Latham Steel, based in the industrious heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, takes pride in being your trusted local source for robust industrial components. We specialize in supplying high-integrity Carbon Steel F48 Forged Fittings, products forged from reliability itself. Our commitment is to provide Hamilton’s diverse industries with fittings that meet rigorous demands, ensuring your projects are built on a foundation of local expertise and global quality standards. We understand the backbone of New Zealand industry, and our F48 fittings are a testament to that understanding.
The composition of Carbon Steel F48 is carefully balanced to deliver a specific set of mechanical strengths. Itās this blend of elements that gives the material its notable toughness and excellent tensile strength, making it resistant to deformation under high pressure. These forged fittings are designed to handle significant stress, offering reliable performance in demanding environments. Essentially, the forging process enhances the metal’s grain structure, resulting in a component that is inherently stronger and more durable than its cast counterparts.
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 |
| F48 | 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) |
| F48 | 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 F48 Forged Screwed Elbows, Street Elbow, Carbon SteelĀ F48Ā Screwed Unequal Tee, Steel Straight Tee, Carbon SteelĀ F48Ā Ā Reducing Coupling, Carbon Steel F48 Hex Plug, Forged Straight Tees, Socket Weld Pipe Cap, Forged Pipe Cap, Equal Crossess, CS F48 Threaded Bushing, Carbon Steel F48 Screwed Caps, Swedge Nipples |
| MSS-SP-79 | standard Practice covers ratings, tolerances, finish, dimensions, marking and material requirements for socket-welding | Carbon Steel F48 Barrel Nipples, CS F48 Forged Threaded Boss, Carbon Steel F48 Forged Hex Head Bull Plugs |
| MSS-SP-83 | Forged and Fabricated Socket-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications | Carbon Steel F48 High Quality Socket weld 90Ā° Elbow, Straight and Reducing-on-the-Tees, Forged 45Ā° Short Radius Elbow, CS F48 caps, 3000LB Socket Weld Cross |
| MSS-SP-95 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Fittings ā Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends | CS F48 Socket weld Long Radius 90 Degree Elbows, Reducing Nipple, Socketweld Bushing, Threaded Plug, End Pipe caps, Carbon Steel F48 Coupling |
When it comes to applications, Carbon Steel F48 Forged Fittings are the unsung heroes in systems where failure is not an option. You’ll find them forming critical connections in high-pressure piping for oil and gas transmission, in the powerful steam lines of energy generation plants, and within the robust machinery of heavy industrial processing. Their reliability makes them ideal for chemical plants and refinery settings, where they contain volatile substances safely. In essence, these fittings are chosen for situations that demand unwavering strength and a proven track record of performance.
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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