SSAW (Spiral Submerged Arc Welded) Line Pipe

API 5L SSAW / HSAW Line Pipe

Manufactured by spirally winding hot-rolled coil and welding the seam with submerged arc process. Economical for large-diameter, lower-pressure applications and water pipelines.

  • Specification Details
    • Standard API 5L (PSL1 & PSL2), ISO 3183
    • Grades Grade B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70
    • OD Range 8″ (219mm) to 100″ (2540mm)
    • Wall Thickness 5mm to 25mm
    • Length Typically 12m (extendable by welding)
    • Weld Seam Continuous spiral, inside and outside SAW
    • Inspection Full UT of weld seam, X-ray optional

Typical Applications:

  • · Water injection and disposal lines
  • · Low-pressure gathering lines
  • · Piling and structural pipe
  • · Cooling water lines
  • · Slurry and tailings pipelines (oil sands)