Shalan Steel stands out as a top-notch steel manufacturer and supplier located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They offer a wide array of products, including the Carbon Steel API 5L X42 Sheets and Plates. These plates are highly sought after in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors, thanks to their impressive strength, versatility, and adherence to international standards. Shalan Steel has built a reputation for providing high-performance materials that boast consistent quality, quick turnaround times, and competitive pricing. With a customer base that spans Malaysia and Southeast Asia, the company is dedicated to ensuring its steel products meet the stringent demands of both industrial and structural applications.
Carbon Steel API 5L X42 Plate and Sheets are high-strength steel used for pipeline transportation systems with good toughness and weldability. They contain chemical composition in the form of Carbon (≤0.26%), Manganese (≤1.40%), Phosphorus (≤0.030%), Sulfur (≤0.030%) and Silicon (≤0.45%). Which makes them durable and resistant to corrosion. The plates are suitable for use under high pressure, reliable under harsh conditions. Having excellent mechanical properties they enable smooth fluid and gas flow in aggressive industrial applications.
| Standard | API |
|---|---|
| Specification | API 5L GR. X42 |
| Width | 1000mm – 3000mm |
| Thickness | 1mm – 300mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) |
| Grades | Material number | C max | Si max | Mn. mix | P max | S max |
| X42 | 1.0484 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.50-1.10 | 0.04 | 0.035 |
| Grade | Permissible yield point ratio | Yield Strength MPa(min) | Tensile Strength MPa | Elongation % (min) |
| X42 | ≤ 0.85 | 290 | 420 – 540 | 23 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The Carbon Steel API 5L X42 Sheets and Plates are crafted according to the API 5L specifications for line pipe materials, making them perfect for welded pipeline applications. The X42 grade features a minimum yield strength of 290 MPa and a tensile strength ranging from 415 to 655 MPa. The composition is carefully controlled, with a maximum carbon content of 0.28%, along with manganese and trace alloying elements that enhance mechanical performance and weldability. These plates come in various conditions, including hot-rolled, normalized, or thermomechanical processed, and they meet PSL 1 and PSL 2 quality levels based on service requirements and toughness specifications.
You’ll often find Carbon Steel API 5L X42 Sheets and Plates being used in the fabrication of pipes for oil and gas transmission, both offshore and onshore pipeline systems, as well as pressure vessels. They’re also great for structural and construction purposes, such as support beams, load-bearing frameworks, and components for heavy equipment. Thanks to their excellent weldability, impressive strength-to-weight ratio, and resistance to fracture under stress, X42 plates are perfect for environments that demand reliable performance under moderate pressure and fluctuating temperatures. Their durability and compliance with API 5L standards make them a go-to choice for critical infrastructure and energy projects.
Shalan Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Kuala lumpur, Malaysia.
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