Reducing Weldolet Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings ASTM A403 MSS SP-97

ASTM A403 WP304/L WP316/L WP310S WP321 MSS SP-97 Size on Size/Reducing Weldolet

Weldolet are the most common type of branch fitting and are part of the butt welding fixings family and are available in a wide variety of dimensions.

The Weldolet is a welded piece that has beveled ends on both ends. It attaches to the run pipe on one side and the branch pipe on the other. A weldolet is a type of pipe fitting that is used to branch off the main piping line to a smaller line at a 45 or 90-degree angle. The Weldolet’s shape ensures that there is little stress on the pipe branch and provides an integral reinforcement.

Weldolets are typically made of carbon steel or stainless steel and are welded onto the main pipe to create a secure and permanent connection.

A weldolet is a branch butt-weld connection fitting that is attached to an output pipe in order to reduce stress concentrations in the piping region. The most frequent type of branch fitting is the weldolet. They’re a type of butt welding fitting that comes in a number of sizes. They are used as an alternative to fittings such as elbows or tees, which can be more complex to install and may require additional support.

Product Information

MSS SP-97 Weldolet Dimensions

“Center of Run to Face” Size

Size on Size Weldoet Dimensions and Weight

Sch 40 (sizes in inches, weights in pounds)

Sch XS (sizes in inches, weights in pounds)

Sch 160/XXS (Sizes in inches, weights in pounds)

Reducing Weldolet Dimensions

Sch XS (Sizes in inches, weights in pounds)

Sch160/XXS (Sizes in inches, weights in pounds)

Materials Chemical Compositions

ASTM A403 Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings refers to the material of forged and rolled austenitic stainless fittings for pressure pipes. Common grades are WP304/L, WP316/L. They can be used into many fields as engineering industry, energy conversion plants etc.

Note:

Where a ellipsis(﹍)appears in the table, there is no requirement and the element need to be analyzed for or reported

The method of analysis for nitrogen shall be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer

Columbium 0.10-0.30%; Vanadium 0.10-0.30%.

For small diameter or thin walls, or both, where many drawing passes are required, a carbon maximum of 0.04% is necessary in grades TP304L and TP316L. Small outside diameter tubes are defined as those less than 0.500in.(23.7mm) in outside diameter and light wall tubes as those less than 0.049in.(1.24mm) in average wall thickness

Kasugai Shanghai, a subsidiary of Kasugai Group headquartered in Osaka, Japan, was established in 2003 as a representative office in Shanghai, China, and was upgraded to a company in 2008. Kasugai Shanghai serves as an important force of Kasugai Group in Asia, and over the past 20 years, it has become a key player in the industrial pipes, fittings, flanges, and valves market.

Kasugai Shanghai leverages the resources and manufacturing capabilities of local suppliers in China to provide a wide range of products, including stainless steel, carbon steel, duplex/super duplex steel, alloy steel, nickel alloy, and titanium alloy, according to various international standards such as ASTM/ASME/ANSI, JIS, EN, and DIN. The company also has a local support team and an on-site quality inspection team to ensure that products meet the specifications and quality requirements of customers.

With the support of high-quality local suppliers and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Kasugai Shanghai strives to provide reliable products and services to customers in Asia and beyond. Kasugai Group's establishment of Kasugai Shanghai and other international operations demonstrates their proactive approach to globalization and their commitment to meeting the needs of customers in a rapidly changing global market.

Kasugai Group Company Profile:

Foundation : June, 1925

Legal Representative : Akinori Kasugai

Number of employees : 140 persons (150 persons including employees of the affiliates) As of March 21, 2023

Scope of business : wholesaler and trade firm of industrial pipe/tube, fittings, flanges and valves

Kasugai Group Locations:

Head Office

4-14-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 5500013, Japan

TEL: 81-6-6538-7281

FAX: 81-6-6538-2273

E-MAIL: contact@kasugai-group.co.jp

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Rm. A8415 Building A8, No. 808 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China.

TEL: 86-21-6447-1967

FAX: 86-21 6447-7841

E-MAIL: zhanghb@kasugai-group-co.jp

Other Branch Offices and Joint Ventures:

Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Tokai, Kyoto, Shunan, Tokyo, USA (Watchung, N.J.), Jiangyin (Jiangsu, China)

Our Strengths:

Since our foundation in 1925, we have continuously taken steps to further grow our businesses. Global capabilities, professionalism, and trust. These three strengths are the reason that customers continue to choose Kasugai, regardless of the period.

-Global capabilities

We embarked on overseas procurement ahead of our competitors in the industry and have established a supplier network that can meet a variety of market demands. We are successfully chosen by many overseas customers
as a global procurement partner.

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Leveraging expertise cultivated over many years, we deliver optimal products to the optimal place at the optimal time. Our excellent information gathering and problem-solving abilities are also invaluable for solving customer issues.

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