METALS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

1068 Wuzhong Road, Shanghai 201103 China

Tel: +86-21-6090-0836/60900837/6563
http://www.klsteel.com
HU

UH

Fax: +86-21-6090-0838

Email: metalsintl@klsteel.com

Contents
1.

Company Profile

2.

Product Range

3.

Specifications

4.

Process Flowchart

5.

Mill Lines

6.

QA/QC

Company Profile
Metals International Limited is a worldwide leading supplier in electric resistance welded
steel pipe.
Company is committed to quality products and also treasures its employees who make it
happen. Its vast organizational strength comprises of dedicated and skilled teammates
whose core competence lies in making a good products, a better one. Our product are in
compliance with quality control at every manufacturing stage in accordance with API-5L
PSL1/PSL2, API-5CT, ASTM A53 B, ASTM A139,DIN 2440,EN10219,AS 1163,AS A1074,
NACE MR0175,NACE TM0177,NACE TM0284, ISO 3183-1/2/3,DNV OS-F-101 and other
international specifications. They are also approved by Third Party Inspection Agencies
like DNV, BV,SGS, Moody, TUV, ABS,LR,GL,PED,RINA,KR, NKK, AIB-VINEOTTE, CEIL,
VELOSI, CCSI, etc.
During 2008-2010,we supplied the following items out of China as below:
1. Myanmar Gas Pipeline Project: 35000 metric tons of 323.9mmx01.31mm API 5L X42 PSL
2 and 508mmx12.7mm API 5L X46 PSL 2 with CCSI as TPI.
2. Ambatovy Project, Madascar: 38000 metric tons of 609.6x7.92-17.48mm API X70 PSL 2
ERW line pipe with SGS as TPI (the first and highest ERW line pipe ex-China)
3. New Skikda LNG Project, Algeria:
(1) 105,000 metric tons of 508x12.7mm/609.6x12.7mm ERW/ line pipe with Moody
International as TPI (one of the biggest line pipe order ex-China);
3. LNG Project Papua New Guinea
11580.838 Metric Tons of 609.6x15.9mm & 229.514 Metric Tons of 406.4x9.5mm API 5L
X52 PSL2 ERW Line Pipe
4.Lilydale LNG Project,Austrilia
(1) 735 metric tons of 323.9x7/13.5mm API 5L X56, AS 2885-1,AS3862 HF-ERW Dual FBE
coated line pipe;
Our goal is to provide high quality products at competitive prices with best service that
will ensure long-term relationships with our customers.

Produuct
O.D.
in
Mm
1 1/2

2 3/8

2 7/8

3 1/2

W/T
mm
3.68
48.3
5.08
2.11
2.77
3.18
3.91
60.33
4.37
4.78
5.54
6.35
2.11
2.77
3.58
3.96
4.37
73.02
4.78
5.16
5.49
6.35
7.01
2.11
2.77
3.18
3.58
3.96
88.9 4.37
4.78
5.49
6.35
7.14
7.62

Weight
Kg/m
4.05
5.41
3.03
3.93
4.48
5.44
6.03
6.55
7.49
8.45
3.69
4.80
6.13
6.75
7.40
8.05
8.64
9.14
10.44
11.41
4.52
5.88
6.72
7.53
8.30
9.11
9.92
11.29
12.93
14.40
15.27

Range
O.D.
in
mm
219.1
219.1
8 5/8 219.1
219.1
219.1
273.1
273.1
3
10 /4 273.1
273.1
273.1
323.9
323.9
3
12 /4 323.9
323.9
323.9
355.6
355.6
14
355.6
355.6
355.6
406.4
406.4
406.4
16
406.4
406.4
406.4
457
457
18
457
457
457

W/T
mm
4
5.2
6.4
8.7
12.7
4
6.4
7.1
11.1
12.7
5.2
7.9
9.5
14.3
15.9
5.2
8.7
11.1
12.7
15.9
5.2
5.6
8.7
11.9
15.9
17.5
6.4
9.5
12.7
15.9
17.5

Weight
Kg/m
21.22
27.43
33.57
45.14
64.64
26.55
42.09
46.58
71.72
81.56
40.87
61.56
73.66
109.18
120.77
44.94
74.43
94.30
107.40
133.20
51.45
55.35
85.33
115.77
153.12
167.84
71.12
104.84
139.16
172.96
189.68

3.2
4
4.4
5.2
4 1/2 114.3 6
6.4
7.1
7.9
8.6
3.2
4
4.8
5.6
5 9/16 141.3 6.6
7.1
7.9
8.7
9.5
3.2
4
4.8
5.6
6.4
6 5/8 168.3
7.1
7.9
8.7
9.5
10.97

