Tolerance Captured in Tolerance mentioned in API 5L Section 9, TABLE 10 &

Tolerances Mentioned in MR Tolerance mentioned in 01-SAMSS-35 Tolerance mentioned in API 5L Annex J

MR 11

-0% / +0.1% of the length in meters for Pipeline ‘Line

SUPPLY TOLERANCES Pipe items; The total length of pipe supplied per item on an order shall not
(Tolerances applicable to -0% of the length in meters / +1 joint for Risers/Spools’ be less than the amount ordered and shall not exceed the
whole Pipe Lot supplied) Line pipe items; amount ordered by more than three lengths, except by
agreement.
07-02-20 Confirmed
a) Unless otherwise agreed, random lengths shall be
delivered within the tolerances given in Table 12.
b) Approximate lengths shall be delivered within a tolerance J.6.3 Unless otherwise agreed, the minimum average length of
of ± 500 mm (20 in.). pipe shall be 12.1 m (39.7 ft). If
requested by the purchaser, the pipe manufacturer shall confirm
Pipe joint Length average: 12.2m, Max: 12.4m, Min: No pipe lengths less than 32.8 ft (9.99 m) will be accepted. the maximum average length of pipe to be supplied per order
12.0m, 98% Pipe supply shall be: within 12.1 - 12.3m Pipe lengths less than 38.1 ft (11.61 m) shall not exceed 2% of item. Unless otherwise agreed, the actual length of each pipe
Remaining: 2%. Shortest individual length allowed is the total line item quantity. Pipe intended for subsequent (end face to end face) shall lie within the range 11.70 m (38.4 ft)
Pipe joint Length 11.9m: 2% short pipe needs to be colour coded at Mill, internal coating shall have a maximum length of 42.0 ft (12.80) to 12.70 m (41.7 ft).
preferably for operations ease. for any individual length.
07-02-20 Confirmed Note:- it is, therefore, the responsibility of the purchaser to agree
with both the
manufacturer and the pipe-lay contractor on the length range to
be supplied.

9.12.6.3 The out-of-squareness, as shown in Figure 3, shall

be ≤ 1.6 mm (0.063 in.). The out-ofsquareness is measured
as the gap between the end of the pipe and the pipe end leg.

Max 1.6mm from true 90°.

Pipe End Squareness
07-02-20 Confirmed

1) The total deviation from a straight line, over the entire

pipe length, shall be ≤ 0.2 % of the pipe length, as shown in
Figure 1.

2)The local deviation from a straight line in the 1.5 m (5.0 ft)
portion at each pipe end shall be ≤ 3.2 mm (0.125 in.), as
Max 0.15% of pipe length shown in Figure 2. J.6.4 The total deviation from a straight line over the entire pipe
Pipe straightness 07-02-20 Confirmed length shall be ≤ 0.15 % of the pipe length.

Nominal OD ≤ 16” = ±0.5%ID but maximum ±1.0mm

(ID) Inside Diameter at
Pipe Ends
07-02-21- To proceed as of now.

Nominal OD ≤ 16” = 1.0% ID, but max. 2.0 mm

OOR Pipe Ends (ID)
07-02-21- To proceed as of now.

Tolerances for Wall Thickness (SMLS) Table 11

Tolerances for Wall Thickness (SMLS) Table J.4
t > 4.0 mm (0.157) to < 25.0 mm (0.984) = +0.150t –0.125t tickness - 10.0mm (0.394) to < 25.0mm (0.984) = +0.125t
10 ≤ WT ≤ 25.4 mm = -10%, + 12.5% −0.125t
Note-If the purchase order specifies a minus tolerance for
Wall Thickness wall thickness smaller than the applicable value given in this Note -If the purchase order specifies a minus tolerance for wall
07-02-21- To proceed as of now. table, the plus tolerance for wall thickness shall be increased thickness smaller than the applicable value given in this table, the
by an amount sufficient to maintain the applicable tolerance plus tolerance for wall thickness shall be increased by an amount
range. sufficient to maintain the applicable tolerance range.

Nominal OD ≤16” = ± 0,75% OD Diameter Tolerances -Pipe Except the End (SMLS) (Table 10) Diameter Tolerances-Pipe Except the End (SMLS) (Table J.3)
OD Tolerances at Pipe
Body 07-02-21- Below note to be added in MR OD > 168.3 (6.625) to 610 (24.000) = ±0.0075D OD ≥ 60.3 mm (2.375) to 610 mm (24.000) = ± 0.5 (0.020) or ±
"To be measured through out the body of the pipe" 0.0075D, whichever is the greater

Nominal OD ≤16” = ± 1.5% OD Out-of-roundness Tolerances- Pipe Except the End (Table 10) Out-of-roundness Tolerances-Pipe Except the End (Table J.3)
OOR at Pipe Body (OD) 07-02-21- Below note to be added in MR
"To be measured through out the body of the pipe" OD> 168.3 (6.625) to 610 (24.000) = 0.020D OD ≥ 60.3mm (2.375) to 610mm (24.000) = 0.015D for D/t ≤ 75

07-02-21- This toleance not mentioned in MR.

"As per Annexure J" to be added in MR (Need to re Diameter Tolerances -Pipe End (SMLS) (Table 10) Diameter Tolerances-Pipe End (SMLS) (Table J.3)
OD Tolerances at confirm)
Pipe Ends 07-02-21- Below to be added in MR. OD> 168.3 (6.625) to 610 (24.000) = ±0.005D, but maximum OD ≥ 60.3 mm (2.375) to 610 mm (24.000) = ± 0.5 (0.020) or ±
"OD Tolerances at Pipe Ends shall as per Annexure J" of ±1.6 (0.063) 0.005D, whichever is the greater, but max of ± 1.6 (0.063)

07-02-21- This toleance not mentioned in MR. Out-of-Roundness at the ends shall not exceed 1.0% of
" Nominal OD ≤16” = ± 0,75% OD " to be added in MR specified (nominal) O.D. For pipe with D/t < 75, the difference Out-of-roundness Tolerances-Pipe End (Table 10) Out-of-roundness Tolerances-Pipe End (Table J.3)
(Need to re confirm) between maximum diameter and minimum diameter shall
OOR at Pipe Ends (OD) OD ≥ 60.3 mm (2.375) to 610 mm (24.000) = 0.01D for D/t ≤ 75
meet the requirement of paragraph 9.11.3.1 [Table 10] of API OD> 168.3 (6.625) to 610 (24.000) = 0.015D
07-02-21- Below to be added in MR
" Nominal OD ≤16” = ± 0.75% OD " SPEC 5L subject to a maximum of 0.24 inch.

07-02-21- below SAMSS note to be added in MR

Pipe that is to be joined The difference in outside or inside diameter, at the ends,
using pipeline field "The difference in outside or inside diameter, at the between any two lengths of the same Line Item shall not
mechanized welding ends, between any two lengths of the same Line Item exceed 0.063 inch for 75% of the pipes produced.
systems: shall not exceed 0.063 inch for 75% of the pipes
produced"