanical damage such as the Minor subsidence either from the inside or the outside
due to the irregularities on the surface but of the tube are defined below and are
indicates that the irregular surface can be attributed to acceptable without repair or grinding:
to a hard point, the hardness and dimensions of the area
will be determined. If this hardness and dimensions a) The maximum depth of 1/32in (0.79mm) and not
exceed the mentioned rejection criteria exceeding 2 ½ percent of the wall thickness with
a maximum length of half the thickness of
previously, the hard spot will be removed.
wall and no more than two dug in any
7.8.8 Cracks and leaks welding length of 1ft. (0.30m).
All the cracks, tears and leaks will be
considered defects. b) The maximum depth of 1/64in (0.040mm) of
any length.
7.8.9 Laminations (see note) Excavations exceeding the aforementioned indicate it
Any lamination or inclusion that extends they will be considered as defects. The arrangement of the
up to the face or bevel of the tube and that it has a the same will be as follows:
visually determined cross-sectional dimension that
Exceeding 1/4 inch (6.35mm) is considered a defect. a) Undermining defects that do not exceed 1/32in
Tubes containing such defects will be cut. (0.79mm) in depth nor exceed 12 ½
until no laminating or inclusion is greater percentage of the specified wall thickness will be
e ¼ in (6.35 mm). eliminated by grinding in accordance with the
a. Greater than or equal to ¾ in. (19.0 mm) in the smaller dimension. item [Link] concept a.
b. Greater than or equal to 12 square inches (7,742 mm 2) in
area. b) The arrangement of the excavated with depth
greater than 1/32in (0.79mm) or 12½ percent of

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specified wall thickness will be carried out in angle of 30º (+5º - 0º) measured from a line
compliance with section [Link] concepts b, c, or d. perpendicular to the axis of the tube and with a shoulder of
7.8.12 Other Defects 1/16in., + 1/32in (1.59mm + 0.79mm) (see note).
Any imperfection that has a depth Double extra-strong flat-ended piping in
greater than 12 ½ percent of the wall thickness sizes of 2 3/8 and larger will be supplied with
specified, measured from the surface of the tube, the ends cut square, unless in the
it will be considered a defect. purchase order specifies extremes
7.9 Extremes of the tubes beveled. For seamless pipe where the
7.9.1 General internal machining is required to maintain the
The tube will be supplied with flat ends or shoulder tolerance, the angle of the internal taper
twisted as shown in Tables 4, 5, 6A, measured from the longitudinal axis will not be greater than
6B and 6C or with spike or bell ends in what is indicated below.
Conformance with 7.10.4. Extra line piping Specified wall thickness (in) Maximum angle of the
strong will be supplied with flat ends, taper (degrees)
except that the purchase order specified Less than 0.418 (10.6mm) 7
0.418 to 0.555 (10.6 to 14.1 mm) 9½
threaded ends and with couplings. Welding 0.556 to 0.666 (14.1 to 16.9mm) 11
helicoidal may not be threaded. The inner edges About 0.666 (16.9) 14
and the exterior of the ends of all the tubes must
For the removal of an internal burr in a tube
be free of burrs.
major soldier size 4 ½, the inner container
7.9.2 Threaded ends measured from the longitudinal axis shall not be greater
The threaded ends must comply with the of 7 degrees. The finishing of the tube ends with
threading and inspection of threads and requirements of size less than 2 3/8 must be specified in the
calibration specified in the API 5B standard. A purchase order. For tube sizes 2 3/8 and
the end of each length of threaded pipe will be the ends must be cut to
provided with a coupling that meets the requirements of the squad within 1/16in (1.59mm). The ends
section 8 to indicate the date of manufacture of from the tube of each machine that performs the operation
each coupling (see Note 1), and the other end with the edge finishes must be checked at
thread protection according to the requirements of 11.2. less than 3 times for each 8-hour work shift.
The couplings must be screwed to the tube at a At both ends of the tube with metal welds
manageable adjustment (see Note 2), except that the order the interior reinforcement must be removed
specify a strong grip for the purchase. A a distance of approximately 4in (101.6mm)
compound for threads will be applied to cover the from the end of the tube.
total surface whether of the coupling or the thread of the tube
Note: The buyer is directed to the applicable code for the recommended angle.
before the construction of the board. All the of the tube bezel.
exposed bolts will be covered with a compound 7.9.4 Bell-shaped ends.
for screws. Unless otherwise When specified in the purchase order, tube
specified in the purchase order, the manufacturer with a wall thickness of 0.141in (3.58mm) and
you can use any compound for threads that minors will be supplied with one end
meet the indicated performance objectives bell-shaped for mortise and tenon joints and bell in
in the API bulletin 5A2. A composed of concordance with figure 1. The extreme
color storage different can be the bell-shaped will be visually inspected in
replaced by this compound for threads for regarding work quality and harmful defects.
all exposed threads. Whatever the
used composition must be applied to a surface 7.9.5 Special couplings for flat ends.
that is clean and reasonably free of When the purchase order specifies it, the tube
humidity and cutting fluids. it will be provided with suitable ends for the
use with special couplings such as Dresser,
Notes:
Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, it is not Victaulic, or other equivalent special couplings.
mandatory that both the tube and the couplings of each product with
Coupling and thread should be manufactured with the same edition of this specification.
These tubes must be sufficiently free of
2. The manageable tightening will be defined as the adjustment sufficient for it to indentations, protrusions or rolling marks to a
coupling cannot be removed except when a wrench is used.
The purpose of enabling couplings with manageable tightening is to facilitate removal.
distance of 8in (203mm) from the end of the tube to
of the couplings for cleaning and inspection of the threads as well as for applying allow a proper activation of the coupling.
fresh thread compound before the laying of the pipe. It has been
found that this procedure is necessary to prevent leaks due to the
screw specially in gas lines since the couplings enabled by the
manufacturer with a tight fit although they are leak-proof at
moment of its construction, they cannot always remain that way after the
transportation, handling and laying.

7.9.3 Flat Extremes.

Unless ordered otherwise, the pipe of
flat ends (different from the extra double pipe -
strong) in sizes 2 3/8 y it will be greater
supplied with the beveled ends with a

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Figure 1 - Flared ends for tongue and groove joints
bell

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8.- Couplets.
8.3 DIMENSIONS
8.1 MATERIAL The couples must be in accordance with the
Couplings for pipes Grades A and B must be
dimensions and tolerances shown in the table
without stitching and must be made of a degree of 12 (see Note) and Figure 2.
material at least equal in properties
mechanics that the tube. Couplings for piping Note: The couplings covered by table 12 are applicable
Grade A25 must be with or without seam y both extra-strong piping and standard weight.
They must be made of steel. By agreement between
the buyer and the manufacturer, Sewn couplings 8.4 ROSCAS
they must be supplied in nominal dimensions Coupling washers, calibration practice and
for diameters of 14 and larger, if the couplings thread inspection must conform to
they are marked properly the requirements of the API 5B standard. The couplings
they should not be expanded to provide the
8.2.- TENSION TESTS. thinning required for the threads.
A stress test must be done on each
steel pouring of each batch of couplings 8.5 INSPECTION
produced, and the coupling manufacturer must The joints must be free of blisters,
maintain reports of such tests. These bumps, slag marks and other defects
reports must be available for the which could deteriorate the efficiency of the coupling or
buyer's inspector. If such proof is made break the continuity of the thread.
in finished couples, round test tubes of
according to the thickness as specified in ASTM
E8, Test Method for Tension Testing
of Metallic Materials, the flat test tubes
must be used at the manufacturer's option.

