SS 347 ElbowASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 347 · UNS S34700
An SS 347 elbow is a fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run, made from SS 347 to ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (forged). Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- 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 347 Elbow?
- What it is
- A fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · B16.11
- Grade
- SS 347 · UNS S34700
- Best at
- Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants
SS 347 Elbow Specification
| Product | SS 347 Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (forged) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · 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 an Elbow
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- LR (1.5D) and SR (1D) radius
- 45°, 90° and 180° return
- Seamless or welded construction
More on choosing: Elbow guide.
SS 347 Elbow: Why 347 for elbows
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11. In SS 347, 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 347 is picked for welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Refinery hydroprocessing — Reactor effluent piping and exchangers. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER347 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 347 Elbow Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.0 – 19.0 |
| Nickel | 9.0 – 13.0 |
| Niobium | 10 × C min, 1.00 max |
| Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 347 Elbow Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 347 grade page.
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SS 347 Elbows for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 347 Elbow dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | 90° LR elbow A | 45° elbow B | 90° SR elbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | 38 | 16 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 | 19 | — |
| 1" | 33.4 | 38 | 22 | 25 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 57 | 29 | 38 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 | 35 | 51 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 114 | 51 | 76 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 152 | 64 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 229 | 95 | 152 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 305 | 127 | 203 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 381 | 159 | 254 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 457 | 190 | 305 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 610 | 254 | 406 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 762 | 318 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 914 | 381 | 610 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
SS 347 Elbow — questions buyers ask
Long radius or short radius elbow?
Long radius gives lower pressure drop and is the default. Short radius is used where space is tight, with a small pressure-rating reduction per ASME B16.9.
Can SS 347 elbows be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 347 elbows?
The material is ASTM A403 WP347 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F347 (forged); dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 347 elbow?
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