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- Specification of Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Fittings
- Various Sizes of 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
- Available UNS S31600 Pipe Fittings Stock list
- Types 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
- Chemical Composition of 316 Pipe Fittings
- Mechanical Properties Chart of 316 Seamless Fittings
- SS 316 Pipe Fittings Equivalent grades
- Stainless Steel 316 Fittings Physical Properties
- Standard of Stainless Steel 316 Weld Fittings
- 316 Stainless Steel Elbows and Returns Dimensions
316 Stainless Steel Elbow
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The Stainless Steel 316 Elbow is a high-performance pipe fitting designed for use in critical applications where corrosion resistance and durability are essential. Made from premium 316 stainless steel, this elbow offers superior resistance to corrosion, especially in harsh environments like marine, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. It is ideal for both high-temperature and high-pressure systems, providing a reliable solution for piping systems that require secure and long-lasting connections. Available in various angles, including 45°, 90°, and 180°, this elbow ensures smooth flow direction changes while maintaining the integrity of the system. Its robust construction makes it the preferred choice for applications involving saltwater, acids, and other corrosive substances. Whether you are building a complex industrial pipeline or a simple residential setup, the Stainless Steel 316 Elbow guarantees both performance and longevity.

Specification of Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Fittings
| Dimensions | ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43, ASME/ANSI B16.9, BS4504, BS10, BS4504, BS1560, |
|---|---|
| Thickness | SCH10, SCH 80, SCH 100, SCH20, SCH30, STD SCH40, SCH 160, XXS, SCH60, XS, SCH 120, SCH 140, available with NACE MR 01-75 |
| Type | DN15-DN1200 |
| Connection | Welding |
| Bending Radius | R=2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 1D, 10D or Custom |
| Manufacturing process | Press, Forge, Push, Cast, etc. |
| Specialized manufacturer of | Tees, Crosses, Reducers, 90º Elbows, Stub End, Pipe Bend, 45º Elbows, Pipe Cap |
Various Sizes of 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
- ASTM A403 WP316 Seamless ButtWeld Fitting : 1/2 – 10 inch
- Stainless Steel 1.4436 Welded Pipe Fitting : 1/2″ – 48″
- SS A403 WP316 Fitting : ½” NB to 24″ NB
Available UNS S31600 Pipe Fittings Stock list
| 316 Stainless Steel Fittings | Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Fitting |
| ASME SA403 WP316 90 Degree Elbow | SS A403 WP316 End Cap |
| ASTM A403 WP316 45 Degree Elbow | UNS S31600 Buttweld Fitting |
| 316 SS 1D Elbow | Stainless Steel 1.4436 Short Stub End |
| UNS S31600 Stub End | 316 Stainless Steel Pipe Cap |
| ASME SA403 WP316 3D Elbow | 316 SS End Cap |
| UNS S31600 5D Elbow | Stainless Steel 316 Reducer |
| 316 Stainless Steel Buttweld Fittings | SS A403 WP316 Pipe Bend |
| ASTM A403 WP316 Pipe Fittings | 316 SS Long Stub End |
| UNS S31600 Eccentric Reducer | SS A403 WP316 Long Radius Elbow |
| Stainless Steel 1.4436 Concentric Reducer | ASME SA403 WP316 Short Radius Elbow |
| ASTM A403 WP316 Equal Cross | Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Cap |
| 316 Stainless Steel Lateral Tee | SS A403 WP316 Cross Tee |
| Stainless Steel 1.4436 Reducing Cross | UNS S31600 Equal Cross |
| Stainless Steel 316 Equal Tee | 316 SS Stub End |
| ASME SA403 WP316 Concentric Reducer | ASTM A403 WP316 5D Elbow |
Types 316 Stainless Steel Elbow
| Types of Fittings | ||
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| Pipe Cap | Pipe Elbow | Euqal-tee |
Chemical Composition of 316 Pipe Fittings
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Fe |
| SS 316 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16.00 – 18.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 11.00 – 14.00 | 67.845 min |
Mechanical Properties of 316 Seamless Fittings
