Exploring Buttweld Fittings: Types and Applications

If you’re in the piping industry, you’ve likely encountered the term “Buttweld Fittings” before. But what exactly are they, and why are they so crucial in piping systems? In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of buttweld fittings, exploring their types, materials, and applications.

 

What is a Buttweld Fitting?

Buttweld fittings are essential components used to connect pipes of various sizes and shapes, ensuring seamless flow and structural integrity in piping systems. Unlike threaded or socket weld fittings, buttweld fittings are welded directly onto the pipe end, creating a robust and leak-resistant joint. These fittings come in different types and sizes to accommodate diverse piping requirements.

 

Materials Used in Buttweld Fittings

Buttweld fittings are manufactured using a range of materials, each chosen for its specific properties and suitability for various applications. Common materials include stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel. Stainless steel fittings are preferred for their corrosion resistance, making them ideal for demanding environments such as chemical processing plants. On the other hand, carbon steel fittings offer strength and affordability, while alloy steel fittings provide enhanced mechanical properties and resistance to high temperatures.

 

Types of Buttweld Fittings

Buttweld fittings come in a variety of types, each serving a specific purpose in piping systems. Some of the most common types include:

 

– Elbows: Used to change the direction of pipelines, elbows come in angles of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees.

– Tees and Crosses: Tees are used to branch off a pipeline into two separate directions, while crosses facilitate the intersection of four pipelines. Tees comes in two variants: Equal Tee and Reducing TeeCrosses also have two variants: Equal Cross and Reducing Cross.

– Reducers: Employed to connect pipes of different sizes, reducers ensure smooth flow transition and bore size adjustment. They include Concentric Reducers and Eccentric Reducers.

– Caps: End Caps are used to seal the end of a pipeline, caps provide protection against contaminants and prevent leakage.

 

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ASME B16.9 Buttweld Fittings: A Dominating Player in the Market

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. stands as a dominating player in the market, manufacturing and exporting a vast inventory of ASME B16.9 buttweld pipe fittings in India. With comprehensive solutions covering sizes ranging from NPS ½ through NPS 48, Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. caters to industries such as chemical processing, oil and gas, power generation, and more.

 

ASME B16.9 Buttweld Fittings Types and Applications

ASME B16.9 standards cover a wide range of buttweld fittings, including:

These fittings find applications across various industries, offering reliable performance and leak-free connections in critical piping systems.


Optimizing Your Piping System with Buttweld Fittings

Whether you’re in the chemical, fabrication, food processing, or power generation industry, choosing the right buttweld fittings is essential for optimizing your piping system’s performance. From stainless steel pipe fittings to butt weld pipe fittings, Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of high-quality fittings to meet your specific requirements.

 

In conclusion, buttweld fittings play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of piping systems across industries. By understanding the types, materials, and applications of buttweld fittings, you can make informed decisions to optimize your piping infrastructure for long-term success.

 

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Buttweld Dimensions

Dimensions Butt Weld Elbows
45°-90° LR and 3D ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
 
NPSO.D.D90° LRA45° LRB90° 3DA45° 3DB
1/221.33816
3/426.738195724
133.438227631
1.1/442.248259539
1.1/248.3572911447
260.3763515263
2.1/273954419079
388.91145122995
3.1/2101.613357267111
4114.315264305127
5141.319079381157
6168.322995457189
8219.1305127610252
10273381159762316
12323.8457190914378
14355.65332221067441
16406.46102541219505
184576862861372568
205087623181524632
225598383431676694
246109143811829757
266609914061981821
2871110674382134883
3076211434702286946
32813121950224381010
34864129553325911073
36914137256527431135
38965144860028961200
401016152463230481264
421067160066032001326
441118167669533531389
461168175372735051453
481219182975936581516
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness
Dimensional Tolerances of Butt Weld Elbows 45° & 90° LR & 3D ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
Center to End LR (A/B)2222
Center to End 3D (A/B)3333
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Center to End LR (A/B)2235
Center to End 3D (A/B)3366
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Dimensions Butt Weld Elbows