Table 12 - Dimensions of Couplings, Weights, and Tolerances

(1) (2) (3) (4) 5 (6)
Outer Diameter Minimum Length Pitch Diameter, Width of the Face Calculated Weight
of Cople,a W NL Q support, from Cople
Designation of
Nominal Size in mm in mm in mm in mm lb kg

1/3 0.563 (14.3) 1 1/16 (27.0) 0.468 (11.9) 1/32 (0.8) 0.04 (0.02)
1/4 0.719 (18.3) 1 5/8 (41.3) 0.603 (15.3) 1/32 0.8 0.09 0.04
3/8 0.875 (22.2) 1 3/8 (41.3) 0.738 (18.8) 1/32 0.8 0.13 (0.06)
½ 1.063 (27.0) 2 1/8 (54.0) 0.903 (22.9) 1/16 (1.6) 0.24 0.11
¾ 1.313 (33.4) 2 1/8 54.0 1.113 (28.3) 1/16 (1.6) 0.34 (0.15)

1 1.576 40.0 2 5/8 66.7 1.378 (35.0) 3/32 (2.4) 0.54 (0.25)
1¼ 2.054 (52.2) 2¾ (69.8) 1.723 (43.8) 3/32 2.4 1.03 (0.47)
1½ 2,200 (55.9) 2¾ 69.8 1.963 (49.9) 3/32 (2.4) 0.90 0.41
2 2.875 (73.0) 2 and 7/8 73.0 2.469 (62.7) 1/8 3.2 1.86 0.84
2½ 3.375 85.7 4 1/8 (104.8) 2.969 75.4 3/16 (4.8) 3.27 (1.48)

3 4,000 101.6 4 1/4 (108.0) 3.594 (91.3) 3/16 (4.8) 4.09 (1.86)
3½ 4.625 117.5 4 3/8 (111.1 4.094 (104.0) 3/16 (4.8) 5.92 (2.69)
4 5,200 (132.1) 4½ 114.3 4.594 (116.7) ¼ (6.4) 7.59 (3.45)
5 6.296 159.9 4 5/8 117.5 5.657 (143.7) ¼ (6.4) 9.98 4.53
(6.4) 12.92 (5.87)
6 7.390 187.7 4 and 7/8 (123.8) 6.719 (170.7) ¼
8 9.625 (244.5) 133.4
5 and a quarter 8.719 (221.5) 1/4 (6.4) 23.18 10.52
10 11.750 (298.4) 5¾ (146.0) 10.844 (275.4) ¾ (9.5) 31.55 14.32
12 14,000 (355.6) 6 1/8 (155.6) 12.844 (326.2) 3/8 (9.5) 49.27 (22.37)
15,000 381.0 6 3/8 161.9 14.094 (358.0) 3/8 (9.5) 45.83 20.81
14D
16D 17,000 (431.8) 6¾ (171.4) 16.094 (408.8) 3/8 (9.5) 55.83 (23.35)
18D 19,000 (482.6) 7 1/8 (181.0) 18.094 (459.6) 3/8 9.5 66.53 (30.20)
20D 21,000 (533.4) 7 5/8 (193.7) 20.094 (510.4) 3/8 9.5 79.37 (36.03)
______________
Note: See Figure 2
a
Tolerance in outer diameter, W, is + 1 percent

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 OPEN STRONG BASIC0 MANUAL OPEN
Note: See Table 4 for Tube dimensions, Table 12 for Coupling dimensions, and API Standard 5B for thread details.

Figure 2 - Line Pipe Couplings

9. Inspection and Testing enrollment measured from any of the edges of the
9.1 TEST EQUIPMENT welding. For tubes made from sheet or roll, in analysis
If the test equipment whose calibration or verification is the product can be made by the plate supplier or
required under the stipulations of this specification is roll anticipating that the analysis will be carried out with the requirements
subject to severe or unusual conditions that may be of frequency of this specification.
sufficient to cast doubt on its accuracy, a recalibration
The re-verification must be carried out before any other. 9.2.3 Test Reports
use of the equipment. The results of all chemical analyses must be
available to the buyer upon express request. When
9.2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION TEST SR15 is specified by the buyer (see Appendix F), the
9.2.1 Casting Analysis The manufacturer must provide a report of all analyses.
The steel manufacturer must determine the analysis of each chemicals required by this specification.
used steel casting in the manufacture of the tube
specified in the purchase order, in analysis like this For Grade A25 in place of a test report the
determined must meet the requirements of 6.1.1. manufacturer can certify that the supplied tube was produced from
compliance with the requirements of the chemical properties and
For grade X80, the limits of the pouring analysis have not been tests of the API 5L specification.
defined, solely the limits of the product analysis.
9.3 TEST OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES.
9.2.2 Product Analysis
[Link] Sampling Frequency 9.3.1 Stress Test
The manufacturer must determine the analysis of two samples
representative of each steel cast used for the [Link] Probes for Tension Testing
tube production under this specification. The direction of the tension tests will be such that
shown in Figure 3. Manufacturer's option for tube
[Link] Sampling Methods soldier with longitudinal seam, the longitudinal test specimens
[Link].1 Seamless pipe they can be taken parallel to the plate roll in the direction
At the manufacturer's option, the samples used for analysis of the of laminating and approximately halfway between the edge
product should be taken from the test tubes for and the center. At the option of the manufacturer, the test tube may already be
stress test or finished tube test. full section sea, flat test tube or bar test tube
round as specified in [Link], [Link] and Figure
Welded Pipe 4. The type, size, and orientation of the specimens must be
At the manufacturer's option, the samples used for analysis of the Reported. Flat test tubes should be approximately 1 ½
products should be taken either from the finished tube, in. (38.1 mm) wide in calibration length if the
plate, roll, tensile test specimens or test specimens of Test jaws have an adequate curvature on the face.
crushing test. The location of the samples or if the ends of the samples are machined to reduce
It must be at least 90 degrees from the tube weld. the curvatures in the area of the jaws; otherwise the
soldier longitudinally. For spiral welding the Probes should be approximately ¾ in (19 mm)
the sample location must be in a position not in width for pipes of size 3 ½ and below;
less than ¼ of the distance between adjacent welds of approximately 1 in (25.4 mm) wide for
tubes from 4 to 6 5/8, and approximately 1 ½ in (38.1 mm) The manufacturer's option for longitudinal testing is
of width for pipes of sizes from 8 5/8 and larger. you can use a full-section pipette (see Figure 4,
Alternatively, when curved face clamps do not subFigure B); a flat sample (see Figure 4, subFigure C);
are available, the ends of the samples can be or pipe for wall thickness greater than 0.750 in (19.1
straightened without heating. mm), a round bar test tube with a diameter of 0.500
in (12.7 mm) (see Figure 4, subfigure D). The flat specimen
[Link]. Frequency of Stress Tests. It must be tested without straightening.
Tension tests must be carried out with the [Link] Transversal Tension Test
frequency indicated in Table 13. The properties of transverse tension must be
[Link]. Longitudinal Tension Tests. determined, a manufacturer's option for one of the
following methods:

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a.- The effort to yield, the resistance to tension and the fabricante. Las pruebas de tensión en soldadura no necesitan
the elongation value must be determined either in a include determination of yield strength and elongation.
rectangular test tube straightened (see Figure 4, subfigure E) or
in a round bar test tube of 0.500 in (12.7 mm) or [Link] Control Tension Tests
0.350 in (8.9 mm) (see Figure 4, subfigure G) For pipes other than Grade A 25, a tension test
b.- The concession effort must be determined by the the filtration should be carried out as a control and a
expansion ring method (see Figure 4, Subfigure A) with file these tests should be available for the
the elongation and ultimate strength values determined from buyer. For welded pipe with longitudinal seam, such
a straight rectangular test tube. tension tests must be conducted using samples
The same testing method must be used for all taken either from plate, roll, or finished tube at the option of
batches of an order. All the transverse tension samples fabricante.
they must be as shown in Figure 4. All the
the thickness of the total wall must be represented by the probes 9.3.2. Crushing Test.
tube from which the test tube was cut, except for test tubes of The crushing tests must be conducted for
tension with round bar. tubes with continuous welding y welded tubes
The round cross-section specimens will be obtained from eléctricamente. La frecuencia de las pruebas, la localización
sections of unstraightened tube. The bar specimens of the sample and the orientation of the test is shown in the
round with a diameter of 0.500 in (12.7 mm) must be Figure 5. When a welding stop condition
used when the size of the tube allows it and the test tubes of it occurs during the production of a multiple length, the
round bar with a diameter of 0.350 in (8.9 mm) will be crushing tests with the welding at 90 degrees
used for the other sizes. For tube sizes it should be carried out at the cut ends resulting from
too small to obtain a sample of each side where a welding joint exists and can
0.350 in (8.9 mm), a bar specimen will not be allowed to be replaced by intermediate crush tests (see
round for tension test. note).
Note: The crushing tests with the welding on a
[Link]. Tension Tests in Welding. orientation of 0 degrees can be conducted to 180 degrees and
The test specimens for tensile testing in welding must The orientation of 90 degrees can lead to 270 degrees.
to be taken at 90º from the weld, with the weld in the center under agreement between the manufacturer and the buyer.
as shown in Figures 3 and 4 and should represent the
total wall thickness of the tube from which the sample was cut.
The welding reinforcement can be removed at the option of the

Table 13 - Frequency of the Tension Test

(1) (2) (3) (4)
Designation of Tension Tests Tension Tests in Tensile Tests for
Size Welding Control
1 ½ nominal A25 1 for 25 tons or fraction of
Soldier ton - -
2 nominal A25 1 per 50 tons or fraction of
Soldier ton - -
5 9/16 except A25 1 for every 400 longitudes
Soldier - -
6 5/8 to 12 ¾ 1 for every 200 lengths A for colada in all the
- sizes except for the grade
A25
12 ¾ 1 for every 100 lengths by
amount of cold expansionb - -
8 5/8 to 12 3/4 1 for every 200 lengths
- -
a
12 and 3/4 1 for every 100 lengths
- by amount of expansion in -
coldb

________________
a
Each pipe welding with two seams.
b
Tube manufactured with the same nominal amount of cold expansion + 0.2 percent, must be considered to have the same
amount of expansion in cold.

