-
Our Location Mumbai, 400004
-
Send Us Mail sales@torrentalloys.com
-
Call Us +91 9920 663 346
Our Location Mumbai, 400004
Send Us Mail sales@torrentalloys.com
Call Us +91 9920 663 346
ASME/ ANSI B16.9 | ASME B16.28 | MSS-SP-43 | BS1560 | BS4504 | BS10.
1/2"NB TO 48"NB IN.
Seamless and Welded.
Schedule 5S, 10S, 20S, S10, S20, S30, STD, 40S, S40, S60, XS, 80S, S80, S100, S120, S140, S160, XXS.
Elbow, Equal Tee, U Pipe Bend, Long & Short Stub End, Caps, Lap Joint Stub End
ASTM A234 / ASME SA234 WP1 , WP11 , WP12 , WP22 , WP5 , WP9 , WP91
ASTM A234 WP5 is a standard specification under ASTM A234/A234M that governs wrought carbon steel and alloy steel pipe fittings for moderate to high-temperature service in pressure systems. These fittings, crafted from chromium-molybdenum alloy steel (Grade 5), undergo precise manufacturing processes to ensure robust mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy. Widely utilized in industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, ASTM A234 WP5 fittings meet stringent standards for reliability and performance in demanding operational conditions, ensuring safe and efficient piping systems.
ASTM A234 WP5 fittings, made from chromium-molybdenum alloy steel, have several international equivalent grades that ensure their compatibility and performance across different standards. In European standards (EN/DIN), the equivalent grade is 13CrMo4-5 (1.7335), which is used in similar high-temperature and high-pressure applications. In ASME standards, the equivalent is SA234 WP5, suitable for pressure piping and boiler construction. The Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) equivalent is STPA 25, used for alloy steel pipes and fittings in high-temperature environments. These equivalent grades ensure that ASTM A234 WP5 fittings meet necessary international standards, providing flexibility for global use in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.
Testing of ASTM A234 WP5 fittings involves rigorous procedures to ensure quality and performance. Key tests include chemical composition analysis to verify material specifications, mechanical tests like tensile and hardness tests, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing to detect flaws. Hydrostatic testing checks pressure resistance, while dimensional and visual inspections ensure adherence to specified dimensions and surface quality.
| ASTM Grade | DIN | EN | JIS | BS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP5 / P5 | 1.7362 | 5CrMo12 | STPA 25 | 6205 |
| Grade | C (max) | Mn | P (max) | S (max) | Si | Cr | Mo | Ni (max) | V (max) | Other Elements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP5 / P5 | 0.15 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.50 | 4.00-6.00 | 0.45-0.65 | 0.40 | - | - |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP5 / P5 | ≥ 415 | ≥ 205 | ≥ 30 | ≤ 187 |
Detailed size charts, weight specifications, and tolerance data are readily available from manufacturers, facilitating accurate selection and installation in industrial applications requiring reliable performance under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
