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Document Name: ASME B16.9: Factory Made Wrought Steel
Buttwelding Fittings
Official Incorporator:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers
FACTORY-MADE
WROUGHT
BUTTWELDING FITTINGS
ASME 818.9·2003
(Revision 01 ASME 818.9-2001)
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Copyright © 2004 by
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Fore\vord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Comlnittee Roster ..................................................................... v
Correspondence With the B16 Committee .............................................. vi
1 Scope....................................................................... ..... 1.
2 Pressure Ratings . ................................................................ .
3 Size.............................................................................. 2
4 Marking 2
5 Material 2
6 Fitting Dimensions ................................................................ 2
7 Surface Contours .................................................................. 3
8 End Preparation ................................................................... 3
9 Design Proof Test ................................................................. 3
10 Production Tests .................................................................. 4
11 Tolerances 4
Figure
1 Maximum Envelope for Welding End Transitions 5
Tables
1 Welding Bevels and Root Face .................................................... 4
2 Tolerances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Dimensions of Long Radius Elbows ................ '" .................... , .... ... 8
4 Dimensions of Long Radius Reducing Elbows.............................. ....... 9
5 Dimensions of Long Radius Returns .............................................. 10
6 Dimensions of Short Radius Elbows. ... .. . .. . .... ... .. . .. . ... .. ..... .. ..... .. . .. .. 10
7 Dimensions of Short Radius 180 deg Returns ...................................... 11
8 Dimensions of Straight Tees and Crosses .......................................... 1.1
9 Dimensions of Reducing Outlet Tees and Reducing Outlet Crosses ................. 12
1.0 Dimensions of Lap Joint Stub Ends ............................................... 1.5
11 Dimensions of Caps .............................................................. 16
12 Dimensions of Reducers .......................................................... 17
Mandatory Appendices
I Inch Tables ....................................................................... 19
II References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Nonmandatory Appendix
A Quality System Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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In 1921, the American Engineering Standards Committee, later the American Standards Associa-
tion (ASA), organized Sectional Committee B16 to unify and further develop national standards
for pipe flanges and fittings (and, later, for valves, gaskets, and valve actuators). Cosponsors of
the B16 Committee were The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Heating
and Piping Contractors National Association [now the Mechanical Contractors Association of
America (MCAA)], and the Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
Industry (MSS). Cosponsors were later designated as cosecretariat organizations.
Standardization of welding fittings was initiated in 1937 by a subgroup (designated Subgroup
6) of Subcommittee 3. After consideration of several drafts, a standard was approved by the
Committee, cosponsors, and ASA, and published with the designation ASA BI6.9-1940.
Revisions were made in 1950 and 1955 to add sizes up to NPS 24 and to complete coverage
of fittings in some sizes. These revisions were approved and published as ASA B16.9-1951 and
ASA B16.9-1958. With the subgroup now designated Subcommittee 6 (later Subcommittee F),
further revisions were begun to clarify the intent of the standard, to add angularity tolerances,
and to include fittings of different types (long radius reducing elbows and crosses) and smaller
sizes (NPS 1;4 and 1;2). This revision was published as ASA B16.9-1964 after ASA approval.
After reorganization of ASA, first as the United States of America Standards Institute (USASI),
then as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), with the Sectional Committee being
redesignated as an American National Standards Committee, another revision increasing the size
range to NPS 48 and revising the text for clarity was approved and published as ANSI B16.9-1971.
In 1975, Subcommittee F began a major revision to bring the standard up to date with current
practice and usage. Common fractions were expressed as decimals (but without intending higher
precision) and metric dimensional equivalents were added. Provisions for step-wise change of
radius for NPS %long radius elbows and 180 deg returns were introduced. Following Standards
Committee, cosecretariat, and ANSI approval, the revision was published as ANSI B16.9-1978.
It was updated by a corrective addendum, B16.9a-1981, issued in February 1982.
In 1982, American National Standards Committee B16 was reorganized as an ASME Committee
operating under procedures accredited by ANSI. In ASMEj ANSI B16.9-1986, the text was revised
and inch dimensions were established as the standard.
In 1991, the Subcommittee reviewed the document and made a number of revisions that were
included in ASME B16.9-1993. Dimensions for short pattern lap joints were also added.
In ASME B16.9-2001, short radius elbows and returns were added, which included all dimen-
sions and tolerances of ASME B16.28-1994. Metric units were provided as an independent but
parallel alternative standard to U.S. customary units and a Quality System Program appendix
was added.
In 2003, the Subcommittee reviewed the document and made a number of revisions. The scope
of the standard was changed to permit fabricated lap joint stub ends employing circumferential
or intersection welds.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on October 15, 2003 and
December 31, 2003.