45°-90° LR and 3D ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings

NPSO.D.D90° LRA45° LRB90° 3DA45° 3DB
1/221.33816
3/426.738195724
133.438227631
1.1/442.248259539
1.1/248.3572911447
260.3763515263
2.1/273954419079
388.91145122995
3.1/2101.613357267111
4114.315264305127
5141.319079381157
6168.322995457189
8219.1305127610252
10273381159762316
12323.8457190914378
14355.65332221067441
16406.46102541219505
184576862861372568
205087623181524632
225598383431676694
246109143811829757
266609914061981821
2871110674382134883
3076211434702286946
32813121950224381010
34864129553325911073
36914137256527431135
38965144860028961200
401016152463230481264
421067160066032001326
441118167669533531389
461168175372735051453
481219182975936581516
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness Dimensional Tolerances of Butt Weld Elbows 45° & 90° LR & 3D ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
Center to End LR (A/B)2222
Center to End 3D (A/B)3333
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Center to End LR (A/B)2235
Center to End 3D (A/B)3366
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Butt Weld Elbows 90°-SR- ASME B16.9 Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings

NPSO.D.DcteANPSO.D.DcteA
133.4258219.1203
1.1/442.23210273254
1.1/248.33812323.8305
260.35114355.6356
2.1/2736416406.4406
388.97618457457
3.1/2101.68920508508
4114.310222559559
5141.312724610610
6168.3152
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. *cte means Center to End dimensions. Dimensional Tolerances of Butt Weld Elbows Short Radius 90° ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
cte (A)2222
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
cte (A)2235
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Butt Weld Elbows 180° LR & SR ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D. D180° LR180° SR
Center to Center OBack toFace KCenter to Center OBack toFace K
1/221.37648
3/426.77651
133.476565141
1.1/442.295706452
1.1/248.3114837662
260.315210610281
2.1/273190132127100
388.9229159152121
3.1/2101.6267184178140
4114.3305210203159
5141.3381262254197
6168.3457313305237
8219.1610414406313
10273762518508391
12323.8914619610467
14355.61067711711533
16406.41219813813610
184571372914914686
20508152410161016762
22559167611181118838
24610182912191219914
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Dimensional Tolerances of Butt Weld Elbows 180° LR & SR ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/24
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.6
Center to Center (O)666
Back to Face (K)666
Nominal Pipe Size5 to 810 to 1820 to 24
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 2.4– 1.6+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End1.63.24.8
Center to Center (O)61010
Back to Face (K)666
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Butt Weld Elbows 180° LR & SR ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D. D180° LR180° SR
Center to Center OBack toFace KCenter to Center OBack toFace K
1/221.37648
3/426.77651
133.476565141
1.1/442.295706452
1.1/248.3114837662
260.315210610281
2.1/273190132127100
388.9229159152121
3.1/2101.6267184178140
4114.3305210203159
5141.3381262254197
6168.3457313305237
8219.1610414406313
10273762518508391
12323.8914619610467
14355.61067711711533
16406.41219813813610
184571372914914686
20508152410161016762
22559167611181118838
24610182912191219914
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Dimensional Tolerances of Butt Weld Elbows 180° LR & SR ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/24
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.6
Center to Center (O)666
Back to Face (K)666
Nominal Pipe Size5 to 810 to 1820 to 24
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 2.4– 1.6+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End1.63.24.8
Center to Center (O)61010
Back to Face (K)666
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Dimensions Butt Weld Straight Tees ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D.DCenter to EndCCenter to EndM
 
