Product Code: SW-03

Socket Weld Forged Fittings

Forged elbows, tees, couplings and unions for small-bore, high-pressure piping systems.

ASME B16.11ForgedClass 3000-9000

Get a Quote Download Datasheet

Technical Information

Socket weld forged fittings are used on small-bore, high-pressure lines where the pipe end is inserted into a machined socket and fillet-welded, avoiding bevelling and reducing weld time versus butt welds.

Material Grade	ASTM A105, A182 F304/F316
Size Range	1/8" NB to 4" NB
Pressure Class	2000 / 3000 / 6000 / 9000 lb
Design Code	ASME B16.11
Ends	Socket weld / threaded
Testing	DPT / MPT, PMI on request

Applications

Instrument and utility piping
High-pressure small-bore process lines
Steam tracing and drain systems
Hydraulic and lubrication piping
Skid-mounted small-bore assemblies

Elbows & Tees

90° and 45° socket weld elbows
Equal and reducing tees
Class 3000/6000/9000

Couplings & Unions

Full and half couplings
Three-piece unions
Threaded and socket weld ends

Caps & Plugs

Socket weld end caps
Hex and round head plugs
Bull plugs for drain points

Item	Type	Size Range	Wall Thickness	Standard
90° Elbow	Forged	1/8" – 4" NB	Class 3000 – 9000	ASME B16.11
Equal Tee	Forged	1/8" – 4" NB	Class 3000 – 9000	ASME B16.11
Full Coupling	Forged	1/8" – 4" NB	Class 3000 – 9000	ASME B16.11
Union	Forged	1/8" – 2" NB	Class 3000 – 6000	ASME B16.11

Ferrous Materials

Carbon Steel — ASTM A105
Stainless Steel — ASTM A182 F304/F304L/F316/F316L
Alloy Steel — ASTM A182 F11/F22/F91
Low Temperature — ASTM A350 LF2

Non-Ferrous Materials

Nickel Alloys — Inconel 625/825, Hastelloy C276 on request
Duplex — ASTM A182 F51/F53

01

Forging

02

Machining

03

Threading/Socketing

04

Inspection

05

Marking & Dispatch