SIAM FITTING - TECHNICAL
🔧 Siam Butt‑Welding Fittings – Professional Overview
Definition
Siam fittings are forged or welded components designed to connect, branch, or change direction in pressurized piping systems. They are produced under strict dimensional tolerances and international standards, ensuring durability and safety.
Application Areas
Fire fighting systems – sprinkler, hydrant, and riser networks
HVAC installations – chilled water and heating loops
Petrochemical plants – high‑pressure fluid handling
Shipbuilding and construction – robust piping connections in harsh environments
Product Types
Elbows (90°, 45°) – change pipe direction
Tees – branch connections
Reducers – concentric/eccentric transitions between pipe diameters
Caps – pipe end closures
Special fittings – custom designs for specific layouts
Advantages
High dimensional accuracy – strict tolerances and wall thickness schedules
Wide size range – from ½” to 48”
Durable materials – carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel
Compliance with global standards – ANSI, DIN, JIS
Superior mechanical properties – corrosion resistance and pressure fatigue strength
📊 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Forged or welded |
| Materials | Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel |
| Standards | ANSI, DIN, JIS |
| Sizes | ½” to 48” |
| Thickness | SCH 10 to SCH 160 |
| Surface finish | Black, galvanized, epoxy-coated |
| Applications | Fire fighting, HVAC, petrochemical, shipbuilding |
Certifications
Manufactured to international dimensional standards (ANSI/DIN/JIS).
ISO 9001 quality management certified.
For fire protection projects, check if specific UL/FM approvals are required (Siam fittings are generally industrial grade, not UL/FM by default).
⚠️ Key note: Siam fittings are a cost‑effective alternative to premium UL/FM brands like SHIELD or Benkan. They are widely accepted in Egypt and MENA for HVAC and industrial projects, but in strict fire protection jobs (sprinklers/hydrants), consultants may demand UL/FM certified fittings.