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Notes: A= Strip test (any location for seamless tube)
B=. Transversal tube (any circumferential location for seamless tube),
For the tube with a double seam, the sample must be taken from the middle part between the welds.
C.= Transversal welding probe

Figure 3 - Orientation of the Test Specimens for Tensile Testing

9.3.3. Bending Tests. welds extend to a distance of ¼ in. (6.35 mm) in

Cut a complete section of appropriate length from a tube. either side of the fusion line.
for each batch of 25 tons or fraction, for pipe with diameter 9.3.4. Bending-Guided Tests.
nominal of 1½” and smaller; and for each batch of 50 tons or The test tube must be taken from a helical weld or
fraction, for 2" nominal diameter pipe; it must be longitudinal in a length of each lot of 50 lengths or
cold bending up to 90º in a continuous manner, around a smaller of each combination of outer diameter, thickness of
mandrel that has a diameter no greater than twelve times the wall and degree; and of the tip and butt welding in a length
external diameter of the pipe being tested, of tube from each batch of 50 lengths or less for each
localized welding approximately at 45º from the point of combination of outer diameter, wall thickness, and grade of
contact of the test tube with the mandrel. It should not present finished helical seam pipe containing
fractures in any part of the tube and there will be no openings in point and ring welds. The specimen must not
the threading. contain repaired welds.
Note: For the purpose of the mechanical tests of the 9.4. PRUEBAS HIDROSTATICAS.
welding of 2 in. diameter electro-welded pipe 9.4.1 Requirements for the Hydrostatic Test. Each
nominal and greater, the welds extend over a distance The length of the pipe must withstand an inspection without leaks.
of ½ in. (12.7 mm) on either side of the line of hydrostatic test at least at the specified pressure in the
fusion. For pipes less than 2 inches in nominal diameter, the clause 9.4.3.

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Notes:
Version [Link] for width calibration if the test is not performed with jaws with appropriate curvature.
2. The cross straightening and welding specimens must be carried out at room temperature.
3. Hot straightening, artificial aging, or thermal treatment of tensile test specimens is not allowed.

Figure 4 - Samples for Tension Test

The test pressures for all sizes of
seamless pipe and welded pipe in sizes of 9.4.2 Verification of the Hydrostatic Test.
18 and under, will be held for no less than 5 seconds. In order to ensure that each length of
The test pressures for welded pipe in the pipe is tested to the required test pressure,
size of 20 and above will be maintained by each team (except where the pipe is tested
minus 10 sec. For pipe with coupling and thread, the continuous welding) must be equipped with a
test must be applied with the couplings system that records the test pressure and time
enabled with a squeeze tight, if this is of duration in which the pressure is applied to each
specified in the purchase order, except that length of tube, or
tubes larger than 12 3/4 can be
tested in the condition of smooth extremes. For
threaded pipe supplied with enabled couplings
with a manual tightening, the hydrostatic test must
to be done in the tube only under the condition
with smooth ends or with the coupling made,
unless otherwise agreed between
buyer and manufacturer.

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 WELDED PIPE BY ELECTRIC RESISTANCE IN DEGREES GREATER THAN A25--NOT EXTENDED IN MULTIPLES OF LENGTHS

EXTREME MODEL CENTER OF THE EXTREME MODEL

SOLD A DURA RO
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UN TWO RECORD
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F
EXTREME MUE S TRA S , EXTREME
OF THE MONSTER ACADA THE SAMPLE
Two rolls

A PLAIN STATEMENT A PLA STA ME NTO

WITH THE A statement WITH THE
SOLD A DORA WITH THE SOLD A D URA
A 90 degrees SOLD A D URA A 90º
A 0º
WELDED PIPE BY ELECTRIC RESISTANCE AT DEGREES GREATER THAN A25--NOT EXPANDED IN SIMPLE LENGTH

SOLDIER
SAMPLE

EXTREME MODEL
ROLL

THE PLACEMENT A PLACEMENT

C O N L A C O N L A
DURABLE SOLDIER S O L D A D U R A
A 9 0 º A 0 °

WELDED PIPE GRADE A25, 2 7/8" IN OUTER DIAMETER AND LARGER

ASAMPLEOF EACH CRUSHING

BATCHOF50TONS
MEASURE WITHTHE WELDING
FRACTIONOFTHEM A 90 degrees
ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDED PIPE AT TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN A25—COLD EXPANDED

LOT OF 100 TUBES O A sample of 4 MIN. APLAC E M E NT

LESS THAN A DECADE Each measurement C O N L A SOLDADURA
A 90º

Note: See 9.3.2

Figure 5 - Compression Tests

must be equipped with a positive device and by the given equation in the Note 2. For all measurements
automatic or closing to prevent the pipe that is being of the Grade A25 pipe larger than 5 9/16" and all the
classifying as proven until the requirements measures of Grade A and B pipe larger than 2 3/8"
(pressure and time) of test have been met. Such test pressure will be arbitrarily assigned, the pressure
records o graphics must be available for for testing intermediate wall thicknesses up to
examination at the manufacturer's facilities by the wall thicknesses whose test pressures have been
buyer and manufacturer inspector. The measuring device arbitrarily assigned, the test pressure for the
Pressure must be calibrated using a scale. the thickness of the intermediate wall must be equal to the pressure
of dead weights, or an equivalent, within a period not of the specified test for the wall thicknesses more
four months before each test. The retention of the thick. When the calculated pressures are not a
calibration records should be as specified in exact multiple of 100 kPa (10 psi) must be
12.2. rounded to 100 kPa (10 psi). When the purchase order
specify a hydrostatic test that produces a
9.4.3 Test pressures tangential effort greater than 90 percent of the
The minimum test pressure must be the pressure of resistance to the specified minimum yield and when SR
standard test or an alternative test pressure listed 14 (see Appendix F) is specified in the purchase order
in tables 4, 5, 6A, 6B, and 6C; an intermediate pressure or the test pressure must be determined with SR 14 (see
it will be at the discretion of the manufacturer unless it is Note 3).
specifically limited by the buyer, or a pressure Note 1: The hydrostatic test pressure given here is a
higher agreed between the buyer and the manufacturer (see note test pressure for inspection purposes, and it should not be
1). The minimum test pressure for the grades, diameters taken as a basis for design, plus not necessarily
exterior and unlisted wall thickness must be calculated it has a direct relationship with work pressures.

