Socket Pipe Fittings
- High-pressure rating: Designed for Class 3000 / 6000 service in demanding piping systems.
- Size and schedule: Non-standard diameters and wall thicknesses manufactured according to drawings or project specs.
- Leak-tight welding: Socket-weld ends provide robust, permanent joints with minimal risk of leakage.
- Corrosion resistance: For hostile or corrosive conditions, stainless steel and carbon steel grades are available.
- Versatile range: Includes elbows, tees, unions, couplings, and caps to cover most pipeline layouts.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Material standard | ASTM A105 (carbon steel), ASTM A182 F304/F316 (stainless steel) |
| Size range | ½” – 4″ NPS (larger sizes on request) |
| Pressure class | Class 3000 / 6000 (ASME B16.11) |
| End connection | Socket weld to ASME B16.11 |
| Types available | 90° / 45° elbow, equal / reducing tee, full / half coupling, cap |
| Temperature range* | –29 °C to +425 °C (carbon steel); –196 °C to +540 °C (stainless) |
| Wall thickness | SCH 80 / SCH 160 or per customer specification |
| Surface condition | Black/anti-rust oiled (CS), pickled/passivated (SS) |
| Testing | 100% visual & dimensional check; hydrostatic / PMI on request |
| Standards compliance | ASME B16.11, ASME B31.3, EN/DIN equivalents |
| Packaging | Poly bags + cartons, then seaworthy plywood cases or pallets |
Applications
- High-pressure process piping in refineries and petrochemical plants
- Steam, condensate, and utility lines in power stations
- Oil and gas gathering, transmission, and metering skids
- Chemical and pharmaceutical production pipelines
- Industrial boiler rooms and heating systems
- Water treatment and desalination plant piping
Production Process
Our precision casting production process integrates wax modeling, automated shell making, controlled pouring, heat treatment, and machining to ensure dimensional accuracy, integrity, and quality.
Wax Injection
Shell Making
Shell Baking
Pouring
Shot Blasting
Heat Treatment
Machining
Inspection
Advanced Workshop
Advanced workshops include wax model production, CNC robotic shell making, semi-automatic pouring, baking furnaces, and machining centers supporting automation, efficiency, flexibility, and operations.
Medium Temperature Wax Workshop
Low Temperature Wax Workshop
9-axles CNC Shell-making Robot Arm Workshop
Semi-auto Pouring Machine
Baking Furnace
Horizontal CNC Machining Center
New Shell Making Automation Line
New shell making automation line optimizes reduction processes, improves production efficiency, ensures reliable equipment operation, extends running time, and significantly reduces labor intensity overall.
Shell Making Automation Line No. 01 – Small & Medium Parts
Automated shell making line for small and medium castings improves shell uniformity, reduces manual intervention, and enhances production stability and efficiency.
Shell Making Automation Line No. 02 – Large Parts
Specialized automation line supports large investment castings, handling complex geometries and higher weights while maintaining shell strength and process reliability.
Shell Making Automation Line No. 03 – Investment Casting
Optimized shell making system streamlines reduction processes, improves efficiency, ensures long-term equipment reliability, and significantly reduces labor intensity.
Quality Inspection
Comprehensive quality inspection system covering materials, processes, dimensions, and final products to ensure traceability, consistency, and full compliance with customer specifications.
Zeiss CMM Machine
X-ray Flaw Detector
100T Horizontal Tensile Testing Machine
Rockwell Hardness Standard Machine
Logistics & Delivery
Monthly Capacity: 500–1000 tons.
Packing: Wooden crates, steel frames, or per client request.
Shipment: By Sea (recommended, saves cost for forging parts) / By Air (fast but expensive).
Payment Terms: 30% deposit with balance via B/L copy; or 100% L/C at sight.
Delivery Terms: FOB, CIF, CNF.