SS 904L UnionASTM A182 · MSS SP-83 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy 904L · UNS N08904
An SS 904L union is a three-piece forged fitting that joins pipes and can be taken apart, made from SS 904L to ASTM A182 F904L. Unions let a small-bore line be disconnected for maintenance without cutting. Made to MSS SP-83 in threaded or socket-weld ends.
- ASTM A182
- MSS SP-83
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 904L Union?
- What it is
- A three-piece forged fitting that joins pipes and can be taken apart
- Material
- ASTM A182 F904L
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-83
- Grade
- SS 904L · UNS N08904
- Best at
- Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water
SS 904L Union Specification
| Product | SS 904L Union |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F904L |
| Dimensional standard | MSS SP-83 |
| Sizes | ⅛" – 4" (ASME B16.11) |
| Wall / class | Class 2000 / 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Ends | Socket weld · NPT threaded |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose an Union
Unions let a small-bore line be disconnected for maintenance without cutting. Made to MSS SP-83 in threaded or socket-weld ends.
- Three pieces: nut, male and female ends
- Threaded or socket weld
- Class 3000 / 6000
More on choosing: Union guide.
SS 904L Union: Why 904L for unions
Unions let a small-bore line be disconnected for maintenance without cutting. Made to MSS SP-83 in threaded or socket-weld ends. In SS 904L, 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 904L is picked for dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Sulphuric acid plants — Coolers, piping and tanks for dilute sulphuric acid. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER385 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 904L Union Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel | 23.0 – 28.0 |
| Chromium | 19.0 – 23.0 |
| Molybdenum | 4.0 – 5.0 |
| Copper | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| Carbon | 0.020 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 1.00 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
SS 904L Union Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 490 MPa · 71 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 220 MPa · 31 ksi |
| Elongation | 35% |
| Hardness | 90 HRB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 904L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 904L Union — questions buyers ask
Can unions be used in high-pressure lines?
Class 3000 and 6000 unions are rated for high pressure on small bores, but many codes limit their use in hazardous service.
Can SS 904L unions be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 904L unions?
The material is ASTM A182 F904L; dimensions follow MSS SP-83. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 904L union?
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