Threaded fittings made of stainless steel are widely preferred in the industry due to their corrosion and oxidation resistance properties. The Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings are designed with threads that help them align to subsequent pipe fixtures. These fittings work well in ambient temperatures and have a good service life. The stainless steel grades are designed to the most common specifications. The 304 Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings are manufactured with an 18/8 chemical composition. This gives these fittings enhanced corrosion and oxidation resistance in the system.
A 304L Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings are a low-carbon version of the 304 SS grade. These fittings are neither very brittle nor ductile. They have lower strength and are very malleable compared the 304 grade. The 316 Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings are produced with 16% chromium, 10% nickel, and 2% molybdenum. This content gives these fittings superior resistance to pitting and corrosion compared to the 304 grade. They are, however, slightly more expensive than the latter. 316L Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings are low carbon grade and can stay in shape for long periods. These fittings showcase a higher temperature limit across stress-induced setups.
The ASTM A182 Threaded Elbow is one of the most common fittings in this grade across the industry. These elbows are used in changing the direction of the flow in the system. The ASTM A182 SS Screwed Elbow is usually screwed on the female end and is usually designed with 90 or 45 degrees turns with either a long or short radius. When joining two ends of different sizes they are called a reducing elbow. SS Hex Reducing Bushing is utilized in reducing the sizes of female threads having larger to smaller diameters. These bushings have a male thread on the outside, with a female thread available in their interior.