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Note 2: The test pressures given in tables 4, 5, 6A, 6B, specified. The verification of accuracy in the
y 6C were calculated using the following equation and are rules, tape measures, and other measuring devices do not
rounded to 100 kPa (10 psi): adjustables will consist of a visual inspection of the
Formula in English system Formula in metric system legibility of the brands and the general wear of the
P = 2St/D P = 2000 St/D landmarks. The designation of the devices
Where: adjustable and non-adjustable measurements used by the
P= Hydrostatic test pressure, psi (kPa). Manufacturer must be documented.
S = Esfuerzo de fibra , psi ( MPa equal ), to a The verification procedure for the work of the
percentage of resistance to minimum yield threaded ring and plug gauges must be
specified for the different measurements, as documented. The accuracy of all devices of
show in the table given below. weighing must be verified in periods that do not
t = Specified wall thickness, in. ( mm ).
D=
exceed the requirements of the procedure
Specified outer diameter , flea
documented by the manufacturer in accordance with the Institute
( mm ).
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Percentage of Resistance to the
Specified Minimum Yield equivalent standards or regulations in the country of
Degree Designation of the Pressure of Pressure of manufacture of the products made for this
Measurement Standard Test Alternative Test
specification.
A25 a 60 -----
5 9/16 If the measuring equipment, whose calibration or verification
A b 60 -----
2 3/8 and older
B b 60 75
is required under the provisions of the specification,
2 3/8 and older
X42 until 5 9/16 and under 60 75
is subject to unusual or severe enough conditions
X80c to call into question its accuracy, the recalibration or
6 5/8 to 8 5/8 75 75 Reverification will be carried out before using the equipment.
10 3/4 up to 18 inclusive 85 -----
20 and older 90 ----- 9.6 VISUAL INSPECTION
-------------------------
for other measurements, the test pressures are set arbitrarily. All piping must be visually inspected and
The test pressures will be limited to 2,500 psi (17,200 kPa) for the
measures of 3 1/2 and smaller, and up to 2,800 psi (19,300 kPa) for the sizes it must be free of defects in the condition of
greater than 3 1/2. The test pressures for other measurements are established finished.
arbitrarily.
The test pressures for grades x42 to x80 will be limited to
3,000 psi (20,700 kPa) according to the limitations of the testing apparatus. 9.7 NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION
Note 3: When the hydrostatic test pressure exceeds 90% of the strength at 9.7.1 Buyer Inspection
the minimum yield specified using the equation from note 2, the applied force
about the ends (caps) produces a longitudinal stress that must be
considered.
When the buyer's inspection is established
in the purchase order, the forecasts of appendix H
9.4.4 Supplementary hydrostatic tests. they must apply.
By agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer, for the 9.7.2 Inspection Methods
Degrees x42 and higher the manufacturer must make a
additional internal pressure test, which can Except for Grade A 25 tubes, the seams of the
involve one or more of the following methods. In welded pipe welding in sizes of 2 3/8 and
all supplementary hydrostatic tests, the adults must be inspected in their total length
the equation shown in 9.4.3 must be used for the (100 percent) in accordance with the methods
effort calculations. The test conditions specified above. Additionally, the welding
they must be agreed upon. point and tail in tube with helical seam finished
must also be inspected. The location of the
In destructive hydrostatic tests, the length equipment at the manufacturer's facilities must be at
the minimum of the test tube must be 10 times the diameter manufacturer's discretion.
the exterior of the tube, but it will not exceed 40 feet.
b Destructive testing on the total length [Link] The submerged arc welds must be
will be carried out by the water column method. inspected by a radiographic method according
c. In hydrostatic tests, the resistance to the with [Link] to [Link]. Such inspection must be
transversal cedence will be determined using carried out over the entire length of the tube or at a
load cells (see note). minimum distance of 8 in. (203 mm.) from each end
If the rest of the welded length is inspected by
Note: The acceptable gauges will be of the expansion-chain ring type,
SR4 strain gauge or other similar accuracy gauges. an ultrasonic method according to [Link] until
[Link].
9.5 DIMENSIONAL TESTS
[Link] Electric resistance welds must
The accuracy of all the instruments used for
to be inspected by an ultrasonic method or
acceptance or rejection, except for the calibrators of
electromagnetic according to [Link] to [Link].
ring and male and the weighing devices must be
If necessary, to meet the requirements of the
verified at least every operating shift.
inspection indicated in 9.7.2 for the full length
The accuracy verification of the calibrators of
(100 percent), the ends must be
exteriors and of level shall consist of the inspection
inspected using a portable ultrasonic equipment of
for use and to conform to the dimensions

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cutting wave or another agreed non-destructive method A physical examination at least once a year to
by the manufacturer and buyer. determine the operator's optical capacity to
By agreement between the latter and when this is so perform the required inspection.
specify in the purchase order, the welds by e. Once the requirements listed in a and b have been met, the
electrical resistance must be inspected not the manufacturer must administer a test to the operator for
destructively in accordance with SR17 ( See determine yes this qualified for to carry out
appendix F). appropriately fluoroscopic tests.
[Link] Gas shielded arc welding [Link] Operator Certification
it must be inspected in its total length by
Certified operators whose work has not included
ultrasonic methods in accordance with the sections
fluoroscopic inspection for a period of one year or
[Link] a [Link]. Additionally, the welds
more must to be recertified yes birthday
they must be inspected by radiographic methods
satisfactorily the exam (item e) and also passes
in accordance with sections [Link] to [Link] in
the physical examination (item d), Important changes in the
a minimum distance of 8 in. (203 mm) from each
procedure or equipment require a recertification of
extreme.
the operators.
[Link] Butt and tail welds in tube with
[Link] Reference Standards for PND
sewing helical finished must to be
inspected in accordance with one or more of the Unless otherwise specified, the standard of
methods specified above for the type of reference shall be the API penetrometer described in
welding. Radiographic inspection shall include the [Link] or at the manufacturer's option, the penetrometer
joint of point and tail welding with welding of of wire ISO defined in [Link]. By agreement between
the helical stitching. For cold expanded tube, the the manufacturer y buyer, other penetrometers
radiographic inspection must be carried out after the standards can be used.
expansion. [Link] Standard API Penetrometer
[Link] By agreement between manufacturer and buyer and The standard API penetrometer must be the one shown.
when specified by the purchase order, the tube in Fig. 6 and made from a material with the same
sine sewing must to be inspected no radiological characteristics of the tube. The thickness of
destructively in accordance with SR4 (See the penetrometer should be a maximum of 4 percent of
appendix F). specified wall thickness. They can be used
9.7.3 Radiographic Inspection 2 or 4 percent penetrators (see Tables 14 and 15)
for sizes).
[Link] Radiographic Inspection Equipment
[Link] Standard ISO Penetrometers
The homogeneity of the weld seams
examined by radiographic methods shall be The ISO wire penetrator must be Fe 1/7, Fe
determined by means of X-rays directed through the 6/12 or Fe 10/16 in accordance with the appropriate
welding material on an adequate film wall thickness indicated in Tables 16 and 17.
radiographic or fluorescent screen or on a screen
television with suitable sensitivity.
[Link] Qualification of the Fluoroscopy Operator
Fluoroscopic equipment operators must be
trained, examined, and certified by the manufacturer
from the pipe.
The details of such training, exams and
certification programs must be available to
the buyer. This program should include the following:
a. Training in the fundamentals of techniques of
radiographic inspection.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
b. Training on the job, designed for
familiarize the operator with specific facilities,
includes the interpretation and appearance of imperfections Notes: The diameter of each hole must be 1/16 in. (1.6 mm).
of welding and defects. The duration of this 2. The holes must be round. y perforated
training must be sufficient to ensure a perpendicularly to the surface
3. The holes must be free of burrs and the edges not.
adequate assimilation of the required knowledge they must be bevelled.
to conduct the inspection. 4. Each penetrometer must carry an identification number
c. Knowledge of the requirements of this of lead as indicated in Tables 14 and 15
specification.
Figure 6 Standard API Penetrometer

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 Table 14-Standard Penetration Test API 4 Percent

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Wall Thickness Maximum thickness of

About Until Penetrometer Number of

in. mm in. mm in mm Identification

3/16 or 0.188 (4.8) 1/4 or 0.250 (6.4) 0.010 (0.25) 10
1/4 or 0.250 (6.4) 3/16 or 0.313 (7.9) 0.0125 (0.32) 12
5/16 or 0.313 (7.9) 3/8 or 0.375 (9.5) 0.015 (0.38) 15
3/8 or 0.375 9.5 7/16 or 0.438 (11.1) 0.0175 0.45 17
7/16 or 0.438 (11.1) 1/2 or 0.500 (12.7) 0.020 0.51 20
1/2 or 0.500 (12.7) 5/8 or 0.625 (15.9) 0.025 (0.64) 25
5/8 or 0.625 (15.9) 3/4 or 0.750 (19.1) 0.030 0.76 30
3/4 or 0.750 (19.1) 1 or 1,000 (25.4) 0.040 (1.02) 40
1 or 1,000 (25.4) 1 1/4 or 1.250 (31.8) 0.050 (1.27) 50
1 1/4 or 1.250 (31.8) 1.5 or 1.500 (38.1) 0.060 (1.52) 60

Table 15-Standard Penetrometers API 2 Percent

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Wall Thickness Maximum thickness of

About Until Penetrometer Number of

in. mm in. mm in mm Identification

7/32 or 0.219 (5.1) 1/4 or 0.250 6.4 0.005 (0.13) 5
1/4 or 0.250 (6.4) 5/16 or 0.313 (7.9) 0.006 (0.15) 6
5/16 or 0.313 (7.9) 3/8 or 0.375 (9.5) 0.0075 (0.19) 7
3/8 or 0.375 9.5 1/2 or 0.500 (12.7) 0.010 (0.25) 10
1/2 o 0.500 (12.7) 5/8 or 0.625 15.9 0.0125 (0.32) 12
5/8 or 0.625 (15.9) 3/4 or 0.750 (19.1) 0.015 0.38 15
3/4 or 0.750 (19.1) 7/8 or 0.875 (22.2) 0.0175 (0.45) 17
7/8 or 0.875 (22.2) 1 or 1,000 (25.4) 0.020 0.51 20
1 or 1,000 (25.4) 1 1/4 or 1.250 (31.8) 0.025 0.64 25
1 1/4 or 1.250 (31.8) 1.5 or 1.500 38.1 0.030 (0.76) 30

