Monel 400 CrossASTM B366 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 400 · UNS N04400
A Monel 400 cross is a four-way fitting with branches at 90°, made from Monel 400 to ASTM B366 WPNC (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged). 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 B366
- 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 a Monel 400 Cross?
- What it is
- A four-way fitting with branches at 90°
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNC (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- Monel 400 · UNS N04400
- Best at
- Seawater, hydrofluoric acid and marine service
Monel 400 Cross Specification
| Product | Monel 400 Cross |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNC (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (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 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.
Monel 400 Cross: Why 400 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 Monel 400, 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. Monel 400 is picked for seawater, hydrofluoric acid and marine service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Marine — Pump shafts, valves and seawater piping. |
| 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 | ERNiCu-7 (AWS A5.14) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Monel 400 Cross Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Silicon | 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 B127 for UNS N04400.
Monel 400 Cross 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 B127 for UNS N04400 — Annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Monel 400 grade page.
Other Monel 400 pipe fittings
Monel 400 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 Monel 400 crosss 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 Monel 400 crosss?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNC (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (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 Monel 400 cross?
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 Monel 400 crosss to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Monel 400 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