ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings

ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings Manufacturer and Supplier in India

ASTM A420 Wrought Pipe Fittings Type WPL6 are wrought steel fittings for pipes in low-temperature service. The WPL6 grade is Charpy impact tested at −45°C (−50°F) and will have minimum impact toughness requirements that are appropriate for their use in cold-service piping. They are manufactured to ASTM A420/A420M in various configurations including elbows, tees, reducers, crosses, stub ends, pipe bends, etc. Different sizes and dimensions of WPL6 fittings can be provided as per the requirement of pipes and fittings. Solitaire Overseas is a manufacturer and supplier of ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings in India and offers fittings with the specified dimensions along with material testing documentation for low temperature piping applications where proven impact performance is required.

Technical Data

Specifications of ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings

Specification ParameterDetails
Grade SpecificationLow-Temperature Carbon Steel (ASTM A420 WPL3 / A420 WPL6)
TypeSeamless / Welded / Fabricated
Bending RadiusR = 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D, or Custom
Size & Schedule Range½” NB to 48” NB (Schedules: Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS)
DimensionsANSI/ASME B16.9, B16.28, MSS-SP-43

ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings Chemical Compositions

SpecificationCarbon (C)Manganese (Mn)Phosphorus (P)Sulfur (S)Silicon (Si)Chromium (Cr)Molybdenum (Mo)Nickel (Ni)Copper (Cu)
ASTM A420 WPL6 (%)0.30 max0.50–1.350.035 max0.040 max0.15–0.400.30 max0.12 max0.40 max0.40 max

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings

GradeTensile Strength (MPa)Yield Strength — 0.2% Offset (MPa)Elongation (%)
A420 WPL6415–585≥ 205≥ 20%

Heat Treatment Chart of ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings

GradeMetal Temperature (°F)Metal Temperature (°C)Minimum Holding Time
WPL 61100–1200595–6501 h/in. [25 mm] (¾ h min)
WPL 31100–1150540–620¼ h/in. [25 mm] (1 h min)
WPL 81050–1100565–595½ h/in. [25 mm] (1 h min)
WPL 9ᵃ1025–1085550–5851 h/in. [25 mm] (2 h min)

Application and Industrial Uses of ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings

  • LNG Processing and Transfer Piping
  • LPG Storage and Handling Systems
  • Natural Gas Processing Plants
  • Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems
  • Petrochemical Process Piping
  • Oil & Gas Gathering Pipelines
  • Low-Temperature Pressure Vessel Connections
  • Cold-Climate Process Piping Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

ASTM A420 WPL6 Pipe Fittings are wrought carbon steel fittings designed for low-temperature pressure service.

They are used in oil and gas, petrochemical, natural gas, and low-temperature piping systems.

Yes. WPL6 is designed for low-temperature service and has a Charpy impact test requirement at −45°C (−50°F).

WPL6 is a carbon steel grade, while WPL9 is a nickel-alloyed grade designed for different low-temperature service requirements.

They can be manufactured as seamless or welded fittings, depending on the fitting type, size, and applicable specification.

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