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Steel pipe tee

The equal tee (equivalent tee or straight tee) is utilised as the branch has the same distance across as the run pipe. Equal Tee are equipped for taking care of any high or low weight stream of fluid through it.

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The equal tee (equivalent tee or straight tee) is utilised as the branch has the same distance across as the run pipe. Equal Tee are equipped for taking care of any high or low weight stream of fluid through it.

How many types of steel pipe tee?

equal tee vs reducing tee
According to branch diameters and functions there are:

  • Equal Tee
  • Reducing Tee (Reducer Tee).

According to connection types are:

  • Butt Weld Tee
  • Socket Weld Tee
  • Threaded Tee

According to material types there are:

  • Carbon Steel Pipe Tee
  • Alloy Steel Tee
  • Stainless Steel Tee

Steel Equal Tee vs Reducing Tee (Reducer Tee)

Steel Equal Tee

Equal tee: Three branches of tee have same diameters. Also named as Straight Tee.

Steel Equal Tee Description usually as below:

  • Eg: 6” Tee ASME B16.9 BW Wrought
  • Standard ASTM A234 GR. WPB SMLS
  • Wall thickness Schedule STD

Steel Reducing Tee (Reducer Tee)

Reducing tee (Reducer Tee): The branch diameter is smaller than main diameter. The reducing tee is usually described as NPS diameters in 4” x 4” x 3”, where 4” is the main line pipe diameter, and 3” is the reducing branch.200861022419548

Butt Weld Tee vs Socket Weld Tee vs Threaded Tee

Butt Weld Tee

Butt weld tee is widely used in petroleum, aerospace pharmacy, chemical industry, metallurgy, electric power, military industry, engineering support and other industrial pipelines.

Ends in plain or beveled, connected by butt welding process. It can withstand higher pressure than other types. The size of butt weld tee should be specified in pipe NPS (DN) and thickness in schedule, where the socket weld tee or thread tee thickness should be specified in the pressure level.

Butt weld tee is divided into seamless cold-drawn tee and seam welding tee in the production process.Socket weld Tee 300x215 1

Socket Weld Tee

Socket weld tee is a kind of high pressure pipe connection fitting. Like the other fittings, it has a trapezoidal area where the pipe can inserted into the tee branch and weld together. It is commonly used in small diameter systems.

Socket weld tee is described as NPS and Pressure ratings 3000#, 6000# and 9000#, same as threaded tee.

Stainless steel threaded tee fittingThreaded Tee

In the manufacturing process, threaded pipe tee has forging and casing process. Forging is formed by heating forging with ingots or round bars, then turning on a lathe to process threads. Casting means that the ingot is melted and poured into the tee model after it is cooled.

Based on socket tee form, the branch end can be threaded to male or female. So there are male tee and female tee, which if the tube with male NPT threads, then the tee shall be with female NPT threads.

Types of tee according to material

Carbon Steel Tee

Material:

  • ASTM A234 WPB, WPC; MSS SP-75 WPHY-42, WPHY-46, WPHY-52, WPHY-56, 60, 65 and 70.
  • ASME/ANSI B16.9 for butt weld tee fittings,
  • ASME/ANSI B16.11 for socket weld and threaded tee fittings.

Alloy Steel Tee

  • Material: ASTM A234 WP1, WP5, WP9, WP11, WP22, WP91

Stainless Steel Tee

Stainless steel tee is widely used in chemical, health, food and other industries. Its advantages are applicable to different working environments and have good corrosion resistance.

  • Standards: ASTM A403 (Common Standard for stainless steel pipe fittings), ASTM A270 (Sanitary Tubing Standard)
  • Grade: TP 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 310, 317 and 321.

Equal Tee (or straight tee), means the branch diameter of this tee is same with the main pipe (Run pipe) diameter of this tee.

The equal tee are with the same channel and outlet sizes, however, customers can profit from us “decreasing” tees too that have maybe a couple closes with various in measurement, this is called an equal tee. Because of their dimensional contrast, these tee fittings help with the ability to control the volume when required. Our scope of Equal Tee and Equal Cross are impeccably built utilising most recent innovation and are generally utilised as a part of differing piping frameworks crosswise over commercial ventures. Faultlessly built to flawlessness utilising most recent machines and innovation, these pipe fittings are broadly utilised as a part of a large number of commercial ventures far and wide. Durable in quality, these pipe fittings are accessible at competitive prices.