Cuando el penetrámetro de alambre es colocado standard API penetrometer or individual wires

crossing the welding, the diameter of the wire the ISO penetrometer, are clearly discernible.
the employee should be based on the wall thickness
more specifically the estimated thickness of the reinforcement of the
[Link] Procedure for the Evaluation of the
welding (that does not exceed the permissible maximum) in the Operation in Motion of a Fluoroscope.
location zone of the penetrometer. When the To evaluate the definition of defects at speeds
the penetrator is placed on the base metal, the operational, a section of tube will be used that has
the diameter of the wire used must be based on a minimum wall thickness of 0.375 in. (9.5 mm).
in the specified wall thickness. Series of holes of 1/32 in. (0.79 mm), as such
shown in example 6 of Figure 7, must be
[Link] Calibration Frequency
punctured in the center of the weld to a
When the fluoroscopic method is used in length depth of 100 percent of the total thickness. At
total and in each movie when it is used, the fewer than four of these series must be used,
a penetrometer should be used to verify the spaced 1 ft apart. As an alternative to the above,
sensitivity and convenience of the radiographic technique in a penetrometer as described in [Link], [Link]
one tube from each batch of 50, but no less than two version [Link] can be used at the manufacturer's selection. The
times in each 8-hour work shift. When the operating speed must be adjusted accordingly
film is used in the total length, a penetrometer that the holes in the section of the tube or penetrometer
must be used for each tube length. The tube API, or individual wires in the ISO penetrator,
it must be held in a stationary position they are clearly visible to the operator.
during the adjustment of the radiographic technique due to use
of the penetrometer. An adequate definition y
sensitivity is achieved when the three holes of

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 Table 16 - Wire Penetrameters ISO 4 Percent Table 17 - ISO Wire Penetrometers 2 Percent
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)

Wall Thickness Wall Thickness

About Until Diameter of About Until Diameter of the

Wire Wire
Number in. mm in. mm in. mm
of Number in. mm in. mm in. mm
Wire of
e Wire
1/7 1/7
Iron Iron
1 2.50 (63.54) 3.25 (82.6) 0.13 (3.20) 1 5.00 (127.0) 6.50 (165.2) 0.13 (3.20)
2 2.00 (50.8) 2.50 (63.5) 0.10 (2.50) 2 4.00 (101.6) 5.00 (127.0) 0.10 2.50
3 1.62 (41.1) 2.00 (50.8) 0.08 2.00 3 3.25 (82.6) 4.00 (101.6) 0.08 (2.00)
4 1.25 (31.8) 1.62 (41.1) 0.065 (1.60) 4 2.50 (63.5) 3.25 82.6 0.065 (1.60)
5 1.00 (25.4) 1.25 (31.8) 0.050 (1.25) 5 2.00 50.8 2.50 63.5 0.050 (1.25)
6 0.80 (20.3) 1.00 (25.4) 0.040 (1.00) 6 1.60 (40.6) 2.00 (50.8) 0.040 (1.00)
7 0.63 (15.9) 0.80 0.032 0.80 7 1.25 (31.8) 1.60 (40.6) 0.032 (0.80)
6/12
Iron Fe6/12
6 0.800 (20.3) 1,000 (25.4) 0.040 (1.00) 6 1.600 (40.6) 2.00 (50.8) 0.040 (1.00)
7 0.625 (15.9) 0.800 0.032 (0.080) 7 1.250 31.8 1.60 40.6 0.032 (0.80)
8 0.500 (12.7) 0.0625 (15.9) 0.025 (0.063) 8 1.000 (25.4) 1,250 (31.8) 0.025 (0.63)
9 0.400 (10.2) 0.500 0.020 (0.50) 9 0.800 (20.3) 1.000 (25.4) 0.020 (0.50)
10 0.325 (8.3) 0.400 (10.2) 0.016 (0.040) 10 0.650 (16.5) 0.800 (20.3) 0.016 (0.40)
11 0.250 (6.4) 0.325 (8.3) 0.013 0.32 11 0.500 (12.7) 0.650 (16.5) 0.013 (0.32)
12 0.200 (5.1) 0.250 6.4 0.010 (0.25) 12 0.400 (10.1) 0.500 (12.7) 0.010 (0.25)
10/16 10/16
Iron Fe
10 0.325 (8.3) 0.400 0.016 (0.040) 10 0.625 (16.2) 0.800 (20.3) 0.016 (0.40)
11 0.250 (6.4) 0.325 (8.3) 0.013 (0.32) 11 0.500 (12.7) 0.650 (16.2) 0.013 (0.32)
12 0.200 5.1 0.250 86.4 0.010 0.25 12 0.400 (10.1) 0.500 (12.7) 0.010 (0.25)
13 0.162 (4.1) 0.200 (5.1) 0.008 (0.20) 13 0.325 (8.3) 0.400 (10.1) 0.008 (0.20)
14 0.125 (3.2) 0.162 (4.1) 0.006 (0.16) 14 0.250 (6.4) 0.325 (8.3) 0.006 (0.16)
15 0.100 (2.5) 0.125 (3.2) 0.005 (0.13) 15 0.200 (5.1) 0.250 (6.4) 0.005 (0.13)
16 0.080 (2.0) 0.100 (2.5) 0.004 (0.10) 16 0.160 (4.1) 0.200 (5.1) 0.004 (0.10)

Note: Unless the discontinuities are elongated, it cannot

[Link] Acceptance Limits for Inspection to securely determine if the indications represent inclusions
X-ray of slag or gas pockets. Therefore, the same limits apply to all
circular type discontinuities.
The radiographic examination must be able to
detect imperfections welding defects [Link] Defects Observed During Inspection
described in [Link] and [Link]. Radiographic

[Link] Observed imperfections during the Cracks, incomplete penetration or lack of fusion like this
Radiographic Inspection as larger discontinuities or distribution
that shown in Tables 18 and 19, Figures 7 and 8,
The size and maximum acceptable distribution of as revealed by radiographic inspection,
inclusions of slag and/or bag-type discontinuities they should be considered defects. See [Link] for
of gas is shown in Tables 18 and 19, Figures 7 and 8 treatment of the tubes that present defects.
(see note).
The important factors to consider in the [Link] Treatment of Observed Defects
evaluation of rejection or acceptance are the size and During the Radiographic Inspection
spacing of the discontinuities as well as the
sum of the diameters at a set distance. Any defect in welding detected by means of
For simplicity, the distance is set at any radiographic inspection must be rejected.
length of 6 in. (152.4 mm). The discontinuities of treatment of the tube containing the defect must
these types usually occur in an aligned pattern, obey what is indicated in [Link].
but it is not taken into account whether the pattern is aligned or
dispersed. Also, the distribution pattern may
to have discontinuities of various sizes.

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 Table 18 - Discontinuities of the Extended Slag Inclusion Typea
(1) (2) (3)

Maximum Dimensions Minimum Separation Maximum Number in any

length
in. mm in. mm 6 in. (152.4 mm)
1/16 X 1/2 (1.6 X 12.7) 6 1 (152.4) 1
1/16 X 1/4 (1.6 X 6.4 ) 3 (76.2) 2
1/16 X 1/8 (1.6 X 3.2 ) 2 (50.8) 3
Note: See Figure 8.
a
The maximum accumulated length of discontinuities in any length of 6 in. (152.4 mm) shall not exceed 1/2
in. (12.7 mm)

Table 19 - Gas Bag Type Discontinuities and Inclusion of Circular Slaga

(1) (2) (3) (4)
Size Adjacent Size Minimum Separation Número Máximo
in Any
in. mm in. mm in. mm Length of 6 in.
152.4
b b
1/8 (3.2) 1/8 3.2 2 (50.8) 2
1/8b (3.2) 1/16 1.6 1 25.4 Various
1/8b (3.2) 1/32 (0.8) 1/2 (12.7) Various
1/8b (3.2) 1/64 (0.4) 3/8 (9.5) Various
1/16 1.6 1/16 (1.6) 1/2 (12.7) 4
1/16 (1.6) 1/32 (0.8) 3/8 (9.5) Varios
1/16 (1.6) 1/64 (0.4) 1/4 (6.4) Various
1/32 (0.8) 1/32 0.8 1/4C (6.4) 8
1/64 (0.4) 1/64 0.4 1/8 (3.2) 16
Note: Ver Figura 7
a
The sum of the diameters of all discontinuities in any length of 6 in. (152.4 mm) shall not exceed
1/4 in. (6.4 mm).
b
The maximum size of discontinuity for 0.250 in (6.4 mm) of wall and thinner thicknesses shall be 3/32 in.
(2.4 mm).
c
Two discontinuities of 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or smaller may be close together up to a diameter as long as they are
separated from any other discontinuity by at least 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)

