ASTM A350 LF2 Pipe Fittings

ASTM A350 LF2 Pipe Fittings Manufacturer and Supplier in India

ASTM A350 LF2 Pipe Fittings are forged low-temperature carbon steel fittings designed for pressure piping that requires strength and impact toughness. These fittings are offered in Class 1 and Class 2 and may be furnished threaded, screwed, or socket-weld and have nominal bore sizes from 1/8" to 36". They are available in various forms such as elbows, tees, couplings, unions, caps, plugs, bushings and nipples, which are produced to dimensional requirements including ASME B16.11 and related forged fitting standards. They are used in oil & gas, petrochemical, fluid transmission and process piping systems. Solitaire Overseas is the manufacturer and supplier of ASTM A350 LF2 Pipe Fittings in India, available in different sizes, pressure classes, and configurations, as per the project requirement.

Technical Data

Specifications of ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings

Specification ParameterDetails
Material StandardASTM A350 & ASME SA350 (Grade LF2 Class 1 / Class 2)
Dimensional StandardsASME B16.11, MSS SP-79, 83, 95, 97, BS 3799
Size Range & Schedules½” NB to 24″ NB (DN15 – DN1200) | Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS
Thread TypesNPT, BSPT, BSPP
End ConnectionsThreaded, Socket Weld / Welding, JIC
Pressure RatingsThreaded End: Class 2000#, 3000#, 6000#
Socket-Weld End: Class 3000#, 6000#, 9000#
Bending RadiusR = 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D, or Custom
Manufacturing ProcessForged, Push, Press, Cast, etc.
Product Forms90° & 45° Elbows (Female-Female, Male-Female, Male-Male), Equal & Reducing Tees, Crosses, Couplings, Reducers, Inserts, Caps, Nipples, Unions, Plugs
ApplicationsConnecting pipes & tubes in Petroleum, Power, Chemical, Construction, Gas, Metallurgy, Shipbuilding, etc.
Wall Thickness NotesSchedule 10: Economical alternative for lower-pressure applications.
Schedule 40: Thicker wall for higher-pressure applications.

Chemical Compositions of ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings

ElementCarbon (C)Manganese (Mn)Phosphorus (P)Sulfur (S)Silicon (Si)Nickel (Ni)Chromium (Cr)Molybdenum (Mo)Copper (Cu)Columbium (Cb)Vanadium (V)
Composition (wt %)≤ 0.300.60–1.35≤ 0.035≤ 0.0400.15–0.30≤ 0.40≤ 0.30≤ 0.12≤ 0.40≤ 0.02≤ 0.08

ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings Mechanical Properties

Grade / ClassTensile StrengthYield Strength (min.)Elongation (min.)Hardness (max.)
ASTM A350 LF2 (CL1 & CL2)70–95 ksi [485–655 MPa]36 ksi [250 MPa]22%197 HBW

Equivalent Grades of ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings

Standard / RegionASTM (USA)ASME (USA)UNSEN (Europe)DIN (Germany)BS (UK)JIS (Japan)GB (China)
Equivalent GradeA350 LF2SA350 LF2K03011P285QH / P245GH1.0478 / 1.04601503-221-490SFL2 / SFVC216Mn

Dimensions Chart of ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings

NPSMin. Socket Dia.Nom. Bore Dia.
1/8″0.4200.269
1/4″0.5550.364
3/8″0.6900.493
1/2″0.8550.622
3/4″1.0650.824
1″1.3301.049
1 ¼″1.6751.380
1 ½″1.9151.610
2″2.4062.067
2 ½″2.9062.469
3″3.5353.068
4″4.5454.026

Applications and Industrial Uses of ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings

  • Oil & Gas Industry
  • Petrochemical Industry
  • Oil Refining Industry
  • Chemical Processing Industry
  • Power Generation Industry
  • Natural Gas Processing Industry
  • Shipbuilding & Marine Industry
  • Nuclear Power Industry

Frequently Asked Questions

ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Fittings are carbon steel fittings designed for pressure piping and low-temperature service.

They are used in oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, and power industries.

For Class 1, the standard Charpy impact test temperature is −46°C (−50°F).

Class 2 has higher minimum mechanical and impact properties than Class 1 and is intended for applications with more demanding requirements.

Yes. They can be welded using qualified welding procedures with appropriate preheating and post-weld controls.