1/221.32525
3/426.72929
133.43838
1.1/442.24848
1.1/248.35757
260.36464
2.1/2737676
388.98686
3.1/2101.69595
4114.3105105
5141.3124124
6168.3143143
8219.1178178
10273216216
12323.8254254
14355.6279279
16406.4305305
18457343343
20508381381
22559419419
24610432432
26660495495
28711521521
30762559559
32813597597
34864635635
36914673673
38965711711
401016749749
421067762711
441118813762
461168851800
481219889838
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Outlet dimension (M) for NPS 26 and larger is recommended but not required. Dimensional Tolerances Straight Tees ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2to2.1/23to3.1/245to810to1820to2426to3032to48
Outside Diaat Bevel (D)+1.6-0.81.61.6+2.4-1.6+4-3.2+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8
Inside Dia at End0.81.61.61.63.24.8+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8
Center to End (C / M)22222235
Wall Thk (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Dimensions Butt Weld

Straight Tees ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D.DCenter to EndCCenter to EndM
1/221.32525
3/426.72929
133.43838
1.1/442.24848
1.1/248.35757
260.36464
2.1/2737676
388.98686
3.1/2101.69595
4114.3105105
5141.3124124
6168.3143143
8219.1178178
10273216216
12323.8254254
14355.6279279
16406.4305305
18457343343
20508381381
22559419419
24610432432
26660495495
28711521521
30762559559
32813597597
34864635635
36914673673
38965711711
401016749749
421067762711
441118813762
461168851800
481219889838
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Outlet dimension (M) for NPS 26 and larger is recommended but not required. Dimensional Tolerances Straight Tees ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2to2.1/23to3.1/245to810to1820to2426to3032to48
Outside Diaat Bevel (D)+1.6-0.81.61.6+2.4-1.6+4-3.2+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8
Inside Dia at End0.81.61.61.63.24.8+6.4-4.8+6.4-4.8
Center to End (C / M)22222235
Wall Thk (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Butt Weld Reducers

Concentric and Eccentric ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D.DO.D.D1LengthH
3/4 – 1/226.721.338
1 – 1/233.421.351
1 – 3/433.426.751
1.1/4 – 1/242.221.351
1.1/4 – 3/442.226.751
1.1/4 – 142.233.451
1.1/2 – 1/248.321.364
1.1/2 – 3/448.326.764
1.1/2 – 148.333.464
1.1/2 – 1.1/448.342.264
2 – 3/460.326.776
2 – 160.333.476
2 – 1.1/460.342.276
2 – 1.1/260.348.376
2.1/2 – 17333.489
2.1/2 – 1.1/47342.289
2.1/2 – 1.1/27348.389
2.1/2 – 27360.389
3 – 1.1/488.942.289
3 – 1.1/288.948.389
3 – 288.960.389
3 – 2.1/288.97389
3.1/2 – 1.1/4101.642.2102
3.1/2 – 1.1/2101.648.3102
3.1/2 – 2101.660.3102
3.1/2 – 2.1/2101.673102
3.1/2 – 3101.688.9102
4 – 1.1/2114.348.3102
4 – 2114.360.3102
4 – 2.1/2114.373102
4 – 3114.388.9102
4 – 3.1/2114.3101.6102
5 – 2141.360.3127
5 – 2.1/2141.373127
5 – 3141.388.9127
5 – 3.1/2141.3101.6127
5 – 4141.3114.3127
6 – 2.1/2168.373140
6 – 3168.388.9140
6 – 3.1/2168.3101.6140
6 – 4168.3114.3140
6 – 5168.3141.3140
8 – 3.1/2219.1101.6152
8 – 4219.1114.3152
8 – 5219.1141.3152
8 – 6219.1168.3152
10 – 4273114.3178
10 – 5273141.3178
10 – 6273168.3178
10 – 8273219.1178
12 – 5323.9141.3203
12 – 6323.9168.3203
12 – 8323.9219.1203
12 – 10323.9273203
14 – 6355.6168.3330
14 – 8355.6219.1330
14 – 10355.6273330
14 – 12355.6323.9330
16 – 8406.4219356
16 – 10406.4273356
16 – 12406.4323.9356
16 – 14406.4355.6356
18 – 10457273381
18 – 12457323.9381
18 – 14457355.6381
18 – 16457406.4381
20 – 12508323.9508
20 – 14508355.6508
20 – 16508406.4508
20 – 18508457508
22 – 14559355.6508
22 – 16559406.4508
22 – 18559457508
22 – 20559508508
24 – 16610406.4508
24 – 18610457508
24 – 20610508508
24 – 22610559508
26 – 18660457610
26 – 20660508610
26 – 22660559610
26 – 24660610610
28 – 18711457610
28 – 20711508610
28 – 24711610610
28 – 26711660610
30 – 20762508610
30 – 24762610610
30 – 26762660610
30 – 28762711610
32 – 24813610610
32 – 26813660610
32 – 28813711610
32 – 30813762610
34 – 24864610610
34 – 26864660610
34 – 30864762610
34 – 32864813610
36 – 24914610610
36 – 26914660610
36 – 30914762610
36 – 32914813610
36 – 34914864610
38 – 26965660610
38 – 28965711610
38 – 30965762610
38 – 32965813610
38 – 34965864610
38 – 36965914610
40 – 301016762610
40 – 321016813610
40 – 341016864610
40 – 361016914610
40 – 381016965610
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Dimensional Tolerances of Concentric and Eccentric Reducers ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameter at Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
Overall Length (H)2222
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameter at Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Overall Length (H)2255
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Butt Weld Reducers

