Forged Fittings
Forged Adapter: Socket Weld & Threaded
Forged adapters joining different pipe sizes or end types, socket weld and threaded, 1/8″ to 4″, in stainless, duplex and nickel alloys.
Specification
At a glance
- Dimensional standard
- ASME B16.11 · BS 3799
- Size range
- 1/8″ – 4″ (DN 6 – DN 100)
- Pressure classes
- Class 2000 · Class 3000 · Class 6000 · Class 9000
- Types & ends
- Socket weld · Threaded (NPT / BSPP)
- Materials
- Stainless steel 304/304L, 316/316L, 904L
- Alloy 20, Duplex 2205, SMO 254
- Nickel 200, Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy C22
- Titanium, Copper-nickel, Aluminium, Brass
- Carbon steel ASTM A105N (catalog)
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Overview
Product overview
Forged Adapters are crucial components in piping systems, designed to connect pipes of different sizes or types seamlessly. At Fortune Fittings Private Limited, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality ASME B16.11 adapters, available in both threaded and socket weld types to suit various industrial needs.
What are Forged Adapters?
ASME B16.11 adapters are standardized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ensuring consistency in dimensions and specifications. These adapters are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-pressure applications, making them suitable for industries like oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical.
Types of Forged Adapters
- Threaded (Screwed) Adapters:Description: These adapters feature external threads on one end and internal threads on the other. This design allows them to be screwed onto a pipe of one size and then connected to a pipe of a different size via the internal threads.
- Applications: Ideal for low-pressure applications where ease of installation and removal is necessary.
- Socket Weld Adapters:Description: These adapters have a socket on one end and a pipe end on the other. The socket end is welded to a pipe of one size, and then a pipe of a different size is inserted into the socket and welded in place.
- Applications: Suitable for high-pressure applications requiring a strong, permanent joint.
Conclusion
Our commitment to quality, a wide range of material options, and adherence to international standards ensure that our forged adapters meet the most demanding industrial requirements. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how we can fulfill your piping system needs.
Where it is used
Applications and service
Typical duty across the process industries we supply.
- Oil and GasConnecting pipes in exploration and processing facilities.
- ChemicalHandling corrosive substances in chemical processing.
- PetrochemicalUsed in systems where chemical reactions and processing take place.
- Power GenerationEnsuring reliable connections in high-temperature and high-pressure steam pipelines.
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Enquiries
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