Strategically located in the industrial heart of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a trusted partner for robust infrastructure projects across Ethiopia. We specialize in providing high-integrity materials built to withstand demanding environments, including our range of Low Temperature Carbon Steel A420 WPL8 Pipe Fittings. These components are specifically engineered to maintain their strength and toughness in sub-zero conditions, making them an essential choice for critical applications where reliability cannot be compromised, ensuring the safety and longevity of your piping systems.
The strength of A420 WPL8 fittings comes from a carefully balanced composition, primarily carbon, manganese, and silicon, with additions like nickel to enhance low-temperature performance. This specific chemistry grants them exceptional mechanical properties, including excellent notch toughness and high ductility even when temperatures plummet well below freezing. This means they resist brittle fracture, a critical safety feature, allowing them to absorb stress and impact in challenging cold-service conditions without failing, which is vital for containing pressurized fluids safely.
Specifications : ASTM A420 / ASME SA420
Dimensions : ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43
Size : 1/8” NB TO 48” NB. (Seamless & 100% X-Ray Welded, Fabricated)
Type : Seamless / Welded / Fabricated
Bending Radius : R=1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or Custom
Grades : A420 WPL3 / A420 WPL8
Thickness : Sch 5s, Sch 10s, Sch 40s, Sch 80s, Sch 160s, Sch XXS
| Chemical Composition of ASTM A420 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements | WPL6, % | WPL9, % | WPL3, % | WPL8, % |
| Carbon [C] | ≤0.30 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.13 |
| Manganese [Mn] | 0.50-1.35 | 0.40-1.06 | 0.31-0.64 | ≤0.90 |
| Phosphorus [P] | ≤0.035 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.030 |
| Sulfur [S] | ≤0.040 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.030 |
| Silicon [Si] | 0.15-0.40 | … | 0.13-0.37 | 0.13-0.37 |
| Nickel [Ni] | ≤0.40 | 1.60-2.24 | 3.2-3.8 | 8.4-9.6 |
| Chromium [Cr] | ≤0.30 | … | … | … |
| Molybdenum [Mo] | ≤0.12 | … | … | … |
| Copper [Cu] | ≤0.40 | 0.75-1.25 | … | … |
| Columbium [Cb] | ≤0.02 | … | … | … |
| Vanadium[V] | ≤0.08 | … | … | … |
| ASTM A420/ A420M | Tensile Strength, min. | Yield Strength, min. | Elongation %, min | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | Longitudinal | Transverse |
| WPL6 | 65-95 | 415-655 | 35 | 240 | 22 | 12 |
| WPL9 | 63-88 | 435-610 | 46 | 315 | 20 | … |
| WPL3 | 65-90 | 450-620 | 35 | 240 | 22 | 14 |
| WPL8 | 100-125 | 690-865 | 75 | 515 | 16 | … |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Desta Steel is a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel A420 WPL8 Pipe Fittings products in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Specializing in steel solutions, we provide a wide range of products, including Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel. Our offerings include Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and superior customer service, we are committed to offering top-tier steel materials that ensure durability and performance across a wide range of industrial applications. We strive to meet the highest standards, making us a trusted partner for all your steel needs.
These specialized fittings are indispensable for piping systems that operate in cold climates or handle refrigerated substances. You will typically find them in liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities, refrigeration plants, and chemical processing units that manage propane or ammonia. They are also crucial for offshore platforms and pipelines in cold regions, ensuring secure connections for the transport of gases and liquids. Essentially, anywhere a system is exposed to low temperatures, A420 WPL8 fittings provide the necessary resilience to prevent catastrophic failure and ensure continuous, safe operation.
Desta Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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