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This British Standard, having been approved by the Petroleum Equipment Industry Standards Committee, was published
under the authority of the Executive Board on 30th August, 1974

British Standards Institution, 1974.

BS 2561 First published, February, 1955.
BS 1684 First published, December, 1950.
First published as BS 3799, September, 1964.
First revision, August, 1974.
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Co-operating organizations

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The Petroleum Equipment Industry Standards Committee, under whose supervision this British Standard was prepared, consists
of representatives from the following Government department and scientific and industrial organizations:
British Gas Corporation
Council of British Manufacturers of Petroleum Equipment
British Mechanical Engineering Confederation
Department of Trade and Industry, Oil
Oil Companies Materials Association
British Rubber Manufacturers' Association Lld
British Steel Industry
The organizations marked with an ssterisk in the above list, together with the following, were directly represented on the
Committee entrusted with the preparation of this standard:
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Confederation of British Industry
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Specification for

Amendments issued since publication

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Steel pipe fittings,

screwed and socket-welding
for the petroleum industry

Amd. No.
3021

Date of issue
June 1979

Text affected
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Contents
Page

Page

Appendix

Inside front cover

Co-operating organizations
Foreword

A. Notes to purchaser

Tables

Specification

I. Pressure/temperature ratings
2. Tolerances for socket-welding fittings
3. Materials and material identification
symbols
4. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of 90 elbows,
crosses, tees and 45 0 elbows
5. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of couplings,
half-couplings and caps
6. Screwed fittings. Minimum dimensions of
pipe plugs
7. Screwed fittings. Minimum dimensions of
bushings
8. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of hexagonal
nipples
9. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of round
nipples
10. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of unions
11. Screwed fittings. Minimum dimensions of
welding bosses
12. Fittings. Dimensions of swage nipples
13. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of 90
elbows, crosses, tees and 45 0 elbows.
14. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of
couplings, half-couplings and caps
15. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of
unions
16. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of
welding bosses

1. General
1.1 Scope

3
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4
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Sizes and size identification

Designation
Pressure/temperature ratings
Manufacture
Certification

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1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

2. Design
Screwed fittings
Screwed and socket-welding unions
Threading
Dimensions of screwed fittings
Dimensions of socket-welding fittings
Tolerances for socket-welding fittings
Workmanship and finish

3. Materials

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4. Marking

5. Inspection and test

Impact testing
Hydrostatic testing
Inspection
Test facilities

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I. Designation of outlets

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Foreword

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4.1 Method of marking

4.2 Required markings
4.3 Permissible omission of markings

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

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This British Standard has been prepared under the authority of the Petroleum Equipment Industry Standards
Committee.
It is the metric version of BS 3799 which has also been revised so as to include welding bosses and round
and swaged nipples, for which there is a general requirement. Flush bushings, bull plugs and all 2000 Ib
fittings have been deleted as there is now negligible usage of these types. Non-preferred sizes of all items, and
hexagonal nipples over 2 in. nominal size have also been omitted.
A wider range of materials has been introduced and the material references have been revised in line with
the current materials standards.
The bore diameter of sockets has also been modified to enable pipe with dimensions.in accordance with
ISO/R 64 (BS 3600) to be used in addition to pipe with the dimensions given in BS 1600 (API).
Certain measurements, notably nominal sizes, have not been converted into metric units since the use of
imperial units in such cases follows established international practice in the petroleum industry; for this
reason and also to retain identification, the designations 3000 Ib and 6000 Ib have been maintained.
In order to ensure interchangeability requirements, ANSI B16.11, ASTM 234 and ASTM A403 have
been taken into account in the preparation of this document.
Acknowledgment is made to the American National Standards Institute (A NSI), the American Society
for Testing Materials (ASTM), and the American Petroleum Institute (API) for data used in this standard.

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British Standard Specification for

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1. General

1.1 Scope

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This British Standard specifies requirements for forged carbon and alloy steel screwed and socket-welding
fittings for use in the petroleum and petrochemical industry.
Screwed fittings specified in this standard are intended for assembly. with pipe threaded in accordance with
API Std. 5B or ANSI B2.1. (N .P.T.)
Socket-welding fittings specified in this standard are primarily intended for assembly with plain end pipe
dimensioned in accordance with BS 1600 and API Std. 5L. It should be noted, however, that with the
exception of nominal size 2! in (65 mm) the socket dimensions are also suitable for use with plain end pipe
dimensions in accordance with BS 3600 (ISO/R 64). See Notes to Purchaser (Appendix A) and Tables i 3
and 16.
This standard provides for the following:
(I) Screwed fittings:
Elbows, 90 0 and 45 0
Crosses
Tees
Couplings and half-couplings
Caps
Square, hexagonal and round head plugs
Hexagonal head bushings
Hexagonal and round nipples .
Unions
Welding bosses
Swage nipples
(2) Socket-welding fittings:
Elbows, 90 0 and 45 :'

Crosses
Tees
Couplings and half-couplings
Caps
Unions
Welding bosses
Swage nipples

NOTE. The Standards referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

1.2 Sizes and size identification

The size of a fitting is identified by the nominal size of the pipe with which it is to be used.
For reducing fittings, the openings are given in the alphabetical sequence shown in Fig. 1, the run openings
being stated first, followed by the outlet opening(s). In each case, the larger opening is specified first.
.. These fittings may be ordered in any combination of cnd preparation (see Table 12 with footnote).

