SS 316 / 316L CrossASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L cross is a four-way fitting with branches at 90°, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A403 WP316L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F316L (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 A403
- 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 SS 316 / 316L Cross?
- What it is
- A four-way fitting with branches at 90°
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP316L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F316L (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Cross Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Cross |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP316L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F316L (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.
SS 316 / 316L Cross: Why 316L 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 SS 316 / 316L, 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 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Cross Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S31603.
SS 316 / 316L Cross Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | 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 A240 for UNS S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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SS 316 / 316L 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 SS 316 / 316L crosss be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L crosss?
The material is ASTM A403 WP316L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F316L (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 SS 316 / 316L 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.
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