Inconel 600 CouplingASTM B564 · ASME B16.11 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 coupling is a short forged fitting that joins two pipes, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B564. Full couplings join two pipes; half couplings are welded to a pipe or vessel as a branch connection. Socket-weld or threaded to ASME B16.11.
- ASTM B564
- ASME B16.11
- 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 Coupling?
- What it is
- A short forged fitting that joins two pipes
- Material
- ASTM B564
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.11
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Coupling Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Coupling |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B564 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.11 |
| Sizes | ⅛" – 4" (ASME B16.11) |
| Wall / class | Class 2000 / 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Ends | Socket weld · NPT threaded |
| 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 Coupling
Full couplings join two pipes; half couplings are welded to a pipe or vessel as a branch connection. Socket-weld or threaded to ASME B16.11.
- Full and half couplings
- Reducing couplings
- Class 3000 / 6000 / 9000
More on choosing: Coupling guide.
Inconel 600 Coupling: Why 600 for couplings
Full couplings join two pipes; half couplings are welded to a pipe or vessel as a branch connection. Socket-weld or threaded to ASME B16.11. 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 Coupling 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 Coupling 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 Coupling — questions buyers ask
What is a half coupling used for?
It is welded onto a pipe or vessel to create a small threaded or socket-weld branch.
Can Inconel 600 couplings 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 couplings?
The material is ASTM B564; dimensions follow ASME 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 coupling?
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