Concentric and Eccentric ASME B16.9

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSO.D.DO.D.D1LengthH
3/4 – 1/226.721.338
1 – 1/233.421.351
1 – 3/433.426.751
1.1/4 – 1/242.221.351
1.1/4 – 3/442.226.751
1.1/4 – 142.233.451
1.1/2 – 1/248.321.364
1.1/2 – 3/448.326.764
1.1/2 – 148.333.464
1.1/2 – 1.1/448.342.264
2 – 3/460.326.776
2 – 160.333.476
2 – 1.1/460.342.276
2 – 1.1/260.348.376
2.1/2 – 17333.489
2.1/2 – 1.1/47342.289
2.1/2 – 1.1/27348.389
2.1/2 – 27360.389
3 – 1.1/488.942.289
3 – 1.1/288.948.389
3 – 288.960.389
3 – 2.1/288.97389
3.1/2 – 1.1/4101.642.2102
3.1/2 – 1.1/2101.648.3102
3.1/2 – 2101.660.3102
3.1/2 – 2.1/2101.673102
3.1/2 – 3101.688.9102
4 – 1.1/2114.348.3102
4 – 2114.360.3102
4 – 2.1/2114.373102
4 – 3114.388.9102
4 – 3.1/2114.3101.6102
5 – 2141.360.3127
5 – 2.1/2141.373127
5 – 3141.388.9127
5 – 3.1/2141.3101.6127
5 – 4141.3114.3127
6 – 2.1/2168.373140
6 – 3168.388.9140
6 – 3.1/2168.3101.6140
6 – 4168.3114.3140
6 – 5168.3141.3140
8 – 3.1/2219.1101.6152
8 – 4219.1114.3152
8 – 5219.1141.3152
8 – 6219.1168.3152
10 – 4273114.3178
10 – 5273141.3178
10 – 6273168.3178
10 – 8273219.1178
12 – 5323.9141.3203
12 – 6323.9168.3203
12 – 8323.9219.1203
12 – 10323.9273203
14 – 6355.6168.3330
14 – 8355.6219.1330
14 – 10355.6273330
14 – 12355.6323.9330
16 – 8406.4219356
16 – 10406.4273356
16 – 12406.4323.9356
16 – 14406.4355.6356
18 – 10457273381
18 – 12457323.9381
18 – 14457355.6381
18 – 16457406.4381
20 – 12508323.9508
20 – 14508355.6508
20 – 16508406.4508
20 – 18508457508
22 – 14559355.6508
22 – 16559406.4508
22 – 18559457508
22 – 20559508508
24 – 16610406.4508
24 – 18610457508
24 – 20610508508
24 – 22610559508
26 – 18660457610
26 – 20660508610
26 – 22660559610
26 – 24660610610
28 – 18711457610
28 – 20711508610
28 – 24711610610
28 – 26711660610
30 – 20762508610
30 – 24762610610
30 – 26762660610
30 – 28762711610
32 – 24813610610
32 – 26813660610
32 – 28813711610
32 – 30813762610
34 – 24864610610
34 – 26864660610
34 – 30864762610
34 – 32864813610
36 – 24914610610
36 – 26914660610
36 – 30914762610
36 – 32914813610
36 – 34914864610
38 – 26965660610
38 – 28965711610
38 – 30965762610
38 – 32965813610
38 – 34965864610
38 – 36965914610
40 – 301016762610
40 – 321016813610
40 – 341016864610
40 – 361016914610
40 – 381016965610
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Dimensional Tolerances of Concentric and Eccentric Reducers ASME B16.9
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameter at Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
Overall Length (H)2222
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameter at Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Overall Length (H)2255
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Dimensions Butt Weld Caps ASME B16.9 Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings

