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1. SCOPE
This specification shall apply in addition to the applicable MESC Buying Descriptions and
the referenced standards.
This specification is applicable to:
- seamless and welded carbon steel pipe to API 5L, grade B;
- galvanised carbon steel pipe and pipe nipples to ASTM A 53 or API 5L, grade B (outside
diameter ≤ DN 100).
2. REFERENCES
In this specification reference is made to the following publications:
Note: Unless specifically designated by date the latest issue of each publication shall be used (together
with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto).
3. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
The carbon content shall be 0.23% maximum.
The carbon equivalent (CE) shall be 0.43 maximum and shall be determined by the following
formula:
Mn Cr + Mo + V Ni + Cu
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
where the above values are in %.
The silicon content shall be 0.10% minimum for non-galvanised pipe.
4. MANUFACTURING
4.3 EXPANSION
Seamless and HFI welded pipe shall not be cold-expanded. SAW pipe may be cold-
expanded up to a maximum of 1.5%.
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4.4 GALVANISING
Galvanising shall be in accordance with ASTM A 53.
4.5 JOINTERS
Jointers shall not be used.
5. MARKING
Marking shall also include:
- the API monogram (for API 5L pipe only);
- the pipe schedule number or specified wall thickness (mm);
- the charge or heat number.
If die stamping is used, the stamps shall be "low stress" stamps (dot or round-bottomed).
6. CERTIFICATION
The specified inspection certificates shall be supplied to the purchaser unless the
purchaser specifies that they shall be retained by the supplier.