The face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline form of aluminum makes it regarded as a soft metal. High ductility made possible by this structure lets the metal be readily molded into different forms. Because of its low density, producers of aluminum pipe fittings especially like the alloy. Aluminum's lightweight character makes it a great choice for uses requiring weight-saving materials, including those in sectors where mass reduction is absolutely vital. Its ductility also makes it easier to manufacture threaded fittings, a capability often more difficult with other metals.
Aluminum is more suited for many industrial uses in its alloyed state as it can be heated to get enhanced mechanical qualities. To create standardized aluminum fittings such elbows, tees, and reducers, manufacturers including Repute Steel & Engineering Company frequently follow ASTM guidelines including ASTM B241 and B361. Covering the tempering, testing, and forming techniques, these criteria guarantee that the fittings satisfy the necessary strength and durability requirements. Because of their good qualities, common aluminum grades including 6061, 6082, and 6063 are extensively employed in the manufacture of pipe fittings.
Because of their non-pyrophoric character—that is, they do not readily ignite—aluminum alloys are especially appealing in sectors involving hazardous materials, including flammable gasses or toxic waste. This makes aluminum a perfect choice for use in hostile surroundings, where its resistance to corrosion and improved mechanical strength—especially when alloyed—make it a dependable material. Common uses in these sectors for their durability, corrosion resistance, and safety benefits are components such aluminum 90-degree and 45-degree elbows, buttweld tees, and pipe bends. These premium aluminum fittings offered by Repute Steel & Engineering Company guarantee dependability and performance in many demanding uses.Come early and sign up for the bridge lesson.
Material Specification of Aluminum Pipe Fitting
| Specifications | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Dimension | ASME/ ANSI B16.9 | ASME B16.28 | MSS-SP-43 | BS1560 | BS4504 | BS10 |
| Grade | 6063, 6082 T6/ T651, 6061T6/ T651, 5083, 5052, 5086, 1100, 2024, 7075, 2014 |
| Size Ranges | ½” NB to 24″ NB in Schedule 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS. |
| Bending Radius | Radius=1 D, 2D, 3 D, 5D, 6D, 8 D, 10D |
| Types | Welded | Seamless | Fabricated |
| Process of Manufacturing | Push, Press, Cast, Forge. |
| Thickness of Fitting | SCH10, SCH 20, SCH30, STD SCH40, SCH80, SCH60, XS, SCH100, SCH 120, SCH140, SCH 160, XXS available with NACE MR 01-75 |
| Size Range | Seamless Butt-Weld Fitting: From 1/2″ - 10″ Welded ButtWeld Fitting: From 1/2″ - 48″ |
Temperature Rating of Aluminum Pipe Fittings
| NPS (inch) |
Pipe Sch. | Wall Thick. (in) |
OD (inch) |
Temperature (oF) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | ||||
| Allowable Stress (Pressure Rating) | |||||||||
| 16700 | 16700 | 16700 | 15500 | 14400 | 13500 | ||||
| 1" | 40 | 0.133 | 1.315 | 2205 | 2205 | 2205 | 2047 | 1902 | 1783 |
| 80 | 0.179 | 1.315 | 3061 | 3061 | 3061 | 2841 | 2640 | 2475 | |
| 160 | 0.250 | 1.315 | 4493 | 4493 | 4493 | 4170 | 3874 | 3632 | |
| 1 1/2" | 40 | 0.145 | 1.900 | 1629 | 1629 | 1629 | 1512 | 1404 | 1317 |
| 80 | 0.200 | 1.900 | 2303 | 2303 | 2303 | 2138 | 1986 | 1862 | |
| 160 | 0.281 | 1.900 | 3362 | 3362 | 3362 | 3120 | 2899 | 2717 | |
| 2" | 40 | 0.154 | 2.375 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 | 1272 | 1182 | 1108 |
| 80 | 0.218 | 2.375 | 1985 | 1985 | 1985 | 1843 | 1712 | 1605 | |
| 160 | 0.344 | 2.375 | 3283 | 3283 | 3283 | 3047 | 2831 | 2654 | |
| 3" | 40 | 0.216 | 3.500 | 1301 | 1301 | 1301 | 1208 | 1122 | 1052 |
| 80 | 0.300 | 3.500 | 1844 | 1844 | 1844 | 1712 | 1590 | 1491 | |
| 160 | 0.438 | 3.500 | 2787 | 2787 | 2787 | 2587 | 2403 | 2253 | |
| 4" | 40 | 0.237 | 4.500 | 1102 | 1102 | 1102 | 1023 | 950 | 891 |
| 80 | 0.337 | 4.500 | 1596 | 1596 | 1596 | 1482 | 1377 | 1291 | |
| 160 | 0.531 | 4.500 | 2611 | 2611 | 2611 | 2424 | 2552 | 2111 | |
| 5" | 40 | 0.258 | 5.563 | 965 | 965 | 965 | 896 | 832 | 780 |
| 80 | 0.375 | 5.563 | 1428 | 1428 | 1428 | 1325 | 1231 | 1154 | |
| 160 | 0.625 | 5.563 | 2474 | 2474 | 2474 | 2296 | 2133 | 2000 | |
| 6" | 40 | 0.280 | 6.625 | 877 | 877 | 877 | 814 | 756 | 709 |
| 80 | 0.432 | 6.625 | 1379 | 1379 | 1379 | 1280 | 1189 | 1115 | |
| 160 | 0.719 | 6.625 | 2382 | 2382 | 2382 | 2211 | 2054 | 1925 | |
| 8" | 40 | 0.322 | 8.625 | 771 | 771 | 771 | 716 | 665 | 623 |
| 80 | 0.500 | 8.625 | 1218 | 1218 | 1218 | 1131 | 1050 | 985 | |
| 160 | 0.906 | 8.625 | 2298 | 2298 | 2298 | 2133 | 1982 | 1858 | |
| 10" | 40 | 0.365 | 10.750 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 649 | 603 | 565 |
| 80 | 0.594 | 10.750 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1075 | 999 | 937 | |
| 160 | 1.125 | 10.750 | 2289 | 2289 | 2289 | 2124 | 1974 | 1850 | |
Basic types of Aluminum Pipe Fittings
1-1/2" Aluminum Pipe Union
2-1/2" Aluminum Pipe Half Coupling
1" Aluminum Pipe 90° Elbow
Butt welding Pipe Fittings 1-1/4" SCH40s AI.6061T6 Aluminium Alloy 90 Degree Long Radius Elbow
2" Aluminum Pipe Tee
Pipe Fittings Aluminium Alloy Elbow thread Pipe Fitting 3/4
3/8" Aluminum Pipe End Cap
