ASTM A333 Gr 6 CrossASTM A420 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
SA-333 Gr 6 · Low-temperature carbon steel pipe
An ASTM A333 Gr 6 cross is a four-way fitting with branches at 90°, for use with ASTM A333 Gr 6 pipe. ASTM A333 Gr 6 itself is a pipe or plate specification, so the matching cross is made to ASTM A420 WPL6 (buttweld) · ASTM A350 LF2 (forged) — which is what we supply for A333 Gr 6 lines. Crosses join four pipes in one fitting. They are used less than tees because of stress concentration, but save space in fire-water and utility systems.
- ASTM A420
- 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 ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross?
- What it is
- A four-way fitting with branches at 90°
- Material
- ASTM A420 WPL6 (buttweld) · ASTM A350 LF2 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- ASTM A333 Gr 6
- Best at
- Cold-climate and refrigerated piping down to −45 °C
ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross Specification
| Product | ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A420 WPL6 (buttweld) · ASTM A350 LF2 (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 | Chemical & mechanical per heat · NDT · impact where specified |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Cross
Crosses join four pipes in one fitting. They are used less than tees because of stress concentration, but save space in fire-water and utility systems.
- Equal and reducing
- Buttweld and forged
- Less common than tees
More on choosing: Cross guide.
ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross: Why A333 Gr 6 for crosss
Crosses join four pipes in one fitting. They are used less than tees because of stress concentration, but save space in fire-water and utility systems. In ASTM A333 Gr 6, 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 | Carbon and low-alloy fittings suit hydrocarbon, steam and utility lines. ASTM A333 Gr 6 is picked for cold-climate and refrigerated piping down to −45 °C. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | LNG & refrigeration — Cold process lines. |
| Welding to carbon steel | Matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L |
| Matching filler | E7018-1 / ER80S-Ni1 |
ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| 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 A333 Grade 6.
ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Charpy impact | 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 A333 Grade 6 — condition per order.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the ASTM A333 Gr 6 grade page.
Other ASTM A333 Gr 6 pipe fittings
ASTM A333 Gr 6 Cross — questions buyers ask
Why are crosses less common than tees?
They concentrate stress at four junctions; most designers use two tees unless space is critical.
Can ASTM A333 Gr 6 crosss be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L.
Which standard covers ASTM A333 Gr 6 crosss?
The material is ASTM A420 WPL6 (buttweld) · ASTM A350 LF2 (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 ASTM A333 Gr 6 cross?
The steel 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