8.77
10.88
11.92
13.99
16.02
17.03
18.77
20.73
22.42
10.90
13.54
16.16
18.74
21.92
23.50
25.99
28.45
30.88
13.03
16.21
19.35
22.47
25.55
28.22
31.25
34.24
37.20
42.56

20

22

24

26

Length
618.3m

Tolerances for Dimension and Weight

Size

85/8D20

457
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
559
559
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
660.4
660.4
660.4
660.4
660.4
660.4
660.4

19.1
6.4
7.9
10.3
14.3
15.9
17.9
19.1
7.1
9.5
11.9
15.9
17.5
19.1
7.1
8.7
10.3
12.7
15.9
17.5
19.1
8.7
10.3
12.7
15.9
17.5
19.1
20.6

206.27
79.17
97.43
126.42
174.11
192.96
216.35
230.29
96.64
128.74
160.56
212.96
233.70
254.31
105.57
129.01
152.33
187.07
232.96
255.71
278.33
139.83
165.13
202.86
252.72
277.46
302.07
325.04

Tolerance for Wall Thickness

Tolerance for Outside

Diameter

Grade B or lower

Grade X42 or Higher

0.75%

+15.0%, -12.5%

+15.0%, -12.5%

Tolerance for Weight

+10.0%, -3.5%

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+0.75%, -0.25%

+15%, -12.5%

+15%, -8.0%

Mechanical Property
Yield Strength(MPa)
PSL

PSL1

PSL2

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Grade
A
B
X42
X46
X52
X56
X60
X65
X70
B
X42
X46
X52
X56
X60
X65
X70
X80

min
207
241
290
317
359
386
414
448
483
241
290
317
359
386
414
448
483
552

max

448
496
524
531
544
565
600
621
690

min
331
414
414
434
455
490
517
531
565
414
414
434
455
490
517
531
565
621

10mm10mm55mm
-10 V-notch Impact Test (J)

max

758
758
758
758
758
758
758
758
827

Elongation
min

e=1944 A0.2/U0.9

Average45
Individual34
Average60
Individual45
Average90
Individual68

Where
Atensile test specimen areafor full section specimens, the smaller of 485 mm2 and the cross-sectional area of the test specimen,
calculated using the specified outside diameter and the specified wall thickness of the pipe.
Uspecified minimum ultimate tensile strength, MPa.
* Chemical Composition

Grade

C
max

Si
max

Mn
Max

P
max

S
max

B
X42
X46
X52
X56
X60
X65
X70
X80

0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22

0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35

1.20
1.30
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.45
1.65
1.85

0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020

0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010

PSL2 Carbon Equivalent Requirement

Grade
B,X42,X46,X52,X56,X60,X65,X70

Carbon Equivalent
C0.12%,CEPcm
C0.12%,CEIIW
When the carbon equivalent is less
When the carbon equivalent is
than or equal to 0.12%, CEPcm
greater than 0.12%, CEIIW
0.22
0.43

Note: For PSL2 pipe, carbon equivalent (CE) calculations shall be based on the product analyses and shall be calculated
as follow.
a. When the carbon content is less than or equal to 0.12%, the carbon equivalent shall be calculated using the following
formula for CE (Pcm):

CEPcm C

Si Mn Cu Ni Cr Mo V

5B
30 20 20 60 20 15 10

b. When the carbon content is greater than 0.12%, the carbon equivalent shall be calculated using the following formula
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for CE (IIW):

