MSS SP-97 Socket Weld Outlets | Stainless Steel Socket Weld Outlets | Carbon Steel & Alloy Steel Branch Connections | Industrial Piping Fittings
Elite manufactures and supplies Socket Weld Outlets for industrial piping systems, providing branch connections between a main pipe and a smaller-bore pipe. Designed for compatible socket-weld connections, these fittings offer a compact installation arrangement for selected high-pressure piping applications in oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation and general engineering industries.
Elite supplies Socket Weld Outlets in carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, copper-nickel, nickel alloys and other project-specified materials. Our product range includes standard, reinforced and custom outlet configurations, manufactured according to applicable product standards, material specifications and customer requirements.
Socket Weld Outlets can provide an effective alternative to conventional branch fittings where permitted by the piping design. Material selection, outlet geometry, pressure requirements and welding procedures are determined according to the applicable piping code and project specifications.
| Standard & General Types | Material & Specialty Options |
|---|---|
| Socket Weld Outlets | Stainless Steel Socket Weld Outlets |
| MSS SP-97 Socket Weld Outlets | SS 304 / 304L Socket Weld Outlets |
| ASME B16.11 Socket Weld Fittings | SS 316 / 316L Socket Weld Outlets |
| Forged Socket Weld Outlets | ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Outlets |
| Reinforced Branch Outlets | Alloy Steel Socket Weld Outlets |
| High-Pressure Socket Weld Outlets | Duplex Steel Socket Weld Outlets |
| Custom Socket Weld Outlets | Super Duplex Socket Weld Outlets |
| Industrial Branch Connections | Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Outlets |
| Project-Specified Outlets | Monel Socket Weld Outlets |
| Standard Branch Fittings | Inconel Socket Weld Outlets |
| Small-Bore Branch Connections | Hastelloy Socket Weld Outlets |
| Special-Dimension Outlets | Titanium Socket Weld Outlets |
| Specification | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Socket Weld Outlets / Branch Connection Fittings | |
| Applicable Standard | MSS SP-97, where applicable | |
| Related Standard | ASME B16.11 for applicable forged socket-weld fittings | |
| Size Range | According to outlet design and project requirements | |
| Pressure Rating | According to design, material and applicable specification | |
| Configuration | 90° branch outlet or project-specified arrangement | |
| End Connection | Socket weld | |
| Construction Forged or manufactured according to the applicable product specification | ||
| Materials Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex and specialty alloys | ||
| Inspection According to approved inspection and test requirements | ||
| Marking Size, material grade, heat number and required identification | ||
| Documentation MTC, COC and project-specific quality records | ||
| Note: MSS SP-97 covers integrally reinforced forged branch outlet fittings, including applicable socket-weld outlet configurations. ASME B16.11 covers forged socket-welding and threaded fittings and may apply to associated fittings rather than every branch outlet design. Actual size ranges and pressure ratings depend on the product design and applicable specification. | ||
| Custom Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Pipe Size | NPS / DN or project specified |
| Branch Size | NPS / DN or project specified |
| Outlet Type | Standard / Reinforced / Custom |
| Material Grade | Required ASTM/ASME grade |
| Design Standard | Applicable product standard |
| Pressure / Design Conditions | Project specified |
| Connection Type | Socket weld |
| Socket Dimensions | Applicable standard / Project specified |
| Wall Thickness | Project specified |
| Heat Treatment | As required |
| NDE Requirements | Project specified |
| Inspection Requirements | ITP / Third-party requirements |
| Marking | Customer requirements |
| Documentation | MTC / COC / Quality reports |
| Test / Examination | Availability |
|---|---|
| Chemical Analysis | Material dependent |
| Tensile & Yield Testing | Material dependent |
| Impact Testing | Where required |
| Hardness Testing | As specified |
| Positive Material Identification (PMI) | As specified |
| Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | As specified |
| Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) | As specified |
| Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) | As specified |
| Radiographic Testing (RT) | Where applicable |
| Dimensional Inspection | Available |
| Socket Dimensions Verification | As specified |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| Document | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate (MTC) | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 Certificate | Where specified |
| EN 10204 3.2 Certificate | Where specified |
| Certificate of Conformance (COC) | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection Report | Available |
| Chemical Analysis Report | Material dependent |
| Mechanical Test Report | Material dependent |
| Heat Treatment Records | Where applicable |
| PMI Report | As specified |
| NDE Reports | As specified |
| Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) | Project specific |
| Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) | Project specific |
| Certificate of Origin | Where required |
| Packing List | Available |
| Commercial Invoice | Available |
| Material Traceability Records | Maintained |
| Third-Party Inspection Records | Where specified |
Stainless Steel Socket Weld Outlets
ASTM/ASME A182 F304, F304L, F304H, F309, F310, F316, F316L, F317L, F321, F347 and F904L, subject to the applicable product and material specifications.
Duplex & Super Duplex Socket Weld Outlets
ASTM/ASME A182 F44, F45, F51, F53, F55, F60 and F61, where applicable to the required grade and product specification. Common duplex and super duplex grades include UNS S31803, S32205, S32750 and S32760, subject to the specified material grade.
Carbon Steel Socket Weld Outlets
ASTM/ASME A105/A105N and applicable ASTM A694 grades, including F42, F46, F52, F56, F60, F65 and F70, subject to the product design and applicable material requirements.
Low-Temperature Carbon Steel Socket Weld Outlets
ASTM A350 LF2 and LF3, where applicable to the required service temperature and product specification.
Alloy Steel Socket Weld Outlets
ASTM/ASME A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F22 and F91, according to the applicable manufacturing and material requirements.
Nickel Alloy Socket Weld Outlets
Nickel 200/201, Monel 400/K500, Alloy 20, Inconel 600/601/625/825 and Hastelloy C276, according to the applicable ASTM/ASME material specifications.
Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Outlets
Copper-nickel alloys UNS C70600 (90/10 Cu-Ni) and C71500 (70/30 Cu-Ni), where suitable for the specified product design and applicable material requirements.
Titanium & Specialty Alloy Socket Weld Outlets
Titanium and other specialty alloys can be supplied according to customer specifications, process conditions, corrosion requirements and project needs.
Material selection depends on operating pressure, temperature, process fluid, corrosion conditions, mechanical properties and applicable piping codes.
Standard Socket Weld Outlets
Designed to provide branch connections between a main pipe and a smaller-bore pipe using a compatible socket-weld connection.
Reinforced Socket Weld Outlets
Designed with an integral reinforcement profile where required by the applicable branch connection design and piping calculations.
Forged Socket Weld Outlets
Manufactured from suitable forging materials to meet specified dimensional, mechanical and quality requirements.
High-Pressure Socket Weld Outlets
Available in appropriate materials and configurations for engineered high-pressure piping applications, subject to design verification and applicable requirements.
Custom Socket Weld Outlets
Special branch sizes, dimensions, wall thicknesses, materials, socket details and markings can be supplied according to approved drawings and project specifications.
Elite’s manufacturing and quality processes can include:
Socket Weld Outlets are used in selected industrial piping systems and engineered process installations, including:
For quotation, please provide:
Main Pipe Size + Branch Size + Outlet Type + Material Grade + Design Standard + Socket Dimensions + Pressure / Design Requirements + Quantity + Inspection Requirements
Example:
Socket Weld Outlet, Main Pipe Size 6″ × Branch Size 2″, ASTM A182 F316L, Forged Construction, Socket-Weld Connection, Applicable MSS SP-97 Design, Dimensions and Pressure Requirements as Specified, EN 10204 3.1 Documentation.
