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Pipe Cap

Pipe Cap Specifications

Material Grades

  • Carbon Steel
  • ASTM A234 WPB
  • ASTM A420 WPL3
  • ASTM A420 WPL6
  • Stainless Steel
  • ASTM A403 WP304
  • ASTM A403 WP304L
  • ASTM A403 WP304H
  • ASTM A403 WP316
  • ASTM A403 WP316L
  • Super Duplex Steel
  • Nickel Alloys
  • Inconel
  • Incoloy
  • Hastelloy
  • Monel

Pipe Cap Types

  • Pipe Cap
  • Butt Weld Pipe Cap
  • Buttwelding End Cap
  • Seamless Pipe Cap
  • Welded Pipe Cap
  • Stainless Steel Pipe Cap
  • Carbon Steel Pipe Cap
  • Alloy Steel Pipe Cap
  • Duplex Steel Pipe Cap
  • Super Duplex Pipe Cap
  • Nickel Alloy Pipe Cap
  • Custom Pipe Cap

Manufacturing Standards

  • ASME B16.9
  • ASME B16.25
  • ASME B16.28
  • MSS SP-43
  • MSS SP-75
  • ASTM A234
  • ASTM A403
  • ASTM A420
  • ASTM A815
  • JIS B2312
  • JIS B2313
  • DIN 2605
  • EN 10253-1
  • EN 10253-2

Size & Thickness

  • Size: 1/2" to 48"
  • DN 15 to DN 1200
  • Schedule 5S
  • Schedule 10S
  • Schedule 20
  • Schedule 30
  • Schedule STD
  • Schedule 40S
  • Schedule 60
  • Schedule XS
  • Schedule 80S
  • Schedule 100
  • Schedule 120
  • Schedule 140
  • Custom Thickness

Connection & End Type

  • Butt Weld End
  • Buttwelding End
  • Beveled End
  • ASME B16.25 Bevel
  • Plain End
  • Square Cut End
  • Weldable End
  • Custom End Preparation

Manufacturing Process

  • Seamless Forming
  • Welded Forming
  • Hot Forming
  • Cold Forming
  • Deep Drawing
  • Hydraulic Forming
  • Heat Treatment
  • Solution Annealing
  • End Preparation
  • Precision Forming
  • Custom Manufacturing

Chemical Composition

  • Reference Grade: ASTM A403 WP304L
  • Carbon: 0.030% Max.
  • Chromium: 18.0–20.0%
  • Nickel: 8.0–12.0%
  • Manganese: 2.00% Max.
  • Silicon: 0.75% Max.
  • Phosphorus: 0.045% Max.
  • Sulfur: 0.030% Max.
  • Nitrogen: 0.10% Max.
  • Iron: Balance

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength: 485 MPa Min.
  • Yield Strength: 170 MPa Min.
  • Elongation: 35% Min.
  • Hardness: 192 HBW Max.
  • Material: ASTM A403 WP304L
  • UNS: S30403

Physical Properties

  • Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
  • Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
  • Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
  • Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
  • Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m
  • Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C

Testing & Inspection

  • Visual Inspection
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Tensile Testing
  • Yield Strength Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Radiographic Testing
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  • PMI Testing
  • Material Test Certificate
  • EN 10204 3.1 Certificate

Surface Treatment

  • Pickling
  • Passivation
  • Solution Annealing
  • Bright Annealing
  • Electropolishing
  • Shot Blasting
  • Polishing
  • Sand Blasting
  • Custom Surface Finish

ASME B16.9 Pipe Cap Dimensions

NPS DN Outside Diameter D (mm) OD (inch) Length H (mm) Length H1 (mm) Limiting Wall Thickness (mm)
1/2" 15 21.3 0.84 25 25 4.57
3/4" 20 26.7 1.05 25 25 3.81
1" 25 33.4 1.32 38 38 4.57
1-1/4" 32 42.2 1.66 38 38 4.83
1-1/2" 40 48.3 1.90 38 38 5.08
2" 50 60.3 2.38 38 44 5.59
2-1/2" 65 73.0 2.88 38 51 7.11
3" 80 88.9 3.50 51 64 7.62
3-1/2" 90 101.6 4.00 64 76 8.13
4" 100 114.3 4.50 64 76 8.64
5" 125 141.3 5.56 76 89 9.65
6" 150 168.3 6.62 89 102 10.92
8" 200 219.1 8.62 102 127 12.70
10" 250 273.0 10.75 127 152 12.70
12" 300 323.8 12.75 152 178 12.70
14" 350 355.6 14.00 165 191 12.70
16" 400 406.4 16.00 178 203 12.70
18" 450 457.0 18.00 203 229 12.70
20" 500 508.0 20.00 229 254 12.70
22" 550 559.0 22.00 254 254 12.70
24" 600 610.0 24.00 267 305 12.70

