SS 347 CapASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 347 · UNS S34700
An SS 347 cap is a fitting that closes the end of a pipe, made from SS 347 to ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (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 A403
- 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 SS 347 Cap?
- What it is
- A fitting that closes the end of a pipe
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- SS 347 · UNS S34700
- Best at
- Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants
SS 347 Cap Specification
| Product | SS 347 Cap |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (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.
SS 347 Cap: Why 347 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 SS 347, 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 | Stainless fittings keep the line clean and corrosion-free. SS 347 is picked for welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Refinery hydroprocessing — Reactor effluent piping and exchangers. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER347 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 347 Cap Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Niobium | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | 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 A240 for UNS S34700.
SS 347 Cap Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | 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 A240 for UNS S34700 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 347 grade page.
Other SS 347 pipe fittings
SS 347 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.
SS 347 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 SS 347 caps be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 347 caps?
The material is ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (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 SS 347 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