ASTM A106 Gr B Stub EndASTM A234 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
SA-106 Gr B · Seamless carbon steel pipe
An ASTM A106 Gr B stub end is a short pipe length with a flared lap that works with a lap joint flange, for use with ASTM A106 Gr B pipe. ASTM A106 Gr B itself is a pipe or plate specification, so the matching stub end is made to ASTM A234 WPB — which is what we supply for A106 B lines. Stub ends are welded to the pipe and backed by a loose lap joint flange. Type A (long pattern, ASME B16.9) and short-pattern MSS SP-43 stub ends are the common choices.
- ASTM A234
- 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 ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End?
- What it is
- A short pipe length with a flared lap that works with a lap joint flange
- Material
- ASTM A234 WPB
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43
- Grade
- ASTM A106 Gr B
- Best at
- High-temperature process and steam piping in refineries and power plants
ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End Specification
| Product | ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A234 WPB |
| 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 | Chemical & mechanical per heat · NDT · impact where specified |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Stub End
Stub ends are welded to the pipe and backed by a loose lap joint flange. Type A (long pattern, ASME B16.9) and short-pattern MSS SP-43 stub ends are the common choices.
- Long pattern (ASME B16.9) and short pattern (MSS SP-43)
- Type A, B and C lap designs
- Used with a carbon-steel backing flange to save alloy
More on choosing: Stub end guide.
ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End: Why A106 B for stub ends
Stub ends are welded to the pipe and backed by a loose lap joint flange. Type A (long pattern, ASME B16.9) and short-pattern MSS SP-43 stub ends are the common choices. In ASTM A106 Gr B, 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 | Carbon and low-alloy fittings suit hydrocarbon, steam and utility lines. ASTM A106 Gr B is picked for high-temperature process and steam piping in refineries and power plants. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Refineries — Process and steam lines. |
| Welding to carbon steel | Matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L |
| Matching filler | ER70S-6 / E7018 |
ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A106 Grade B.
ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End 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 A106 Grade B — condition per order.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the ASTM A106 Gr B grade page.
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ASTM A106 Gr B Stub End — questions buyers ask
Long or short stub end?
Long-pattern stub ends to ASME B16.9 suit most piping; short-pattern MSS SP-43 stub ends save alloy and space in low-pressure lines.
Can ASTM A106 Gr B stub ends be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L.
Which standard covers ASTM A106 Gr B stub ends?
The material is ASTM A234 WPB; 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 ASTM A106 Gr B stub end?
The steel 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