Large Size Pipe Cap Dimensions

NPS DN Outside Diameter D (mm) Length H (mm) H1
26" 650 660 267 By Agreement
28" 700 711 267 By Agreement
30" 750 762 267 By Agreement
32" 800 813 267 By Agreement
34" 850 864 237 By Agreement
36" 900 914 267 By Agreement
38" 950 965 305 By Agreement
40" 1000 1016 305 By Agreement
42" 1050 1067 305 By Agreement
44" 1100 1118 343 By Agreement
46" 1150 1168 343 By Agreement
48" 1200 1219 343 By Agreement

Pipe Cap Dimension Terminology

Dimension Description Unit
D Outside Diameter at Bevel mm / inch
H Cap Length for Applicable Wall Thickness mm / inch
H1 Alternate Cap Length for Greater Wall Thickness mm / inch
t Wall Thickness mm
NPS Nominal Pipe Size inch
DN Nominal Diameter mm

Pipe Cap Schedule & Wall Thickness

Schedule Wall Classification Typical Application
5S Light Wall Low Pressure / Corrosion Resistant Service
10S Light Wall General Process Piping
20 Medium Wall Industrial Piping
STD Standard Wall General Industrial Service
40S Standard Wall Process Piping
XS Extra Strong Higher Pressure Service
80S Heavy Wall High Pressure Service
160 Extra Heavy Wall High Pressure / High Temperature
XXS Double Extra Strong Heavy Duty Piping
Custom Special Wall Thickness As Per Drawing / Specification

Pipe Cap Design & Construction

Feature Specification
Shape Ellipsoidal / Formed Cap
Connection Butt Weld
End Preparation Beveled / As Per ASME B16.25
Manufacturing Seamless / Welded / Fabricated
Size Range 1/2" to 48"
Wall Thickness 5S to XXS / Custom
Dimensional Standard ASME B16.9
Welding End Standard ASME B16.25

Pipe Cap Weight Information

Cap Type Size Wall Thickness Weight Basis Actual Weight
Seamless Pipe Cap 1/2"–24" 5S–XXS Size + Wall + Material Density As Manufactured
Welded Pipe Cap 8"–48" Various Size + Wall + Welding Construction As Manufactured
Stainless Steel Cap 1/2"–48" Various Size + Grade + Wall As Manufactured
Carbon Steel Cap 1/2"–48" Various Size + Grade + Wall As Manufactured
Custom Cap As Per Drawing Custom Drawing Based Calculated from Final Dimensions

Actual pipe cap weight varies according to NPS, outside diameter, wall thickness, material grade, forming method and end preparation. Final weight should be confirmed against the manufactured component.


Pipe Cap Testing & Inspection

Inspection / Test Purpose
Visual Inspection Surface and Manufacturing Quality
Dimensional Inspection Verify ASME B16.9 Dimensions
Chemical Analysis Verify Material Chemistry
Tensile Testing Mechanical Strength Verification
Yield Strength Testing Material Performance Verification
Hardness Testing Material Hardness Verification
Ultrasonic Testing Internal / Volumetric Examination
Radiographic Testing Weld / Internal Discontinuity Examination
Dye Penetrant Testing Surface Defect Examination
PMI Testing Positive Material Identification
Material Test Certificate Material Traceability
EN 10204 3.1 Inspection Certificate

Pipe Cap Applications

Industry Application
Oil & Gas Pipeline and Process Piping
Petrochemical Process Lines and Pipeline Termination
Refineries Process and Utility Piping
Chemical Processing Corrosive Fluid Piping Systems
Power Generation Steam and Utility Piping
Water Treatment Water and Process Lines
Pharmaceutical Stainless Steel Process Piping
Food Processing Hygienic Piping Systems
Marine Marine and Shipbuilding Piping
Fabrication Pipe Ends and Pressure Piping Assemblies

Chemical Composition

Carbon (C)
0.030% Max.
Chromium (Cr)
18.0–20.0%
Nickel (Ni)
8.0–12.0%
Manganese (Mn)
2.00% Max.
Silicon (Si)
0.75% Max.
Phosphorus (P)
0.045% Max.
Sulfur (S)
0.030% Max.
Nitrogen (N)
0.10% Max.
Iron (Fe)
Balance

Physical Properties

Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m
Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C

Mechanical Performance

485
MPa
Tensile Strength
170
MPa
Yield Strength
35%
Minimum
Elongation
192
HBW Max.
Brinell Hardness
S30403
UNS
Material Grade
170
MPa Min.
0.2% Yield Strength


MANUFACTURING

Forging Process

Each flange follows a rigorous 8-step forging and quality-control process to ensure conformance with ASTM A182 and ASME standards.

1

Material Selection

Prime 304 stainless steel billet sourced and certified.

2

Billet Preparation

Heat to 1100°C – 1250°C for optimal forgeability.

3

Forging

Shape billet into flange geometry under controlled pressure.

4

Heat Treatment

Solution anneal at 1040°C – 1120°C, then quench.

5

Machining & Finishing

CNC machining, drilling, and surface finishing.

6

Testing & Inspection

Tensile, hardness, PMI, visual and impact tests performed.