S&S References
S&S Stainless International is a trusted manufacturer of stainless steel pipe fittings, including reducers, elbows, tees, caps, and stub ends. Our reference page provides essential technical details and practical data, helping you make informed decisions and ensure the correct selection of products for your needs. Explore comprehensive guides on material grades, fitting standards like ASME B16.9, and weight charts to support your projects with confidence and precision.
Stainless steel Pipe Fitting Weight
Reducing Tee
Check our reducing tee weight chart to accurately calculate shipping weight and piping load for your reducing run installations.
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Equal Tee
Access the complete equal tee weight table to view exact weights across standard wall thicknesses and pipe sizes.
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Reducer
View our stainless steel reducer weight guide to easily reference unit weights for both concentric and eccentric configurations.
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Stub End
Consult the stub end weight chart to find precise weight specifications.
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Pipe Cap
Explore our pipe cap weight reference table for accurate unit weights across complete ASME schedule wall thicknesses.
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45° Elbow
Review the 45-degree elbow weight chart to plan pipeline structural support and calculate total freight weight.
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90° LR Elbow
Refer to the 90° long radius elbow weight table to look up dimensions and weights for standard 1.5D elbow fittings.
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90° SR Elbow
Check our 90° short radius elbow weight guide for exact weight metrics on compact 1.0D space-saving elbows.
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Other technical information from s&S Stainless international
ASTM A403 Material
Explore our comprehensive ASTM A403 material guide.
JIS Dimensions
Access our complete JIS dimension reference tables.
ASME B16.5/ B16.47
Explore our complete ASME B16.5 and B16.47 guide for your piping projects.
Product Package
View the S&S Stainless International packaging.
Welded vs. Seamless vs. Forged
Discover how manufacturing methods affect fitting strength, pressure ratings, and application suitabilities in our comparison guide.
ASME B16.9
For detailed manufacturing tolerances and pressure ratings, explore our complete ASME B16.9 Specification Guide.
Common FAQs for S&S Stainless international
1. What stainless steel product lines and material grades does S&S Stainless International manufacture?
We specialize in butt-weld pipe fittings (elbows, equal/reducing tees, concentric/eccentric reducers, pipe caps, and Type A/B stub ends) and forged flanges (weld neck, slip-on, blind, lap joint, threaded, and socket weld). Our core production utilizes dual-certified ASTM/ASME 304/304L and 316/316L austenitic stainless steels, as well as high-alloy grades including 310S, 321, Duplex 2205, and Super Duplex 2507 compliant with ASME, ANSI, EN 1092-1, DIN, JIS, and MSS SP standards.
2. Can S&S Stainless International customize flanges or fittings based on proprietary technical drawings?
Yes. Our advanced forging and CNC machining facilities specialize in custom component fabrication based strictly on customer-supplied drawings. We frequently engineer hybrid solutions that cross standards—such as blending ASME bolt circles with EN 1092-1 sealing faces or custom JIS pressure ratings—to ensure exact alignment for complex, legacy, or multi-national industrial pipelines.
3. What quality control testing, certifications, and material reports accompany export shipments?
All products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management framework. Every order undergoes 100% Positive Material Identification (PMI) chemical verification, ultrasonic thickness/soundness testing, and solution annealing heat treatment. Shipments are supplied with complete EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Reports (MTRs) detailing mechanical and chemical properties, and we fully support Third-Party Inspection (TPI) by independent agencies like SGS, Bureau Veritas (BV), or TÜV.
4. What are your standard factory manufacturing lead times, sample policies, and minimum order quantities (MOQ)?
Standard factory manufacturing lead times range from 30 to 45 days after technical drawing approval and order confirmation. Material samples and prototype fittings are available upon request for qualification testing. We offer flexible MOQs, allowing international procurement teams to combine various fitting styles, flange pressure classes, and pipe schedules into a single container order to optimize freight costs.
5. How are products packaged for ocean shipping, and what international trade terms do you support?
To prevent damage during sea transit, all bevel ends, threads, and machined sealing faces are treated with anti-rust coatings and capped with plastic protectors. Cargo is packed inside ISPM-15 heat-treated, seaworthy wooden cases or crates lined with waterproof plastic barriers. We support a complete range of commercial delivery terms including EXW, FOB (Taiwan/China ports), CFR, CIF, and DDP via ocean freight (FCL/LCL) or express air shipping.
From Pipe to Fittings, Your Complete Solution
From pipe to fittings, S&S Stainless International delivers a comprehensive range of stainless steel pipe fitting products,
providing everything you need for seamless and reliable piping solutions.