Features of equal tee

  • There are three female openings in a ‘T’ formed pipe tee.
  • There are straight pipe tees which have the same size openings.
  • Equal tee make them open of various size and two openings of the same size.
  • There are sterile equal tees which are utilised as a part of waste lines.
  • These sort of equal tees have a bent branch which is intended for a wipe outfitting. They are utilised to avoid hindrance of waste.
  • An equal tee has dragged to attach the fitting to a divider or stud.
  • An equal tee utilises pressure fittings on two or more finishes.
  • An equal tee has a strong opening. This opening is utilised as a part of conjunction with a strong fitting for a get out an opening on a drain pipe.

equal tee dimensions

Equal Tee Dimensions

NOMINAL PIPE SIZEOUTSIDE DIAMETERCENTER TO END LENGTH
Inch.ODCM
1/221.32525
3/426.72929
133.43838
1.2542.24848
1.548.35757
260.36464
2.5737676
388.98686
3.5101.69595
4114.3105105
5141.3124124
6168.3143143
8219.1178178
10273.1216216
12323.9254254
14355.6279279
16406.4305305
18457.2343343
20508381381
22559419419
24610432432
26660495495
28711521521
30762559559
32813597597
34864635635
36914673673
38965711711
401016749749
421067762711
441118813762
461168851800
481219889838
The dimensions are in millimeters
Source : ASME B16.9 - 2007

Standard

Pipe fitting dimensions are in either metric or Standard English. Because pipe fitting covers Pipe Fitting Dimensions several aspects, only the most common pipe fitting sizes can be given here. The most applied version is the 90° long radius and the 45° elbow, while the 90° short radius elbow is applied if there is too little space. The function of a 180° elbow is to change direction of flow through 180°. Both, the LR and the SR types have a center to center dimension double the matching 90° elbows. These fittings will generally be used in furnesses or other heating or cooling units.

Some of the standards that apply to buttwelded fittings are listed below. Many organizations such as ASME, ASTM, ISO, MSS, etc. have very well developed standards and specifications for buttwelded fittings. It is always up to the designer to ensure that they are following the applicable standard and company specification, if available, during the design process.

Some widely used pipe fitting standards are as follows:

ASME: American Society for Mechanical Engineers
This is one of the reputed organizations in the world developing codes and standards.
The schedule number for pipe fitting starts from ASME/ANSI B16. The various classifications of ASME/ANSI B16 standards for different pipe fittings are as follows:

  • ASME/ANSI B16.1 – 1998 – Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
  • ASME/ANSI B16.3 – 1998 – Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings
  • ASME/ANSI B16.4 – 1998 – Cast Iron Threaded Fittings
  • ASME/ANSI B16.5 – 1996 – Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
  • ASME/ANSI B16.11 – 2001 – Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
  • ASME/ANSI B16.14 – 1991 – Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings and Locknuts with Pipe Threads
  • ASME/ANSI B16.15 – 1985 (R1994) – Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
  • ASME/ANSI B16.25 – 1997 – Buttwelding Ends
  • ASME/ANSI B16.36 – 1996 – Orifice Flanges etc.

ASTM International: American Society for Testing and Materials
This is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world. It was originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

  • ASTM A105 / A105M – Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
  • ASTM A234 / A234M – Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service
  • ASTM A403 / A403M – Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
  • ASTM A420 / A420M – Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature Service

AWWA: American Water Works Association

AWWA About – Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource.

  • AWWA C110 – Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 Inch Through 48 Inch (75 mm Through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids
  • AWWA C208 – Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings

ANSI: The American National Standards Institute

ANSI is a private, non-profit organization. Its main function is to administer and coordinate the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. It provides a forum for development of American national standards. ANSI assigns “schedule numbers”. These numbers classify wall thicknesses for different pressure uses.

MSS STANDARDS: Manufacturers Standardization Society
The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is a non-profit technical association organized for development and improvement of industry, national and international codes and standards for: Valves, Valve Actuators, Valve Modification, Pipe Fittings, Pipe Hangers, Pipe Supports, Flanges and Associated Seals

  • MSS SP-43 – Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fittings Including Reference to Other Corrosion Resistant Materials
  • MSS SP-75 – Specifications for High Test Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
  • MSS SP-73 – Brazing Joints for Copper and Copper Alloy Pressure Fittings
  • MSS SP-83 – Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
  • MSS SP-97 – Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings — Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends
  • MSS SP-106 – Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings Class 125,150, and 300
  • MSS SP-119 – Factory-Made Wrought Belled End Socket Welding Fittings

Difference between “Standard” and “Codes”:

Piping codes imply the requirements of design, fabrication, use of materials, tests and inspection of various pipe and piping system. It has a limited jurisdiction defined by the code. On the other hand, piping standards imply application design and construction rules and requirements for pipe fittings like adapters, flanges, sleeves, elbows, union, tees, valves etc. Like a code, it also has a limited scope defined by the standard.

