Stainless steel 321 and 321H pipe fittings are critical components in various industrial applications, known for their exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, and excellent weldability. These fittings are primarily used in industries such as chemical processing, petroleum refining, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace, where reliability and durability are paramount.
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Stainless steel 321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel that offers excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion when exposed to temperatures in the chromium carbide precipitation range of 800-1500°F (427-816°C). The addition of titanium also provides enhanced high-temperature properties. On the other hand, stainless steel 321H is a high carbon version of 321, specially developed for elevated temperature applications. The higher carbon content minimizes sensitization and improves high-temperature strength.
The pipe fittings made from these materials exhibit outstanding resistance to a wide range of corrosive environments, including organic acids, inorganic acids, and oxidizing and reducing environments. This corrosion resistance makes them suitable for use in harsh chemical processing environments where exposure to corrosive fluids is common.
One of the key advantages of stainless steel 321/321H pipe fittings is their superior weldability. These fittings can be readily welded using most standard welding techniques without the risk of intergranular corrosion. This characteristic simplifies fabrication processes and allows for the creation of complex structures and assemblies with ease.
Furthermore, stainless steel 321/321H pipe fittings offer excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile and yield strength, as well as good ductility and toughness, even at elevated temperatures. This combination of properties ensures that the fittings maintain their integrity and performance under demanding operating conditions.
In addition to their mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties, stainless steel 321/321H pipe fittings are also highly resistant to oxidation at high temperatures, making them suitable for use in applications where exposure to elevated temperatures is common, such as in heat exchangers and furnace components.
Stainless steel 321/321H pipe fittings are available in a variety of forms, including elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, and flanges, to suit different piping requirements and configurations. These fittings are typically manufactured according to industry standards such as ASTM A403/A403M for wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fittings.
It is essential to ensure proper material selection and fabrication techniques when using stainless steel 321/321H pipe fittings to maximize their performance and longevity. Proper handling, storage, and installation practices should also be followed to prevent contamination and damage to the fittings.
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Specifications | ASTM A403 / ASME SA403 |
Dimensions | ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43, BS4504, BS4504, BS1560, BS10 |
Size | Seamless Butt Weld Fittings: 1/2" - 10" Welded Butt Weld Fittings: 1/2" - 48" |
Thickness | SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD SCH40, SCH60, XS, SCH 80, SCH 100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH 160, XXS available with NACE MR 01-75 |
Size Range | ½" NB to 24" NB in Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS. (DN6~DN100) ASTM A403 Stainless Steel Buttweld Fitting |
Type | DN15-DN1200 |
Bending Radius | R=1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or Custom MSS Sp-43 Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting |
Elbows | Angle : 22.5 deg, 30deg, 45 deg, 90 deg, 180 deg, 1.0D, 1.5D, 2.0D,
2.5D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D-40D. Standard: ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, ASME B16.25, MSS SP-75 DIN2605 JISB2311 JISB2312 JISB2313, BS, GB, ISO |
Connection | Welding |
Manufacturing process | Forge, Cast, Push, Press, etc. |
Key markets and industries |
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Test Certificates | EN 10204/3.1B Raw Materials Certificate 100% Radiography Test Report Third Party Inspection Report, etc |
Specialized manufacturer of | 90 Deg Elbows, 45 Deg Elbows, Tees, Crosses, Reducers, Pipe Cap, Stub End, Pipe Bend |
Hot forming or Extrusion Method
By forcing a heated billet through a molded die's opening, forged parts are produced by the process of hot extrusion. This article discusses lubricated versus non-lubricated hot extrusion.
Hydraulic Bulge method – Cold forming
Internal pressure and axial feeding are used in hydroforming tube to create the perfect sort of tube. The operation's results can be predicted using the finite-element method.
Deep Drawing Method for caps
Some of the most widely used techniques for creating caps involve cutting the plate into a circle and shaping it with a deep draw. The process of deep drawing sheet metal storage, also known as blanks, creates a circular or irregular shape that is longer than half of its diameter.
Flare Method for Stub ends
The flaring procedure is used to create lap joint flanges and stub ends. A flare or flange face with a cutout called the flow end. Welding is frequently used to generate stub ends after the forge block has been machined to the desired size.
STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | EN |
SS 321 | 1.4541 | S32100 | SUS 321 | X6CrNiTi18-10 |
SS 321H | 1.4878 | S32109 | SUS 321H | X12CrNiTi18-9 |
Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | N | Ni | Ti |
SS 321 | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 17.00 - 19.00 | 0.10 max | 9.00 - 12.00 | 5(C+N) – 0.70 max |
SS 321H | 0.04 – 0.10 | 2.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 17.00 - 19.00 | 0.10 max | 9.00 – 12.00 | 4(C+N) – 0.70 max |
Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
8.0 g/cm3 | 1457 °C (2650 °F) | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 | 35 % |
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