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Pipe fittings technical guides and charts

Reference charts and comparisons for specifying butt weld, socket weld and threaded pipe fittings: dimensions, pipe schedules, pressure classes and material grades, summarised from the ASME and ASTM standards.

  • ASTM A234 WPB vs ASTM A403 WP304 / WP316 butt weld fittings

    Carbon steel vs austenitic stainless butt weld fittings: chemistry, minimum strength, matching pipe specifications and where each is used.

    Read: A234 WPB vs A403 WP304 / WP316
  • Butt weld fittings dimensions chart (ASME B16.9)

    Centre-to-end and end-to-end dimensions for elbows, tees, reducers and caps from 1/2" to 24" NPS, in millimetres.

    Read: ASME B16.9 dimensions chart
  • Socket weld vs threaded fittings (ASME B16.11)

    How socket weld and threaded forged fittings differ: B16.11 class designations, matching pipe schedules, joints and typical use.

    Read: Socket weld vs threaded fittings
  • Pipe schedule chart: wall thickness for SCH 10S, 40, 80, 160 and XXS

    Outside diameter and wall thickness for SCH 10S, 40, 80, 160 and XXS from 1/2" to 12" NPS, in millimetres and inches.

    Read: Pipe schedule chart

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Quick RFQPEW / RFQ-01
01Product
02Material
03Size range
1/2" – 64" NB
04Schedule
SCH 5S – XXS
05Grades
A234 WPB · A420 WPL6
06Standard
ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · MSS-SP-43

Subject · RFQ — Butt weld fittings · Carbon steel

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