Inconel 600 BendASTM B366 · ASME B16.49 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 bend is a pipe bend with a larger radius than a standard elbow, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B366 WPNCI. Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe.
- ASTM B366
- ASME B16.49
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an Inconel 600 Bend?
- What it is
- A pipe bend with a larger radius than a standard elbow
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNCI
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.49 · project specs
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Bend Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Bend |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNCI |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.49 · project specs |
| Sizes | ½" – 48" |
| Wall / class | Sch 5S – XXS, to match pipe |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Bend
Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe.
- 3D, 5D and custom radius
- Induction or cold bending
- Tangent lengths to order
More on choosing: Bend guide.
Inconel 600 Bend: Why 600 for bends
Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe. In Inconel 600, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Nickel-alloy fittings match nickel-alloy pipe in aggressive media. Inconel 600 is picked for high-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnaces & heat treating — Muffles, retorts and radiant tubes. |
| Welding to carbon steel | A nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ERNiCr-3 (AWS A5.14) |
Inconel 600 Bend Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B168 for UNS N06600.
Inconel 600 Bend Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM B168 for UNS N06600 — Annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 600 grade page.
Other Inconel 600 pipe fittings
Inconel 600 Bend — questions buyers ask
Bend or elbow — what is the difference?
An elbow has a fixed 1D or 1.5D radius to ASME B16.9; a bend is bent from pipe to a larger radius, typically 3D or 5D.
Can Inconel 600 bends be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — a nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers Inconel 600 bends?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNCI; dimensions follow ASME B16.49 · project specs. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 bend?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026