NPSO.D. DLength HLength H(1)
1/221.32525
3/426.72525
133.43838
1.1/442.23838
1.1/248.33838
260.33844
2.1/2733851
388.95164
3.1/2101.66476
4114.36476
5141.37689
6168.389102
8219.1102127
10273127152
12323.8152178
14355.6165191
16406.4178203
18457203229
20508229254
22559254254
24610267305
26660267
28711267
30762267
32813267
34864237
36914267
38965305
401016305
421067305
441118343
461168343
481219343
General notes..
  • Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
  • Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer.
  • The shape shall be ellipsoidal and shall conform to the requirements given in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
  • Length (H) applies for thickness not exceeding that given in column “Wall Thickness” for Length, H.
  • Length (H1) applies for thickness greater than that given in column “Wall Thickness” for NPS 24 and smaller. For NPS 26 and larger, length H1 shall be by agreement between the manufacturerand purchaser.

Dimensional Tolerances of End Caps ASME B16.9

Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 8
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 1.6– 0.81.61.6+ 2.4– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End0.81.61.61.6
Overall Length (H)3336
Nominal Pipe Size10 to 1820 to 2426 to 3032 to 48
Outside Diameterat Bevel (D)+ 4– 3.2+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End3.24.8+ 6.4– 4.8+ 6.4– 4.8
Overall Length (H)661010
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated and are equal ± except as noted. Note..MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

Weights of Buttweld Caps

NPSSTDXSSCH 160XXS
10.090.140.180.23
1.1/40.140.180.230.34
1.1/20.180.230.270.41
20.270.340.570.68
2.1/20.410.450.791.13
30.680.791.321.81
3.1/20.911.132.72
41.131.362.683.4
52.042.494.545.44
62.954.086.88.16
85.447.2614.0613.61
109.0711.3425.85
1213.6116.3343.09
1416.3320.41
1618.1424.49
1824.4932.66
2034.0239.01
2242.6456.7
2443.5458.97
2653.9872.12
3078.02103.87
All weights are in kilograms and approximated or estimated.

Buttweld Fitting Weights

ASME buttweld fitting specifications do not specify weights for fittings. Weights quoted in the table on this page are based on manufacturers information and should be considered as approximate and provided as a guide only (fitting weights can vary considerably between manufacturers due to differences in construction). Weights in these tables are taken from Hackney Ladish, Inc. Hackney Ladish, Inc. is one of the largest and most versatile fitting producers in the world. Hackney Ladish, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, TX and operates 2 facilities containing 380,000 square feet of manufacturing.

Dimensions Lap Joint Stub Ends schedule STD XS ASME B16.9 Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings

