ASTM A403 WP316 Reducer
ASTM A403 WP316 reducer is a pipe connector, mainly used for connecting two pipes of different diameters, and plays a role in transition between large and small diameter pipe welding.
ASTM A403 WP316 reducer is a pipe connector, mainly used for connecting two pipes of different diameters, and plays a role in transition between large and small diameter pipe welding. Stainless steel reducers are divided into two categories. Concentric reducers refer to reducers whose centers are on a straight line, which are suitable for scenarios where the pipe diameter changes on the same axis. Eccentric reducers refer to reducers whose centers are not on a straight line, which are suitable for scenarios where the pipe diameter is offset on the axis. Butt-weld reducers are widely used in petroleum gas pipelines, engineering natural gas pipelines, chemical plants, power plants, shipyards, nuclear power plants, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial fields.
ASTM A403 WP316 Reducer Specification
Size Range | 3/4″ – 60″ / DN20 – 1500 |
Thickness Schedule | SCH 10 – SCH 80, SCH 160, XXS |
America Standard | ANSI / ASME B16.9 / MSS SP 43 |
Japan Standard | JIS B2311/2312/2313 |
Germany Standard | DIN2605/2615/2616/2617 |
Europe Standard | EN10253 |
Stainless Steel | ASTM A403 WP304/304L/304H, 316/316L, 310S, 317, 347, 904L |
Weight Table of Butt Weld Reducers
Large End | Sch20 | Sch30 | STD | Sch40 | Sch60 | XS | Sch80 | Sch100 | Sch120 | Sch160 | XXS | |
Norminal Size | ||||||||||||
D N | NPS | |||||||||||
20 | 3/4 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.15 | ||||
25 | 1 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 0.31 | ||||
32 | 2001/1/4 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.45 | ||||
40 | 2001/1/2 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.51 | 0.7 | ||||
50 | 2 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.93 | 1.2 | ||||
62 | 2002/1/2 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.46 | 2 | ||||
80 | 3 | 0.97 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.5 | 1.5 | – | 2.09 | 2.71 | |||
90 | 2003/1/2 | 1.28 | 1.52 | 1.52 | 2.09 | 2.09 | – | – | – | |||
100 | 4 | 1.45 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 2.51 | 2.5 | 3.18 | 3.76 | 4.6 | |||
125 | 5 | – | – | 3.04 | 3.04 | – | 4.33 | 4.33 | – | 5.63 | 6.86 | 8.02 |
250 | 10 | 8.18 | 9.99 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 16 | 16 | 18.8 | 22.5 | 26 | 33.7 | 30.4 |
300 | 12 | 11.1 | 14.6 | 16.5 | 17.8 | 24.3 | 21.8 | 29.5 | 35.7 | 41.7 | 53.3 | 41.7 |
350 | 14 | 24.6 | 29.5 | 29.6 | 34.3 | 46 | 39 | 57.4 | 70.8 | 81.5 | 102 | – |
400 | 16 | 30.5 | 36.5 | 36.6 | 48.3 | 62.7 | 48.3 | 79.7 | 96.2 | 112 | 143 | |
450 | 18 | 36.8 | 51.3 | 44.1 | 65.3 | 86.2 | 58.3 | 107 | 130 | 152 | 193 | |
500 | 20 | 65.5 | 86.7 | 65.5 | 102 | 138 | 86.7 | 174 | 213 | 152 | 193 | |
550 | 22 | 72.2 | 95.6 | 72.2 | – | 164 | 95.6 | 209 | 252 | 294 | 376 | |
600 | 24 | 78.9 | 117 | 78.9 | 143 | 199 | 105 | 247 | 306 | 358 | 452 |
Advantages of Butt Weld Reducers
As a commonly used connection component in the pipeline system, butt weld reducers have many advantages.
●Good Sealing Performance
The reducers are connected to the steel pipe by welding to form a complete sealing structure. This connection method can effectively prevent the leakage of gases, liquids and other substances, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the pipeline system. Especially in high-pressure pipeline systems, its sealing performance is particularly important.
●High Pressure Rating
Its compact structure and high strength can withstand large internal pressure and external forces, ensuring that the pipeline system can maintain stable operation under various working conditions.
●Compact Structure and Beautiful Appearance
The reducers have a reasonable structural design and beautiful appearance, which can save space in the pipeline system and make the overall layout more compact and reasonable. At the same time, its beautiful appearance can also enhance the overall image of the pipeline system.
●Strong Corrosion Resistance
The reducers can be made of a variety of corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel, alloy steel, etc. These materials have good corrosion resistance and can maintain stable operation in various corrosive media. Therefore, reducers are particularly suitable for pipeline systems that need to handle corrosive substances.