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OFFICERS
H. R. 50nderegger, Chair
M. L. Nayyar, Vice Chair
P. A. Reddington, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
W. B. Bedesem, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Co. R. O. Manning, U.s. Coast Guard
M. A. CLark, Nibco Inc. W. N. Mclean, Newco Valves
A. Cohen, Arthur Cohen & Associates T. A. McMahon, Fisher Controls International Inc.
C. E. Floren, Mueller Co. M. L. Nayyar, Bechtel Power Corp.
O. R. Frikken, Consu ltant J. O. Page, U.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
P. A. Reddington, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. Hamilton, ABS Americas
R. A. Schmidt, Trinity-Ladish
M. L. Henderson, Forgital USA
H. R. Sonderegger, Anvil International, Inc.
G. A. Jolly, Vogt Valves/Flowserve W. M. Stephan, Flexitallic LP
M. Katcher, Haynes International T. F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association
W. G. Knecht, Consultant R. E. White, Richard E. White & Associates PC
R. Koester, The William Powell Co. O. A. Williams, Southern Co. Services
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accordance with the rules established in the applicable (d) size - the nominal pipe size (NPS) identification
sections of ASME B31, Code for Pressure Piping. For number related to the end connections shall be used
the calculation, applicable data for the pipe size, wall (e) compliance - see para 4.4 for standard and special
thickness, and material that is equivalent to that of the fitting marking
fitting shall be used. Pipe size, wan thickness (or sched- A manufacturer may supplement these mandatory
ule number), and material identity on the fittings are in markings with others, including a DN size designation,
lieu of pressure rating markings. but confusion with the required marking shall be
avoided.
2.2 Design of fittings
The design of fittings shall be established by mathe- 4.2 Exceptions
matical analyses (e.g., ASME B16.49 for bends) contained Where the size of the fitting does not permit complete
in nationally recognized pressure vessel or piping codes, marking, the identification marks may be omitted in
or at the manufacturer's option by proof testing in accor- reverse of the order presented above.
dance with para. 9 of this Standard. In order to meet
design or manufacturing requirements, it is expected 4.3 Depth of Stamping
that some portion of formed fittings may have to be Where steel stamps are used, care shall be taken so
thicker than the pipe wall with which the fitting is that the marking is not deep enough or sharp enough
intended to be used. The mathematical analyses, if used, to cause cracks or to reduce the wall thickness of the
may take into account such thicker sections. Records of fitting below the minimum allowed.
mathematical analysis and/ or successful proof test data
shall be available at the manufacturer's facility for 4.4 Compliance
inspection by the purchaser.
4.4.1 Standard fittings. That the fitting was manufac-
tured in conformance with this Standard, including all
3 SIZE dimensional requirements, is certified by a prefix "WP"
NPS, followed by a dimensionless number, is the des- in the material grade designation marking.
ignation for nominal fitting size. NPS is related to the 4.4.2 Special Fittings. That the fitting was manufac-
reference nominal diameter, DN, used in international tured in conformance with this Standard, except that
standards. The relationship is, typically, as follows: dimensional requirements are as agreed between the
DN NPS purchaser and the manufacturer, is certified by a supple-
15 ]~ mentary suffix to the material grade designation mark-
20 ~ ing as follows:
25 1 (a) "S9" applies for fittings in accordance with ASTM
32 114 A 234, A 403, A 420, and A 815.
(b) "SPLD" applies for fittings in accordance with
40 IlL
'2 ASTM B 361, B 363, and B 366.
50 2
65 z1~
80 3 5 MATERIAL
100 4
NOTE: For NPS > 4, the equivalence is DN = 25(NPS). Wrought fittings covered by this Standard shall be in
accordance with ASTM A 234, A 403, A 420, A 815, B
361, B 363, B 366, or the corresponding standard listed
4 MARKING in Section II of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
4.1 Standard Marking Code. The term 'wrought denotes fittings made of pipe,
Each fitting shall be permanently marked to show the tubing, plate, or forgings. Fittings made from block forg-
following: ings may only be supplied subject to agreement between
(a) manufacturer's name or trademark
the manufacturer and purchaser. Such fittings need not
(b) material identification, either the ASTM or ASME
meet the requirements of para. 7.
grade designation
(c) schedule number 1 or nominal wall thickness in 6 FITTING DIMENSIONS
mm
6.1 General
1 Schedule number is a dimensionless number that is widely used This Standard provides for a fixed position for the
as a convenient designation for use in ordering pipe and fittings.
It is normally associated with a group of standardized pipe wall
welding ends with reference to either the centerline of
thickness. Refer to ASME B36.10M and ASME B36.19M for com- the fi ttings or the overall dimensions. Dimensional
plete details on pipe schedule numbers. requirements for these fittings are to be found in Tables
3 through 12 and Tables 12 through III of Mandatory heat treatment. They shall be inspected for dimensional
Appendix I. compliance to this Standard.