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Fig. 1. Designation of outlets

Fittings of the following nominal sizes are included:

(I) Screwed: tin (6 mm) up to and including 4 in (lOO mm).

(2) Socket-welding: i in (6 mm) up to and including 3 in (80 mm).

1.3 Designation

Screwed fttt!ogs

3000 lb

Schedule 80
Double extra strong

6000 lb

Socket-weldlog llttlogs

Schedule 80
Schedule 160

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Fittings to this standard shall be designated as 3000 Ib and 6000 lb. These designations represent the maximum
cold non-shock working pressures of the fittings in pounds force per square inch. For convenient reference.
schedule numbers of pipe normally used with these fittings are as follows:

1.4 Pressure/temperature ratings

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Bore dimensions given in the relative tables for 3000 Ib socket-welding fittings correspond to Schedule 40
pipe.

1.5 Manufacture

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Pressure/temperature ratings are listed in Table 1.

Solid plugs and bushings do not carry specific ratings and are intended for use with screwed fittings of any
of the designations shown in 1.3.

Fittings may be produced by any of the following recognized processes:

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(1) Forging: elbows, crosses, tees.

(2) Forging or machining from bar stock: caps, bushings, hexagonal nipples. pipe plugs, unions.
(3) Forging, or machining from bar stock or seamless pipe: couplings, halfcouplings, welding bosses,
round and swage nipples.
This standard does not cover fittings which have been fabricated by welding.

1.6 Certification

By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, the basis of acceptance by the purchaser of the
fittings covered by his order may be a certificate stating that such fittings comply with the requirements of this
standard, and that the material from which they are made has the chemical and physical characteristics
specified in the appropriate standards listed in Table 3.

2. Design
2.1 Screwed fittings
Screwed fittings shall be designed to withstand the stresses resulting from assembly.
For this purpose, elbows, tees and crosses shall be designed with wide reinforcing bands of heavy section
connecting at the crotch of the fitting, resulting in additional wall thickness over the full length of the tapped
ends. Screwed couplings, caps and similar fittings may have this additional wall thickness provided oyer their
full length.

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2.2 Screwed and socket-welding unions
These unions shall have integral steel-to-steel seats of the ball-to-cone seat type providing a concentric line
contact. Cone-to-cone seat type may be supplied subject to agreement by the purchaser.
CAtn:l0N. Unions should only be used as complote assemblies because component parts of unions made by. different

manu/ac/urcrs, ~r component paru of different typeJ of unianJ made by the Jame manufacturer, arc not ne'cCSJaIily
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2.3 Threading

2.4 Dimensions of screwed fittings

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Screwed fittings shall be taper threaded in accordance with API Std. 5B or A1;lSI B2.1. (N.P.T.)
Female and male entering threads shall be chamfered in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant standard.
All fittings shall be threaded concentrically except that the actual and theoretical axes of the threads may
diverge by not more than I in 200.

The dimensions of screwed fittings shall be in accordans:e with Tables'4 to 12; except where minimum
dimensions are given, these dimensions are nominal and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.
Except for hexagon nipples. all reducing fittings shall have the same centre-ta-end and end-ta-end dimensions
and band diameters as an equal filling corresponding in size to the largest opening in the reducing fitting,

2.5 Dimensions of socket-welding fittings

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The dimensions of socket-welding fittings shall be in accordance with Tables 13 to 16.

One of the principles of this standard is the maintenance of a fixed position for the bottom of the socket
with reference to the centre line of the fitting.
Reducing fittings shall have the same centre-to-bottom of socket dimensions as an equal fitting
corresponding in size to the largest opening in the redu~ing fitting.

2.6 Tolerances for socket-welding fittings

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The dimensions of fittings specified in Tables 13 to 16 shall be subject to the tolerances given in Table 2.

2.7vyprkmanship and finish

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3. Materials

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. Fittings complying with this standard shall be free from harmful defects and shall have a workmanlike
finish.
Socket-welding fittings shall be faced at the ends at right angles to the axes.
The seats of unions shall be effectively protected against rust, during transit and storage.

Fittings to this standard shall be made of materials complying with one of the standards listed in Table
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3, unless the use of other materials is agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.

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4. Marking
4.1 Method of marking
The method of marking used shall not be harmful to the fittings.
Hard stamping is pennissible only by roller stamping. Stamping shall be done lightly and carefully so as tl>
minimize the notch effect and not so deep as to cause cracks or reduce the wall thickness of fittings below theminimum allowed. Stamping shall be applied prior to any' final heat treatment when appropriate.

