ASME B16.42: Durable Caulked and Welded Steel Pipe Fittings Explained
Getting to Know ASME B16.42: The Backbone of Steel Pipe Fittings Working in the industrial equipment sector for over a decade, I’ve come across countless standards, but ASME B16.42 is one that keeps popping up, and not just as a technical reference in the specs manual. It’s one of those quietly reliable standards that defines caulked and welded steel pipe fittings, often in steel pipelines where durability and sealing integrity are critical. You may not see it splashed on marketing brochures, but it’s definitely in the DNA of solid pipeline construction—especially those carrying high-pressure …