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(Root face)
Less than x [Note (2)] Cut square or slightly chamfer, at manufacturer's option (not illustrated)
x to 22 (0.88), inclusive Plain bevel as in sketch (a) above
More than 22 (0.88) Compound bevel as in sketch (b) above
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Dimensions in parentheses are in inches.
(b) Other dimensions are in millimeters.
NOTES:
(1) See para. 8 and Fig. 1 for transition contours.
(2) x = 5 (0.19) for carbo n steel or ferritic alloy steel and 3 (0.12) for austen itie alloy steet.
grades of steel will be directly proportional to the tensile the fitting material, and of the size and wall thickness
properties of the various grades; see para 2.1. Therefore, the fitting marking identifies.
it is necessary to test only a single material grade in a
representative fitting to prove the design of the fitting.
11 TOLERANCES
Tolerances for fittings are shown in Tables 2 and 11,
10 PRODUCTION TESTS
and apply to the nominal dimensions given in Tables 3
Hydrostatic testing of wrought fittings is not required through 12 and Tables 12 through Ill. Where given in
by this Standard. All fittings shall be capable of with- the tables, the minimum and maximum dimensions are
standing, without leakage or impairment of serviceabil- based on these tolerances. The listings with decimals do
ity, a hydrostatic test pressure required by the applicable not imply precision measurement, such as use of vernier,
piping code for seamless pipe of material equivalent to micrometer, electronic readout equipment, etc.
0.5tm in
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NOTES:
(1) The value of tmin is whichever of the following is applicable:
(a) the minimum ordered wall thickness of the pipe, to include pipe that is purchased to a nominal wall thickness
with an undertolerance other than 12.5%;
(b) 0.875 times the nominal wall thickness of pipe ordered to a pipe schedule wall thickness that has an undertoler-
ance of 12.5%.
(2) The maximum thickness at the end of the component is:
(a) the greater of [tmin + 4 mm (0.16 in.)] or 1.15tm in when ordered on a minimum wall basis;
(b) the greater of [t min + 4 mm (0.16 in.)] or 1.10tmin when ordered on a nominal wall basis.
(3) Weld bevel shown is for illustration only.
(4) The weld reinforcement permitted by applicable code may lie outside the maximum envelope.
(5) Where transitions using maximum slope do not intersect the inside or outside surfaces within the transition region, as
shown by phantom outline, maximum slopes shall be used. Alternatively, radii lying within the envelope may be used.
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(a) For reference, see Table 2 Illustration on page 6.
(b) All dimensions are in millimeters.
(c) Tolerances are equal plus and minus except as noted.
~ NOTES:
(1) The inside diameter and the nominal wall thicknesses at ends are to be specified by the purchaser.
(2) A minimum wall thickness of 87.5% applies unless the purchaser specifies a different wall thickness tolerance. See Fig.
1, Note (l)(a).
(3) Out-of-round is the sum of absolute values of plus and minus tolerances. »
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(4) This tolerance may not apply in localized areas of formed fittings where increased wall thickness is required to meet :s:
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design requirements of para. 2.2. OJ
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(6) See Table 10 for limiting dimensions of outside diameter of barrel. o
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ASME B16.9-2003 FACTORY-MADE WROUGHT BUnwELDING FITIINGS
Table 3
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Dimensions of long Radius Elbows
Center-to-End
Nominal
Pipe Outside 90 deg 45 deg
Size Diameter Elbows, Elbows,
(NPS) at Bevel A B
112 21.3 38 16
% 26.7 38 19
1 33.4 38 22
1% 42.2 48 25
1% 48.3 57 29
2 60.3 76 35
2112 73.0 95 44
3 88.9 114 51
31/ 2 101.6 133 57
4 114.3 152 64
5 141.3 190 79
6 168.3 229 95
8 219.1 305 127
10 273.0 381 159
12 323.8 457 190
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Table 5 Dimensions of Long Radius Returns Table 6 Dimensions of Short Radius Elbows
Nominal Center- Back- Nominal Outside Center-
Pipe Outside to- to- Pipe Diameter to-
Size Diameter Center, Face, Size at End,
(NPS) at Bevel 0 K (NPS) Bevel A
lh 21.3 76 48 1 33.4 25
3;4 [Note (3)] 26.7 76 51 1% 42.2 32
