What are stainless steel pipe fittings applications?
The advantages of corrosion-resistant metals in pipe fittings should be obvious. This is why stainless steel is a popular choice for tubing applications. Fittings are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. SS 304 fittings are one of the most commonly used fittings. This is because of its all-around corrosion resistance and other benefits. 304 also has strong chemical resistance, which is an added benefit for materials exposed to large amounts of water, especially in industrial environments. A special application for tubing fittings is stainless steel pressure fittings. Stainless steel 316 fittings are made of solid chromium or, preferably, a combination of chromium and nickel. Alloys suitable for this form of tubing are usually from the ferritic and austenitic families. This type of tubing may be beneficial for corrosive or high temperature applications as well as high pressure environments. Another common use for stainless steel fittings is sanitary tubing. For example, san...