Factors affecting standards: “Standards” on pipe fittings are based on certain factors like as follows:

  • Pressure-temperature ratings
  • Size
  • Design
  • Coatings
  • Materials
  • Marking
  • End connections
  • Dimensions and tolerances
  • Threading
  • Pattern taper etc.

BSP: British Standard Pipe

BSP is the U.K. standard for pipe fittings. This refers to a family of standard screw thread types for interconnecting and sealing pipe ends by mating an external (male) with an internal (female) thread. This has been adopted internationally. It is also known as British Standard Pipe Taper threads (BSPT )or British Standard Pipe Parallel (Straight) threads (BSPP ). While the BSPT achieves pressure tight joints by the threads alone, the BSPP requires a sealing ring.

JIS: Japanese Industrial Standards

This is the Japanese industrial standards or the standards used for industrial activities in Japan for pipe, tube and fittings and published through Japanese Standards Associations.

NPT: National Pipe Thread

National Pipe Thread is a U.S. standard straight (NPS) threads or for tapered (NPT) threads. This is the most popular US standard for pipe fittings. NPT fittings are based on the internal diameter (ID) of the pipe fitting.

BOLTS & NUTS

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  • A193 = This specification covers alloy and stainless steel bolting material for pressure vessels, Valves, flanges, and fittings for high temperature or high pressure service, or other special purpose applications.
  • A320 = Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service.
  • A194 = Standard specification for nuts in many different material types.

AN: Here, “A” stands for Army and “N” stands for Navy

The AN standard was originally designed for the U.S. Military. Whenever, a pipe fitting is AN fittings, it means that the fittings are measured on the outside diameter of the fittings, that is, in 1/16 inch increments.

For example, an AN 4 fitting means a fitting with an external diameter of approximately 4/16″ or ¼”. It is to be noted that approximation is important because AN external diameter is not a direct fit with an equivalent NPT thread.

Dash (-) size

Dash size is the standard used to refer to the inside diameter of a hose. This indicates the size by a two digit number which represents the relative ID in sixteenths of an inch. This is also used interchangeably with AN fittings. For example, a Dash “8” fitting means an AN 8 fitting.

ISO: International Organization for Standardization

ISO is the industrial pipe, tube and fittings standards and specifications from the International Organization for Standardization. ISO standards are numbered. They have format as follows:

“ISO[/IEC] [IS] nnnnn[:yyyy] Title” where

  • nnnnn: standard number
  • yyyy: year published, and
  • Title: describes the subject

How are pipe fittings measured?

Pipe fittings are measured by their diameter, wall thickness (known as “schedule”), and shape or configuration. (Fittings are also defined by their material grade and whether they are welded or seamless.)

Diameter refers to outside diameter of a pipe or fitting.

The North American standard is known as Nominal Pipe Size (NPS). The International Standard is known as Diameter Nominal (DN). Pipes and fittings are actually made in similar sizes around the world: they are just labeled differently.

From ½ in to 12 inch “Nominal Pipe Size”, outside diameters are slightly larger than indicated size; inside diameters get smaller as schedules grow.

From 14 in and larger “Nominal Pipe Size”, outside diameters are exactly as indicated size; inside diameters get smaller as schedules grow.
As with other North American standards (inch, foot, yard, mile, …), many pipe standards (diameters up to 12 inch and wall thickness) are based on historical precedents (a toolmaker’s dies during US Civil War) rather than a “scientific” method.

Schedule Numbers

The schedule numbers are used by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to denote wall thickness. The schedule numbers encompass all pipe dimensions beginning at NPS 1/8” up NPS 36”. Note that this configuration is only for fittings that match with a particular ANSI schedule number.

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) is a North American set of standard sizes for pipes used for high or low pressures and temperatures.

  • Schedule, often shortened as sch, is a North American standard that refers to wall thickness of a pipe or pipe fitting. Higher schedules mean thicker walls that can resist higher pressures.
  • Pipe standards define these wall thicknesses: SCH 5, 5S, 10, 10S, 20, 30, 40, 40S, 60, 80, 80S, 100, 120, 140, 160, STD, XS and XXS. (S following a number is for stainless steel. Sizes without an S are for carbon steel.)
  • Higher schedules are heavier, require more material and are therefore more costly to make and install.