1 33.4 76 56 1 \'i 48.3 38
1% 42.2 95 70 2 60.3 51
11/2 48.3 114 83 2\'i 73.0 64
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Table 9 Dimensions of Reducing Outlet Tees and Reducing Outlet Crosses (Cont'd)
Outside Center-to-End Outside Center-to-End
Diameter at Diameter at
Nominal Outlet, Nominal Outlet,
Bevel Bevel
Pipe Size Run, M Pipe Size Run, M
(NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)] (NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)]
16 x 16 x 14 406.4 355.6 305 305 28 x 28 x 26 711 660 521 521
16x16x12 406.4 323.8 305 295 28 x 28 x 24 711 610 521 508
16 x 16 x 10 406.4 273.0 305 283 28 x 28 x 22 711 559 521 495
16 x 16 x 8 406.4 219.1 305 273 28 x 28 x 20 711 508 521 483
16 x 16 x 6 406.4 168.3 305 264
28 x 28 x 18 711 457 521 470
18 x 18 x 16 457 406.4 343 330 28 x 28 x 16 711 406.4 521 457
18 x 18 x 14 457 355.6 343 330 28 x 28 x 14 711 355.6 521 457
18 x 18 x 12 457 323.8 343 321 28 x 28 x 12 711 323.8 521 448
18 x 18 x 10 457 273.0 343 308
18 x 18 x 8 457 219.1 343 298 30 x 30 x 28 762 711 559 546
30 x 30 x 26 762 660 559 546
20 x 20 x 18 508 457 381 368 30 x 30 x 24 762 610 559 533
20 x 20 x 16 508 406.4 381 356 30 x 30 x 22 762 559 559 521
20 x 20 x 14 508 355.6 381 356 30 x 30 x 20 762 508 559 508
20 x 20 x 12 508 323.8 381 346
20 x 20 x 10 508 273.0 381 333 30 x 30 x 18 762 457 559 495
20 x 20 x 8 508 219.1 381 324 30 x 30 x 16 762 406.4 559 483
30 x 30 x 14 762 355.6 559 483
22 x 22 x 20 559 508 419 406 30 x 30 x 12 762 323.8 559 473
22 x 22 x 18 559 457 419 394 30 x 30 x 10 762 273.0 559 460
22 x 22 x 16 559 406.4 419 381
22 x 22 x 14 559 355.6 419 381 32 x 32 x 30 813 762 597 584
22 x 22 x 12 559 323.8 419 371 32 x 32 x 28 813 711 597 572
22 x 22 x 10 559 273.0 419 359 32 x 32 x 26 813 660 597 572
32 x 32 x 24 813 610 597 559
24 x 24 x 22 610 559 432 432
24 x 24 x 20 610 508 432 432 32 x 32 x 22 813 559 597 546
24 x 24 x 18 610 457 432 419 32 x 32 x 20 813 508 597 533
32 x 32 x 18 813 457 597 521
24 x 24 x 16 610 406.4 432 406 32 x 32 x 16 813 406.4 597 508
24 x 24 x 14 610 355.6 432 406 32 x 32 x 14 813 355.6 597 508
24 x 24 x 12 610 323.8 432 397
24 x 24 x 10 610 273.0 432 384 34 x 34 x 32 864 813 635 622
34 x 34 x 30 864 762 635 610
26 x 26 x 24 660 610 495 483 34 x 34 x 28 864 711 635 597
26 x 26 x 22 660 559 495 470 34 x 34 x 26 864 660 635 597
26 x 26 x 20 660 508 495 457
34 x 34 x 24 864 610 635 584
26 x 26 x 18 660 457 495 444 34 x 34 x 22 864 559 635 572
26 x 26 x 16 660 406.4 495 432 34 x 34 x 20 864 508 635 559
26 x 26 x 14 660 355.6 495 432 34 x 34 x 18 864 457 635 546
26 x 26 x 12 660 323.8 495 422 34 x 34 x 16 864 406.4 635 533
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Table 9 Dimensions of Reducing Outlet Tees and Reducing Outlet Crosses (Cont'd)
Outside Center-to-End Outside Center-to-End
Diameter at Diameter at
Nominal Outlet, Nominal Outlet,
Bevel Bevel
Pipe Size Run, M Pipe Size Run, M
(NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)] (NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)]
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corner
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Note (2) -I T l-
Enlarged Section
F=:]
of lap
% 22.8 20.5 76 51 3 35
% 28.1 25.9 76 51 3 43
1 35.0 32.6 102 51 3 51
11;;' 43.6 41.4 102 51 5 64
11/2 49.9 47.5 102 51 6 73
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in millimeters.
(b) See Table 2 for tolerances.
(c) Service conditions and joint construction often dictate stub end length requirements. Therefore, the purchaser must
specify long or short pattern fitting when ordering.
NOTES:
(1) Gasket face finish shall be in accordance with A5ME B16.5 for raised face flanges.
(2) The lap thickness T shall not be less than nominal pipe wall thickness. See Table 2 for maximum tolerance.
(3) When short pattern stub ends are used with larger flanges in Classes 300 and 600, and with most sizes in Classes 900
and higher, and when long pattern stub ends are used with larger flanges in Classes 1500 and 2500, it may be neces-
sary to increase the length of the stub ends in order to avoid covering the weld with the flange. Such increases in
length shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
(4) When special facings such as tongue and groove, male and female, etc., are employed, additional lap thickness must
be provided and such additional thickness shall be in addition to (not included in) the basic length F.
