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ASME B16.9

Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings

Issuing body
ASME
Latest edition
2018 Edition
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
2

Scope

Dimensions, tolerances, ratings, marking of butt-welding fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, caps).

Key requirements (7)

  • Factory-made wrought butt-welding fittings — NPS 1/2 to 48.
  • Pressure-temperature ratings match adjoining pipe (no separate rating).
  • Standard fittings: 90° / 45° elbows, tees, reducers, caps, returns, lap-joint stub ends.
  • Long radius elbow: 1.5×D centerline; short radius: 1.0×D.
  • Wall thickness: matches pipe schedule of straight pipe of same NPS.
  • Materials: carbon, alloy, stainless steel per ASTM A234/A403/A420.
  • Hydrotest: at fitting manufacturer per pipe pressure rating.

Related standards (2)

Applied to 2 equipment items