4.2 Required markings

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Solid plugs, bushings and hexagonal nipples shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the following:
(I) Manufacturer's name or trademark.
(2) Material identification symbol (not required for carbon steel WPB).
All other fittings shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the following:
(1) Manufacturer's name or trademark.
(2) Material identification symbol (not required for carbon steel WPB).
(3) Designated pressure rating.
(4) Nominal size in inches (this may be omitted from reducing fittings). Example of markings:
a. A.B.eo.
b. WPI
c. 3000 lb
d.2

4.3 Permissible omission of markings

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5. In~pection and test

6.1 Impact testing

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Where the size of fittings does not permit full markings, these may be omitted in the following sequence:
(I) Nominal size
(2) Designated pressure rating
(3) Manufacturer's name or trademark.

5.2 Hydrostatic testing

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Fittings ordered for use in low temperature services shall be subject to the requirements specified in the
relevant matedal specification and in accordance with the requirements of BS 131: Part 2 and if so specified
by the purcha~er.

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Hydrostatic testing of fittings other than unions is not required by this standard, but all fittings shall be
capable of withstanding a hydrostatic test pressure of 1.5 times their designated pressure rating (see 1.4).
This test shall be applied only when specified in the purchaser's order.
All unions shall be subjected to a seat test by the application of an internal air pressure of 20 bar whilst
the fitting is completely immersed in water or light oil.

5.3 Inspection

The purchaser or his representative shall, for the purpose of inspection, have free access at all reasonable
times to those parts of the manufacturer's works engaged on the purchaser's order. He shall be afforded all
reasonable facilities for satisfying himself that the fittings are being manufactured in accordance with this.
standard.
.

5.4 Test facilities

The manufacturer shall supply the material required for testing, supply and prepare the necessary test pieces.
and supply the labour and appliances for such testing as may be camed out on his premises in accordance with
this standard. In the absence of facilities at his own works for making the prescribed tests, the manufacturer
shaH arrange for the tests to be carried out elsewhere.
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WPA

WP22

WPll

WPl

WPB

1295

207

178

89

178

109

70

140

70

140

99.5

5U

103

5l.S

103

223

III

223

92

184

199

103

206

103

206

103

206

89.5

179

89,S

180

94.5

189

94.5

189

945

189

88

176

88

218

III

223

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90

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Table 1. Pressure/temperature ratings
Barl'C

lb

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3000

6000 3000

Ib

Ib

147

295

207

147

295

207

354

147

345

147

330

146

292

414

207

414

147

295

207

414

207

414

207

414

-HXl/-SO

414

207

414

147

295

207

414

207

414

207

414

-50/-30

207

414

207

414

207

414

207

414

147

295

207

414

207

414

207

414

-30/+40

206

411

206

411

206

411

206

411

147

295

206

411

206

411

206

411

50

406

203

406

203

406

203

406

147

295

203

406

203

406

203

406

75

200

401

200

401

147

294

200

401

200

401

200

401

100

198

396

198

396

142

284

198

396

198

396

198

396

125

196

392

196

392

194

388

194

388

192

384

192

188

377

183
306
1--.
174
349
t--))1
165

388

377

174
165

--- - 155

311

147

294

141

155

-147
--

129

196

392

196

392

196

194

194

388

194

384

-192

388
384

192

384

192

188

377

188

377

188

377

188

j66

183

366

183

366

183

366

183

349

174

349

174

349

174

349

174

J31

16.1

331

165

331

16.1

331

16.1

331

311

155

311

,155

311

155

311

155

311

95

294

147

294

147

294

147

294

147

294

92

141

282

141

282

141

282

89

135

210

282
141
I--270
135

282

141

282

270

135

270

129

258

129

258

258

r---

135
129

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246
123
246
123
246
123
-117- I234
--117
234
1I 7
234
117
--_.
, 1 - -III- -:!23- 111 223 III 223 111
176

258
246
234

129

223

38.7

16.6

30.2

12.8

384

115

230

192

384

192

384

192

384

200

377

110

220

188

377

188

377

188

377

225

366

106

212

183

366

183

366

183

366

2.10

349

102

204

174

349

174

349

174

349

275

98.5

197

165

331

165

331

165

331

300

190

155

31 I

155

311

155

311

325

184

147

294

146

293

146

293

350

178

141

282

140

280

140

280

375

86

172

135

270

133

267

133

267

400

258

83.5

167

129

258

127

254

127

254

425

81

162

450

246

120

240

120

240

234

113

227

113

227

475

111

223

107

214

107

214

500

211

98

196

100

201

525

93.5

187

550

III

223

111

223

211

105

211

105

199

199

99.5

199

99.5

85.5

171

188

94

188

94

188

73

146

87.5

175

575

178

89

178

89

178

60

120

80.5

161

600

158

79

158

79

158

47.5

95

69.5

139

625

133

66.5

133

06.5

133

37

74

58.5

117

650

47.6

95.2

675
700

106

41.3

53

16.6

25.7
12.8
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10.2
10.2

25.7

12.8

25.7

12.8

20.5

10.2

20.5

10.2

20..1

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17
12.5

34
25.1

106

53

106

28.9

57.8

41.3

82.7

23.7

47.5

36.3

72.6

29.8

59.6

18.9

37.9

26

52

725

44.1

22

44.1

14.5

29

18.3

36.7

750

34

17

34

11.2

22.4

13.1

26.2

775

12.5

25.1

9.3

18.6

9.3

18.6

800

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123

33.2

16.4

175

117

16.6

8.2

150

388

246

33.2

16.4

392

194

234

16.6

8.2

196

388

117

82.7
41.3
I--59.6
29.8
33.2
29.8
I--22
44.1
22
2.1.7

16.4

392

194

123

23.3

8.2

196

388

246

46.6

-23.5
-17.5- - -I - -8.2-I16.4-

392

194

234

23.3

-33.2-

196

123

46.6

46.6

274

252

117

23.3

46.6

137

126

129

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23.3

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~O.5

392

388

258

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105
105
105
21t
211
105
211
105
211
-;
-199
99.5
99.5
99.5
99.5
199
99.5
199
199
t--- - -r------ 1nl
94
188
94
188
94
188
94
188
94
--_. --- -I - - 139
88
176
88
176
88
176
89
88
176
--- -71 - ~
110
71
142
71
142
79
142
142
71
- -81.7- - - - - -48.7- -97.4 -48.7- - 97.4 48.7 97.4 66.5
97.4
48.7
--65.8
53
33.8
67.6
33.8
67.6
67.6
67.6
33.8
33.8
---

--III

f-

--

bz

184
I- _ .
179

-270- - 135 -270-

f---

1- -

'C

401

188

153

Temp.

207

- - -157- -13.1-

196
78 ..1
I- - 190
76.5

Ib

414

f---

1---

6000

Ib

414

192
384
._--

161

3000

Ib

396

f-f----..

80.5

6000

Ib

198

188 , 183

203

3000

Ib

200

94

210

6000

Ib

401

199

- - 170
85
82.5
165

3000

lb

396

99.5

217

6000

Ib

198

2.10

-f--- .

3000

Ib

200

211

-1---

6000

Ib

396

105

175

3000

Ib

401

260

S7.5

6000

Ib

198

194

3000

Ib

200

229

'
-'10 - 180

6000

401

114 .

247

3000
Ib

200

21~

Ib

--,-

207

-198- -396
-196-I -392- -

266

6000

WP310

WP309

203

123 .

285

3000
Ib

WP317

406

284

224

Ib

WP316
L

203

142 :

231

6000

Ib

Mat~iJIl

WP316

406

133'

240

3000

WP316
H

WP347
H

203

297

1-1----

Ib

WP347

- 207 414
295
207
414
-294 -206- -411 -206- - 411

.111

I-

6000

Ib

WP321
H

co
m

6000

Kl

WP321

.----- - - , -

w.

WP3{l4
L

fx

'3{l4

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Table 2. Tolerances for socket-welding fittings
Nom/naI I1ze
In

ToleI'aDCe

C'o'" to bottom of ""k,t dbow,_ cro"" aod t,,, }

(dimensions A and E, Table 13)
Bottom of socket to opposite end in half-couplings
and welding bosses (dimensions F, Tables 14 and 16)

i and t
t, t and f

0.8
I.5
2.0
2.5

Bottom to bottom of sockets in couplings

(dimension E, Table 14)

i and t
t, 1 and f

Dimension

mm

1, It,. I! and 2

2i and 3

1.5
3.0
4.0
5.0

co
m

1, It, It and 2
2t and 3
2 and smaller

Bore diameter of sockets

(dimension B, Tables 13, 14, 15 and 16)

w.

Bore dia1neter of fittings

(dimension d, Tables 13, 14, 15 and 16)
eoncentricity of bore

21 and 3

2 and smaller
2; and 3

0.4
0.8

all sizes

0.8

all sizes

1 in 200

w.

bz

fx

Alignment of axes

+0.3
-0.0
+0.4
-0.0

ww

Notes to Table 3

NOTE 1. Reference to BS 3602 to BS 3605 materials is given for manufacturing purposes only. For conditions of assembly of
socket-welding fillings, reference should be made to 1.1 of this standard.
NOTE 2. Material shall be silicon killed.

NOTE 3. Except that minimum yield stress shall not be less than 242 N/mm', carbon content shaH not exceed 0.25 % and
Bessemer steel is not permilled. To be made from killed steel and if required for high temperature shall be silicon killed.
NOTE 4. These grades are subject to impact testing at sub-zero temperature (see 5.1).

NOTE 5. In order to meet the impact test requirements specified in 5.1 of this standard, the chemical composition may be
suitably modified.
NOTE 6. Except that the carbon content shaH not exceed 0.15% and the specified mechanical properties shall be:
414 N/mrn'
Tensile strengtli (min.)
Yield stress (min.)
207 N/mm'
Elongation (min. on 5.65 VS:)
24 % longitudinal
20 % transverse
where S. is the original cross sectional area.
NOTE 7. If specified elevated temperature properties are required this shall be so stated in the order and suffix (B) added to
identification symbol.
NOTE 8. All BS 970 and ASTM bar to be supplied in softened condition.

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Table 3. Materials and material identification symbols

~~

For Notes to Table 3 see page 9.

'-'

(0
(0

~~

..

SleellitaDdanllJ

i\
~

!dennficatioD

Steel

Seamless pipes

Britisb Sbmdard(1)

WPA
WPB

1! % Chromium-i % molybdenum

WPl
WPll

5 % Chromium-t % molybdenum

WP5

2i

% Chromium-l % molybdenum

Carbon and carbon alloy for low temperQture

sen'ice
Carbon

3t

~,~

Nickel steel

9 ~~ Nickel steel
Austmitic stainless
Austenitic chromium nickel
Extra Iow carbon
Titanium stabilized
Molybdenum
Molybdenum-extra Iow carbon

WP22

WPLO'''
WPL3")
WPL8'

WP304
WP304L
WP32l
WP316
WP3l6L

HFS27
3602 CDS27

3603 HFS27 LT50

CD527 LT50
3603 HFS503 LTlOO
CD5503 LTlOO

3605304518'"
3605304514
3605321518(7)
3605316518(7'
3605316514

Comparable
ASTM

British SIllDdard

Comparable.
ASTM

(0

'-'

CIJ
V'J
H

--

A576 and A400(J)

1503161 Gc 32

A181 Gr 11(2'

1503-621

A182 Or Fl
A182 Or FlI

A3350rP5

1503-625'"

A182 Or F5

..0
..0

A335 Or P22

1503-622

A182 Or F22

.r::

A333 Or 6(0)
A334 Or 6
A333 Or 3(0)
A334 Or 4
A333 Or 8
A334 Or 8

1502-224 Or 28 LTSO

AI06 Gr B

3604 HF621
CD621
3604 HF625
CD625
3604 HF622 Or 27
CD622 Gr27

British Standard

1502-161 Gr 28

A335 Or PI
A335 Or PH

w.
b

Carbon-molybdenum

Comparable
ASTM

zf

Carbon and carbon alloy

Carbon

ww

~F_

Bars'"

symbol

xw
.c
om

A311
A312
AJI2
A312
A312

to
V'J

1503-224 Gr 28 LTS(J A350 Gr LFl (6)

A350 Or LF2
A350 Gr LF3
1503-503 LT100V

1503-509 LT196V

A5U

lJJ
~

l:-'

[f"

ru

.r::
[f"
[f"

..0
CJ
I::-'

Gr TP304
Or TPJ04C
Gr TPJ21
Gr TP316
Gr TP316C

970
970
970
970
970

Pr
Pr
Pr
Pr
Pr

4
4
4
4
4

304515
304512
321512
316516
316S12

A276
A276
A276
A276
A276

Type
Type
Type
Type
Type

304
304L
321
316
316L

1503304S4O'-'
1503304530
1503321540'-'
1503316540 or 541'
1503 316530 or 531

A182
A182
A182
A182
A182

Or
Gr
Or
Or
Gr

F304
F304L
F321
F316
F316L

Attention is drawn to the approximate nature of the comparison between the B5 and ASTM specifications and in the case of ASTM it is necessary to ensure in all cases the material specified
is suitable in every respect for the particular application.

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Table 4. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of 90 elbows, crosses, tees and

45 elbows
0

in

t
i

mm
(6)
(8)
(10)

(15)

(20)
(25)

It

(32)

11

(40)

(50)

21

(65)
(80)
(100)

3
4

Ceotre-to-end
45 0 elbow.
C

Outside diameter
of band (miD.)

(min.)

3000

3000

3000

bz

ww

Ceotre-tG-eDd
90 0 elboW., tees,
crosses
A

6000

w.

Nominal size

6000

mm
21
25
29

33
38

38

25

44

29

44

51

33

29
33
35

51
60
64

60
64

35
43

44

83

44

52

. 83
95

95
114

114

52
64
79

mm

mm
17
19
22

mm

43

See 2.3.

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6000

mm
22
25
33

38

46

46

56
62

56

mm

Wall thlclme8s

3000

6000

Lo

mm
6.70
10.21
10.36

4.1
4.3
5.0

8.2
8.5
9.9

13.56
13.86
17.34

10.6
11.1
12.0

17.95
18.38
19.22

15.3
16.6

28.89
30.48
33.02

102

5.3
5.5
6.0

102
121
152

121
146
-

7.6
8.3
9.3

75

(mJo.)

mm
3.2
3.3
3.5

62
75
84

84

I.a1gth
of thrtad

mm

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Table 6. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of couplings, half.couplings and caps

W
3000 ILDd
6000

3000

6000

3000

mm

mm
16
19
22

Outside d1ametec
(min.)
D

mm
(6)
(8)
(10)

mm
32
35
38

mm
19
25

2S

27
27

(15)
(20)
(25)

48
51
60

32
37
41

33
38
43

It

(32)
(40)

(SO)

67
79
86

45
45
48

2.
3
4

(65)
(80)

108

(lOO)

121

1l

Sce 1.3.

92

mm
22
25
32

29
35
45

38
45
57

46

57

48
51

64

64
76
92

bz

76

w.

t
t
t

60

65
68

ww

in

6000

fx

NomJDaJ a1ze

Eod to eDd
cape
P

92

108

140

thkkneSll
(min.)
G

3000

mm

5
5
5

Length

of
thread
(m!.o.)

6000

L,

mm

mm
6.70
10.21
10.36

6
6

6
6

8
8

10

11

10

11

11

13
16

13

16
19
22

13.56
13.86
17.34
17.95
18.38
19.22

28.89

30.48
33.02

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mm

mm

mm

mm

(8)

16

15

(l0)

3
4

18

(15)

5'

16

22

20

t
1

fx

in

27

21

(25)

35

1*

(32)

25

45

26

It

(40)
(50)

51

26

2i

(65)

10

3
4

(80)
(100)

~.h

10

13

w.
bz

(20)

w.

NomInalllIe

co

Table 7. Screwed fittings. Minimum dimensions of bushings

64

27

76

41

90

42

118

45

ww

NOTE. Tho internal thread size shall be specified by tho purchaser (~ Appendix A, item (6 and correspoDdlDl L. ahall be
as in Table 4.

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A A/F Hex

A A/F Hex.
I

'I

~
-

1\

-~
'-

-)
I--

GJ~.F_.1

E=---<.

1-....--::..

om

I.

==rh

Reducing

Equal

Table 8. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of hexagonal nipples

II

NomlnaI.lu

mm

(6)

(8)

(10)

(15)

X
, X

f
-

(20)

ww

(25)

.c
(8

(10

1X t
1X ,

(20
(20

(25
(25

(50)

8)

2 X It
2 X 1
2xf
2xl

(50
(50
(50
(50

mm
11

15
15

18
18

mm
26

36

39

mm
10

15
15

8
5

16
16

11

14
11
8

22
22
22

48
43

20
20
20

44

mm
5

6000

mm
2

I
,!
i

I
I

(min.)

'

6
2

(mm)

Ii mm
6

6
6

'
I

mm
i I
I

I
i I

10

I
I
i

15

11
8
6

III

16
15

8
6

I
I

8
8

27
27
27

52
50
46

21
21
21

19
14

13

10

11

11

9
9

20
16

20)
15)

35
35
35

60

X
);<

56
55

25
25
25

24
19
14

I 17
I

13

10
10

11

10

68
67
63
62

26
26
26
26

38
24
19
14

30
17

25)
20)
15)

50
50
50
50

16
16
16
16

X
X

40)
25)
20)
15)

62
62
62
62
62

71

X
X
X
X

70
70
65
65

27
27
27
27
27

49
38
24
19
14

39
30
17

17
17
18
17
18

26
25
21
20

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X
X

(40
(40
(40

(15 X 10)
(15 X 8)

6)

1, X 1
It X t
It 'X i

I,

(40)

I,

X
X

I
(miD.) I (min.)

(min.)

w.
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mm
-

ID

zf

in

xw

1-

Equal

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13

11

13
11

21
20
25
21
20

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Table 9. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of round nipples

Wall tbkkness
NomlDal size

co

Std. leagtba

3000

mm

100
100
100

(25)

75
75
75

100
100
100

50
50

(10)

(15)
(20)

It

(40)

2
21

(50)

(65)

3
4

(80)

(lOO)

7S

75
-

ISO
150
150

150
150
ISO

fx

50

75
75
75

(6)
(8)

w.

mm

100
100
100

150
150
150

100

150
150

w.
bz

in

ww

Other lengths arc available when specified.

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6000

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Table 10. Screwed fittings. Dimensions of unions

'3000

mm
(6)
(8)

in

(10)

Lt

mm
16
18
19

mm

mm

19
22

mm
3.2
3.2
3.2

43

21

50
60

24

25

30
36
41

4.0
4.8
4.8

13.56
13.86
17.34

29
30
37

50

60
70

5.6
5.6

17.93
18.38
19.22

48

mm

mm

40

32
32
36

w.

43
48

(15)
(20)
(25)

51
57

(32)

ww

i
1

riB.)

to eod

64

It

(40)

70
79

(50)

89

70
78
95

(65)

118
121

125
140

11

2i

(80)

Length of
thread
(mID.)

'I'biclmes3 of

End

Height of
uuiou out

WldthA/F
of eodJi
(min.)
D

WklthA/F
UUiOD out

bz

Nomlnalllu

(min.)
C

SI

17

85
100

lIhouIder
(mlo.)