What does “schedule” mean for pipe fittings?

Schedule, often shortened as SCH, is a North American standard that refers to wall thickness of a pipe or pipe fitting.

What is schedule 40, SCH80?

Higher schedules mean thicker walls that can resist higher pressures.

Pipe standards define these wall thicknesses: SCH 5, 5S, 10, 10S, 20, 30, 40, 40S, 60, 80, 80S, 100, 120, 140, 160, STD, XS and XXS.
(S following a number is for stainless steel. Sizes without an S are for carbon steel.)

Higher schedules are heavier, require more material and are therefore more costly to make and install.

General standard

StandardSpecification
ASTM A234Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service
ASTM A420Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A234 WPBASTM A234 is Standard Specification for steel pipe fittings includes carbon and alloy steel material for moderate and high temperature services. WPB is one of the steel grade in this standard
ASME B16.9ASME B16.9 Standard covers overall dimensions, tolerances,ratings, testing, and markings for factory-made wrought buttwelding fittings in sizes NPS 1⁄2 through NPS 48 (DN 15 through DN 1200).
ASME B16.28ASME B16.28 Standard covers ratings, overall dimensions, testing, tolerances, and markings for wrought carbon and alloy steel buttwelding short radius elbows and returns.
MSS SP-97MSS SP-97 Standard Practice covers essential dimensions, finish, tolerances, testing, marking, material, and minimum strength requirements for 90 degree integrally reinforced forged branch outlet fittings of buttwelding, socket welding, and threaded types.
ASTM A403Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings.

Wide variety for all areas of application

DINENASME
St 35.8 I
St 35.8 III
15 Mo 3
13 CrMo 4 4
10 CrMo 9 10
St 35 N
St 52.0
St 52.4
P235GH-TC1
P235GH-TC2
16Mo3
13CrMo4-5
10CrMo9-10
X10CrMoVNb9-1
P215NL
P265NL
L360NB
L360NE
P355N
P355NL1
P355NH
WPB
WPL6
WPL3
WPHY 52
WP11
WP22
WP5
WP9
WP91
WP92

ASTM A234

ASTM A234/ASME SA234M standard specification for piping fittings of wrought carbon steel and alloy steel for moderate and high temperature service.

Chemical Composition (%) of ASTM A234/A234M

GradeTypeCSiSPMnCrNiMoOtheróbósδ5
WPB0.30.1min0.0580.050.29-1.060.40.40.15V:0.06;Nb:0.02415-58524022197
WPC0.350.1min0.0580.050.29-1.060.40.40.15V:0.06;Nb:0.02485-65527522197
WP10.280.1-0.50.0450.0450.3-0.90.44-0.65380-55020522197
WP12 CL10.05-0.20.60.0450.0450.3-0.80.8-1.250.44-0.65415-58522022197
WP12 CL20.05-0.20.60.0450.0450.3-0.80.8-1.250.44-0.65485-65527522197
WP11 CL10.05-0.150.5-10.030.030.3-0.61-1.50.44-0.65415-58520522197
WP11 CL20.05-0.20.5-10.040.040.3-0.81-1.50.44-0.65485-65527522197
WP11 CL30.05-0.20.5-10.040.040.3-0.81-1.50.44-0.65520-69031022197
WP22 CL10.05-0.150.50.040.040.3-0.61.9-2.60.87-1.13415-58520522197
WP22 CL30.05-0.150.50.040.040.3-0.61.9-2.60.87-1.13520-69031022197
WP5 CL10.150.50.030.040.3-0.64-60.44-0.65415-58520522217
WP5 CL30.150.50.030.040.3-0.64-60.44-0.65520-69031022217
WP9 CL10.1510.030.030.3-0.68-100.9-1.1415-58520522217
WP9 CL30.1510.030.030.3-0.68-100.9-1.1520-69031022217
WPR0.20.050.0450.4-1.061.6-2.24435-60531522/28217
WP910.08-0.120.2-0.50.010.020.3-0.68-9.50.40.85-1.05See sdandard585-76041520248
WP9110.09-0.130.1-0.50.010.020.3-0.68.5-10.50.40.9-1.1See sdandard620-84044020248
Notes:

For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified C maximum, an increase of 0.06% Mn above the specified maximum will be permitted, up to a maximum of 1.35%.
The sum of Cu, Ni, Cr, and Mo shall not exceed 1.00%.
The sum of Cr and Mo shall not exceed 0.32%.
The maximum carbon equivalent (C.E.) shall be 0.50, based on heat analysis and the formula C.E.=C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15.

