Inconel 600 LateralASTM B366 · MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 lateral is a fitting with a 45° branch, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B366 WPNCI. Laterals bring in a branch at 45°, reducing turbulence and pressure drop compared to a tee. Common in drainage, slurry and process lines.
- ASTM B366
- MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an Inconel 600 Lateral?
- What it is
- A fitting with a 45° branch
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNCI
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Lateral Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Lateral |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNCI |
| Dimensional standard | MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard |
| Sizes | ½" – 48" |
| Wall / class | Sch 5S – XXS, to match pipe |
| 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 Lateral
Laterals bring in a branch at 45°, reducing turbulence and pressure drop compared to a tee. Common in drainage, slurry and process lines.
- 45° branch
- Equal and reducing
- Often fabricated
More on choosing: Lateral guide.
Inconel 600 Lateral: Why 600 for laterals
Laterals bring in a branch at 45°, reducing turbulence and pressure drop compared to a tee. Common in drainage, slurry and process lines. In Inconel 600, 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. Inconel 600 is picked for high-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnaces & heat treating — Muffles, retorts and radiant tubes. |
| 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 | ERNiCr-3 (AWS A5.14) |
Inconel 600 Lateral Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Copper | 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 B168 for UNS N06600.
Inconel 600 Lateral 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 B168 for UNS N06600 — Annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 600 grade page.
Other Inconel 600 pipe fittings
Inconel 600 Lateral — questions buyers ask
When is a lateral better than a tee?
Where lower turbulence matters — slurries, solids and gravity drainage.
Can Inconel 600 laterals 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 Inconel 600 laterals?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNCI; dimensions follow MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 lateral?
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