(5) These dimensions conform to the radius established for lap joint flanges in ASME B16.5.
(6) This dimension conforms to standard machined facings shown in ASME B16.5. The back face of the lap shall be
machined to conform to the surface on which it seats. Where ring joint facings are to be applied. use dimension K as
given in ASME B16.5.
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Table 11
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Dimensions of Caps
Nominal Outside Limiting Wall
Pipe Size Diameter Length, £ Thickness Length, £1
(NPS) at Bevel [Note (1)] for Length, E [Note (2)]
60.3 38 5.59 44
2112 73.0 38 7.11 51
3 88.9 51 7.62 64
1
3 12 101.6 64 8.13 76
4 114.3 64 8.64 76
5 141.3 76 9.65 89
6 168.3 89 10.92 102
8 219.1 102 12.70 127
10 273.0 127 12.70 152
12 323.8 152 12.70 178
34 864 267
36 914 267
38 965 305
40 1 016 305
42 1067 305
44 1 118 343
46 1 168 343
48 1 219 343
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in millimeters.
(b) The shape of these caps shall be ellipsoidal and shall conform to the requirements given in the ASME
Baiter and Pressure Vessel Code.
NOTES:
(1) Length Eapplies forthickness not exceedi ng that given in colum n "Lim iting Wall Th ickness for Length, E."
(2) Length £1 applies for thickness greater than that given in column "Limiting Wall Thickness" for NPS
24 and smaller. For NPS 26 and larger, length E1 shall be by agreement between the manufacturer
and purchaser.
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Table 12 Dimensions of Reducers
Outside Diameter Outside Diameter
at Bevel at Bevel
Nominal Pipe Nominal Pipe
Size Large Small End-to-End, Size Large Small End-to-End,
(NPS) End End H (NPS) End End H
%x 1/2 26.7 21.3 38 5 x 4 141.3 114.3 127
%x% 26.7 17.3 38 5 x 31h 141.3 101.6 127
1 x % 33.4 26.7 51 5 x 3 141.3 88.9 127
1 x % 33.4 21.3 51 5 x 2% 141.3 73.0 127
5 x 2 141.3 60.3 127
1% Xl 42.2 33.4 51
1% x % 42.2 26.7 51 6 x 5 168.3 141.3 140
1% x % 42.2 21.3 51 6 x 4 168.3 114.3 140
6 x 3 1/ 2 168.3 101.6 140
I1h x 1% 48.3 42.2 64
6 x 3 168.3 88.9 140
11h x 1 48.3 33.4 64 6 x 21h 168.3 73.0 140
1% x % 48.3 26.7 64
I1hx 1h 48.3 21.3 64
8 x 6 219.1 168.3 152
8 x 5 219.1 141.3 152
8 x 4 219.1 114.3 152
2 x 11/2 60.3 48.3 76
8 x 31h 219.1 101.6 152
2 x 1% 60.3 42.2 76
2 x 1 60.3 33.4 76
10 x 8 273.0 219.1 178
2 x % 60.3 26.7 76 10 x 6 273.0 168.3 178
10 x 5 273.0 141.3 178
21h x 2 73.0 60.3 89 10 x 4 273.0 114.3 178
21h x 11h 73.0 48.3 89
21h x 1% 73.0 42.2 89 12 x 10 323.8 273.0 203
21h x 1 73.0 33.4 89 12 x 8 323.8 219.1 203
12 x 6 323.8 168.3 203
3 x 21h 88.9 73.0 89 12 x 5 323.8 141.3 203
3 x 2 88.9 60.3 89
3 x 11/2 88.9 48.3 89 14 x 12 355.6 323.8 330
3 x 1% 88.9 42.2 89 14 x 10 355.6 273.0 330
14 x 8 355.6 219.1 330
3% x 3 101.6 88.9 102 14 x 6 355.6 168.3 330
31h x 21/2 101.6 73.0 102
31h x 2 101.6 60.3 102 16 x 14 406.4 355.6 356
31h x 11h 101.6 48.3 102 16 x 12 406.4 323.8 356
3% x 11/L. 101.6 42.2 102 16 x 10 406.4 273.0 356
16 x 8 406.4 219.1 356
4 x 31h 114.3 101.6 102
4 x 3 114.3 88.9 102 18 x 16 457 406.4 381
4 x 21h 114.3 73.0 102 18 x 14 457 355.6 381
4 x 2 114.3 60.3 102 18 x 12 457 323.8 381
4 x 11/2 114.3 48.3 102 18 x 10 457 273.0 381
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18
MANDATORY APPENDIX I
INCH TABLES
19
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8-8 1;2 to 21;2 +0.06, 0.03 0.06 0.06 0.12 0.25 0.25 0.03 +0, +0, +0.06, % to 4 0.03 0.06
§'a.