Mechanical properties of ASTM A234

Tensile RequirementsWPBWPC, WP11CL2WP11CL1 WP11CL3
Tensile Strength, min, ksi[MPa]
(0.2% offset or 0.5% extension-under-load)
60-85
[415-585]
70-95
[485-655]
60-85
[415-585]
 75-100
[520-690]
Yield Strength, min, ksi[MPa]32
[240]
40
[275]
30
[205]
45
[310]

ASTM A403

ASTM A403 Standard specification covers the standard for wrought austenitic stainless steel fittings for pressure piping applications.

Chemical Composition (%) of ASTM A403

Steel No.TypeCSiSPMnCrNiMoOtheróbósδ5
WP3040.0810.030.045218-208-1151520528
WP304H0.04-0.110.030.045218-208-1151520528
WP304L0.03510.030.045218-208-1348517028
WP304LN0.030.750.030.045218-208-10.5N2:0.1-0.1651520528
WP304N0.080.750.030.045218-208-11N2:0.1-0.1655024028
WP3090.1510.030.045222-2412-1551520528
WP3100.151.50.030.045224-2619-2251520528
WP3160.0810.030.045216-1810-142-351520528
WP316H0.04-0.110.030.045216-1810-142-351520528
WP316LN0.030.750.030.045216-1811-142-3N2:0.1-0.1651520528
WP316L0.03510.030.045216-1810-162-348517028
WP316N0.080.750.030.045216-1811-142-3N2:0.1-0.1655024028
WP3170.0810.030.045218-2011-153-451520528
WP317L0.0310.030.045218-2011-153-451520528
WP3210.0810.030.045217-209-13Ti:5C-0.751520528
WP321H0.04-0.110.030.045217-209-13Ti:4C-0.751520528
WP3470.0810.030.045217-209-13Nb+Ta:10C-1.151520528
WP347H0.04-0.110.030.045217-209-13Nb+Ta:8C-151520528
WP3480.0810.030.045217-209-13Ta:0.151520528
WP348H0.04-0.110.030.045217-209-13Ta:0.151520528
Notes:

For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified C maximum, an increase of 0.06% Mn above the specified maximum will be permitted, up to a maximum of 1.35%.
The sum of Cu, Ni, Cr, and Mo shall not exceed 1.00%.
The sum of Cr and Mo shall not exceed 0.32%.
The maximum carbon equivalent (C.E.) shall be 0.50, based on heat analysis and the formula C.E.=C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15.

Mechanical properties of ASTM A403

GradeUNSTensile Strength, minYield Strength,minElongation min % in 4D
ksiMPaksiMPaLongit %Trans%
ALLALL75515302052820
304LS3040370485251702820
316LS3160370485251702820
304NS3045180550352402820
316NS3165180550352402820
S3172680550352402820
XM-19S20910100690553802820
S3125494-119650-820443002820
S34565115795604152820
S3322873500271852820

Material Furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of specifications A960/A960M including any supplementary requirements that are indicates in the purchase order. Failure to company with the common requirements of Specification A960/A960M constitutes non-conformance with this specification . In case of conflict between this specification and Specification A960/A960M , this specification shall prevail.

ASTM A420

ASTM A420/A420M-07 standard specification for piping fittings of wrought carbon steel and alloy steel for low-temperature service.

ASTM A420 Chemical Composition Requirements

ElementsWPL6, %WPL9, %WPL3, %WPL8, %
Carbon [C]≤0.30≤0.20≤0.20≤0.13
Manganese [Mn]0.50-1.350.40-1.060.31-0.64≤0.90
Phosphorus [P]≤0.035≤0.030≤0.05≤0.030
Sulfur [S]≤0.040≤0.030≤0.05≤0.030
Silicon [Si]0.15-0.400.13-0.370.13-0.37
Nickel [Ni]≤0.401.60-2.243.2-3.88.4-9.6
Chromium [Cr]≤0.30.........
Molybdenum [Mo]≤0.12.........
Copper [Cu]≤0.400.75-1.25
Columbium [Cb]≤0.02.........
Vanadium[V]≤0.08.........
*For grade WPL6, the limit for Columbium may be increased up to 0.05% on heat analysis and 0.06% on product analysis.
*Fittings of WPL3 made from plate or forgings may have 0.90 % max manganese.
*Fittings of WPL8 made from plate may have 0.98 % max manganese.

