Haihao Group Ships ASTM A420 WPL6 Eccentric Pipe Reducers to Kazakhstan
Haihao Group has successfully completed a new shipment of ASME B16.9 eccentric pipe reducers for a customer in Kazakhstan. The order includes 6″ × 3″ seamless eccentric reducers manufactured from ASTM A420 Grade WPL6 low-temperature carbon steel, fully compliant with sour-service requirements and certified to EN 10204 Type 3.1.
These eccentric reducer ASTM A420 WPL6 products are engineered for demanding oil and gas applications, where reliability, strict dimensional accuracy, and material integrity are essential.
Seamless Butt Weld Eccentric Reducer in ASTM A420 WPL6 material
Product Overview
● Product Type: Butt-Weld Eccentric Pipe Reducer
- Standard: ASME B16.9
- Type: Eccentric reducer, butt-weld, seamless
- Size: 6″ × 3″ (150 × 80 mm)
- Schedule: SCH40 (S-40 × S-40)
- Wall Thickness: 7.11 × 5.49 mm
- Manufacturing Process: Seamless
These seamless WPL6 eccentric reducer SCH40 fittings provide smooth flow transition while minimizing air pockets-making them widely preferred in horizontal pipeline installations.
Material & Quality Compliance
The reducers are produced from low-temperature carbon steel ASTM A420 Grade WPL6, a material known for its excellent toughness in sub-zero environments. This makes it ideal for pipeline systems in regions with harsh winter conditions, such as Kazakhstan.
Compliance & Certifications
- Material Specification: ASTM A420 WPL6
- Design Spec: ASME B16.9
- Service Condition: Sour service
- Service Requirement: NACE MR0175 (MR 01-75)
- Certification: EN 10204:2004 Type 3.1
Meeting NACE MR0175 ensures the reducers are resistant to sulfide stress cracking, making them suitable for H₂S-containing oil and gas pipelines.
Precision Manufacturing for Demanding Applications
All reducers in this shipment were manufactured using a fully seamless process, ensuring higher structural integrity compared with welded alternatives. The seamless structure offers enhanced pressure resistance, making the product suitable for high-performance systems.
By meeting international standards and sour-service specifications, these ASME B16.9 eccentric pipe reducers deliver long-term reliability even in aggressive service environments.
Application in the Kazakhstan Project
Kazakhstan’s energy sector often requires fittings that withstand low-temperature operations and sour-gas conditions. The delivered eccentric reducer ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings will be used in a pipeline system where strict safety and durability requirements must be met.
Haihao Group’s expertise in manufacturing EN 10204 3.1 certified WPL6 fittings ensures dependable supply for global clients operating in oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy industries.