(") fJQ
-0.03 -0.03 -0.03 -0
o~. ::T
.....
~ @I 3 to 3 1;2 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.12 0.25 0.25 0.03 +0,
-0.03
+0,
-0.03
+0.06,
-0
I 5 to 8 0.06 0.12
~~
0"0
CD .j:..
8~'<0" I 4 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.12 0.25 0.25 0.03 +0, +0, +0.06, I 10 to 12 0.09 0.19
0..9- -0.03 -0.06 -0
CD CD
g?
~ g:::1. I I 14
5 to 8 +0.09, 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.03 +0, +0, +0.06, to 16 0.09 0.25
rJ) -0.06 -0.03 -0.06 -0
8 (")
;? §
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:::1. 0 10 to 18 +0.16, 0.12 0.09 0.09 0.25 0.38 0.25 0.06 +0, +0, +0.12, I 18 to 24 0.12 0.38
e:. o. tv
,..... -0.12 -0.06 -0.06 -0
~.~
:;'0
o ......, 20 to 24 +0.25, 0.19 0.09 0.09 0.25 0.38 0.25 0.06 +0, +0, +0.12, I 26 to 30 0.19 0.38
a~ -0.19 -0.06 -0.06 -0
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8~ ~'I
26 to 30 +0.25, 0.19 0.12 0.19 0.38 I 32 to 42 0.19 0.50
e:. -0.19
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32 to 48 +0.25, 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.38 I 44 to 48 0.19 0.75
ao S'I
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GENERAL NOTES:
~ (a) For reference, see Table 11 Illustration on page 20.
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(b) All dimensions are in inches.
(c) Tolerances are equal plus and minus except as noted.
NOTES:
(1) The inside diameter and the nominal wall thicknesses at ends are to be specified by the purchaser.
(2) A minimum wall thickness of 87.5% applies unless the purchaser specifies a different wall thickness tolerance. See Fig.
1, Note (1) (a). >
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(3) Out-of-round is the sum of absolute values of plus and minus tolerances. :s:
...,
(4) This tolerance may not apply in localized areas of formed fittings where increased wall thickness is required to meet OJ
~
Table 12
~
Dimensions of long Radius Elbows
Center-to-End
Nominal
Pipe Outside 90 deg 45 deg
Size Diameter Elbows, Elbows,
(NPS) at Bevel A B
22
23
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A
L
Table 14 Dimensions of Long Radius Returns Table 15 Dimensions of Short Radius Elbows
Nominal Nominal Outside Center-
Pipe Outside Center- Back- Pipe Diameter to-
Size Diameter to-Center, to-Face, Size at End,
(NPS) at Bevel 0 K (NPS) Bevel A
24
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I _ _- - Y
, " -_ _4- v
1
25
2x2X1 1;2 2.38 1.90 2.50 2.38 10 x 10 x 8 10.75 8.62 8.50 8.00
2 x 2 X 11~ 2.38 1.66 2.50 2.25 10 x 10 x 6 10.75 6.62 8.50 7.62
2 x 2 x 1 2.38 1.32 2.50 2.00 10 x 10 x 5 10.75 5.56 8.50 7.50
2 x 2 x% 2.38 1.05 2.50 1.75 10 x 10 x 4 10.75 4.50 8.50 7.25
1
16 x 16 x 14 16.00 14.00 12.00 12.00
3 h x 3 1h x 3 4.00 3.50 3.75 3.62 16 x 16 x 12 16.00 12.75 12.00 11.62
1
3 h x 3 1h x 21h 4.00 2.88 3.75 3.50 16 x 16 x 10 16.00 10.75 12.00 11.12
3 1h x 3 1h x 2 4.00 2.38 3.75 3.25 16 x 16 x 8 16.00 8.62 12.00 10.75
3 1;2 x 3 1h x 11h 4.00 1.90 3.75 3.12 16 x 16 x 6 16.00 6.62 12.00 10.38
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Table 18 Dimensions of Reducing Outlet Tees and Reducing Outlet Crosses (Cont'd)
Outside Center-to-End Outside Center-to-End
Diameter at Diameter at
Nominal Outlet, Nominal Outlet,
Bevel Bevel
Pipe Size Run, M Pipe Size Run, M
(NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)] (NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)]
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Table 18 Dimensions of Reducing Outlet Tees and Reducing Outlet Crosses (Cont'd)
Center-to-End Center-to-End
Outside Diameter Outside Diameter
Nominal Outlet, Nominal Outlet,
at Bevel at Bevel
Pipe Size Run, M Pipe Size Run, M
(NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)] (NPS) Run Outlet e [Note (1)]
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\ Note square
corner
Note(ll-~
Note (2) -l T I-
Enlarged Section
F~
of lap
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) See Table 11 for tolerances.
