SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 Supplier, ASTM A403 WP304 / WP304L Stainless Steel Fittings, Reliable Pipes & Tubes.
Reliable Pipes & Tubes is a leading supplier, stockholder, and exporter of high-grade SS Pipe Fittings A403 304. SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 refers to the material of forged and rolled austenitic stainless fittings for pressure pipes. The standard includes several grades of austenitic stainless steel alloys, and uses the WP or CR prefix to mark the grade of steel, depending on the applicable ASTM or MSS size and rated pressure standards.
The SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 are designed for forged steel pipe fittings and can be used in many fields such as engineering industry, energy conversion plants, and other critical applications. Material under this standard is named as WP Grade, and for each WP grade, several categories of pipe fittings are included to indicate that a seamless or welded structure is used. Class designations are also used to indicate non-destructive testing methods and the extent of non-destructive testing (NDE).
We offer a comprehensive range of SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 from 1/2" NB to 48" NB in various schedules to meet custom applications. Every SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 supplied by Reliable Pipes & Tubes undergoes rigorous testing including tensile testing, chemical analysis, and visual inspection to ensure optimal quality and structural integrity.
Email us Whatsapp us Call usSS Pipe Fittings A403 304 refers to ASTM A403 standard covering wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fittings for pressure service. The SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 are designed specifically for forged steel pipe fittings; cast pipe fittings are not suitable under this standard. The forming or forging operation for SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 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 304 should be supplied in heat treated condition and all welding work should be done before heat treatment.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Reliable Pipes & Tubes |
| Country/Region | India |
| FOB Price | US $1500 - $5000 / Metric Ton |
| Port | Nhava Sheva Port, Mumbai |
| Main Products | Pipe Fittings, Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, Flanges |
| Certification | ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 |
| Specification Heading | Details |
|---|---|
| Specification | ASTM A403 / ASME SA403 |
| Grades | WP304, WP304L, WP310S, WP316, WP316L |
| Types | Seamless or Welded |
| Dimension Range | 1/2" NB to 48" NB |
| Wall Thickness Range | Schedule 10S, Schedule 40S, Schedule 80S |
| Dimension Standards | ASME B16.9, ASME B16.11, MSS SP-43, MSS SP-79, MSS SP-95, MSS SP-97 |
| Fitting Types | Elbow, Tee, Cap, Reducer, Coupling, Nipple, Bend, Olets |
| Surface Finish | Pickled, Annealed & Pickled, Bright Annealed, Passivated |
| Ends | Plain Ends, Beveled Ends, Threaded Ends |
| Packaging | Wooden Pallet / Wooden Box / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps |
| Material Test Certificate | EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate from NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS etc. |
| Equivalent Standards | GOST, AWWA, BS, SS, KS, AISI, JIS, GB, IS, ISO, SAE, DIN, NFA, API, ASTM, CSA, ANSI, EN, UNI |
The ASTM A403 standard for SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 includes several grades of austenitic stainless steel alloys, and uses the WP or CR prefix to mark the grade of steel, depending on the applicable ASTM or MSS size and rated pressure standards. This standard is designed for forged steel pipe fittings. Steel for SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 should be smelted using one of the following methods:
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| ASTM A351/A351M | Casting, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts Specifications |
| ASTM A743/A743M | Specifications of Casting, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant for General Application |
| ASTM A744/A744M | For Server Service other than A743M |
| ASTM A751 | Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products |
| ASTM A960/A960M | Specifications for Common Requirements of Wrought Steel Pipe Fittings |
| ASTM E112 | Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size |
| ASTM E165 | Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry |
| ASME B16.9 | Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Weld Fittings |
| ASME B16.11 | Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Weld and Threaded |
| MSS SP-25 | Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions |
| MSS SP-43 | Standard Practice for Light Weight Stainless Steel Butt Weld Fittings |
| MSS SP-79 | Socket Weld Reducer Inserts |
| MSS SP-95 | Swaged Nipples and Bull Plugs |
| MSS SP-97 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings of Socket Weld, Threaded |
| AWS A5.4, A5.9, A5.11, A5.14 | Welding Consumables Standards |
| Fitting Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Elbow | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – 45°, 90°, 180° elbows for directional change in piping systems |
| Tee | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Equal and reducing tees for branch connections |
| Cap | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – End caps to close pipe ends |
| Reducer | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Concentric and eccentric reducers for pipe size transitions |
| Coupling | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Couplings for joining pipes of same diameter |
| Nipple | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Short pipe lengths for connecting fittings |
| Bend | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Long radius and short radius bends |
| Olets | SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Weldolets, sockolets, threadolets for branch connections |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP304 Min | - | - | - | - | - | 18.0 | 8.0 | - |
| WP304 Max | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 20.0 | 10.5 | 0.10 |
| WP304L Min | - | - | - | - | - | 18.0 | 8.0 | - |
| WP304L Max | 0.035 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 20.0 | 12.0 | 0.10 |
| Grade | Tensile Str (MPa) min | Yield Str 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elong Longitudinal (%) min | Elong Transverse (%) min | Hardness Brinell (HB) max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP304 | 515 | 205 | 35 | 25 | 201 |
| WP304L | 485 | 170 | 35 | 25 | 201 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | AFNOR | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP304 | 1.4301 | S30400 | SUS 304 | 304S31 | Z7CN18-09 | X5CrNi18-10 |
| WP304L | 1.4306 / 1.4307 | S30403 | SUS 304L | 304S11 | Z3CN18-10 | X2CrNi18-9 / X2CrNi19-11 |
* Note: These comparisons are approximate only. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.
SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 supplied in accordance with this standard shall be visually inspected. The depth of a typical surface discontinuity should be measured per the following criteria:
| Test Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Tensile Test | Longitudinal or transverse cut specimens; properties shall comply with tensile requirements per A370 methods |
| Chemical Analysis | Each cast or furnace steel chemical composition shall be determined and comply with requirements for each grade |
| Visual Inspection | All SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 shall be visually inspected for surface discontinuities |
| Liquid Penetrant Test | As per ASTM E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry |
| Grain Size Test | As per ASTM E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size |
| PMI Testing | Positive Material Identification for SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 |
| Hydrostatic Test | As required per applicable standards |
| Hardness Test | Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing as required |
| Product Description | Price (FOB) |
|---|---|
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Elbow | US $2.00 - 15.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Tee | US $3.00 - 20.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Reducer | US $2.50 - 18.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Cap | US $1.50 - 10.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Coupling | US $1.00 - 8.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Bend | US $5.00 - 50.00 / Piece |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – Per Ton | US $2000 - 4500 / Ton |
| SS Pipe Fittings A403 304 – WP304L Grade | US $2500 - 5000 / Ton |
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 304 reach safely and in perfect condition via the following packaging modes: