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What ASTM A815 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A815 / ASME SA815
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Fittings
- Grades on site
- 2
Covers butt-weld fittings in duplex, super duplex, ferritic and martensitic stainless grades, designated WP-S (seamless) and WP-W / WP-WX (welded), for example WPS31803, WPS32205 and WPS32750.
Key requirements
- Solution annealed and rapidly cooled (duplex)
- Dimensions per ASME B16.9 / B16.11 / MSS SP-43
- Radiography of welds for WX classes
- Ferrite or intermetallic-phase testing on order (see ASTM A923)
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A815
Ordering to ASTM A815
- State "ASTM A815" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM A815 cover?
Covers butt-weld fittings in duplex, super duplex, ferritic and martensitic stainless grades, designated WP-S (seamless) and WP-W / WP-WX (welded), for example WPS31803, WPS32205 and WPS32750.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A815?
On this site: Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A815?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A815 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA815 the same as ASTM A815?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-815). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.