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Steel for linepipes is steel intended for transporting liquids and gases. It is hot-rolled structural steel that conforms to the requirements for pipelines according to one of the following standards:
- EN 10208
- DIN 17172
- API 5L
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Applications |
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This steel is used for linepipes for gas, water and oil transport. These pipes can also be cold-expanded. |
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Relationships with Standards |
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Tata Steel Strip Products IJmuiden can supply the following grades of steel for linepipes. The mechanical properties however, depend on the method of production and the dimensions of the linepipes. Tata Steel Strip Products IJmuiden therefore deploys material in accordance with the specific requirements of the customer. The table below serves as an indication of the specifications that Tata Steel Strip Products IJmuiden can supply. |
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European Standard
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National standards
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EN 10208-2, 1996-8
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Germany
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USA
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Grade
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DIN 171721)
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API 5L
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StE 210.7
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A
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L245MB / NB
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StE 240.7
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B
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L290MB / NB
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StE 290.7
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X42
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-
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StE 320.7
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X46
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L360MB
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StE 360.7
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X52
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StE 385.7
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X56
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L415MB
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StE 415.7
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X60
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L450MB
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StE 445.7
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X65
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L485MB
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StE 480.7
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X70
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1) The grades StE 320.7TM up to and including StE 480.7TM can also be supplied. |
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