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Alloy Steel Forged Union
Simplify maintenance and ensure robust connections in your piping system with EBY Fasteners’ Alloy Steel Forged Unions. These unions are engineered for strength, providing a leak-tight seal and allowing for easy disassembly and reassembly of your lines. Choose from various alloy steel grades to tailor the union’s performance to match the specific fluids, temperatures, and pressures within your system
Manufactured to meet the rigorous demands of industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, EBY Fasteners’ Alloy Steel Forged unions adhere to ASTM and ASME standards. These standards ensure precision dimensions, compatibility with your existing piping, and confidence in their pressure-handling capabilities
Choose EBY Fasteners’ Alloy Steel Forged Unions for adaptable and dependable connections in critical piping networks. Our commitment to quality ensures each union is built to withstand the pressures, potential corrosive elements, and temperatures your project demands
Choose EBY Fasteners’ Alloy Steel Forged Unions for adaptable and dependable connections in critical piping networks. Our commitment to quality ensures each union is built to withstand the pressures, potential corrosive elements, and temperatures your project demands
- ASTM / ASME A182 : The Blueprint for Forged Alloys. This standard sets the rules for the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the various alloy steel grades themselves. It's like the recipe book – ensuring that whether you're using F304 stainless or WP91 high-alloy steel, the raw material meets specific strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance requirements.
- ASTM / ASME A335 : The Heat Specialists. This standard focuses specifically on alloy steel pipe meant for high-temperature service. If a union is made for particularly hot process fluids, there's a good chance the pipe it's connecting needs to meet A335. Seamless pipe made to this standard is often found in power plants or high-temperature chemical processes.
- ASTM / ASME A234 GR P1, P5, P9, P11, P12, P22 : All About Pipe Fittings. A234 is the standard governing forged piping components like unions, elbows, tees, etc. The "P" grades within it (P1, P5, etc.) denote specific alloy steel compositions. These grades align with those found in A182. Think of this standard as ensuring the union itself is shaped correctly and meets the strength and toughness demanded by your system, complementing the raw material requirements of A182
- Standards : Several standards are crucial for alloy steel equal tees. ASTM A234 dictates the material properties of the alloy steel itself. ASME B16.9 and B16.11 ensure dimensional consistency for compatibility with your piping (think thickness and tolerances). MSS SP-75 can play a role for very specific size or material requirements.
- Size : Equal tees come in a range of sizes, usually from 1/2" (15 NB) up to 24" (600 NB), with "NB" representing the approximate internal pipe diameter. Extremely large sizes might need to be custom-made.
- Pressure Rating : Common pressure classes for tees include Class 3000, 6000, and 9000. Think of these as safety limits – the maximum pressure they can reliably handle at a specific temperature. Choose a class that matches the demands of your system, with higher ratings often needed in industries like oil and gas.
- End Connections : How the tee connects to your pipe matters! Butt-weld (BW) is common in large, high-pressure lines. Socket-weld (SW) can make the installation process easier, and threaded (TH) is often used for smaller sizes or when you might need to disassemble things in the future.
- Materials : Low-alloy steels offer a boost in strength and handle moderately higher temperatures compared to basic carbon steel. Stainless steels are your go-to for fighting corrosion. In extreme environments, specialized grades (like duplex stainless or high-chromium) provide tailored solutions
- Strength and Durability : Alloy steel unions are known for their high tensile strength and impact resistance, making them suitable for applications where high load-bearing capacity is essential.
- Corrosion Resistance : The combination of different alloying elements creates a stronger bond between the iron atoms in the steel matrix, which increases the corrosion resistance.
- Temperature Resistance : Alloy steel unions have excellent resistance to temperature variations, making them suitable for use in environments with fluctuating temperatures.
- Pressure Ratings : These unions are designed to withstand high pressure. They are typically designated as Class 3000 or Class 6000, indicating their pressure-bearing capacity.
- Interchangeability: It’s important to note that union parts from different manufacturers are not functionally interchangeable and combining parts from different manufacturers is not recommended.
- Surface Finish : Alloy steel unions often have an excellent surface finish, which can enhance their aesthetic appeal and resistance to environmental factors
- Refinery & Petrochemical : Alloy Steel Forged Unions are used in pipelines and equipment for transporting crude oil and refined products. They provide a leak-proof disconnection point in the system which can withstand high pressures and temperatures.
- Chemical : These unions are used in chemical reactors, processing equipment, and piping systems to facilitate quick and safe disassembly for maintenance or replacement.
- Oil & Gas : They are used in drilling rigs, production platforms, and transportation pipelines. They provide a strong and reliable connection that can withstand the harsh conditions of oil and gas extraction.
- Power Plant : In power plants, these unions are used in boiler feed water lines, steam lines, and other high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
- Offshore Platforms : They are used in the construction of offshore platforms for oil and gas extraction. They provide a reliable connection that can withstand the corrosive marine environment.
- Ship Building : In shipbuilding, they are used in the construction of pipelines for fuel, water, and hydraulic systems.
- Industrial Machineries : These unions are used in various machines for connecting hydraulic and pneumatic lines.
- Pharmaceuticals : In pharmaceutical industries, they are used in process lines for producing medicines, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Pumps & Compressor : They are used in the assembly of pumps and compressors, providing a secure connection that can withstand high pressures.
- Dairy & Food : In the dairy and food industry, they are used in process lines for transporting milk, juices, and other food products.
- Sugar Mills : They are used in the pipelines for transporting juice from crushed sugarcane.
- Textile Machineries : In textile industries, these unions are used in machines for dyeing, printing, and finishing of textiles.
- Fertilizers & Pesticides : They are used in the production lines of fertilizers and pesticides, providing a secure and leak-proof connection
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 95.3-98.1 |
| Nickel, Ni | 1.0-1.50 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤ 1.0 |
| Silicon, Si | ≤ 0.80 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.40-0.60 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 0.30-0.50 |
| Carbon, C | 0.20-0.30 |
