INDEPENDENCE DAY HOURS

As we approach the Fourth of July, we want to take a moment to share our holiday schedule and extend our warmest wishes to you and [...]

API X65 JULY INVENTORY LIST

🎉 July Pipe Drop! 🎉 It’s July, and our Seamless & SAWL API 5L X65 line pipe is rolling in hotter than a welder’s lunchbox. We’ve got pipe so good, it’s practically seamless how [...]

Trump’s 50% Steel Tariff Is Now Official: What Comes Next for U.S. Steel Pipe Industry?

White House Announces Major Changes to Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs Read the official announcement here: If you’re in the steel pipe industry, here’s what you [...]

June 2025 X65 Pipe Inventory Update

As we move into June, we’re excited to share the latest update on our X65 pipe inventory. Whether you’re planning a new project or looking to [...]

Trump’s Proposed 50% Tariff on Steel: What It Means for Steel Pipe Supply and U.S. Industry

Trump Announces 50% Steel Tariff: What It Could Mean for U.S. Industry and Supply Chains In a high-profile appearance at a U.S. Steel mill near Pittsburgh, [...]

API 5L X65 Pipe: Answers to the 5 Most Common Questions we get.

5. Can You Cut Pipe to Length? Yes, we can. We offer cut-to-length services for pipe sizes ranging from 2” to 60”.In addition, we provide light [...]

Understanding Sour Service Pipe: Materials, Risks, and Standards

What is Sour Service Pipe? Sour service pipe is specially designed to operate in environments containing hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a toxic and highly corrosive gas commonly [...]

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At Omega Steel, we are committed to keeping you informed about what we carry. Our monthly emailer is the perfect way to stay connected and ensure [...]

Seamless API X65-Quenched and Tempered VS Normalized

Introduction Quenching and tempering is the primary manufacturing method for seamless API X65 pipe. While technically, pipe can be produced using normalizing, the more popular method [...]

Seamless API X65 Line Pipe Manufacturing Process Explained

Seamless API X65 pipe is known for it’s exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for high-pressure applications in the oil and gas industry. Below, we [...]

What is API 5L X65 PSL 2? : Line Pipe Specifications Explained

When it comes to pipeline materials, especially in the oil and gas industry, the specifications and standards can be quite complex. One such specification is API [...]

ANSI Pipe Chart Sizes Explained

The ANSI pipe chart provides standardized dimensions for pipes, including Nominal Pipe Size (NPS), Outside Diameter (OD), Inside Diameter (ID), and wall thickness. These dimensions are [...]

Differences Between SAWL and HFW Welds: An API 5L X65 Line Pipe Distributor’s Perspective

Understanding the differences between High-Frequency Weld (HFW) and Submerged Arc Weld (SAWL) pipes is crucial for selecting the right material for your project. As an API [...]

Impact of New Tariffs on API Line Pipe Distributors and X65 Pipe Supply

On April 2, 2025, the White House declared a national emergency due to the growing U.S. goods trade deficits, which reached $1.2 trillion in 2024. The [...]

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