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Butt Weld Fittings Info Required

John Part of things Posts: 347	Butt Weld Fittings Info Required John @john
	Nov 25, 2011 19:27:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Any experts on butt weld fittings (weld-els)? I am looking at building a new manifold (one I have will not stop cracking...) and am thinking of using steel (not stainless) butt weld fittings. There seems to be lots of choices out there but very little info. Alloy steel, low temperature steel, carbon steel, nickel steel etc Anybody educate me on which will be most suitable. The engine is normally aspirated but the exhaust gets very hot as it is mid engined with little airflow. Or is stainless 321 the only way to go for high temps? Also schedule refers to the wall thickness? I really want to know what I am talking about before I go to my local stockist....... more chance of discount! Thanks, John


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kingofthekop Part of things Posts: 82	Butt Weld Fittings Info Required kingofthekop @kingofthekop
	Nov 26, 2011 14:08:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Have a look at the likes BSS,Warrens and pipe centre for some general prices.Stainless would be better to handle the higher temp,SS 304 is cheaper,316 is the mid range,Some are often on the bay of fleas.
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