6.4
9.6

12.7

6.70
10.21
10.36

28.89
30.48

NOTE. Other external forms of Dut and ends arc permissible provided the minimum dimensions shown III this table are
maintained.

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Table 11. Screwed fittings. Minimum dimensions of welding bosses

Outside dla.

Lenatb

Bore dla.

L.

3000

6000

(10)

mm
6.70
10.21
10.36

mm
38
41
45

mm
8.4
11.1
14.2

mm'
16
19
22

mm
22
26
32

(15)
(20)
(25)

13.56
13.86
17.34

51
51
51

29
35
45

38
45
60

It
2
2}

(40)
(50)
(65)

18.38
19.22
28.89

44.0
56.0
67.0

64
76
95

76
95

3
4

(80)
(lOO)

82.0
95.0

110
140

18.0
23.0
29.0

51
51
51

30.48
33.02

57

64

ww

fx

bz

mm
(6)
(8)

w.

in

w.

Leogth of
thread

NomlnaIslze

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Table 13. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of 90

Nominal size

(min.)

tI<

3000

6000

in

mm

mm

mm

mm

(6)
(8)

10
10
10

11
11

t
i

(10)

14

(15)
(20)
(25)

10
13
13

16
19
22

(32)
(40)
(50)

13
13
16

27
32
38

2it
3

(65)
(80)

16
16

t
f
1

It
I!

Socket waIl
. thidaaess (min.)
C

41
57.

-..J

Centre to bottom
oC lOCket Cor 4S 0
elbows

Bore diaIneter
of fitting

..n
..n

-..J
.I:

3000

6000

3000

6000

mm

mm

mm
6.8
9.2
12.5

mm
8
8
8

mm

3.2
3.3
3.5

mm
-

mm

10.7
14.1
17.6

0-

ru

.I:

0-

cr

..n

19
22
27

21.8
27.4
34.1

4.1
4.3
5.0

5.2
6.1
7.0

15.5
21.0
26.5

11.8
15.5
20.5

11
13
15

13

14
18

..n

32
38
41

42.9
49.0
61.0

5.3
5.6
6.1

7.0
7.8
9.5

35.0
40.5
52.0

29.5
34.0
43.0

18
21
26

21
26
29

57

73.8
89.7

7.7
8.3

10.4
12.2

62.0
78.0

54.0

29
32

32
41

64

67.0

():I

l.n
W
W
l.n

Bore diameter d corresponds to schedule 40 and schedule 160 pipe respectively. Subject to tolerances see 2.6.
t Outside diameter of pipe must be specified if dimensions are not in accordance with BS 1600.

tI'J

H
CJ

6000

CJ

tI'J

3000

w.
b

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(miD.)

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elbows, crosses, tees and 45 elbows

Bore
diameter
of socket

Centre to
bottom of
lOCket

zf

Depth
of lOCket

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H

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ro
V1

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. Table 14. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of couplings, half-couplings and caps

"

mm

mm

(6)
(8)
(10)

10
10
10

(15)
(20)
(25)

10
13
13

(32)
(40)
(50)

13
13
16

2H

(65)

(80)

16
16

in
J

li

1
I

It

It

mm
6
6
6

Caps; wall
thickness (min.)

mm

Bore
diameter
of socket
(min.)

Socket wall
thickness (min.)
C

Bore diameter
of fitting

1:-'

de

[T"

ru

3000

6000

mm

mm

3000

6000

3000

6000

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

6.8
9.2
12.5

[T"
[T"

..D

16
16
17

4
7
7

10.7
14.1
17.6

3.2
3.3
3.5

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Half couplings
distance
between
bottom of
socket and
opposite end
F

zf

Nominal size

Couplings
distance
between
bottoms of
sockets

w.
b

Depth
of
socket
(min.)

--.J

0
1:-'
Q:I

..D
l.r1

W
~

10
10
13

22
24
29

8
10
Il

11
13
14

21.8
27.4
34.1

4.1
4.3
5.0

5.2
6.1
7.0

15.5
21.0
26.5

11.8
15.5
20.5

13
13
19

30
32
41

13
14
18

18
19
24

42.9
49.0
61.0

5.3
5.6
6.1

7.0
7.8
9.5

35.0
40.5
52.0

29.5
34.0
43.0

19
19

43

21
24

29
34

73.8
89.7

7.7
8.3

10.4
12.2

62.0
78.0

54.0
67.0

CD

44

--.J

CJ

en
-..J

to

..

Bore d corresponds to schedule 40 and schedule 160 pipe respectively. Subject to tolerances see 2.6.
t Outside diameter of pipe must be specified if dimensions are not in accordance with BS 1600.

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1

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t-1
W

t-1

W
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..0
..0
--J
..>=

fx

3000

Nominalsiu

If

Depth of

socket
(min.)

aru

..>=

Bore
dillIneter of
sockets
(min.)

Socket

wall
thickness
(min.)

