ASME B16.11 | Forged Socket Weld Cap | Class 3000–9000 | NPS 1/8–4
Elite is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Forged Socket Weld Caps for industrial piping and process applications. These fittings are manufactured using controlled forging and precision-machining processes to provide reliable dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength, and consistent performance.
A Socket Weld Cap is a forged fitting used to close the end of a pipe or piping component. The fitting incorporates a socket-weld connection that allows the pipe to be inserted into the recessed socket and welded in place. Stainless Steel Socket Weld Caps provide excellent corrosion resistance and are widely used in small-bore piping, process systems, instrumentation, chemical service, and other demanding applications.
ASME B16.11 Forged Socket Weld Caps are available in a wide range of sizes, pressure classes, and materials. Elite supplies carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, copper-nickel, nickel alloys, titanium, and other specialty materials according to customer and project requirements.
| Forged Socket Weld Cap | Socket Weld Pipe Cap |
|---|---|
| Forged Socket Weld Pipe Cap | Socket Weld Forged Cap |
| ASME B16.11 Forged Socket Weld Cap | Forged Pipe Cap – Class 3000 |
| Class 6000 Socket Weld Pipe Cap | Class 9000 Socket Weld Pipe Cap |
| Stainless Steel Socket Weld Cap | SS Forged Socket Weld Pipe Cap |
| Carbon Steel Socket Weld Cap | Alloy Steel Socket Weld Pipe Cap |
| Duplex Steel Socket Weld Cap | Super Duplex Steel Socket Weld Cap |
| Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Cap | Nickel Alloy Socket Weld Cap |
| High Nickel Alloy Forged Socket Weld Cap | Hastelloy Socket Weld Cap |
| Titanium Forged Socket Weld Cap | Inconel Socket Weld Cap |
| ASTM A182 Socket Weld Stainless Steel Cap | Custom Forged Socket Weld Cap |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | ASME B16.11 |
| Size | NPS 1/8 to 4 |
| Pressure Class | Class 3000, 6000, 9000 |
| Form | Socket Weld Cap / Forged Cap / Pipe Cap |
| Connection | Socket Weld |
| Construction | Forged |
| Closure Type | Pipe-End Closure |
| Heat Treatment | As required by material specification |
| Inspection | Visual, Dimensional, PMI, NDE as specified |
| Marking | Size, Class, Material, Heat Number and Manufacturer Identification |
| Documentation | MTC, EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, COC, Inspection Reports |
| Elite can supply Socket Weld Caps according to customer drawings, piping specifications and project requirements. | ||
| Custom Requirement | Options | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Size | NPS 1/8–4 | |
| Pressure Class | 3000 / 6000 / 9000 | |
| Cap Type | Socket Weld Cap | |
| Material | CS / SS / Alloy / Duplex / Nickel / Specialty | |
| Connection | Socket Weld | |
| Socket Bore | Standard / Special | |
| Socket Depth | Standard / Custom | |
| Wall Thickness | Standard / Heavy Wall | |
| End Wall Thickness | As Required | |
| Heat Treatment | As Material Specification | |
| NDE | PMI / UT / MT / PT | |
| Inspection | Customer / Third Party | |
| Marking | Standard / Customer-Specific | |
| Documentation | MTC / COC / Inspection Package | |
| Item Available | Options |
|---|---|
| Nominal Size | NPS 1/8–4 |
| Pressure Class | Class 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Connection | Socket Weld |
| Cap Type | Forged Socket Weld Cap |
| Socket Bore | ASME B16.11 / Project Requirement |
| Socket Depth | ASME B16.11 / Project Requirement |
| Socket Wall Thickness | Class and material dependent |
| End Wall Thickness | Class and material dependent |
| Material | Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel / Alloy / Duplex / Nickel / Cu-Ni / Titanium |
| Heat Treatment | As required by material specification |
| NDE | PMI / UT / MT / PT as specified |
| Marking | Standard / Customer-Specific |
| Inspection / Document | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 | Standard |
| EN 10204 3.2 | When specified |
| Certificate of Conformity | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection Report | Available |
| Chemical Analysis | Available |
| Mechanical Test Results | Available |
| Heat Treatment Records | When applicable |
| PMI | On Request |
| UT / MT / PT | On Request |
| Visual Inspection | Standard |
| Third-Party Inspection | On Request |
| Inspection & Test Plan | Project-Specific |
| Packing & Marking Records | Available |
Standards Note: ASME B16.11 designates socket-weld forged fittings as Class 3000, 6000 and 9000. Class 2000 is a threaded-fitting designation and is therefore not included for socket-weld caps.
The standard size range for ASME B16.11 socket-weld caps extends through NPS 4. Published dimensional references identify socket bore, socket wall thickness, socket depth and end-wall thickness as key cap dimensions.
Stainless Steel Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM A182 F304, F304L, F304H, F316, F316L, F316H, F316Ti, F316LN, F317, F317L, F321, F321H, F347, F347H, F309S, F309H, F310S, F310H, F904L and other stainless steel grades available upon request.
Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM A182 F51, F53, F55, UNS S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 and other duplex or super duplex grades.
Carbon Steel Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM A105, A105N, ASTM A350 LF2, LF3 and other suitable carbon steel forging grades according to project requirements.
Alloy Steel Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F23, F91, F92 and other alloy steel grades for elevated-temperature and high-pressure applications.
Copper & Copper-Nickel Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM / ASME SB111, ASTM / ASME SB466, UNS C10100, C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, C12200, C70600 Cu-Ni 90/10, C71500 Cu-Ni 70/30 and other copper-nickel alloys.
Nickel Alloy Forged Socket Weld Cap:
ASTM / ASME SB160, SB163, SB336, SB366, SB407, SB564, UNS N02200 Nickel 200, N02201 Nickel 201, N04400 Monel 400, N05500 Monel K500, N08020 Alloy 20, N08825 Inconel 825, N06600 Inconel 600, N06601 Inconel 601, N06625 Inconel 625, N10276 Hastelloy C276 and other nickel-based alloys.
Titanium & Special Alloy Forged Socket Weld Cap:
Titanium grades, corrosion-resistant alloys, high-temperature alloys and other specialty materials are available according to customer specifications and project requirements.
Elite offers Socket Weld Caps in various configurations:
Elite manufactures Socket Weld Caps using controlled forging, heat treatment, machining, and inspection processes to maintain consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.
Quality control includes:
Elite supplies:
When ordering Socket Weld Caps, specify:
Nominal Size + Pressure Class + Material + Connection + Socket Bore + Quantity + Inspection Requirements
Example
2″ Class 6000 Socket Weld Cap, ASTM A105N, Forged Construction, ASME B16.11, Socket Weld Connection, EN 10204 3.1.
