SS 316 / 316L Stub EndASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L stub end is a short pipe length with a flared lap that works with a lap joint flange, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A403 WP316L. 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 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 316 / 316L Stub End?
- What it is
- A short pipe length with a flared lap that works with a lap joint flange
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP316L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Stub End Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Stub End |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP316L |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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.
SS 316 / 316L Stub End: Why 316L 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 SS 316 / 316L, 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 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Stub End Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Stub End Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L 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 SS 316 / 316L stub ends be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L stub ends?
The material is ASTM A403 WP316L; 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 316 / 316L stub end?
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