What Are Stainless Steel Fittings?

Stainless steel fittings are components used to connect, terminate, control or adapt fluid flow in various systems. One characteristic that sets stainless steel fittings apart is their exceptional machinability: this allows them to be quickly formed into any desired form - perfect for industrial settings!

Stainless steel fittings are widely renowned for their exceptional corrosion resistance. This quality can be attributed to its chromium content, which forms a protective oxide layer on its surface to guard against rusting and corrosion even under harsh environmental conditions. Their exceptional corrosion protection allows them to provide lasting reliability across a range of applications that involve moisture exposure, chemicals use or extreme temperatures.

Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

Weldability of stainless steel fittings is another hallmark of their superior design, providing secure and long-term connections while upholding system integrity. As such, stainless steel is suitable for applications where joint integrity must be preserved, such as pipelines, construction projects, or manufacturing operations.

Stainless steel fittings find use across several industries, from petrochemical and pharmaceutical production, food and beverage services, automotive production, aerospace travel and construction. Their use can be found in fluid handling systems, piping networks, machinery equipment or structural frameworks; due to their adaptability durability and resistance against corrosion they play a significant role in efficient operations and increased safety in these sectors.

Stainless steel fittings find many uses across industrial, commercial, and residential settings. From hydraulic systems and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems to marine applications and instrumentation facilities. Furthermore, their durability and corrosion resistance enable their deployment within renewable energy infrastructure such as wind turbines or solar power systems with long term reliability assured.

Overall, stainless steel fittings boast impressive levels of machinability, corrosion resistance and weldability that makes them indispensable components in many industries. Their versatile nature enables them to serve various uses ranging from fluid handling systems and structural frameworks through fluid management networks and flow meter systems. Their resilience against harsh environments while remaining intact over time demonstrates why stainless steel fittings play such an integral part in maintaining operations efficiently across sectors while safeguarding public safety at once.

Apple Steels is a renowned manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel fittings in Mumbai, India. With a reputation for quality and reliability, we offers a comprehensive range of stainless steel fittings for various industrial applications. From machining to corrosion resistance and weldability, their products excel in performance, ensuring efficiency and durability in diverse sectors.

Manufacturing Process Of Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

Forging

Forging

Making method of forged fittings,using forging machine bevels the pipe end or extension, reduce the outside diameter.

Rolling Wheel

Rolling Wheel

Butt weld fittings, putting the core in the pipe. Then pushing the external by roller and processing the rim.

Stamping

Stamping

Using tapered core to expand the pipe end to the required size and shape in the punching machine.

Bending

Bending

For making elbow and bend fittings. There are three commonly methods. One is stretching , another is stamping , the third is roller , there are 3-4 rollers.

Bulging

Bulging

A rubber is placed in the tube and the top with a punch compression, then the pipe is bulged forming; Another method is hydraulic bulging forming.

Specification Of SS Pipe Fittings

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
Type DN15-DN1200
Bending Radius R=1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or Custom MSS Sp-43 Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting
Size Range ½" NB to 24" NB in Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS. (DN6~DN100) ASTM A403 Stainless Steel Buttweld 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.

Types Of Stainless Steel Fittings

Elbow

Elbow

Tee

Tee

Reducer

Reducer

Coupling

Coupling

Pipe Cap

Pipe Cap

Stub End

Stub End

Union

Union

Cross

Cross

Pipe Bend

Pipe Bend

Other Types Of Stainless Steel Fittings

  • Stainless Steel 90 Degree Elbow
  • SS 45 Degree Elbow
  • Stainless Steel Tee
  • Stainless Steel Cap
  • Stainless Steel Coupling
  • SS Bushing
  • Stainless Steel Union
  • Stainless Steel Reducer
  • SS Pipe Nipple
  • Stainless Steel Long Stub End
  • Stainless Steel Piggable Bend
  • Stainless Steel Plug

SS Fittings Industrial Application

Electrical Industry

Automotive Industry

Construction Industry

Defence Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Petroleum Industry

Petrochemical Industry

Milk & Dairy Industry

Export & Supply Destination of Stainless Steel Fittings

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia/Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, British, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.