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Butt Weld Pipe Fittings — Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps

High-quality carbon steel butt weld pipe fittings manufactured to ASTM A234, ANSI B16.9, and ASME B16.28 standards. Full range of elbows, tees, reducers, and caps. Sizes from 1/2 inch to 48 inches in all wall schedules. Factory-direct pricing with global delivery.

Sizes: ½″ – 48″ SCH 10 – XXS ASTM A234 WPB ANSI B16.9 WP11/WP22/WP5 Carbon & Alloy Steel

Butt Weld Fitting Products

Comprehensive inventory of ANSI B16.9 butt weld pipe fittings

Bestseller90 Degree LR Elbow

90° Long Radius Elbow

ASTM A234 WPB 90-degree long radius elbow. R=1.5D. Beveled ends per ANSI B16.25. Seamless or welded.

½″-48″R=1.5DWPB/WP11/WP22
Popular45 Degree Elbow

45° Long Radius Elbow

Carbon steel 45-degree LR elbow for directional change with lower pressure drop than 90-degree bends.

½″-48″R=1.5DASME B16.9
Equal Tee

Equal Tee

ASTM A234 WPB equal tee with all three ends of same size. 90-degree branch connection for pipe distribution.

½″-48″Straight TeeSCH 10-XXS
Reducing Tee

Reducing Tee

Butt weld reducing tee with branch outlet smaller than run size. Ideal for branch connections in piping systems.

½″-48″Run x BranchASME B16.9
Concentric Reducer

Concentric Reducer

Concentric pipe reducer with aligned centerlines for vertical and horizontal piping transitions.

½″-48″ConcentricWPB/WP11
Pipe Cap

Pipe Cap (End Cap)

Elliptical/ASME B16.9 pipe caps for permanently sealing pipe ends. Available in all sizes and schedules.

½″-48″EllipticalASME B16.9

Butt Weld Fittings Specifications

Technical parameters for ANSI B16.9 butt weld pipe fittings

ParameterSpecification
Fitting Types90° LR Elbow, 45° LR Elbow, 90° SR Elbow, Equal Tee, Reducing Tee, Concentric Reducer, Eccentric Reducer, Pipe Cap, Stub End, Cross
Size Range½″ – 48″ (DN15 – DN1200)
Wall ThicknessSCH 10, SCH 20, SCH 30, SCH 40, STD, SCH 60, SCH 80, XS, SCH 100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH 160, XXS
Carbon Steel GradesASTM A234 WPB, WPC, WPL6
Alloy Steel GradesASTM A234 WP1, WP5, WP9, WP11, WP12, WP22, WP91
Stainless Steel GradesASTM A403 WP304/304L, WP316/316L, WP321, WP347
Low-Temp GradesASTM A420 WPL3, WPL6, WPL9
Dimensional StandardsANSI/ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-75, MSS SP-43
End PreparationBeveled ends per ASME B16.25 (30° bevel, 1.6mm root face)
Manufacturing ProcessSeamless (hot-formed), Welded (from plate or welded pipe)
TestingHydrostatic test, radiographic (RT), ultrasonic (UT), PMI, mechanical testing
CertificationEN 10204 3.1 MTC, 3.2 (third-party) available on request

Key Features

Why choose our butt weld fittings for your piping systems

Leak-Proof Joints

Butt weld connections provide a continuous, full-penetration weld joint with zero leakage potential — essential for high-pressure systems.

Full Pipe Strength

Weld joints maintain the full strength of the connected pipe, suitable for high-pressure (up to Class 2500) and high-temperature applications.

Smooth Flow Characteristics

Smooth radius transitions and full-bore design minimize turbulence, pressure drop, and erosion compared to threaded or socket weld fittings.

Wide Material Selection

Available in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and low-temperature grades to match any service condition and fluid compatibility.

Full Traceability

Every fitting is marked with material grade, size, schedule, heat number, and manufacturer identification. EN 10204 3.1 certification standard.

Radiographic-Tested Quality

All fittings undergo rigorous quality control including visual inspection, dimensional checks, hardness testing, and NDE (RT/UT/PT) per specification.

Applications

Industries served by our butt weld fittings

Oil & Gas Processing

Refinery piping, gas processing plants, and petrochemical facilities requiring high-integrity welded connections.

Power Generation

High-temperature steam and boiler piping, feedwater systems, and cooling water circuits in thermal and nuclear power plants.

Chemical & Process Industries

Chemical plant piping, reactor connections, and corrosive fluid handling with alloy and stainless steel fittings.

Shipbuilding & Marine

Ship piping systems, ballast lines, fire main systems, and marine platform piping requiring corrosion-resistant materials.

LNG & Cryogenic Service

Low-temperature A420 WPL6 fittings for LNG liquefaction, storage, and regasification facilities at temperatures down to -46°C.

Water & Wastewater

Large-diameter butt weld fittings for water treatment plants, desalination facilities, and sewage treatment piping.

Pipeline Transmission

Cross-country pipeline fittings for oil, gas, and product transmission including pigging-compatible full-bore elbows and tees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about butt weld pipe fittings

What are butt weld fittings?
Butt weld fittings are pipe fittings that are welded directly to pipes at beveled ends. They provide a permanent, leak-proof connection with full pipe strength. Common types include elbows (45/90 degree), tees (equal/reducing), reducers (concentric/eccentric), and caps.
What is ASTM A234 WPB?
ASTM A234 WPB is the standard specification for carbon steel wrought butt weld fittings for moderate and elevated temperature service. WPB is the most common grade, suitable for temperatures from -29°C to +425°C. WP11 and WP22 are alloy steel grades for higher temperature service.
What sizes of butt weld fittings are available?
We supply butt weld fittings from 1/2 inch to 48 inches (DN15-DN1200) in nominal bore. Wall thicknesses range from SCH 10 through SCH XXS (double extra strong). Custom sizes are available upon request.
What standards do butt weld fittings comply with?
Our butt weld fittings comply with ANSI/ASME B16.9 (factory-made wrought fittings), ASME B16.28 (short radius elbows), MSS SP-75 (high-test fittings), and ASTM A234/A403/A420 material standards.
What is the difference between long radius and short radius elbows?
Long radius (LR) elbows have a center-to-face dimension of 1.5x the nominal pipe size, providing smoother flow and lower pressure drop. Short radius (SR) elbows have a center-to-face dimension equal to the nominal pipe size, used in tight spaces but with higher pressure loss.

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