Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings Company delivers precision-engineered instrumentation fittings and valves trusted for reliability, safety, and performance in industrial applications with a strong focus on engineering excellence and quality control.
Titanium combines a very high strength-to-weight ratio with outstanding resistance to seawater and oxidizing chloride environments, making it an excellent choice for VCR fittings in marine, chemical processing and aerospace-adjacent applications.
Commercially pure titanium offering excellent corrosion resistance, good formability and weldability for general-purpose fitting applications.
| Element | Weight Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 0.30 max |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.25 max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 max |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.03 max |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
*Composition limits are as per the applicable ASTM/ASME/UNS specification; actual limits may vary depending on product form.
Grade 2 offers moderate strength with excellent ductility and corrosion resistance in oxidizing and neutral environments.
| Property | Typical / Minimum Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 345 MPa min |
| 0.2% Yield Strength | 275 MPa min |
| Elongation | 20% min |
| Hardness | 200 HB max |
| Density | Approx. 4.5 g/cm³ |
*Mechanical requirements depend on product form, heat treatment and applicable ASTM/ASME specification. Confirm final values against the material specification used for the VCR fitting component.
The most widely used titanium alloy, combining high strength, low weight and excellent corrosion resistance through alpha-beta alloying.
| Element | Weight Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum (Al) | 5.50 - 6.75 |
| Vanadium (V) | 3.50 - 4.50 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40 max |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.20 max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 max |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.05 max |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
*Composition limits are as per the applicable ASTM/ASME/UNS specification; actual limits may vary depending on product form.
Grade 5 offers substantially higher strength than commercially pure titanium while retaining excellent corrosion resistance.
| Property | Typical / Minimum Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 895 MPa min |
| 0.2% Yield Strength | 828 MPa min |
| Elongation | 10% min |
| Hardness | 334 HB max |
| Density | Approx. 4.43 g/cm³ |
*Mechanical requirements depend on product form, heat treatment and applicable ASTM/ASME specification. Confirm final values against the material specification used for the VCR fitting component.
High-performance material specifications for our complete VCR Fittings range.
Engineered for demanding fluid and gas-handling systems where leak-tight sealing, corrosion resistance and long service life are essential.
Handles the most aggressive acids and oxidizing media in specialty chemical production.
High-purity systems where corrosion resistance and product purity are essential.
Lightweight, high-strength components for demanding aerospace applications.
Exceptional resistance to seawater and chloride-rich marine environments.
Ultra-pure fluid handling in semiconductor fabrication processes.
Used in nuclear and specialty reactor applications requiring extreme corrosion resistance.