ASTM A420 Mechanical Properties

ASTM A420/ A420MTensile Strength, min.Yield Strength, min.Elongation %, min
GradeksiMPaksiMPaLongitudinalTransverse
WPL665-95415-655352402212
WPL963-88435-6104631520
WPL365-90450-620352402214
WPL8100-125690-8657551516
*All the elongation values are on the basis of standard round specimen, or small proportional specimen, min % in 4 D.

ASTM A234 is Standard Specification for steel pipe fittings includes carbon and alloy steel material for moderate and high temperature services.

ASME B16.9

ASME B16.9 Standard covers overall dimensions, tolerances,ratings, testing, and markings for factory-made wrought buttwelding fittings in sizes NPS 1⁄2 through NPS 48 (DN 15 through DN 1200).

ASME / ANSI B16.9 dimension

NominalOutside Diameter90° Elbows45° Elbows180° Returns
Pipe Size
Long RadiusShort RadiusLong RadiusLong Radius
(inches)(mm)(inches)Center to FaceCenter to FaceCenter to FaceRadiusCenter to CenterBack to face
(inches)(inches)(inches)(inches)(inches)(inches)
1/221.30.841.55/821.875
3/426.71.051.1257/162.251.6875
133.41.3151.517/832.1875
1.2542.21.661.8751.2513.752.75
1.548.31.92.251.51.12534.53.25
260.32.375321.375464.1875
2.5732.8753.752.51.7557.55.1875
388.93.54.532696.25
3.5101.645.253.52.25710.57.25
4114.34.5642.58128.25
5141.35.5637.553.125101510.3125
6168.36.625963.75121812.3125
8219.18.6251285122416.3125
10273.110.7515106.25153020.375
12323.912.7518127.5183624.375

Tolerances of Welded Fittings

NOMINAL PIPE SIZE NPSANGULARITY TOLERANCESANGULARITY TOLERANCES
SizeOff Angle QOff Plane P
½ to 40.030.06
5 to 80.060.12
10 to 120.090.19
14 to 160.090.25
18 to 240.120.38
26 to 300.190.38
32 to 420.190.5
44 to 480.180.75
All dimensions are given in inches. Tolerances are equal plus and minus except as noted.
1. Out-of-round is the sum of absolute values of plus and minus tolerance.
2. This tolerance may not apply in localized areas of formed fittings where increased wall thickness is required to meet design requirements of ASME B16.9.
3. The inside diameter and the nominal wall thicknesses at ends are to be specified by the purchaser.
4. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, these tolerances apply to the nominal inside diameter, which equals the difference between the nominal outside diameter and twice the nominal wall thickness.

MSS SP-97

MSS SP-97 Standard Practice covers essential dimensions, finish, tolerances, testing, marking, material, and minimum strength requirements for 90 degree integrally reinforced forged branch outlet fittings of buttwelding, socket welding, and threaded types.

Buttwelding Ends

Nominal wall Thickness : tEnd Preparation
t<5mm (for austenitic alloy steel t<4mm)Cut square or slightly chamfer at manufacturer ‘ s option
5Plain Bevel as in sketch ( a ) above
t>22mmCompound Bevel as in sketch ( b ) above

Chemical Composition Requirements of MSS SP 75

ElementsValue, %
Carbon (C)≤0.30
Manganese (Mn)≤1.60
Phosphorus (P)≤0.035
Sulfur (S)≤0.035
Copper (Cu)≤0.50
Nickel (Ni)≤0.50
Silicon (Si)≤0.50
Chromium (Cr)≤0.25
Molybdenum (Mo)≤0.13
Vanadium (V)≤0.13
Columbium (Cb)≤0.10
Titanium(Ti)≤0.05
*1. The sum of Cu, Ni, Cr and Mo shall not exceed 1%.
*2. Carbon equivalent C.E.=C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15 shall not exceed 0.45%.

