SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Stainless Steel Fittings

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

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Reliable Pipes & Tubes – Leading SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Supplier

Reliable Pipes & Tubes is a leading supplier, stockholder, and exporter of high-grade SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H. SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H refers to ASTM A403 standard covering wrought high-temperature austenitic stainless steel piping fittings for pressure service in the WP316H grade. The controlled higher carbon content (0.04% to 0.10% carbon) in SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H provides superior creep strength, high mechanical strength, and enhanced durability at elevated temperatures compared to standard and low-carbon grades.

The SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H are designed for forged steel pipe fittings and can be used in many critical engineering fields including chemical processing, power generation, pressure vessels, boiler systems, steam pipes, exhaust manifolds, condensers, and other elevated temperature applications. Material under ASTM A403 is named as WP Grade, and for each WP grade stainless steel, several categories of pipe fittings are included to indicate that a seamless or welded structure is used.

We offer a comprehensive range of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H from 1/2" NB to 48" NB in various schedules to meet custom applications. Every SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H supplied by Reliable Pipes & Tubes undergoes rigorous testing including tensile testing, chemical analysis, and visual inspection to ensure optimal quality and structural integrity.

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What is SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H?

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H refers to ASTM A403 standard for wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fittings, specifically the WP316H high-carbon variant. The SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H are specifically designed for forged steel pipe fittings; cast pipe fittings are not suitable under this standard. The key advantage of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H is the controlled carbon range (0.04–0.10%), which ensures excellent creep resistance and thermal stability when exposed to continuous high temperatures. All SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H should be supplied in heat treated condition and all welding work should be done before heat treatment.


SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Quick Details

Parameter Details
Company NameReliable Pipes & Tubes
Country/RegionIndia
FOB PriceUS $2500 - $7500 / Metric Ton
PortNhava Sheva Port, Mumbai
Main ProductsPipe Fittings, Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, Flanges
CertificationISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Specifications

Specification Heading Details
SpecificationASTM A403 / ASME SA403
GradeWP316H
UNS NumberS31609
DIN / EN1.4401 equivalent
TypesSeamless or Welded
Dimension Range1/2" NB to 48" NB (1/8" NB to 48" NB also supplied)
Wall Thickness RangeSchedule 10S, Schedule 40S, Schedule 80S, Schedule 160S, Schedule XXS
Dimension StandardsASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-43, MSS SP-79, MSS SP-95, MSS SP-97, BS3799, BS21, ISO 4144
Fitting TypesElbow, Tee, Cap, Reducer, Coupling, Nipple, Bend, Olets, Stubend, Cross
Surface FinishPickled, Annealed & Pickled, Sand Blasting, Passivated
EndsPlain Ends, Beveled Ends, Threaded Ends
PackagingWooden Pallet / Wooden Box / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps
Material Test CertificateEN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate from NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS etc.
Equivalent StandardsGOST, AWWA, BS, SS, KS, AISI, JIS, GB, IS, ISO, SAE, DIN, NFA, API, ASTM, CSA, ANSI, EN, UNI

Referred Standards of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Standard Description
ASTM A182/A182MForged or rolled alloy steel pipe flanges, forged fittings and valves and parts for high temperature service
ASTM A403/A403MStandard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
ASTM A815/A815MWrought ferritic, ferritic/austenitic and martensitic stainless steel piping fittings
AS 2129Flanges for pipes, valves and fittings
ANSI/ASME B1.20.1Pipe threads, general purpose (inch)
ANSI B16.5Steel pipe flanges and flanged fittings
ANSI B16.9Factory-made wrought steel butt-welding fittings
ANSI B16.11Forged steel fittings socket-welding and threaded
ANSI B16.25Butt-welding ends
MSS SP-43Wrought stainless steel butt-welding fittings
MSS SP-95Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
BS 21Threading
ISO 4144Stainless steel fittings threaded to ISO 7-1
BS 3799Specification for Steel pipe fittings, screwed and Socket-welding for the petroleum industry
ASME B16.28Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns
AWS A5.4, A5.9, A5.11, A5.14Welding Consumables Standards

Chemical Composition of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Element Min (%) Max (%)
Carbon (C)0.040.10
Chromium (Cr)16.0018.00
Nickel (Ni)10.0014.00
Molybdenum (Mo)2.003.00
Silicon (Si)-0.75
Manganese (Mn)-2.00
Phosphorus (P)-0.045
Sulfur (S)-0.030
Iron (Fe)68.89-

* Note: The controlled high-carbon range (0.04 - 0.10%) optimizes the creep rupture strength of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H at elevated operating temperatures.


