From the industrial heart of Hamilton, Latham Steel has built a reputation as a trusted local source for high-performance piping components. We take pride in supplying robust Carbon Steel WPHY 42 Pipe Fittings, engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern industry. These fittings are crafted to ensure reliability and longevity in high-pressure systems, providing our clients across New Zealand with solutions they can depend on for critical infrastructure and demanding industrial applications right here at home.
The strength of WPHY 42 fittings comes from a specific carbon steel composition, carefully balanced with alloys like manganese to enhance its capabilities. This formula results in an excellent yield strength of 42 ksi minimum, providing superior resistance to deformation under high pressure. Combined with good toughness and ductility, this material can withstand significant stress, making it a fundamentally sturdy and reliable choice for constructing resilient piping networks.
| Specifications | ASTM A860/ ASME SA860 |
|---|---|
| Grade | WPHY 42 |
| Dimension | ASME/ ANSI B16.9 | BS10 | ASME B16.28 | BS1560 | BS4504 | MSS-SP-43 |
| Thickness of Fittings | SCH 10, SCH20, SCH 30, STD SCH 40, SCH 60, XS, SCH80, SCH100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH160, XXS available with NACE MR 01-75 |
| Types | Seamless | Welded | Fabricated |
| Bending Radius | R= 1D, 8D, 3D, 2D, 6D, 5D, 10D |
| Size Range | ½” NB to 24″ NB in Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS. (DN6~DN100) |
| Size Ranges | Seamless ButtWeld Fitting: From 1/2″ – 10″ Welded ButtWeld Fitting: From 1/2″ – 48″ |
| Process of Manufacturing | Push, Press, Cast, Forge. |
| Grade | P | Mn | S | Si | Ni | Cr | Mo | Cu | Ti | Cb | V | Al |
| WPHY42 | 1.00-1.45 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 515-690 | 415 | 28 % |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Nominal Pipe Size | Outside Diameter | Caps | Straight Tees | Straight Crosses | Stub Ends | |||
| inch | mm | inch | Length (inch) | Center to End (inch) | Center to End (inch) | Lap Diameter (inch) | Long Length (inch) | Short Length (inch) |
| 1/2 | 21.3 | 0.840 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 3/8 | 3 | 2 |
| 3/4 | 26.7 | 1.050 | 1 | 1 1/8 | – | 1 11/16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1 | 33.4 | 1.315 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1 1/4 | 42.2 | 1.660 | 1 1/2 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1 1/2 | 48.3 | 1.900 | 1 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 7/8 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 60.3 | 2.375 | 1 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 6 | 2 1/2 |
| 2 1/2 | 73.0 | 2.875 | 1 1/2 | 3 | 3 | 4 1/8 | 6 | 2 1/2 |
| 3 | 88.9 | 3.500 | 2 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 | 5 | 6 | 2 1/2 |
| 3 1/2 | 101.6 | 4.000 | 2 1/2 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 5 1/2 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | 114.3 | 4.500 | 2 1/2 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 | 6 3/16 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | 141.3 | 5.563 | 3 | 4 7/8 | 4 7/8 | 7 5/16 | 8 | 3 |
| 6 | 168.3 | 6.625 | 3 1/2 | 5 5/8 | 5 5/8 | 8 1/2 | 8 | 3 1/2 |
| 8 | 219.1 | 8.625 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 5/8 | 8 | 4 |
| 10 | 273.1 | 10.750 | 5 | 8 1/2 | 8 1/2 | 12 3/4 | 10 | 5 |
| 12 | 323.9 | 12.750 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
Latham Steel is a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel A234 WPB Pipe Fittings products in Hamilton, New Zealand. Specializing in steel solutions, we provide a wide range of products, including Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel. Our offerings include Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and superior customer service, we are committed to offering top-tier steel materials that ensure durability and performance across a wide range of industrial applications. We strive to meet the highest standards, making us a trusted partner for all your steel needs.
You’ll typically find these dependable fittings at work in the essential arteries of industry, forming the crucial connections in high-pressure fuel and gas transmission lines. They are equally vital in power generation plants, refinery processing systems, and petrochemical operations where strength and leak-proof integrity are non-negotiable. Their robust nature also makes them suitable for large-scale industrial plumbing, ensuring safe and efficient flow in environments where system failure is simply not an option.
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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