Manufacturing Standards of Buttweld Pipe End, Buttweld Pipe Cap

  • ASME: ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43
  • DIN: DIN2605, DIN2615, DIN2616, DIN2617, DIN28011
  • EN: EN10253-1, EN10253-2
  • ASTM A403 – ASME SA403 Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
  • ASME B16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Fittings Buttwelding
  • ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
  • ASME B16.28 Wrought Steel Short Radius Elbows and Buttwelding Returns
  • MSS SP-43 Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications

Buttweld Pipe End Material Grades

  • Stainless Steel Pipe Cap ASTM A403 WP Gr. 304, 304H, 309, 310, 316, 316L, 317L, 321, 347, 904L
  • Carbon Steel Pipe Cap ASTM A 234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70.
  • Low Temperature Carbon Steel Pipe Cap ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6
  • Alloy Steel Pipe Cap ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91
  • Duplex Pipe Cap ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. Werkstoff No. 1.4462
  • Nickel Alloy Pipe Cap ASTM / ASME SB 336 UNS 2200 ( NICKEL 200 ), UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201 ), UNS 4400 (MONEL 400 ), UNS 8020 ( ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3, UNS 8825 INCONEL (825), UNS 6600 (INCONEL 600 ), UNS 6601 ( INCONEL 601 ), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 10276 ( HASTELLOY C 276 )

Size

A tee is also called triplet,three way and “T” pieces and it can be used to either combine or split a fluid flow. Pipe Tee, LT, Lateral tee , RT, Reducing tee, Tee fittings accord to ANSI, ISO, JIS and DIN Standards, Measures 1/2 to 56 Inches.

PatternWeldSeamless
Nominal size1/2”-48” (DN15-DN1200)1/2”-20” (DN15-DN500)
Wall thickness2~100mm2~50mm
Bend radiusSCH5S-SCH160 ,XXSSCH5-SCH160
TypeTee/reducing teeTee/reducing tee
Most common are tees with the same inlet and outlet sizes, but 'reducing' tees are available as well. it means the one or two ends are differ in dimension.due to thisdimension differ,the makes the tee fittings with the capacity to control the volume when requried.
Nominal pipeOutside Diameter at BevelCenter to End
DN sizeD1D2CM
Series ASeries BSeries ASeries B
20×1526.92521.3182929
25×2033.73226.9253838
25×1533.73221.3183838
32×2542.43833.7324848
32×2042.43826.9254848
32×1542.43821.3184848
40×3248.34542.4385757
40×2548.34533.7325757
40×2048.34526.7255757
40×1548.34521.3185757
50×4060.35748.3456460
50×3260.35742.4386457
50×2560.35733.7326451
50×2060.35726.9256444
65×5076.1(73)7660.3577670
65×4076.1(73)7648.3457667
65×3276.1(73)7642.4387664
65×2576.1(73)7633.7327657
80×6588.98976.1(73)768683
80×5088.98960.3578676
80×4088.98948.3458673
80×3288.98942.4388670
90×80101.6-88.9-9592
90×65101.6-76.1(73)-9589
90×50101.6-60.3-9583
90×40101.6-48.3-9579
100×90114.3-101.6-105102
100×80114.310888.98910598
100×65114.310876.1(73)7610595
100×50114.310860.35710589
100×40114.310848.34510586
125×100139.7133114.3108124117
125×90139.7-101.6-124114
125×80139.713388.989124111
125×65139.713376.1(73)76124108
125×5013360.357124105
150×125168.3159139.7133143137
150×100168.3159114.3108143130
150×90168.3-101.6-143127
150×80168.315988.989143124
150×65168.315976.1(73)76143121
200×150219.1219168.3159178168
200×125219.1219139.7133178162
200×100219.1219114.3108178156
200×90219.1-101.6-178152
200×200273273219.1219216208
200×150273273168.3159216194
200×125273273139.7133216191
200×100273273114.3108216184
300×250323.9325273273254241
300×200323.9325219.1219254229
300×150323.9325168.3159254219
300×125323.9325139.7133254216
350×300355.6377323.9325279270
350×250355.6377273273279257
350×200355.6377219.1219279248
350×150355.6377168.3159279238
400×350406.4426355.6377305305
400×300406.4426323.9325305295
400×250406.4426273273305283
400×200406.4426219.1219305273
400×150406.4426168.3159305264
450×400457.2478406.4426343330
450×350457.2478355.6377343330
450×300457.2478323.9325343321
450×250457.2478273273343308
450×200457.2478219.1219343298
500×450508529457.2478381368
500×100508529406.4426381356
500×350508529355.6377381356
500×300508529323.9325381346
500×250508529273273381333
500×200508529219.1219381324
550×500559-508-419406
550×450559-457-419394
550×400559-406-419381
600×550610-559-432432
600×550610630508530432432
600×450610630457480432419
650×600660-610-495483
650×550660-559-495470
650×500660-508-495457
700×650711-660-521521
700×600711720610630<521 521508 495
700×550711-559-
750×700762-711-559546
750×650762-660-559546
750×600762-610-559533
800×750813-762-597584
800×700813820711720597572
800×650813-660-597572
850×800864-813-635622
850×750864-762-635610
850×700864-711-635597
900×850914-864-673660
900×800914920813820673648
900×750914-762-673635
950×900965-914-711711
950×850965-864-711698
950×800965-813-711686
1000×9501016-965-749749
1000×90010161020914920749737
1000×85001016-864-749724
1000×10001067-1016-762711
1050×9501067-965-762711
1050×9001067-914-762711
1100×10501118-1067-813762
1100×10001118112010161020813749
1100×9501118-965-813737
1150×11001168-1118-851800
1150×10501168-1067-851787
1150×10001168-1016-851775
1200×11501220-1168-889838
1200×11001220122011181120889838
1200×10501220-1067-889813
Nominal pipe sizeOutside Diameter at BevelCenter to End
DNINCHDCM
Series ASeries B
151/221.31825
203/426.92529
25133.73238
321 1/442.43848
401 1/248.34557
50260.35764
652 1/276.1(73)7676
80388.98986
903 1/2101.695
1004114.3108105
1255139.7133124
1506168.3159143
2008219.1219178
25010273273216
30012323.9325254
35014355.6377279
40016406.4426305
45018457.2478343
50020508529381
55022559419
60024610630432
65026660495
70028711720521
75030762559
80032813820597
85034864635
90036914920673
95038965711
10004010161020749
1050421067762711
11004411181120813762
1150461168851800
12004812201220889838

