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ASTM B366 Monel 400 & K500 Buttweld Fittings in Seamless & Welded Construction

Monel Buttweld Fittings are widely supplied for marine, offshore, chemical processing, seawater, and hydrocarbon processing applications requiring high corrosion resistance and long service life in aggressive environments.

ARK Stainless Inc is a manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Monel 400 and Monel K500 Buttweld Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, and Stub Ends in seamless, welded, and fabricated construction according to ASTM B366 / ASME SB366, ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, and MSS SP-43 standards.

Monel 400 Buttweld Fittings are commonly used for piping systems exposed to seawater, alkalis, hydrofluoric acid, and chloride-rich environments. Monel K500 Pipe Fittings provide higher mechanical strength and improved resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion for offshore and high-pressure process applications.

Available in multiple schedules, wall thicknesses, and custom project specifications with material test certificates, PMI testing, and third-party inspection support.

Chemical Composition of Monel Buttweld Fittings

Grade Ni Fe C Mn Si Cu Al Ti S
Monel 400 63.0- 70.00 max 2.50 max 0.3 max 2.00 max 0.50 max Remainder - - 0.024 max
Monel K500 63.0 min 05 - 2 0.25 max 1.5 max 0.5 max 27.0 - 33.0 2.3 - 3.15 0.35 - 0.85 0.010 max

Mechanical Properties of Monel Buttweld Fittings

Grade Tensile (ksi) .2% Yield (ksi) Elongation % Hardness (HRb)
400 75 to 90 25 to 50 60 to 35 60 to 80
K500 Psi – 1,60,000 , MPa – 1100 Psi – 1,15,000 , MPa – 790 20 % -

Monel 400 / K500 Buttweld Fittings

Monel 400 and Monel K500 are nickel-copper alloy grades widely used for seawater handling, offshore piping, marine engineering, and chemical process systems where corrosion resistance is required under aggressive operating conditions.

The fittings are available in elbows, tees, reducers, caps, and stub ends manufactured according to ASTM B366 / ASME SB366 and ASME B16.9 standards in seamless and welded construction.

Monel 400 Pipe Fittings are commonly selected for chloride-rich environments and hydrocarbon processing applications, while Monel K500 grades are preferred for higher mechanical strength and offshore pressure systems.

Sizes are available in multiple schedules and wall thicknesses with PMI testing, chemical analysis, and third-party inspection support for refinery and EPC project requirements.


400/K500 Monel ASTM B366 Buttweld Fittings Equivalent Grades
STANDARD UNS WNR. EN JIS GOST AFNOR BS
Monel 400 N04400 2.4360 NiCu30Fe NW 4400 ????? 28-2,5-1,5 NU-30M NA 13
Monel K500 N05500 2.4375 - - - - -

Specification of Monel Alloy Buttweld Fittings
  • Specifications: ASTM B366 / ASME SB366
  • Dimensions: ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43, BS4504, BS1560, BS10, ASME 16.11, MSS SP-79, 83, 95, 97, BS 3799
  • Size:
    • Seamless Butt Weld Fittings: 1/2" - 10"
    • Welded Butt Weld Fittings: 1/2" - 48"
  • Schedule:
    • SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD SCH40, SCH60, XS, SCH 80, SCH 100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH 160, XXS
    • Available with NACE MR 01-75
  • Bending Radius: R=1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or Custom
  • Type: Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated
  • Thickness: 20 Swg., 18 Swg., 16 Swg., 14 Swg., 12 Swg., 10 Swg., & Sch. 10, Sch. 40, Sch. 80 etc.