SS 347 ReducerASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 347 · UNS S34700
An SS 347 reducer is a fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes, made from SS 347 to ASTM A403 WP347. 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 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 Reducer?
- What it is
- A fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP347
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43
- Grade
- SS 347 · UNS S34700
- Best at
- Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants
SS 347 Reducer Specification
| Product | SS 347 Reducer |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP347 |
| 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.
SS 347 Reducer: Why 347 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 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 Reducer Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Niobium | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | 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 A240 for UNS S34700.
SS 347 Reducer Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | 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 A240 for UNS S34700 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 347 grade page.
Other SS 347 pipe fittings
SS 347 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.
SS 347 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 SS 347 reducers 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 reducers?
The material is ASTM A403 WP347; 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 SS 347 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.
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