ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings Manufacturer & Supplier | High Yield Buttweld Fittings

ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings Manufacturer and Supplier in India

ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fitting is a high yield carbon steel, fit type for reliable service in pipeline and pressure piping where resistance to cracking is a critical factor. These fittings are manufactured to ASTM A860 and MSS SP-75 and come in elbows, bends, tees, reducers, crosses, caps, stub ends and more. WPHY 46 has a minimum yield strength of 46 ksi, and a tensile strength of 60 ksi, which is the mechanical strength needed for challenging piping applications. They can be fabricated, seamless or welded and made in various sizes and dimensions. Typical applications for these fittings include oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and fluid transportation systems. Solitaire Overseas is a trusted WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings Manufacturer and Supplier in India, and provides quality pipe fitting for industrial use.

Technical Data

Specifications of ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings

Parameter Details
Product MSS SP-75 ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Elbow
Size Range Seamless: 1/2" – 30"

Welded: 12" – 72" (or per customer requirements)
Elbow / Bend Degree & Radius Degrees: 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 90°, 180°

Radius: 1.0D, 1.5D
Thickness / Schedule SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD, SCH40, SCH XS, SCH80, SCH160, SCH XXS
Standards ASME B16.9, MSS SP-75
Material Grades Carbon Steel: ASTM A234 WPB, A234 WPC, A420 WPL6, etc.

Stainless Steel: ASTM A403 WP304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, etc.

Alloy Steel: ASTM A234 WP12, WP11, WP22, WP5, WP9, WP91, etc.

Pipeline Steel: ASTM A860 WPHY 46

Chemical Compositions of ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings

Grade C Mn P S Si Ni Cr Mo Cu Ti V Cb Al
WPHY 46 0.20 1.00–1.45 0.03 0.01 0.15–0.40 0.50 0.30 0.25 0.35 0.05 0.10 0.04 0.06

ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings Mechanical Properties

Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation Max. Hardness
WPHY 46 435–605 315 ≤32% 22 HRC (235 HBW)

Applications and Industrial Uses of ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings

  • Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines
  • Natural Gas Distribution Pipelines
  • Oil Pumping Stations
  • Gas Compressor Stations
  • Metering & Regulating Stations
  • Oil & Gas Gathering Systems
  • Refineries & Petrochemical Plants
  • Power Generation Piping Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

ASTM A860 WPHY 46 Pipe Fittings are high-yield carbon steel butt-weld fittings used in high-pressure pipeline and piping systems.

WPHY 46 specifies pipe fittings, while API 5L X46 specifies line pipe. Both have a minimum yield strength of approximately 46 ksi, but they are covered by different standards.

Yes. They are designed for high-pressure piping and pipeline applications when the appropriate size, material, and design requirements are selected.

Yes. They can be welded using suitable welding procedures and compatible filler materials.

They are available in seamless, welded, and fabricated forms, depending on the fitting type and manufacturing requirements.

They are typically inspected through dimensional checks, visual inspection, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and non-destructive testing (NDT) as required by the applicable specification.