Bore
diameter
of union

Thickness
of shouJder
(min.)

Width
A/Fof
nut
(min.)
F

aa-

Height of
nut
(min.)

..0
CJ
I::-'

[):J

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

..0

*ti

(6)
(8)
(IO)

10
10
10

17

3.2
3.3
3.5

6.8
9.2
12.5

3.2
3.2
32

32
32
36

16
18
19

U1

17
17

10.7
14.1
17.6

(I 5)
(20)
(25)

10
13
13

18
20
26

21.8
27.4
34.1

4.1
4.3
5.0

15.5
21.0
26.5

4.0
4.8
4.8

41

50
60

21
24
25

(32)
(40)
(50)

13
13
16

28
30
36

42.9
49.0
61.0

5.3
5.6
6.1

35.0
40.5
52.0

5.6
5.6
6.4

70
78
95

29
30
37

2!
3

(65)
(80)

16
16

57
70

73.8
89.7

7.7
8.3

62.0
78.0

9.6
12.7

125
140

48
51

in

It

It

mm

I:-'

Distance
between
bottoms of
sockets (miD.)

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Table 15. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of unions

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Q

W
H

w.

..

co
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CD
CD

U1

..0

Bore diameter d corresponds to schedule 40 pipe. Subject to tolerances see 2.6.

t Outside diameter of pipe must be specified if dimensions are Dot in accordance with BS 1600.

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BS 3799 . 1974
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Table 16. Socket-welding fittings. Dimensions of welding bosses

Bore dia.

ofaocket

NomJnal .ize

(miD.)
B

mm

Socket nil

thickness (min.)

C
3000

mm

10.7
14.1
17.6

3.2

!
i

(15)
(20)
(25)

21.8
27.4
34.1

11

(40)
(SO)

(65)

(80)

6000

mm

mm

mm

mm

28
32
34

10

3.5

6.8
9.2
12.5

4.1
4.3
5.0

5.2
6.1
7.0

15.5
21.0
26.5

11.8
15.5
20.7

38
38
35

13
13
16

7.8
9.5
10.4

40.5
52.0
62.0

34.0
43.0
54.0

32
29
29

19
22
22

89.7

'8.3

12.2

I 78.0

66.0

29

22

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61.0
73.8

Bore diameter d corresponds to schedule 40 and schedule 160 pipe respectively. Subject to tolerances see 2.6.
Outside diameter of pipe must be specified if dimensions are not in accordance with BS 1600.

Depth oC
lOCket
(min.)

mm

3.3

w.

2
2it

3000

fx

1
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6000

Leogth

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w.

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(8)
(10)

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SS 3799 . 1974
Appendix A
Notes to purchaser

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Certain clauses of this standard permit alternatives. It is recommended that the following information be
supplied by the purchaser in the enquiry or order. If the purchaser requires fittings which deviate from this
standard, such deviating requirements shall be stated in the purchase order.
(I) Type and Quantity of fittings (1.1).
(2) Nominal s12e(s) and designation (1.2 and 1.3).
(3) Material identification symbol (Clause 3 and Table 3).
(4) State if hydrostatic test is required (5.2).
(5) State if socket-welding fittings are required for assembly with pipe to BS 3600 dimensions (1.1 and
Table 2).
.
(6) Specify internal thread size of bushings (Table 7).
(7) Certification (1.6).
(8) State if fittings are to be used at elevated temperatures (1.4).
(9) State if cone-to-cone seal is an acceptable alternative (2.2).

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BSI publications referred to in this standard

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BS 131 Methods for notched bar tests
Part 2 The Charpy V-notch impact test on metals
BS 970 Wrought stccls in the form of blooms, billets, bars and forgings
Part 4 Stainless, heat resisting and valve steels
BS 1502 Stccls for fired and unfired pressure vessels. Sections and bars
BS 1503 Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels. Forgings
BS 1600 Dimensions of steel pipe for the petroleum Industry
BS 3600 Dimensions and masses per unit length of welded and scarnJess steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes
BS 3602 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes. Carbon steel: high duties
BS 3603 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes. Carbon and alloy steel: low temperature duties
BS 3604 Stccl pipes and tubes for pressure purposes. Low and medium alloy stccl
BS 3605 Seamless and welded austenitic stainless stccl pipes and tubes for pressure purposes
API Std 5B Specification for threading, gauging and thread inspection of casing, tubing and line pipe threads
API Std 5L Line pipe
ANSI B2.l Pipe threads (except dryseal)

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AMD 5518

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Specification for steel pipe fittings,

screwed and socket-welding for the
petroleum industry

Amendment No. 2
published and effective from 31 March 1987
to SS 3799 : 1974

Clause 2.2 Screwed and socket-welding unions

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AMD 5518
March 1987

At the end of the text, insert the following cautionary note.

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'CAUTION. Unions should only be used as complete assemblies because component parts of unions made by different
manufacturers, or component parts of different types of unions made by the same manufacturer, are not necessarily
interchangeable.'

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