9.7.4 Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Inspection The reference patterns must have notches.
machined, one on the inner surface and one on the
[Link] Equipment outer surface, or a perforated hole as it
shown in Figure 9, at the manufacturer's option. The
Any equipment that uses the notches must be parallel to the seam of the
electromagnetic or ultrasonic principles that it is welding and will be separated by a distance
capable of performing the inspection of the seam of the enough to produce two separate signals and
continuous and uninterrupted welding. The distinguishable. The hole of 1/16 in (1.6 mm) or 1/8 in.
equipment must be checked against the standard (3.2 mm) must be drilled through the wall and
applicable reference as described in [Link] to it will be perpendicular to the surface of the pattern of
at least once for each work shift for reference as shown in Figure 9 ( see
demonstrate their effectiveness and compliance with the . note)
inspection procedures. The equipment must be Note: The patterns by reference defined
adjusted to produce well-defined indications previously are appropriate patterns for the
when the reference standard used by the calibration of non-destructive testing equipment. The
manufacturer is swept by the inspection unit at the dimensions of these patterns should not be
way to simulate product inspection and must interpreted as the minimum size of
be able to inspect 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) in defect detectable by these devices.
any side of the welding line for the
total wall thickness. [Link] Acceptance Limits

[Link] Non-Destructive Reference Standard Table 20 provides us with the height of the limit of
acceptance of the signals produced by the patterns
The reference standards must have the same for reference. An imperfection that produces a signal
specified diameter and thickness for the product that greater than the acceptance limit signal given in the
it is being inspected and it can be of any Table 20 should be considered a defect unless
appropriate length as determined by the manufacturer. that can be demonstrated by the manufacturer that the
imperfection no

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 . .
EXAMPLE 1: TWO DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/8" (3.2 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 2: A DISCONTINUITY OF 1/8" (3.2 mm), ONE OF 1/16" (1.6 mm), TWO OF 1/32" (0.8 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 3: A DISCONTINUITY OF 1/8" (3.2 mm), ONE OF 1/32" (0.8 mm), SIX OF 1/64" (0.4 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 4: FOUR DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/16" (1.6 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 5: TWO DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/16" (1.6mm), FOUR OF 1/32" (0.8 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 6: EIGHT DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/32" (0.8 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 7: SIXTEEN DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/64" (0.4 mm)

. .
EXAMPLE 8: DISPERSIVE DISCONTINUITIES, THREE OF 1/32" (0.8 mm), TEN OF 1/64" (0.4 mm)

Figure 7 - Examples of the Maximum Distribution Models of Circular Indications

Inclusions of Scoria and Discontinuities of the Porosity Type.

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 . .

EXAMPLE 1: A DISCONTINUITY OF ½" (12.7 mm)

. .

EXAMPLE 2: TWO DISCONTINUITIES 1/4" (6.4 mm)

. .

EXAMPLE 3: THREE DISCONTINUITIES OF 1/8" (3.2 mm)

Figure 8- Examples of Maximum Distribution Patterns of Scoria

Elongated and Discontinuity Types

Exceed the indicated in 7.8 alternatively, the from cold expansion, the welding of each
imperfections indicated in arc welders the end of each tube must be re-inspected
submerged can be re-inspected by non-destructively after cold expansion
methods of movie radiographic using at a distance no less than 6 inches (152.4 mm)
2 percent penetrometers according to by any of the methods specified in
[Link] to [Link] or by other techniques in accordance 9.7.2 or by the magnetic particles method of
between the customer and the manufacturer. agreement with [Link] to [Link].

[Link] Welding repairs. 9.7.5 Magnetic particle inspection (see note).

Note: For tube ends according to [Link] and for
The defects found in the welded joint by welding repairs on the body of the tube.
ultrasonic methods o electromagnetic
inspection, they can be repaired for being repaired [Link] Equipment.
by welding after y reexamined not
destructively according to appendix B. The team in the magnetic particle inspection
it must produce a magnetic field, transverse to
Table 20 - Acceptance Limits welding, of sufficient intensity to indicate
(1) (2) (3) (4) the defects in the welding area are the following
characters on the external surface of the tube:
Size of Limit of open welds, open welds o
Hole acceptance incomplete, intermittent welds, cracks,
laces and openings.
Type of Type of in. mm
[Link] Reference standard.
Notch welding
Arc If questioned by the client, actions should be taken
Submerged the provisions for the manufacturer to conduct
Arch with N5 1/16 (1.6) 100 a demonstration for the client or their representative
protection during the production of your order.
of gas The demonstration must be based on piping in
y All 1/8 33 and one third process or sample tube lengths similar by
repair of others the manufacturer, for this purpose the exhibition
of natural or artificial defects produced from
welds character fixed at
Welding N10, 1/8 100
electroresistance V10
stencia
B,P - - 80

[Link] Reinspection of Pipe Ends.

For cold-expanded welded tubes
inspected non-destructively only after

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 specified. The grinding must be done
with a good finish.
b). The defect must be finished by welding
according to appendix B.
c). The section of the pipe that presents the defect
it must be cut within the limits of the
length requirements.
d). The entire tube must be rejected.
9.8 Test Method.
9.8.1 Methods of chemical analysis.
The methods and practices related to analysis
chemists must conduct themselves in accordance with
ASTM A-751, Methods, Practices, and Definitions
for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products.
Performed calibrations must be traceable.
with established standards.
[Link] Test Method.
The tension testing procedures must
be in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition
of ASTM A-370 mechanical tests of
steel products, annex II-Tubular Products
of Steel.
All stress tests, except for the
transverse welds and ring tests
they must include the cession limit, the last one
tension effort and determinations of
lengthening, and must be conducted with the
samples in a temperature chamber. The
the elongation speed must be according to
to the requirements of ASTM A-370.
[Link] Equipment.
The tension testing machines must
have been calibrated fifteen months before
any test of agreement with the
ASTM E-4 procedures, Practices for the
Note: Ver [Link] Verification of Load for Test Machines.
When the assignment limit is determined by
Figure 9 - Reference Standards the use of extensometers, such extensometers
they must be calibrated within fifteen
[Link]. Acceptance limit. previous months according to the
procedures ASTM E-83, Method of
The manufacturer must mark each indication Verification and Classification of Extensometers.
of magnetic particle and subsequently
explore each indication regarding the 9.8.2 Guided Folding Test.
depth of imperfection. Imperfections A sample of bending on the face and one in bending
which require grinding or shot blasting for en raíz, ambas conforme a la Figura 10, deberán
determine his depth must to be are bent approximately to 180º in a guide
completely removed by grinding, or by substantially in accordance with Figure 11.
cut, or it can be repaired by welding of For any combination of outer diameter,
agreement with appendix B and reexamined no wall thickness, and degree, the maximum value for
destructively. the guide in dimension "A" in the Figure 11
[Link] Defect disposition. the equation shown can be calculated.
The manufacturer can use a guide based on
The tubes that have a defect must be these dimensions or in one more dimension
follow the following provisions: small at your option. However, for
a). The defect must be removed by minimize the number of guides required, the
sanding anticipating the removal of standard values for dimension "A" have
wall thickness is within the limits selected for tube sizes of 12

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3/4 years and older. Those values are listed for
each diameter, wall thickness, and grade in the
appendix 'G'.

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 mark recorded on the specimen before testing
a new test will be allowed.

Figure 10 - Test tube for the bending test

guided
Where:
For intermediate grades or wall thicknesses, the
1.15 = Peak factor
nearest standard lower value for the D= OF specified, in. (mm)
dimension "A" must be used. When the t= specified wall thickness, in. (mm)
dimension 'A' is greater than 9" (228.6 mm), the e= deformation
length of the sample required in contact with the
male mandrill needs not to exceed 9" (228.6) in./in. mm/mm
mm). For tubes with wall thicknesses of for Grade A= 0.1675 167.5
above 0.75 inches (19.1 mm), a specimen of for Degree B= 0.1375 (137.5)
reduced panel as shown in Figure 10 for Grade X42= 0.1375 137.5
it can be used at the manufacturer's option. for GradeX46= 0.1325 (132.5)
Reduced wall specimens must be for Grade X52= 0.1250 125.0
tested in a guide with dimension 'A' for Degree X56= 0.1175 (117.5)
calculated for 0.750 inch (19.1 mm) the thickness for Grade X60= 0.1125 112.5
of the appropriate size and grade tube. The for Grade X65= 0.1100 110.0
Specimens should not be fractured. for Grade X70= 0.1025 (102.5)
completely; (b) shall not disclose any For Grade X80= 0.0900 (90.0)
crack or break in the welding metal major
what 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) in length weighs despite its RA= ½A
depth; (c) shall not disclose any B = A+2t+1/8IN (A+2t+3.2mm)
crack or break in the base metal, they are affected RB= ½B
by the heat, or along the melting line that
1/8 inch (3.18 mm) and depth of 12 1/2 by Note: See 9.8.2
one hundred the specified wall thickness, except
cracks that occur in the stages of the sample and Figure 11 - Device for bend testing
that are less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) long guided
they should not cause rejection (b) or (c) despite
to be above the depth. 9.9.2 Defective Mechanical Test Samples.
9.9 Invalidation of Tests. For any of the mechanical tests of the
9.9.1 Defective tension test samples. section 6, any test specimen that
When the elongation of any sample of show defective preparation or imperfections
tension test is lower than specified and in the material and that they are tried for a test
if any part of the fracture is outside of the mechanics in particular, whether observed before or
a third of the measured length is indicated by the after the test, it can be discarded or

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replaced by another specimen of the same length
of the tube.