  Schedule STD
NPSODTGFRkg
1/221.32.7734.976.23.180.16
3/426.72.8742.976.23.180.23
133.43.3850.8101.63.180.29
1.1/442.23.5663.5101.64.760.45
1.1/248.33.6873101.66.350.54
260.33.9192.1152.47.941
2.1/2735.16104.8152.47.941.5
388.95.49127152.49.532.1
3.1/2101.65.74139.7152.49.532.5
4114.36.02157.2152.411.113
5141.36.55185.7203.211.115.4
6168.37.11215.9203.212.707.3
8219.18.18269.9203.212.7011.6
10273.19.27323.925412.7018
12323.99.5338125412.7021
14355.69.53412.8304.812.7028
16406.49.53469.9304.812.7034
18457.29.53533.4304.812.7039
205089.53584.2304.812.7044
24609.69.53692.2304.812.7057
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Weights are in kilograms and approximately given. Schedule XS
NPSODTGFRkg
1/221.33.7334.976.23.180.2
3/426.73.9142.976.23.180.3
133.44.5550.8101.63.180.4
1.1/442.24.8563.5101.64.760.6
1.1/248.35.0873101.66.350.7
260.35.5492.1152.47.941.4
2.1/2737.01104.8152.47.942
388.97.62127152.49.532.9
3.1/2101.68.08139.7152.49.533.4
4114.38.56157.2152.411.114.1
5141.39.53185.7203.211.117.5
6168.310.97215.9203.212.7010
8219.112.70269.9203.212.7016
10273.112.70323.925412.7024
12323.912.7038125412.7029
14355.612.70412.8304.812.7038
16406.412.70469.9304.812.7043
18457.212.70533.4304.812.7049
2050812.70584.2304.812.7063
24609.612.70692.2304.812.7076
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Weights are in kilograms and approximately given.

Dimensional Tolerances of Stub Ends ASME B16.9

Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 810 to 1820 to 24
Outside Diameter at Welding End (OD)+1.6–0.81.61.6+2.29–1.6+4.06–3.05+6.35–4.83
Overall Length (F)1.61.61.61.622
Outside Diameter of Lap (G)+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–1.6+0–1.6
Thickness of Lap (T)+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0
Fillet Radius of Lap (R)+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–1.6+0–1.6+0–1.6+0–1.6
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

Dimensions butt welded Stub Ends

schedule 10S MSS SP-43 type A/B

Fortune Fittings Pvt. Ltd. Buttweld Fittings
NPSODTGFR Type AR Type B
1/221.32.1134.950.83.050.76
3/426.72.1142.950.83.050.76
133.42.7750.850.83.050.76
1.1/442.22.7763.550.84.830.76
1.1/248.32.777350.86.350.76
260.32.7792.163.57.870.76
2.1/2733.05104.863.57.870.76
388.93.0512763.59.650.76
3.1/2101.63.05139.776.29.650.76
4114.33.05157.276.211.180.76
5141.33.40185.776.211.181.52
6168.33.40215.988.912.71.52
8219.13.76269.9101.612.71.52
10273.14.19323.912712.71.52
12323.94.57381152.412.71.52
14355.64.78412.8152.412.701.52
16406.44.78469.9152.412.71.52
18457.24.78533.4152.412.701.52
205085.54584.2152.412.701.52
24609.66.35692.2152.412.71.52
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Weights are in kilograms and approximately given. Dimensional Tolerances Stub Ends MSS SP-43
Nominal Pipe Size1/2 to 2.1/23 to 3.1/245 to 810 to 1820 to 24
Outside Diameter at Welding End (OD)0.80.80.8+1.6–0.8+2.29–0.76+3.05–0.76
Overall Length (F)1.61.61.61.622
Outside Diameter of Lap (G)+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–1.6+0–1.6
Thickness of Lap (T)+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0+1.52–0
Fillet Radius of Lap (R)+0–0.76+0–0.76+0–1.6+0–1.6+0–1.6+0–1.6
Wall Thickness (t)Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Dimensional tolerances are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Notes..
  • Type A for Lap Joint Flanges
  • Type B for Slip On Flanges
  • MSS SP-43 only covers stainless steel buttweld fittings made for use with Schedule 5S and 10S pipe and Stub Ends suitable for use with Schedule 40S pipe, as defined in ASME B36.19. The dimensions and dimensional tolerances defined in MSS SP-43 are substantially the same as those in ASME B16.9 specifications from NPS 1/2 – NPS 24. Except with regard to the outside diameter at the bevel.

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