(c) Service conditions and joint construction often dictate stub end length requirements. Therefore, the purchaser must
specify long or short pattern fitting when ordering.
NOTES:
(1) Gasket face finish shall be in accordance with ASME 816.5 for raised face flanges.
(2) The lap thickness T shall not be less than nominal pipe wall thickness. See Table 11 for tolerance.
(3) When short pattern stub ends are used with larger flanges in Classes 300 and 600, and with most sizes in Classes 900
and higher, and when long pattern stub ends are used with larger flanges in Classes 1500 and 2500, it may be neces-
sary to increase the length of the stub ends in order to avoid covering the weld with the flange. Such increases in
length shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
(4) When special facings such as tongue and groove, male and female, etc., are employed, additional lap thickness must
be provided and such additional thickness shall be in addition to (not included in) the basic length F.
(5) These dimensions conform to the radius established for lap joint flanges in ASME B16.5.
(6) This dimension conforms to standard machined facings shown in ASME 816.5. The back face of the lap shall be
machined to conform to the surface on which it seats. Where ring joint facings are to be applied, use dimension K as
given in ASME 816.5.
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Nominal Outside
£t
Table 110
EarE 1
Dimensions of Caps
Limiting Wall
Pipe Size Diameter length, E Thickness length, £1
(NPS) at Bevel [Note (1)] for length, £ [Note (2)]
34 34.00 10.50
36 36.00 10.50
38 38.00 12.00
40 40.00 12.00
42 42.00 12.00
44 44.00 13.50
46 46.00 13.50
48 48.00 13.50
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) The shape of these caps shall be ellipsoidal and shall conform to the shape requirements as given
in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
NOTES:
(1) Length Eapplies forthickness not exceeding that given in column "Limiting Wall Thickness for Length, E."
(2) Length E1 applies for thickness greater than that given in column "Limiting Wall Thickness" for NPS
24 and smaller. For NPS 26 and larger, length E1 shall be by agreement between the manufacturer
and purchaser.
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Table 111 Dimensions of Reducers
Outside Diameter Outside Diameter
at Bevel at Bevel
Nominal Nominal
Pipe Size Large Small End-to-End, Pipe Size Large Small End-to-End,
(NPS) End End H (NPS) End End H
:% x 1;2 1.05 0.84 1.50 5 x 4 5.56 4.50 5.00
%x% 1.05 0.68 1.50 5 x 3 1/ 2 5.56 4.00 5.00
1 x % 1.32 1.05 2.00 5 x 3 5.56 3.50 5.00
1 x lIS 1.32 0.84 2.00 5 x 21/2 5.56 2.88 5.00
5 x 2 5.56 2.38 5.00
I11t, x 1 1.66 1.32 2.00
I11t, x % 1.66 1.05 2.00 6 x 5 6.62 5.56 5.50
11/4 x 1/2 1.66 0.84 2.00 6 x 4 6.62 4.50 5.50
6 x 3% 6.62 4.00 5.50
11;2 x 1% 1.90 1.66 2.50 6 x 3 6.62 3.50 5.50
11;2 x 1 1.90 1.32 2.50 6 x 21;2 6.62 2.88 5.50
illS x % 1.90 1.05 2.50
11;2 x 1/2 1.90 0.84 2.50 8 x 6 8.62 6.62 6.00
8 x 5 8.62 5.56 6.00
2 x 11;2 8 x 4 8.62 4.50 6.00
2.38 1.90 3.00
8 x 3 1/ 2 8.62 4.00 6.00
2Xl% 2.38 1.66 3.00
2 x 1 2.38 1.32 3.00
10 x 8 10.75 8.62 7.00
2 x % 2.38 1.05 3.00
10 x 6 10.75 6.62 7.00
10 x 5 10.75 5.56 7.00
21/2 x 2 2.88 2.38 3.50 10 x 4 10.75 4.50 7.00
21;2 x 11;2 2.88 1.90 3.50
21/2 x 1% 2.88 1.66 3.50 12 x 10 12.75 10.75 8.00
21/2 x 1 2.88 1.32 3.50 12 x 8 12.75 8.62 8.00
12 x 6 12.75 6.62 8.00
3 x 21;2 3.50 2.88 3.50 12 x 5 12.75 5.56 8.00
3 x 2 3.50 2.38 3.50
3 x 11/2 3.50 1.90 3.50 14 x 12 14.00 12.75 13.00
3X1% 3.50 1.66 3.50 14 x 10 14.00 10.75 13.00
14 x 8 14.00 8.62 13.00
3 1/ 2 x 3 4.00 3.50 4.00 14 x 6 14.00 6.62 13.00
3% x 21;2 4.00 2.88 4.00
3"/2 x 2 4.00 2.38 4.00 16 x 14 16.00 14.00 14.00
3 1/ 2 x 11;2 4.00 1.90 4.00 16 x 12 16.00 12.75 14.00
3 11S x 1% 4.00 1.66 4.00 16 x 10 16.00 10.75 14.00
16 x 8 16.00 8.62 14.00
4 x 3 1;2 4.50 4.00 4.00
4 x 3 4.50 3.50 4.00 18 x 16 18.00 16.00 15.00
4 x 21;2 4.50 2.88 4.00 18 x 14 18.00 14.00 15.00
4 x 2 4.50 2.38 4.00 18 x 12 18.00 12.75 15.00
4 x 11/2 4.50 1.90 4.00 18 x 10 18.00 10.75 15.00
31
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) While the figure illustrates a bell-shaped reducer, the use of conical reducer is not prohibited.
