Inconel 625 ReducerASTM B366 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 625 · UNS N06625
An Inconel 625 reducer is a fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes, made from Inconel 625 to ASTM B366 WPNCMC. Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks.
- ASTM B366
- 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 Inconel 625 Reducer?
- What it is
- A fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNCMC
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43
- Grade
- Inconel 625 · UNS N06625
- Best at
- Seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy
Inconel 625 Reducer Specification
| Product | Inconel 625 Reducer |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNCMC |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43 |
| 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 Reducer
Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks.
- Concentric and eccentric
- Flat-top on pump suction
- Seamless or welded
More on choosing: Reducer guide.
Inconel 625 Reducer: Why 625 for reducers
Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks. In Inconel 625, 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 625 is picked for seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Offshore & subsea — Risers, flowlines and clad pipe. |
| 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 | ERNiCrMo-3 (AWS A5.14) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Inconel 625 Reducer Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Niobium + Tantalum | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B443 for UNS N06625.
Inconel 625 Reducer 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 B443 for UNS N06625 — Grade 1 annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 625 grade page.
Other Inconel 625 pipe fittings
Inconel 625 Reducer dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | Reducer length H |
|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 |
| 1" | 33.4 | 51 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 64 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 89 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 140 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 152 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 178 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 203 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 356 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 508 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
Inconel 625 Reducer — questions buyers ask
Why use an eccentric reducer at a pump suction?
Installed flat side up, it prevents air pockets that can cause cavitation.
Can Inconel 625 reducers 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 625 reducers?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNCMC; dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 625 reducer?
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.
Can you supply Inconel 625 reducers to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Inconel 625 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
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