ASTM A403 WP304 Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Tees

ASTM A403 WP304 Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Tees are critical industrial fittings used to create a branch line that is perpendicular to the main pipeline. These fittings are manufactured from austenitic stainless steel (AISI 304), which is the material equivalent to the B8 bolting grade. Tees are available in two main styles: Equal Tees (where the branch diameter is the same as the main run) and Reducing Tees (where the branch diameter is smaller). Manufactured through a hydraulic bulge or hot forming process, they exhibit high strength and are designed to be butt-welded for a permanent, high-integrity connection. The WP304 grade is vital for applications in the chemical and petrochemical industries where high temperatures and exposure to corrosive fluids necessitate exceptional corrosion resistance. Zeron Fasteners supplies these wrought fittings, adhering to strict dimensional standards like ASME B16.9 to ensure reliable and secure piping connections for flow division.

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ASTM A403 WP304 Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Tees Chemical Composition

Element Composition (%)
Carbon (C) 0.08 max
Manganese (Mn) 2.00 max
Phosphorus (P) 0.045 max
Sulfur (S) 0.030 max
Silicon (Si) 1.00 max
Chromium (Cr) 18.0 – 20.0
Nickel (Ni) 8.0 – 11.0

ASTM A403 WP304 Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Tees Mechanical Properties

Property Value
Tensile Strength 75 ksi (515 MPa) min
Yield Strength 30 ksi (205 MPa) min
Elongation 30% min
Hardness (Brinell) 192 HB max

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