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.0 g/cm3 | 1400 °C (2550 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
SS 316 Pipe Fittings Equivalent grades
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| SS 316 | 1.4401 / 1.4436 | S31600 | SUS 316 | 316S31 / 316S33 | – | Z7CND17-11-02 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3 |
Stainless Steel 316 Fittings Physical Properties
| Grade | Density (kg/m3) | Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Mean Co-eff of Thermal Expansion (µm/m/°C) | Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) | Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K) | Elec Resistivity (nΩ.m) | |||
| 0-100°C | 0-315°C | 0-538°C | At 100°C | At 500°C | |||||
| ASTM A403 WP316 Pipe Fittings | 8000 | 193 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 17.5 | 16.3 | 21.5 | 500 | 740 |
Standard of Stainless Steel 316 Weld Fittings
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| ASTM A182/ ASTM A182M | Forged or rolled alloy steel pipe flanges, forged fitting and valves and parts for high temperature service. Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping fitting |
| ASTM A403/ ASTM A403M | Wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fitting. |
| ASTM A815/ ASTM A815M | Wrought ferritic, ferritic/austenitic and martensitic stainless steel piping fitting. |
| AS 2129 | Flanges for pipes, valves and fitting |
| ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 | Pipe threads, general purpose (inch). |
| ANSI B16.5 | Steel pipe flanges and flanged fitting. |
| ANSI B16.9 | Factory-made wrought steel butt-welding fitting. |
| ANSI B16.11 | Forged steel fitting socket-welding and threaded. Socket Welding and Threaded Forged fitting |
| ANSI B16.25 | Butt-welding ends. |
| MSS SP43 | Wrought stainless steel butt-welding fitting. Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding fitting for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications |
| BS21 | Threading. |
| ISO 4144 | Stainless steel fitting threaded to ISO 7-1. |
| MSS SP-95 | Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs |
| BS3799 | Specification for Steel pipe fitting, screwed and Socket-welding for the petroleum industry |
| ANSI – B 16.9 ASTM A403 – ASME SA403 | ‘Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping fitting’ |
| API 590-605 ASME B16.9 | ‘Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings’ |
| ASME B16.25 | ‘Buttwelding Ends’ |
| ASME B16.28 | ‘Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns’ |
316 Stainless Steel Elbows and Returns Dimensions
| Nominal Pipe Size | Outside Diameter | 90° Elbows | 45° Elbows | 180° Returns | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (inches) | Long Radius | Short Radius | Long Radius | Long Radius | ||||
| (mm) | (inches) | Center to Face (inches) | Center to Face (inches) | Center to Face (inches) | Radius (inches) | Center to Center (inches) | Back to face (inches) | |
| 1/2 | 21.3 | 0.840 | 1 1/2 | – | 5/8 | 2 | 1 7/8 | |
| 3/4 | 26.7 | 1.050 | 1 1/8 | – | 7/16 | 2 1/4 | 1 11/16 | |
| 1 | 33.4 | 1.315 | 1 1/2 | 1 | 7/8 | 3 | 2 3/16 | |
| 1 1/4 | 42.2 | 1.660 | 1 7/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 | 3 3/4 | 2 3/4 | |
| 1 1/2 | 48.3 | 1.900 | 2 1/4 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/8 | 3 | 4 1/2 | 3 1/4 |
| 2 | 60.3 | 2.375 | 3 | 2 | 1 3/8 | 4 | 6 | 4 3/16 |
| 2 1/2 | 73.0 | 2.875 | 3 3/4 | 2 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 5 | 7 1/2 | 5 3/16 |
| 3 | 88.9 | 3.500 | 4 1/2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 1/4 |
| 3 1/2 | 101.6 | 4.000 | 5 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 7 | 10 1/2 | 7 1/4 |
| 4 | 114.3 | 4.500 | 6 | 4 | 2 1/2 | 8 | 12 | 8 1/4 |
| 5 | 141.3 | 5.563 | 7 1/2 | 5 | 3 1/8 | 10 | 15 | 10 5/16 |
| 6 | 168.3 | 6.625 | 9 | 6 | 3 3/4 | 12 | 18 | 12 5/16 |
| 8 | 219.1 | 8.625 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 16 5/16 |
| 10 | 273.1 | 10.750 | 15 | 10 | 6 1/4 | 15 | 30 | 20 3/8 |
| 12 | 323.9 | 12.750 | 18 | 12 | 7 1/2 | 18 | 36 | 24 3/8 |















