From the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Latham Steel has built a strong reputation for supplying industrial materials you can count on. We are proud to be your local source for durable Carbon Steel F46 Forged Fittings, engineered for demanding environments. Our team understands that reliability is non-negotiable in your projects, which is why we focus on providing fittings that meet stringent quality standards, ensuring strength and longevity for critical systems throughout New Zealand and beyond.
The strength of Carbon Steel F46 Forged Fittings comes from a specific and balanced composition, primarily iron and carbon, enhanced with elements like manganese for toughness. This mix gives these fittings an excellent combination of high tensile strength and good ductility, allowing them to withstand significant pressure and stress. They are forged, not cast, a process that refines the grain structure for superior mechanical performance, making them a robust choice where failure is not an option.
Standard :Ā ASTM A694 / ASME SA 694
Dimensions :Ā ASME/ANSI 16.11, MSS SP-79, 83, 95, 97, BS 3799
Size :Ā 1/8″ NB to 4″ NB
Type :Ā Socketweld Fittings, Screwed-Threaded Fittings (NPT or PT Type)
Rating Pressure :Ā Threaded End – 2000 /3000/ 6000 LBS. Socket-weld End – 3000 / 6000/ 9000 LBS.
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Mo | Ni | Cr | Cu | V | Nb |
| F46 | 0.13-0.20 | 0.20-0.40 | 1.20-1.60 | ā¤ 0.030 | ā¤ 0.020 | – | ā¤ 0.30 | ā¤ 0.30 | ā¤ 0.25 | – | – |
| Grade | Yield Strength, Min (KSI ) | Tensile Strength, Min (KSI) |
| A694 | 46 | 60 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| ASME B16.11 | Factory-Made Wrought Socketweld Fittings | CS F46 Forged Screwed Elbows, Street Elbow, Carbon Steel F46 Screwed Unequal Tee, Steel Straight Tee, Carbon Steel F46 Reducing Coupling, Carbon Steel F46 Hex Plug, Forged Straight Tees, Socket Weld Pipe Cap, Forged Pipe Cap, Equal Crossess, CS F46 Threaded Bushing, Carbon Steel F46 Screwed Caps, Swedge Nipples |
| MSS-SP-79 | standard Practice covers ratings, tolerances, finish, dimensions, marking and material requirements for socket-welding | Carbon Steel F46 Barrel Nipples, CS F46 Forged Threaded Boss, Carbon Steel F46 Forged Hex Head Bull Plugs |
| MSS-SP-83 | Forged and Fabricated Socket-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications | Carbon Steel F46 High Quality Socket weld 90Ā° Elbow, Straight and Reducing-on-the-Tees, Forged 45Ā° Short Radius Elbow, CS F46 caps, 3000LB Socket Weld Cross |
| MSS-SP-95 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Fittings ā Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends | CS F46 Socket weld Long Radius 90 Degree Elbows, Reducing Nipple, Socketweld Bushing, Threaded Plug, End Pipe caps, Carbon Steel F46 Coupling |
You’ll typically find these fittings hard at work in environments where pressure and reliability are paramount. They are essential components in high-pressure piping systems for oil and gas production, petrochemical plants, and power generation facilities. Their forged construction makes them ideal for critical service applications, including valves, pumps, and other heavy machinery connections, where their integrity helps prevent leaks and ensure the safe, continuous operation of complex industrial processes.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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