Thabiso Steel, located in Cape Town, South Africa, has earned a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch forged steel products. Among their impressive lineup, the Carbon Steel F42 Forged Fittings really shine due to their strength and dependability. These fittings are meticulously crafted to adhere to strict industrial standards, ensuring they deliver durability and performance even in the toughest conditions. Thabiso Steel’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction positions them as a go-to choice for clients looking for sturdy forged fittings across various industries in South Africa and beyond.
The Carbon Steel F42 Forged Fittings are mainly made from carbon steel, featuring a balanced carbon content that boosts their strength and hardness. Their chemical makeup usually consists of iron along with small amounts of manganese, silicon, and other trace elements that enhance machinability and toughness. On the mechanical side, these fittings boast a tensile strength of about 420 MPa, along with good yield strength and impressive impact resistance. The forging process refines their grain structure, leading to superior mechanical properties, including better fatigue resistance and ductility, making them perfect for high-pressure applications.
Standard : ASTM A694 / ASME SA 694
Dimensions : ASME/ANSI 16.11, MSS SP-79, 83, 95, 97, BS 3799
Size : 1/8″ NB to 4″ NB
Type : Socketweld Fittings, Screwed-Threaded Fittings (NPT or PT Type)
Rating Pressure : Threaded End – 2000 /3000/ 6000 LBS. Socket-weld End – 3000 / 6000/ 9000 LBS.
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Mo | Ni | Cr | Cu | V | Nb |
| F42 | 0.13-0.20 | 0.20-0.40 | 1.20-1.60 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.020 | – | ≤ 0.30 | ≤ 0.30 | ≤ 0.25 | – | – |
| Grade | Yield Strength, Min (KSI ) | Tensile Strength, Min (KSI) |
| A694 | 42 | 60 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| ASME B16.11 | Factory-Made Wrought Socketweld Fittings | CS F42 Forged Screwed Elbows, Street Elbow, Carbon Steel F42 Screwed Unequal Tee, Steel Straight Tee, Carbon Steel F42 Reducing Coupling, Carbon Steel F42 Hex Plug, Forged Straight Tees, Socket Weld Pipe Cap, Forged Pipe Cap, Equal Crossess, CS F42 Threaded Bushing, Carbon Steel F42 Screwed Caps, Swedge Nipples |
| MSS-SP-79 | standard Practice covers ratings, tolerances, finish, dimensions, marking and material requirements for socket-welding | Carbon Steel F42 Barrel Nipples, CS F42 Forged Threaded Boss, Carbon Steel F42 Forged Hex Head Bull Plugs |
| MSS-SP-83 | Forged and Fabricated Socket-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications | Carbon Steel F42 High Quality Socket weld 90° Elbow, Straight and Reducing-on-the-Tees, Forged 45° Short Radius Elbow, CS F42 caps, 3000LB Socket Weld Cross |
| MSS-SP-95 | Integrally Reinforced Forged Fittings – Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends | CS F42 Socket weld Long Radius 90 Degree Elbows, Reducing Nipple, Socketweld Bushing, Threaded Plug, End Pipe caps, Carbon Steel F42 Coupling |
These Carbon Steel F42 Forged Fittings find their place in industries that demand strong and reliable pipe connections. You’ll often see them in oil and gas pipelines, petrochemical plants, power generation facilities, and water treatment plants. Their ability to withstand high pressure and temperature makes them essential for critical systems where safety and durability are key. Additionally, they’re utilized in construction and heavy machinery for fluid handling and structural connections, providing reliable performance in both industrial and commercial settings.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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