SS 304 LateralASTM A403 · MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 lateral is a fitting with a 45° branch, made from SS 304 to ASTM A403 WP304. Laterals bring in a branch at 45°, reducing turbulence and pressure drop compared to a tee. Common in drainage, slurry and process lines.
- ASTM A403
- 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 SS 304 Lateral?
- What it is
- A fitting with a 45° branch
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP304
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-43 / manufacturer standard
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Lateral Specification
| Product | SS 304 Lateral |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP304 |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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
SS 304 Lateral Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 10.5 |
| Carbon | 0.07 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304 Lateral 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 304 grade page.
Other SS 304 pipe fittings
SS 304 Lateral — questions buyers ask
When is a lateral better than a tee?
Where lower turbulence matters — slurries, solids and gravity drainage.
Which standard covers SS 304 laterals?
The material is ASTM A403 WP304; 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 SS 304 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 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