LOKRING  Specifications FS-3000 for

Series MAS-3000 Carbon Steel Fittings

Scope of Specifications: Series MAS-3000 carbon steel pipefittings manufactured by LOKRING. Pressure
temperature ratings of qualified fittings, and matched pipe sized (NPS) and schedules are detailed in Table 1 and 2 of
this specification. Fitting configurations and dimensions are detailed in LOKRING specification control drawing
SCD-MAS-PXX. Installation tool envelope dimensions, and minimum
Fit-up dimensions are provided in LOKRING drawing LKT-MAS-PXX. For installation procedures, and selection of
installation tooling, see specifications LP-105. Fittings are designed for carbon steel pipe to ASTM-A106B and ASTM-
A53B.

Fitting Material Specification: Fitting body and swaging rings are manufactured from hot rolled micro alloyed
15V24 carbon steel bar or Drawn Over Mandrel, stress relieved tubing. Bar stock material shall conform to ASTM
A675 and the chemical and mechanical properties shall conform to LOKRING material specification LMS 92-10.
Tube stock material shall conform to ASTM A513 / DIN 2393 grade ST 52.3 and the chemical and mechanical
properties shall conform to LOKRING material specification LMS 97-20. For shelf-life corrosion protection,
machined fittings shall be subjected to a black oxide process, followed by a rust inhibiting dip. Contact LOKRING
for material or plating specifications.

Table 1: Pressure-Temperature Ratings (Note 1,3,5)

Ambient Maximum
Fitting/Matching Pipe Assembly design pressures (psi)
LOKRING Fitting (Note 2) Matching Pipe Schedule ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3

MAS-3000-XXX-P04 NPS ¼ 40 4890 6520

MAS-3000-XXX-P06 NPS 3/8 40 4040 5390
MAS-3000-XXX-P08 NPS ½ 40 3890 5190
MAS-3000-XXX-P12 NPS ¾ 40 3230 4300
MAS-3000-XXX-P16 NPS 1 40 3030 4050
MAS-3000-XXX-P20 NPS 1¼ 40 2480 3310
MAS-3000-XXX-P24 NPS 1½ 40 2200 2930
MAS-3000-XXX-P32 NPS 2 40 1790 2390
MAS-3000-XXX-P48 NPS 3 40 1700 2270

MAS-3000-XXX-P04 NPS ¼ 80 6610 8810

MAS-3000-XXX-P06 NPS 3/8 80 5600 7470
MAS-3000-XXX-P08 NPS ½ 80 5250 7000
MAS-3000-XXX-P12 NPS ¾ 80 4400 5870
MAS-3000-XXX-P16 NPS 1 80 4080 5440
MAS-3000-XXX-P20 NPS 1¼ 80 3350 4460
MAS-3000-XXX-P24 NPS 1½ 80 2970 3960
MAS-3000-XXX-P32 NPS 2 80 2420 3230
MAS-3000-XXX-P48 NPS 3 80 2260 2470

MAS-3000-XXX-P08 NPS ½ 160 4810 6410

MAS-3000-XXX-P12 NPS ¾ 160 4240 5650
MAS-3000-XXX-P16 NPS 1 160 3650 4870

Note: Pressure-temperature ratings in Table 1 assume no corrosion allowance and negligible bending moments on the
fitting. Please consult the factory for more detailed design guidance.

Table 2: Temperature Derating Factors (Note 1,5)

Temperature Derating Factor
(°°F) For ASME B31.3

400 1.000
500 0.945
600 0.865
650 0.751

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Matching Pipe for Qualified Fittings: Carbon Steel to ASTM-A106B and ASTM-A53B (Note 3)

Stress Intensification Factor I: 1.2. (Note 4,5)

Reference Qualification Document:
Biersteker, Dietmann, Sareshwala, and Haupt, “Qualification of Non-
Standard Product Form for ASME Code for pressing piping, B31
Applications” Codes and Standards and Applications for Design and
Analysis of Pressure Vessel and Piping Components, PVP-Vol. 210-
1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, 1991.

