SS 304L CouplingASTM A182 · ASME B16.11 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L coupling is a short forged fitting that joins two pipes, made from SS 304L to ASTM A182 F304L. 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 A182
- 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 SS 304L Coupling?
- What it is
- A short forged fitting that joins two pipes
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.11
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Coupling Specification
| Product | SS 304L Coupling |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304L |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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.
SS 304L Coupling: Why 304L 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 SS 304L, 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 304L is picked for welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Process piping — Welded lines in chemical and pharma plants. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304L Coupling Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 12.0 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304L Coupling Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 304L 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 SS 304L couplings be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 304L couplings?
The material is ASTM A182 F304L; 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 SS 304L 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 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026