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9.10 REHEARSALS. c. For tube welded by electric resistance expanded
in cold at temperatures higher than A25 as well as in all the
A25 grade soldiers in size 2 7/8 and larger
9.10.1 Re-evaluation of Analysis.
the manufacturer can choose to retest one end of every two
additional longitudes of the same batch. If both
If the product analyses of both samples represent Samples are acceptable, all lengths in the batch
the failure of the wash according to the specified requirements, they must be accepted, except for the original length which is not
in the manufacturer's opinion, the laundry should be rejected or
approved. If one or both retests do not pass, the
what remains of the mash must be tested according to manufacturer may choose to repeat the test with specimens
the specified requirements. If the product of the analysis of cut from one end of each of the lengths
only one of the samples represents the failure of the remaining individuals in the batch.
collected according to the requirements specified in option of
one of the casts must be rejected or two 9.10.4 Folding Rehearsals
rechecked analyses must be done using two
additional samples of the laundry. If both analyses If the test tube fails to meet the specified requirements,
rechecked meet the specified requirements, the the manufacturer can choose to conduct re-tests, with specimens
colada must be accepted, except for the tubes, plates cut into two additional lengths from the same batch. If
or sheets of which the initial sample that failed was All the retesting samples meet the requirements.
socket. If one o both rechecked analyses fail specified, all lengths of the batch must be
according to the specified requirements, at the option of accepted, except for the length of which the initial sample
one of the castings must be rechecked or it it was taken. If one or more of the retest samples are not
What remains of the mixture must be tested individually. approved, the manufacturer can choose to retake the test with
for compliance with the specified requirements. cut probes of the remaining individual lengths of the
For such an individual test, analysis only for the lot.
element o rejected elements need to be
determined. 9.10.5 Guided Folding Reres
The samples for the rechecking of the analysis must be
taken in the same location as specified for If one or both of the guided bend test specimens do not
the samples of the product analysis. if the specified requirements are approved, the manufacturer can
choose to repeat the tests with cut test tubes of two
9.10.2 Tension Rehearsals. additional lengths of tube from the same batch. If these
test tubes meet the specified requirements, all
If the tension test specimens represent a lot of the lot lengths must be accepted, except for the
pipeline fails to meet the specified requirements, the initially selected length for the test. Yes
the manufacturer may choose to conduct two additional tests on any of the retested samples do not pass the
longitudes of the same batch. If both retested specimens specified requirements, the manufacturer can choose in
they meet the requirements, all lengths within the batch conduct tests with cut test tubes of the lengths
they must be accepted, except for the length of which it was remaining individuals of the batch. The manufacturer can also
initial test tube taken. If one or both of the test tubes choose to rehearse any length that did not comply with the
reexamined does not meet the specified requirements, the test by discarding part of that end and cutting two
manufacturer can choose to test individually the additional probes of the same end. If the requirements
remaining longitudes of the lot, in your case the deter- the original test is fulfilled in these two specimens
Requirements are only needed for the requirements. additional, that length must be accepted. No
aspects in which the samples did not pass the no additional trimming or re-testing is allowed. The samples
preceding tests. Test tubes for retesting must be for rehearsals they must be taken in the same way
taken in the same way as the test tubes that do not as specified in 9.8.3.
they approved the minimum requirements.
9.10.6 Ductility Testing of Welding.
9.10.3 Crushing Re-tests If the specimen of the ductility test in welding
representing a batch of tubes does not meet the requirements
The considerations for crushing re-testing are From 6.2.5, the manufacturer may choose to retest two
the following: additional lengths of the same batch. If both samples
The rehearsals meet the requirements, all the lengths in
a. For unexpanded resistance welded tube, the lot must be accepted, except for the length of which
in simple lengths and higher degrees than A25 the initial test tube was taken. If one or both of the
the manufacturer can choose to retry any extreme that does not retesting samples fail, the manufacturer can choose
approved until meeting the requirements, taking into account
test cut tubes from one end of the lengths
make sure the finished tube does not have a length remaining individuals in the batch. They must be taken.
less than 80 percent of its original length after precautions to identify the test tubes with the
trimmed the end. lengths of the tube from where they were cut. The
the manufacturer can also choose to re-test any
b. For non-expanded electric resistance welded pipe, length that did not pass the test due to trimming part of the
in multiple longitudes and degrees higher than A25 extreme of the failed length and cut two samples
manufacturer can choose to re-test each end of each additional ones from the same end. If the requirements of the
individual length if you do not pass any test. The Ductility testing in welding is covered by these.
trials for each end of each individual length two additional tests, the length must be accepted.
they must be carried out with welding located No cuts or additional rehearsals are allowed.
alternatively at 0 and 90 degrees.

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Marked a convenient sequence to the manufacturer, unless
10.1 GENERAL What else does the buyer specify.
The pipes and pipe couplings manufactured in accordance
10.3 MARKING SEQUENCE
this specification must be marked by The sequence of specification marks
the manufacturer as specified in this section it must be as specified in 10.3.1-
(see Note). 10.3.9.
Note: The users of this specification
10.3.1 Manufacturer
they should notice that there is no great requirement for
The name of the manufacturer or brand must be the
the marking of a product with the monogram
first specification mark.
API. API continues to license the use of the
monogram on products covered by this 10.3.2 Specification
specification, but it is managed by the Staff "Spec 5L" should be marked when the
from this Institute separately from the the product fully meets this
specification. The policy that describes the use of specification.
monogram is included in Appendix I. Not
10.3.3 Compatible Standards
it allows no other use of the monogram. The The products that meet several standards
licensed companies can mark the
compatibles can be marked with the name
products in accordance with section 10 or
of each standard.
Appendix I and the unlicensed can mark
their products in accordance with section 10. 10.3.4 Designation
The size and weight designations are
The required marking on the tube must dimensional quantities based on the unit
be the one specified from this paragraph. of diameter and weight per foot of the English system.
The size designations (column 4,
The required marking on couplings must be Tables 4, 5, 6A, 6B, and 6C) or the diameters
be printed with a die unless otherwise applicable intermediate exteriors must be
agreement between manufacturer and buyer, in marked.
whose case must be extended with paint. For sizes 4 ½ and larger, the nominal weight
10.1.3 The test pressure marks for pipe with coupling and thread (column 2, Tables
hydrostatics and length should be in units 4 and 5), the tabulated weight for tube ends
of the English system. These brands must be liso (in column 4, Tables 6A, 6B, and 6C), or the
in units of the International System (SI) o calculated weight applicable for pipes that have a
both English units and SI if so external diameter and/or wall thickness
specify in the purchase order. If not it intermediate, they must be marked.
specify the tube manufactured for the purpose of 10.3.5 Degree and Class
use it in countries that use the metric system The symbols to be used are the following:
they can only be marked in units
YES, at the manufacturer's option.
Degree (see note) Symbol
10.1.4 Additional brands including those Grade A25, Class I A25
of compatible standards, it is allowed to be placed Grade A25 Class II A25R
after the specification marks and Grade A A
They can be used if the manufacturer wishes so. Grade B B
or if required by the buyer. Grade X42 X42
Grade X46 X46
10.2 BRAND LOCATION
Grade X52 X52
The localization of the identification marks Grade X56 X56
It should be the following:
Grade X60 X60
a. Size 1 ½ and smaller - printed with a die in a
metal card attached to the packaging or can be printed on
Grade X65 X65
the strap or clips used to tie the packaging. Grade X70 X70
b. Seamless pipe in other sizes and pipes Grade X80 X80
soldiers in size up to 16-stencil with paint on the
outer surface, starting at a point between 18 and 30 inches
457.2mm y 762mm) from the end of the tube at the
sequence shown in 10.3 except when it is
agreed between the manufacturer and the buyer that some or
all the marks can be placed on the surface
interior in a convenient sequence to the manufacturer.
c. Welded tubes in sizes 16 and larger - stamped
with paint on the interior surface starting at a
not less than 6in (152.4mm) from the end of the tube at