Note 1: Piping systems containing the piping assemblies listed may establish design pressures up to and including the
ambient maximum design pressure given for temperature from -20° to 400° F for ASME B31.3 (based on
allowable stresses for the matching pipe of 15,000 psi and 20,000 psi respectively). For temperatures above
400°F in ASME B31.1 the maximum design pressure given shall be multiplied by the temperature-derating
factor listed in Table 2. Interpolation between derating factors is permitted. For methodology used to
develop maximum design pressures in accordance with ASME codes, see Reference Qualification Document.

Testing performed has disclosed that the toughness for the 15V24 material at -20°F to be comparable or
better than matching pipe material (document available upon request). However, the toughness of matching
pipe material may be affected when operating below normal ambient temperatures.

Note 2: XXX designates fitting configuration: CPL = Coupling; TEE = Straight Leg Tee; EL90 = 90°
Elbow.

Note3: Pipe used for pressure qualification tested was a seamless construction to ASME-SA106 Grade B, and
electric resistance welded (ERW) construction to ASME-SA53 Grade B. Maximum pipe hardness Rb 90.
For assemblies using ASTM A106 Grade A, A53 Grade A, or A587 matching pipe, the listed pressure-
temperature ratings shall be multiplied by 0.80. Prior to using Series MAS-3000 fittings on other carbon
steel pipe specifications, schedules, or constructions, consult with LOKRING.

When installing on ERW pipe, the longitudinal weld seam shall be drawn smooth or sanded to remove any
suckback, flat spots, or other surface irregularities. If the required surface conditions cannot be met, the use
of anaerobic sealant, such as Loctite PST sealant (given process compatibility) is recommended.

Note 4: The stress intensification factor, I, used for B31.1 thermal expansion and B31.3 displacement stress-range
calculations has been established in accordance with test procedures outlined in the Reference Qualification
Document. In this testing, an assembly consisting of a LOKRING coupling two equal length pipe tangents
on either side of the coupling was fabricated using standard LOKRING installation procedures. A uniform
bending moment was applied to the fitting/pipe assembly. This moment induced a bending stress in the
assembly greater than the pipe material yield strength (35,000 psi), and caused the assembly to flex in plane
passing through the neutral axis. In one complete flexural cycle, the fitting/pipe assembly bends an equal
distance to either side of the neutral axis. The stress intensification thus determined means that the
LOKRING fitting/matching pipe assembly will normally survive 7,000 fully reversed flexural cycles with
the matching pipe nominal stress equal to the pipe material yield strength.

While extensive fatigue testing of the 15V24 fitting and matching pipe assemblies have been performed
(documentation available upon request), it is cautioned that th3 15V24 material is among the highest tensile
strength materials approved for use in pressure component applications. In developing stress intensification
data, one assembly endured 80,000 cycles at a nominal moment stress of 35,000 psi without failure.
However, both B31.1 and B31.3 provide notes suggesting caution when designing with materials other than
those in the ASME database. Thus, until more data is available, it is recommended that the B31.1 thermal
expansion and B31.3 displacement allowable stress-ranges be conservatively based upon grade B carbon steel
allowable stress values.

Note 5: The pressure-temperature ratings and the stress intensification factor given are for the LOKRING coupling
fitting/matching pipe joint only. If the LOKRING fitting is the TEE or EL90, a forged tee or elbow exists
between LOKRING couplings located at the ends of the product form. Calculations and testing confirm
that effective pressure-temperature ratings and the effective stress intensification factors (based on matching
pipe cross-sectional properties) are enveloped by LOKRING coupling/matching pipe values. This is true
as well for conditions where corrosion has internally reduced the wall thickness such that pressure-
temperature rating and stress intensification factor could be affected. For flexibility calculations, the tee or
elbow may conservatively be considered as a rigid member.
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