Mechanical Properties of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Property Value
Density8.0 g/cm3
Melting Point1400 °C (2550 °F)
Tensile Strength, min515 MPa (75 ksi)
Yield Strength 0.2% Offset, min205 MPa (30 ksi)
Elongation, min %35%
Hardness Brinell (HB), max217

Equivalent Grades For SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

STANDARD WERKSTOFF NR. UNS JIS BS EURONORM / EN
WP316H 1.4401 equivalent S31609 SUS 316H equivalent - -
WP316L 1.4404 S31603 SUS 316L 316S11 X2CrNiMo17-12-2
WP316 1.4401 S31600 SUS 316 316S31 X5CrNiMo17-12-2

* Note: These comparisons are approximate only. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.


SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Dimensions

Detailed dimensions in inches for common nominal sizes of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H according to ASME B16.9. Custom sizes are available on request.

Nom. Pipe Size 90° Elbows 45° Elbows 180° Return Bends Tees Lap Joint Stub Ends Caps E
Long Rad. A Short Rad. A 3R A Long Rad. B 3R B Long Rad. O Short Rad. K C M F G R E
½1.50--0.62-3.001.881.001.003.001.380.121.001.00
¾1.50--0.75-3.002.001.121.123.001.690.121.001.00
11.501.00-0.88-3.002.191.501.504.002.000.121.501.50
1.881.25-1.00-3.752.751.881.884.002.500.191.501.50
2.251.50-1.12-4.503.252.252.254.002.880.251.501.50
23.002.006.001.382.506.004.192.502.506.003.620.311.501.50
3.752.507.501.753.127.505.193.003.006.004.120.311.501.50
34.503.009.002.003.759.006.253.383.386.005.000.382.002.00
5.253.5010.502.25-10.507.253.753.756.005.500.382.502.50
46.004.0012.002.505.0012.008.254.124.126.006.190.442.502.50
57.505.0015.003.12-15.0010.314.884.888.007.310.443.003.00
69.006.0018.003.757.4418.0012.315.625.628.008.500.503.503.50
812.008.0024.005.009.9424.0016.317.007.008.0010.620.504.004.00
1015.0010.0030.006.2512.4430.0020.388.508.5010.0012.750.505.005.00
1218.0012.0036.007.5014.8836.0024.3810.0010.0010.0015.000.506.006.00
1421.0014.0042.008.7517.3842.0028.0011.0011.0012.0016.250.506.506.50
1624.0016.0048.0010.0019.8848.0032.0012.0012.0012.0018.500.507.007.00
1827.0018.0054.0011.2522.3854.0036.0013.5013.5012.0021.000.508.008.00
2030.0020.0060.0012.5024.8860.0040.0015.0015.0012.0023.000.509.009.00
2233.0022.0066.0013.5027.3166.0044.0016.5016.5012.0025.250.5010.0010.00
2436.0024.0072.0015.0029.8172.0048.0017.0017.0012.0027.250.5010.5010.50
2639.00-78.0016.0032.31--19.5019.50---10.5010.50
2842.00-84.0017.2534.75--20.5020.50---10.5010.50
3045.00-90.0018.5037.25--22.0022.00---10.5010.50
3248.00--19.75---23.5023.50---10.5010.50
3451.00-102.0021.0042.25--25.0025.00---10.5010.50
3654.00-108.0022.2544.69--26.5026.50---10.5010.50
3857.00-114.0023.6247.25--28.0028.00---12.0012.00
4060.00-120.0024.8849.75--29.5029.50---12.0012.00
4263.00-126.0026.0052.19--30.0028.00---12.0012.00
4466.00-132.0027.3854.69--32.0030.00---13.5013.50
4669.00-138.0028.6257.19--33.5031.50---13.5013.50
4872.00-144.0029.8859.69--35.0033.00---13.5013.50

* Note: All dimensions given in inches. Dimensions in accordance with ASME B16.9.


