FAQ – Pipe Fittings Questions & Answers

We manufacture a full range of butt-weld fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, caps), forged fittings (socket weld & threaded elbows, tees, couplings, unions), and flanges (weld-neck, slip-on, blind, lap-joint, socket-weld, plate). Our catalog covers sizes from 1/2″ to 48″ across all major international standards.

We supply fittings in carbon steel (A234 WPB, A105), stainless steel (A403 WP304/316/316L), alloy steel (A234 WP1/WP5/WP9/WP11/WP22/WP91), and duplex/super duplex (A815 S31803/S32750). Special alloys like Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy are available on request.

Our fittings are manufactured to ASME B16.9, B16.11, B16.5 (ANSI), DIN 2605/2615/2616, JIS B2311/B2220, EN 10253, and GOST standards. We can also produce fittings to customer-specific drawings and specifications.

Yes. We regularly manufacture custom elbows with special angles, tees with reducing branches, eccentric reducers, and flanges with custom drilling patterns. Just send us your drawings or specifications and we will provide a quote within 24 hours.

Our factory is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. We also hold CCS (China Classification Society) approval for marine fittings, TS (Special Equipment Manufacturing) license, and HSE health, safety & environment certification.

Yes, every order is shipped with a certified EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Report that includes chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat treatment records. Third-party inspection certificates (3.2) are available on request.

Absolutely. We welcome inspections by SGS, BV, TUV, Lloyd’s, or any inspection agency you designate. We can also arrange factory visits for your engineers or procurement team.

For standard items in common materials (A234 WPB, A403 WP304/316), the MOQ is typically 1 PC for sample orders and 50-100 PCS for production runs. For special alloys or custom sizes, the MOQ may vary — contact us for details.

Send us your requirements via the Contact Form, email, or WhatsApp. Please include: fitting type, size, material, standard, quantity, and any special requirements. We typically respond with a detailed quote within 24 hours.

We accept T/T (Telegraphic Transfer), L/C (Letter of Credit at sight), and Western Union. For established customers, we offer flexible payment terms such as 30% advance + 70% before shipment or DP at sight.

For standard items in stock, shipment can be arranged within 7-10 days. For production orders, lead time is typically 30-45 days depending on quantity and material. Custom or special-alloy orders may take 45-60 days.

We offer FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW, and DDP terms. Our main port is Tianjin Xingang, one of China’s largest ports. We can also ship from Shanghai or Qingdao depending on your logistics preferences.

Fittings are packed in wooden cases or on pallets suitable for sea freight. Each piece is marked with heat number, size, material, and standard. We also offer custom marking, color coding, and protective coating per your requirements.