32
MANDATORY APPENDIX II
REFERENCES
The following is a list of standards and specifications ASTM A 815/ A 815M-Ola, Standard Specification for
referenced in this Standard, showing the year of Wrought Ferritic, Ferritic/ Austenitic and Martensitic
approval. Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
ASTM B 361-02, Standard Specification for Factory-
ASME B16.5-2003, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Made Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
NPS 'i2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
Welding Fittings
ASME B16.25-1997, Buttwelding Ends
ASTM B 363-02, Standard Specification for Seamless and
ASME B16.49-2000, Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt-
Welded Unalloyed Titanium and Titanium Alloy
welding Induction Bends for Transportation and Dis- Welding Fittings
tribution Systems
ASTM B 366-Ole1, Standard Specification for Factory-
ASME B31, Code for Pressure Piping Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
ASME B36.10M-2000, Welded and Seamless Wrought ASTM E 29-02, Standard Practice for Using Significant
Steel Pipes Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance With
ASME B36.19M-1985(R1994), Stainless Steel Pipe Specifica tions
ASME BPVC-2001, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials
Code
(ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engi- PA 19428-2959
neers (ASME International), Three Park Avenue, New
York, NY 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 Law ISO 6708:1995, Pipework Components - Definition and
Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300 Selection of DN (Nominal Size)
ISO 9000:2000, Quality Management Systems - Funda-
ASTM A 234-02, Standard Specification for Piping Fit- mentals and Vocabulary
tings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management Systems -
Moderate and High Temperature Service Requirements
ASTM A 403-02, Standard Specification for Wrought ISO 9004:2000, Quality Management Systems - Guide-
Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings lines for Performance Improvements
ASTM A 420-02, Standard Specification for Piping Fit- Publisher: International Organization for Standardiza-
tings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for tion (ISO), 1 rue de Varembe, Case Postale 56, CH-
Low-Temperature Service 1211, Geneve 20, Switzerland/Suisse
33
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
QUALllY SYSTEM PROGRAM
The products manufactured in accordance with this manufacturer's quality system by an independent orga-
Standard shall be produced under a Quality System nization shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Program following the principles of an appropriate stan- The detailed documentation demonstrating program
dard from the ISO 9000 series. 1 A determination of the compliance shall be available to the purchaser at the
need for registration and/ or certification of the product manufacturer's facility. A written summary description
of the program utilized by the product manufacturer
shall be available to the purchaser upon request. The
1 The series is also available from the American National Stan- product manufacturer is defined as the entity whose name
dards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
as American National Standards that are identified by a prefix
or trademark appears on the product in accordance with
"Q" replacing the prefix "ISO." Each standard of the series is listed the marking or identification requirements of this
in Mandatory Appendix II. Standard.
34
FOREWORD
This publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by the
Secretary, speaking for the ASME BI6 Committee, Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings,
and Gaskets, to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of AS ME B16.9, Factory-
Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings.
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters except for a few typographical
corrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In
some few instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical
nature; in these cases, a corrected interpretation follows immediately after the original reply.
These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional
information is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons
aggrieved by this interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee.
ASME does not "approve," "certify," "rate/' or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary
device, or activity.
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Interpretation: 03-1
Question (1): Does ASME B16.9-2001 permit the successful proof test data of a B16.9-2001 NPS
8-Schedule 20, 90 deg elbow (tID = 0.29) to be extended to cover the proof test requirement for
a B16.9-2001 NPS 20-Standard Schedule, 90 deg elbow (tiD = 0.018) under para. 9.4.2?
Question (2): Does ASME B16.9-2001 permit the successful proof pressure test data of a B16.9
fitting such as a tee to be applied to qualify a fitting such as an elbow, cap, or reducer?
Reply (2): No. See para. 9.4. Extension of test data shall be from a representative fitting.
Interpretation: 03-2
Question: Does ASME B16.9-2001 have specific requirements for increasing the wall thickness
above the minimum for fittings or particular areas on fittings to meet the pressure rating require-
ments?
Reply: No. See paras. 9 and 2.2.
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