CEIIW C

Mn Cr Mo V Ni Cu

6
5
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API 5CT Casing

Specification
API 5L PSL1/PSL 2 Line Pipe-L175/A25,L210/A,L245/B,L290/X42,L310/X46, L360/X52,L390/X56, L420/X60,
L450/X65, L485/X70,L555/X80,
ISO 3183 1/2 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Steel Pipe for PipelinesL245/B,L290/X42, L310/X46,L360/X52, 390/X56, L420/X60, L450/X65, L485/X70
ISO 3183-3/GB/T9711.3
Non-Sour Service-L245NC, L290NC, L360NC, L290QC, L360QC, L415QC,L450QC , L485QC, L555QC, L290MC,
L360MC, L415MC, L450MC,L485MC,L555MC.
Sour
Servic-L245NCS,L290NCS,L360NCS,L290QCS,L360QCS,L415QCS,L450QCS,L290MCS,L360MCS,
L415MCS, L450MCS, L485MCS.
AS /NZS 1163-C250/L0,C350/L0,C450/L0,C500/L0, C600/L0
DNV OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems-245,290,360,415,450,485,555
DIN 17172 Pipe for cross country pipelines for flammable liquid and gas
AS 2885-1 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum- L245/B,L290/X42,L310/X46,L360/X52,L390/X56, L420/X60,
L450/X65, L485/X70,L555/X80
IPS-M-PI-190(1)/(2)-L175/A25,L210/A,L245/B,L290/X42,L310/X46,L360/X52,L390/X56,L420/X60,L450/X65,L485/
X70, L555/X80
IS1979-YSt172,YSt207,YSt241,YSt290,YSt317,YSt359,YSt414,YSt448,YSt483,YSt552
CAN/CSA Z245.1-02-241,290,359,386,414,448,486,550,620,690
AWWA C200-ASTM A570 Gr,30,33,36,40,45,50,55
NACE MR 0175 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Materials for Use in H2S Containing Environments in Oil and
Gas Production. Part 2. Cracking resistant Carbon and Low Alloy Steels, and the Use of Cast Irons.
NACE TM 0177 Laboratory Testing of Metals for Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Environments
NACE TM 0284 Standard Test Method - Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steels for Resistance to
Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
DEP 31.40.20.35-Gen Line pipe for non-critical service (amendments/supplements to ISO 3183-1)
DEP 31.40.20.37-Gen Line pipe for critical service (amendments/supplements to ISO 3183-3)
DEP 31.40.40.38-Gen Hydrostatic pressure testing of new pipelines
DEP 31.40.20.35-Gen Line pipe for non-critical service (amendments/supplements to ISO 3183-1)
DEP 31.40.60.11-Gen Pipeline leak detection
DEP 31.40.60.12-Gen Pipeline Repairs (supplements to ANSI/ASME B31.4 and B31.8)
DEP 61.40.20.30-Gen Welding of pipelines and related facilities (amendments/supplements to ANSI/API STD 1104)
DEP 31.40.50.30-Gen Pre-commissioning of pipelines
Coating Specifications:
CAN/CSA-Z245.20 External Fusion Bond Epoxy Coating for Steel Pipe
CAN/CSA Z245.21 External Polyethylene Coating for Pipe
DIN 30670 Polyethylene Sheathing of Steel Tubes and of Steel Shaped Fittings
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DNV-RP-F106 Factory Applied External Pipeline Coatings For Corrosion Control

EN 10286 Steel tubes and fittings for onshore and offshore pipelines-External three layer extruded polypropylene based
coatings.
ISO/DIS 21809, Petroleum and natural gas industries -- External coatings for buried or submerged pipelines used in
pipeline transportation systems - Part 1: Polyolefin coatings (3- layer PE and 3- layer PP)
Part 2: Fusion-bonded epoxy coatings
AS 3862 External Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for Steel Pipes
AS/NZS 1518 External Extruded High-Density Polyethylene Coating System for Pipes
AS/NZS 1516 Cement Mortar Lining of Pipelines In Situ
IPS-G-TP-335 Material and Construction Standard for Three Layer Polyethylene Coating System
AWWA C200-97: Steel Water Pipe-6 In. (150 mm) and Larger
AWWA C203-02: Coal-Tar Protective Coatings & Linings for Steel Water Pipelines, Enamel & Tpae, Hot-pap. (Incl.
add. C203a-99)
AWWA C205-00: Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe- 4 In. (100 mm) and Larger-Shop
pipelines
AWWA C206-97: Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe
AWWA C208-01: Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings
AWWA C209-00: Cold-Applied Tape Coatings for the Exterior of Special Sections, Connections, and Fittings for Steel
Water Pipe
AWWA C210: Liquid-Epoxy Coating Systems for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines
AWWA C214-00: Tape Coating Systems for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines
AWWA C215-99: Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines
AWWA C216-00: Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings for the Exterior of Special Sections, Connections,
and Fitting
AWWA C217-99: Cold-paplied Tpae Coatings for Ext. Spec. Sect., Conn., and Fittings for Buried/Submerged Steel
Water Pipelines
AWWA C218-02: Coating the Exterior of Aboveground Steel Water Pipelines and Fittings
AWWA C222-99: Polyurethane Coatings for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipe and Fittings
AWWA C224-01: Two-layer Nylon-11 Based Polyamide Coating System for Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipe
and Fittings
AWWA C225-03: Fused Polyolefin Coating Systems for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines

ERW Process Flowchart

10

Mill Lines

11

12

 630 ERW Production Line

13

14

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Steel pipe

Spectrophotometer

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Metallurgical Microscopy

Polishing Machine

Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine

Carbon and Sulfur Analyzer

15

Impact Testing Machine

Metallurgical Microscopy

16

Anti-corrosion Inspection

Melt Flow Rate Instrument

Indenter

Cathodic Disbonding Device

Drying Oven

Impact Test

Anchor Pattern Tester

17

Thermal Ageing Test

Workshop Inspection

18

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