Common types

A pipe tee is a type of fitting that has a T shape and is used to join two or more plumbing pipes.

  • Equre tee (or straight tee), means the branch diameter of this tee is same with the main pipe (Run pipe) diameter of this tee.
  • Reducing tee is a type of pipe fitting in which the branch port size is smaller than the ports of the run.
  • Barred tee is used in pipelines that are pigged.
  • Lateral tee has a 45 degree branch from a pipeline.
  • Pipe cross is a fitting that used in the place where four pipes meet with the same diameter include:
    • Reducing cross used for connecting four pipes, the main pipes with the same size, but the dimensions of the branch diameter is smaller than the main pipes.
    • Equal cross in the place where four pipes meet with the same diameter.
  • Forged Tee Fittings are pipe fittings that be formed mainly by forging.

Size range: 1/2 to 72 inches

Pressure: SCH5 to SCH160

Materials

  • Carbon steel: ASTM/ASME A234 WPB-WPC
  • Alloy steel: ASTM/ASME A234 WP 1-WP 12-WP 11-WP 22-WP 5-WP 91-WP 911
  • Stainless steel: ASTM/ASME A403 WP 304-304L-304H-304LN-304N
  • ASTM/ASME A403 WP 316-316L-316H-316LN-316N-316Ti
  • ASTM/ASME A403 WP 321-321H ASTM/ASME A403 WP 347-347H
  • Low temperature steel: ASTM/ASME A402 WPL 3-WPL 6
  • High performance steel: ASTM/ASME A860 WPHY 42-46-52-60-65-70

Features

  • There are three female openings in a T shaped pipe tee.
  • There are straight pipe tees which have the same size openings.
  • Reducing pipe tees have one opening of different size and two openings of the same size.
  • There are sanitary pipe tees which are used in waste lines. These kind of pipe tees have a curved branch which is designed for a clean out plug. They are used to prevent obstruction of waste.
  • A cross pipe tee has four equal sized female openings.
  • A wing pipe tee has lugs to fasten the fitting to a wall or stud.
  • A compression pipe tee uses compression fittings on two or more ends.
  • A test pipe tee has a threaded opening. This opening is used in conjunction with a threaded plug for a clean-out opening on a drain pipe.

Applications

Pipe Tees are widely used in various commercial and industrial applications. Industrial applications include:

  • Chemical processing
  • Petroleum
  • Pulp/paper
  • Refining
  • Textile
  • Waste treatment, Marine
  • Utilities/power generation
  • Industrial equipment
  • Automotive
  • Gas compression and distribution industries
  • Pipe Tees are also recommended for industrial plant fluid power systems.

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Packing

For packing of carbon steel flanges with painting,we would use the bubble wrap to protect the painting.For flanges without painting or oiled with long-term shipment,we would suggest client to use the anti-tarnish paper and plastic bag to prevent the rust.
Packing reducers in wooden cases

Wrap the plastic tightly around the pipe to protect the tee

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