Inconel 600 CapASTM B366 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 cap is a fitting that closes the end of a pipe, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged). Buttweld caps are dished ends welded to the pipe; forged caps are threaded or socket-weld. Used at dead ends and future connection points.
- ASTM B366
- ASME B16.9
- 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 Cap?
- What it is
- A fitting that closes the end of a pipe
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Cap Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Cap |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · B16.11 |
| Sizes | Buttweld ½" – 48" · forged ⅛" – 4" |
| Wall / class | Schedule to match pipe · Class 3000 / 6000 (forged) |
| 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 Cap
Buttweld caps are dished ends welded to the pipe; forged caps are threaded or socket-weld. Used at dead ends and future connection points.
- Buttweld dished caps
- Threaded and socket-weld caps
- Wall to match the pipe
More on choosing: Cap guide.
Inconel 600 Cap: Why 600 for caps
Buttweld caps are dished ends welded to the pipe; forged caps are threaded or socket-weld. Used at dead ends and future connection points. 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 Cap 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 Cap 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 Cap dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | Cap length E |
|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | 25 |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 25 |
| 1" | 33.4 | 38 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 38 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 38 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 51 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 64 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 89 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 102 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 127 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 152 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 178 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 229 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 267 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
Inconel 600 Cap — questions buyers ask
Can a cap take full line pressure?
Yes — a buttweld cap of matching schedule is rated like the pipe it closes.
Can Inconel 600 caps 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 caps?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged); dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 cap?
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