What is ASTM A234 pipe fitting?

As we all know,pipe fittings play a key role in changing the transmission direction,adjusting fluids flow rate and opening or closing the pipelines.ASTM A234 pipe fittings are one of most popular pipe fittings used in pipeline.ASTM A234 is a standard specification for steel pipe fittings applied in moderate and high temperature services,which includes seamless and welded pipe fittings.

ASME B16.9 A234 WPB SCH80 pipe caps package

ASTM A234 specification has many grades,such as WPB, WPC, WP5, WP9 WP11, WP12, WP22, and WP91 etc,here W refers to be weldable,P means pressure,B is grade b, refer to the minimum yield strength.The source raw material of ASTM A234 WPB steel pipe fittings may be from steel pipe,such as ASTM A106 Gr.B and C. and Also from steel plate,as ASTM A285 Gr.C, ASTM A516 Gr 70,ASTM A572 etc.Standards: ANSI /ASME B16.9, B16.28, MSS-SP-43.

The chemical composition and mechanical properties are as follows.

ASTM A234 pipe fitting chemical composition

ASTM A234 pipe fitting mechanical properties

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