Socket Weld Forged Fittings

Cangzhou Taichang Pipeline Equipment Co., Ltd is one of the prominent manufacturer, exporter and supplier of forged socket weld fittings manufactured in accordance to ASME B16.11.Forged socket weld fittings are available ex-stock in all major stainless steel grades (ASTM A182 F316L, F304L), carbon steel and alloy steel grades. We offer varous types of socket weld fittings including socket weld elbow, socket weld tees, socket weld cross and more. Socket weld fittings are widely used in piping systems across major industries such as petrochemicals, power generation, ship building, diary industry, breweries, waste water treatment chemical, pharmaceuticals and others.

Socket Weld 90 degree Elbow

Socket Weld 45 degree Elbow

Socket Weld Equal Tee

Socket Weld Reducing Tee

Socket Weld Cross

Socket Weld Coupling & Half Coupling

Socket Weld End Cap

Socket Weld Union

Socket Weld Outlets / Sockolet

Welding Outlets / Weldolet

High Pressure Socket Weld Forged Fittings

Advantages and Disadvantages for SW Fittings

Advantages

1. The pipe is no need beveling for preparation of weld.
2. The welding position can adjust to flat welding.
3. Generally no need temporary tack welding for alignment. This is because the fitting principle helps to ensure that the alignment is correct.
4. The socket weld metal is not be able to penetrate the bore of the pipe.
5. It has found that socket welding is more economical than butt welding. Due to elimination of special machines and reducing precision assembly requirements.

Disadvantages

1. The welder should be aware that there is an expansion gap about 1.6mm between the shoulder of the socket and the pipe​.
2. Internal cracks and expansion gaps in the socket welding system promote corrosion. This reason make them considered as less suitable for radio-active or corrosive applications.
3. These types of accessories are also unacceptable for ultra-high hydro-static pressures in the food industry. This is because, in addition to not allowing complete penetration, it leaves cracks and gaps which can become very difficult to clean.

Marking & Packing

Products are packaged to ensure that there is no damage during transit. In case of exports, standard export packaging is done in wooden cases. All elbow fitings are marked with Grade, heat No. , Size, Degree and our trade mark. On special requests we can also make custom marking on our products.

Quality Assurance

In Taichang all fittings and flanges are subiect to strict inspection at each stage of the production process from starting material purchasing to product dispatch. They are visually examined for conformity to ASTM ASME MSS DIN EN and JIS codes and standards. Upon request, official certified inspection Agencies can be called in to witness the material reports dimensions and quality conformity of products.

Test reports

Manufacturer Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.1B, Raw Materials Certificate, 100% Radiography Test Report, Third
Party Inspection Report