From Hamilton, New Zealand, Latham Steel has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier, particularly for demanding industrial applications. We take pride in producing Carbon Steel F52 Forged Fittings that are engineered for resilience and performance. Our local focus means we provide not just a product, but a reliable partnership, ensuring our clients receive robust components backed by expert Kiwi craftsmanship and responsive service, all designed to stand up to the toughest conditions right here and around the world.
The strength of our F52 fittings comes from a carefully balanced composition, primarily iron and carbon with key additions of chromium and molybdenum. This specific blend grants these fittings exceptional mechanical properties, including a high tensile strength and impressive yield point, which allows them to withstand significant pressure without deforming. They are designed to maintain their integrity and resist impact, providing a durable and dependable solution for critical piping systems 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 |
| F52 | 0.16-0.22 | 0.15-0.40 | 1.10-1.40 | ā¤ 0.025 | ā¤ 0.012 | 0.20-0.35 | ā¤ 0.50 | ā¤ 0.30 | ā¤ 0.25 | – | – |
| Grade | Yield Strength, Min (KSI ) | Tensile Strength, Min (KSI) |
| A694 | 52 | 66 |
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 F52 Forged Screwed Elbows, Street Elbow, Carbon Steel F52 Screwed Unequal Tee, Steel Straight Tee, Carbon Steel F52 Reducing Coupling, Carbon Steel F52 Hex Plug, Forged Straight Tees, Socket Weld Pipe Cap, Forged Pipe Cap, Equal Crossess, CS F52 Threaded Bushing, Carbon Steel F52 Screwed Caps, Swedge Nipples |
| MSS-SP-79 | standard Practice covers ratings, tolerances, finish, dimensions, marking and material requirements for socket-welding | Carbon Steel F52 Barrel Nipples, CS F52 Forged Threaded Boss, Carbon Steel F52 Forged Hex Head Bull Plugs |
| MSS-SP-83 | Forged and Fabricated Socket-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications | Carbon Steel F52 High Quality Socket weld 90Ā° Elbow, Straight and Reducing-on-the-Tees, Forged 45Ā° Short Radius Elbow, CS F52 caps, 3000LB Socket Weld Cross |
| MSS-SP-95 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Fittings ā Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends | CS F52 Socket weld Long Radius 90 Degree Elbows, Reducing Nipple, Socketweld Bushing, Threaded Plug, End Pipe caps, Carbon Steel F52 Coupling |
These forged fittings are essential in industries where safety and reliability are paramount. You’ll find them in high-pressure oil and gas pipelines, power generation plants, and demanding chemical processing systems. Their robust nature makes them ideal for connecting valves, pumps, and other vital equipment in harsh environments. Essentially, they are the unsung heroes in the backbone of industrial infrastructure, ensuring secure and uninterrupted flow in applications that simply cannot afford compromises.
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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