Advantages of Forged Pipe Fittings over Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings
Forged Pipe Fittings are mechanically much stronger over Cast Iron Fittings as they have a much tighter Grain Structure Unlike Cast Iron, Forged Pipe Fittings do not have the problem of having cavities and being porous. Based on numerous studies conducted, Forged Steel has approximately 26% higher tensile strength as compared to Cast Iron. Forged Steel has a 37% higher Fatigue strength which means that they have a much higher shelf life. Another very decisive advantage that Forged Steel Fittings have is that when they are pulled to failure, they have a 58% reduction in area. In comparison, Cast Iron Fittings have a 6% reduction in area. The result means that there would be a much greater deformation before failure in the case of Forged Steel Fittings. For More Info:- forged steel pipe fittings