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Key features of pipe crosses
- Equal and reducing crosses
- Butt-weld, socket-weld and threaded
- Fire and utility systems
- To ASME B16.9 / B16.11
Pipe Crosses by material
Pipe Crosses are available in the following grades. Select a grade for specifications and sizes.
Stainless Steel
- SS 304 Pipe Crosses
- SS 304L Pipe Crosses
- SS 304H Pipe Crosses
- SS 309S Pipe Crosses
- SS 310S Pipe Crosses
- SS 316 Pipe Crosses
- SS 316L Pipe Crosses
- SS 316Ti Pipe Crosses
- SS 317 Pipe Crosses
- SS 317L Pipe Crosses
- SS 321 Pipe Crosses
- SS 321H Pipe Crosses
- SS 347 Pipe Crosses
- SS 347H Pipe Crosses
- SS 904L Pipe Crosses
- Duplex 2205 Pipe Crosses
- Super Duplex 2507 Pipe Crosses
- SS 254 SMO Pipe Crosses
Nickel Alloys
- Inconel 600 Pipe Crosses
- Inconel 601 Pipe Crosses
- Inconel 625 Pipe Crosses
- Incoloy 800 Pipe Crosses
- Incoloy 800H Pipe Crosses
- Incoloy 800HT Pipe Crosses
- Incoloy 825 Pipe Crosses
- Monel 400 Pipe Crosses
- Hastelloy C22 Pipe Crosses
- Hastelloy C276 Pipe Crosses
- Nickel 200 Pipe Crosses
- Nickel 201 Pipe Crosses
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Non-Ferrous Metals
Pipe Crosses: sizes, finishes and testing
- Size range
- Butt-weld ½" – 48" (larger fabricated to order) in schedules matching the pipe; socket-weld and threaded ⅛" – 4" in Class 2000, 3000, 6000 and 9000
- Finish
- Annealed & pickled, shot-blasted, black painted or galvanised (by material)
- Ends
- Bevelled (butt-weld), socket-weld, threaded NPT/BSP
Testing & documents
- Chemical and mechanical tests of the starting material
- Dimensional inspection to B16.9 / B16.11
- Radiography of welded fittings (seamed WPW/WX)
- Hardness, IGC and impact tests as specified
- EN 10204 3.1 certificate; 3.2 with third-party inspection
Other fittings types
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are pipe crosses available in?
Butt-weld ½" – 48" (larger fabricated to order) in schedules matching the pipe; socket-weld and threaded ⅛" – 4" in Class 2000, 3000, 6000 and 9000.
Which specifications cover pipe crosses?
To ASME B16.9 / B16.11.
What are pipe crosses used for?
Butt-weld, socket-weld and threaded. They're less common than tees, but useful in fire-protection and utility systems.
Which materials are pipe crosses available in?
Stainless steel, nickel alloys, carbon and alloy steel and non-ferrous metals, depending on the specification. See the material list above.