Inconel 625 CouplingASTM B564 · ASME B16.11 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 625 · UNS N06625
An Inconel 625 coupling is a short forged fitting that joins two pipes, made from Inconel 625 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 625 Coupling?
- What it is
- A short forged fitting that joins two pipes
- Material
- ASTM B564
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.11
- Grade
- Inconel 625 · UNS N06625
- Best at
- Seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy
Inconel 625 Coupling Specification
| Product | Inconel 625 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 625 Coupling: Why 625 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 625, 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 625 is picked for seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Offshore & subsea — Risers, flowlines and clad pipe. |
| 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 | ERNiCrMo-3 (AWS A5.14) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Inconel 625 Coupling Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Niobium + Tantalum | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B443 for UNS N06625.
Inconel 625 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 B443 for UNS N06625 — Grade 1 annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 625 grade page.
Other Inconel 625 pipe fittings
Inconel 625 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 625 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 625 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 625 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.
Can you supply Inconel 625 couplings to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Inconel 625 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
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