Fitting Types for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Fitting Type Description
ElbowSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – 45°, 90°, 180° elbows, including long radius and short radius versions for directional control
TeeSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Equal tees and reducing/unequal tees for branch outlets
CapSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – End caps / pipe end caps for closing and sealing pipe runs
ReducerSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Concentric and eccentric reducers for line size changes
CouplingSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Couplings for joint attachments
NippleSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Barrel nipples, reducing nipples, swage nipples
BendSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Long radius bends, short radius bends, piggable bends, induction bends
OletsSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Weldolets, sockolets, threadolets for high-temperature branching
Stub EndSS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Lap joint stub ends for flanged connections

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H ASTM A403 Standard Scope

The ASTM A403 standard for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H includes several grades of austenitic stainless steel alloys, and uses the WP or CR prefix to mark the grade of steel. Steel for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H should be smelted using one of the following methods:

  • Electric furnace (with separate refining optional)
  • Vacuum furnace
  • One of the former followed by vacuum remelting or electroslag consumable electrode remelting
  • If secondary melting is used, the furnace number refers to all steel ingots remelted with one smelting furnace number

The forming or forging operation for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H may be performed by hammer forging, press forging, perforating, extrusion, upsetting, rolling, bending, welding or machining, or two or more methods at the same time. All SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H should be supplied in heat treated condition and all welding work should be done before heat treatment.


Surface Finish Requirements for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

  • Surface crack (fish scales) deeper than 1/64 inch (0.4 mm) should be removed from SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H
  • Mechanical flaws deeper than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) should be removed from SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H shall not have a surface discontinuity deeper than 5% of the specified nominal wall thickness
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H shall have a good machined surface and shall be free of scale and passivated

Repair by Welding Allowance for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

  • When the defect depth exceeds 33 1/3% of the nominal wall thickness in SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H, weld repair is not allowed
  • When the defect area exceeds 10% of the surface area of SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H, weld repair is not allowed
  • Unacceptable defects should be removed by mechanical means or by thermal cutting or gouging methods
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H shall be free of scale and shall be passivated

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Stock List

  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – 90 Deg Elbow (Long / Short Radius / 3R)
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – 45 Deg Elbow
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – 180 Deg Return Bend
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Equal / Reducing Tee
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Concentric / Eccentric Reducer
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – End Cap / Pipe Cap
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Lap Joint Stub End
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Barrel / Swage Nipple
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Piggable / Induction Bend (R=3D, 5D, 10D)
  • SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Weldolets / Sockolets / Cross / Lateral

Testing Requirements for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H

Test Type Details
Tensile TestLongitudinal or transverse cut specimens; properties shall comply with tensile requirements per A370 methods
Chemical AnalysisEach cast or furnace steel chemical composition shall be determined and comply with WP316H requirements
Visual InspectionAll SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H shall be visually inspected for surface discontinuities
Liquid Penetrant TestAs per ASTM E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
Grain Size TestAs per ASTM E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
Radiography Testing100% Radiography Tested for welded fittings where specified
PMI TestingPositive Material Identification for SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H
Hydrostatic TestAs required per applicable standards
Hardness TestRockwell and Brinell hardness testing as required

SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H Price List

Product Description Price (FOB)
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – ElbowUS $150.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – TeeUS $350.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – ReducerUS $150.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – CapUS $150.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – Stub EndUS $150.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – BendUS $150.00 / Piece onwards
SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H – CrossUS $150.00 / Piece onwards

Packaging and Sea Transportation Protection

At Reliable Pipes & Tubes, packaging is processed with standard anti-rust measures and sea transportation security rules. We ensure that your SS Pipe Fittings A403 316H reach safely and in perfect condition via the following packaging modes:

  • Each fitting sleeved into plastic bag individually
  • Pieces wrapped with water-proof material, bundled with nylon rope
  • Wooden Boxes or Crates (steel/wooden) with separator for each radius
  • End of fittings protected by plastic strips / caps
  • Laminated packaging list placed with box/crate