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For intermediate grades to X42 and X80, the AB CO Spec 5L 12 ¾ 43.77 X42 S
symbol will be X followed by the first two Size 6 5/8, weight 14.97, Grade X42, weld-
digits of the minimum yield strength helicoidal arc submerged hard with ends
specified. labeled as follows:
By agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer and
when specified in the order of AB CO Spec 5L 6 5/8 14.97 X42 E
purchase, the degree will be identified by a color of 7. Tamaño 12 ¾, peso 43.77, Grado X42, tubería
agreement with SR3 (See Appendix F). with submerged arc spiral welding with
Note: See 1.3 for limitations on degradation. smooth edges, must be labeled as follows:
10.3.6 Manufacturing Processes. AB CO Spec 5L 12 ¾ 43.77 X42 E

The symbol to be used is as follows: 10.4 Identification of the Package.

a. Seamless pipe S For pipe sizes of 1½ and smaller, the

b. Welded pipe, except for continuous weld. E identification marks specified in the
c. Pipe with continuous welding F clause 10.3 will be placed on the label,
strap or clip used to tie the bundle.
example, 1½ pipe, weight 2.72, Grade B,
10.3.7. Thermal Treatment. electrically welded, smooth ends, will have the
The symbol to be used is as follows: next marking:
a. Normalized or Tempered and Normalized HN AB CO Spec 5L 1 ½ 2.72 B E
b Elevated to subcritical effort HS
c. Subcritical hardening HA 10.5 Longitude.
d Tempered and tempered again HQ In addition to the identification marks
stipulated in 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 the length or
10.3.8 Test Pressure. The length of the pipe will be marked as follows:
When the specified test pressure is a. For pipe sizes larger than 1 ½ , the
greater than the tabulated pressure (Tables 4, 5, 6A, length in feet and tenths of a foot (unless otherwise
6B, y 6C), the word 'PROVEN' will be what is specified in the purchase order) as
marked followed by the test pressure in The midpoint in the finished pipe will be marked.
pounds per square inch. on the external surface of a location
convenient for the manufacturer, except for
10.3.9 Supplementary Requirements. agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer, the
marked length can be placed on the face
See Appendix F for supplemental requirements. interior of the pipe in a location
convenient.
10.3.10 Examples. b. For pipe sizes of 1 ½ and smaller, the
1. Tamaño 14, peso 54.57, Grado B, sin costura, total length of the tube in the bundle, in feet and
regular-pressurized, the pipe with smooth ends will be tens of feet, unless otherwise specified
labeled as follows: specified in the purchase order, will be marked in
the label, tape or staple.
AB CO Spec 5L 14 54.57 B S
2. Tamaño 6 5/8, peso 18.97, Grado B, soldada 10.6 COUPLETS
electrically, regular weight, pipe with
All the couplings in nominal size of 2 and
smooth extremes will be labeled as follows:
adults will be identified by the name or
AB CO Spec 5L 6 5/8 18.97 B E manufacturer brand and 'Spec 5L.'
Nominal size 4, Grade A25, with welding
continue, class 1, standard weight, the pipe ros- 10.7 PRINTED
each will be labeled as follows: The cold stamping of degrees greater than the
AB CO Spec 5L 4 11.00 A25 F A25 plate or pipe without subsequent treatment
Spec 5B 4 LP thermal and all the piping with wall thicknesses
0.156 in. (4.0 mm) and smaller is prohibited,
4. Tamaño 14, peso 54.57, Grado X70, sin except for an agreement between the buyer and him
welding of tempered and tempered steel pipe, manufacturer, and when specified as such in the
it should be labeled as follows: purchase order, the pipe or plate can be
AB CO Spec 5L 14 54.57 X70 S HQ cold stamped. At the manufacturer's option, it may
5. Tamaño 12 ¾ , peso 43.77, Grado X42, tubería hot stamping [200ºF (93ºC) or higher] the
without seams at smooth ends, it must be labeled cold stamping of the plate or pipe if this is
how it goes: followed by a heat treatment, and couplings
cold stamping. The cold stamping will be

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made with rounded or blunt matrices. All it will say in advance if the coating will be
The stamping plates will be smaller than 1 applied to the total length of the pipe or to a
in. (25.4 mm) for the welds of all the certain specified distance for the edge that
degrees except for Degree A25. is without cover. Unless otherwise stated
specify, such naked edges has a
10.8 IDENTIFICATION OF THREADS oil coating for protection during
transportation.
At the manufacturer's option, any pipe
threaded according to the threading and measurements
11.2. THREAD PROTECTORS
stipulated data in the Standard API 5B can
identify by the print or stencil of In nominal pipe size less than 2,
product adjacent to threading, with the name or thread protectors will be suitable for
manufacturer's brand, the size and the letters "L.P." to manufacture certain covers or suitable metal,
to indicate the type of thread. The mark of the fibers or plastic protectors. In sizes of
ring can be applied to products that are made nominal pipe of 2 and greater, the protectors
oh no, under the monogram API. For example, the threaded ones will be of such design, material and
nominal size 6 API threaded line pipe mechanical resistance to protect the threading and
it can be marked as follows: the edge of the pipe for damage under handling
normal y transport conditions. The
AB CO Spec 5B 6 LP
thread protectors will cover the total length of
If the product is marked clearly in another the grime in the pipe will exclude water and dust or
part with the identification of the manufacturer, their dirt from the ring during transportation and the
name or brand, as indicated above can be normal storage period. The period
omitted. normal storage will be considered as
a year. The threaded shapes in the protectors
10.9 THREADING CERTIFICATION They will be such that the pipe gaskets do not
they damage through the protectors. The material of
The use of the letters "Spec 5B" as provided-
Section 10.8 will constitute a certification by the the protector will not contain components capable of
manufacturer that the threading so marked complies cause corrosion or promote adhesions of the
with the requirements in API Standard 5B but protectors for the threads and will be suitable for
it should not be built by the buyer as service temperatures between -46ºC up to
a representation of what the product looks like + 66ºC.
marked is, in its entirety, in accordance with
any API specification. The manufacturers that 12 Documents
use the letters "Spec 5B" to identify 12.1 CERTIFICATION
rascals can have access to their own
master certification of calibrated pipe API. The manufacturer, at the request of the buyer,
will provide the buyer with a certificate of compliance
10.10 PIPE Marking Processor feeling that the material has been manufactured,
sampled, tested, and inspected according to
The pipe treated thermally by another con esta especificación y ha sido creado a requi-
a different process than the original will be marked
own sites.
as stipulated in 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 1.04,
10.5, 10.6 and 10.7. The processor will remove Where additional information has been requested, it
any brand that does not indicate the new will include the results of the mechanical tests,
condition of the product as a result of SR15 will be specified in the purchase order.
thermal treatment (such as first degree or (See Appendix F).
identification and name or logo of the manufacturer
of original piping) 12.2 RECORDS CONSERVATION.
The records a preserve evidence and
11 COATING AND PROTECTION inspections required in this specification are
11.1 COATINGS shown in table 21. Such records will be
preserved by the manufacturer y they will be
Unless otherwise ordered, to the pipe available to the buyer on order, for
it will be given an extreme coating for a period of 3 years after the date of
protect it from mold during transportation. purchase from the manufacturer.
An essay will be made to mark these.
smooth coatings, hard to the touch and with
minimum buckling.
If the bare or specially coated pipe
es deseada,la orden de compra así lo dirá. Para
special coatings the purchase order

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 Table 21 --- Record Keeping

Requirements Reference

Chemical Properties
Chemical analysis Paragraph 9.2.1
Product analysis Paragraph 9.2.2
Mechanical Tests
Tension tests Paragraph 9.3.1
Tension tests in welding Paragraph [Link]
Mill control tests Paragraph [Link]
Guided bending tests Paragraph 9.3.4
Fracture toughness tests Paragraph 6.2.6.SR5, SR6
Hydrostatic Tests
Test registration letters (when used) Paragraph 9.4.2
Supplementary hydrostatic tests Paragraph 9.4.4
Non-destructive inspections Films (when used) Paragraph 9.7.2
Fluoroscopy
Operator rating Paragraph [Link]
Welded joints
Movies Paragraph A.4
Welding repair procedure
Transverse tension tests Paragraph C.2.2.2
Tension-elongation longitudinal tests Paragraph C.2.2.3
Transversal guided bending tests Paragraph C.2.2.4
Sanity tests. Paragraph C.2.2.5

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