From the heart of Hamilton’s industrial sector, Latham Steel has built a reputation for robust and dependable solutions. As a trusted manufacturer and supplier, we specialize in delivering high-performance components like our Carbon Steel F70 Forged Fittings. We understand the demanding nature of New Zealand’s key industries, which is why our focus is on providing fittings that combine exceptional strength with absolute reliability, ensuring the integrity of your most critical systems and supporting your projects with local expertise and quality you can count on.
Carbon Steel F70 is engineered for resilience, featuring a composition that balances carbon and manganese for solid performance. The forging process refines the steel’s grain structure, resulting in fittings that possess outstanding tensile strength and excellent resistance to impact. This makes them incredibly tough, able to handle high pressure and stress without compromising their shape or function. They are designed to be a trustworthy component in systems where failure is not an option, offering a reliable foundation for demanding industrial applications.
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 |
| F70 | 0.06-0.10 | 0.20-0.40 | 1.10-1.40 | ā¤ 0.020 | ā¤ 0.010 | 1.20-1.70 | 0.20-0.40 | ā¤ 0.30 | ā¤ 0.25 | 0.02-0.06 | – |
| Grade | Yield Strength, Min (KSI ) | Tensile Strength, Min (KSI) |
| A694 | 70 | 82 |
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 F70 Forged Screwed Elbows, Street Elbow, Carbon Steel F70 Screwed Unequal Tee, Steel Straight Tee, Carbon Steel F70 Reducing Coupling, Carbon Steel F70 Hex Plug, Forged Straight Tees, Socket Weld Pipe Cap, Forged Pipe Cap, Equal Crossess, CS F70 Threaded Bushing, Carbon Steel F70 Screwed Caps, Swedge Nipples |
| MSS-SP-79 | standard Practice covers ratings, tolerances, finish, dimensions, marking and material requirements for socket-welding | Carbon Steel F70 Barrel Nipples, CS F70 Forged Threaded Boss, Carbon Steel F70 Forged Hex Head Bull Plugs |
| MSS-SP-83 | Forged and Fabricated Socket-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications | Carbon Steel F70 High Quality Socket weld 90Ā° Elbow, Straight and Reducing-on-the-Tees, Forged 45Ā° Short Radius Elbow, CS F70 caps, 3000LB Socket Weld Cross |
| MSS-SP-95 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Fittings ā Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends | CS F70 Socket weld Long Radius 90 Degree Elbows, Reducing Nipple, Socketweld Bushing, Threaded Plug, End Pipe caps, Carbon Steel F70 Coupling |
You’ll find our Carbon Steel F70 Forged Fittings hard at work in some of the most challenging environments. They are ideal for high-pressure piping systems in oil and gas production, power generation plants, and petrochemical processing facilities. Their forged strength also makes them a perfect choice for shipbuilding, heavy machinery, and critical infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand. Essentially, anywhere a system requires a connection that can endure intense pressure, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress, these fittings provide a secure and long-lasting solution you can trust for years to come.
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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