SS 316 / 316L CrossASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, stockist & 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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
SS 316 / 316L Cross Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Cross Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 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.
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 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