A Socket Weld is a pipe attachment detail in which a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of a Valve, fitting or flange. In contrast to buttweld fittings, Socket Weld fittings are mainly used for small pipe diameters (Small Bore Piping); generally for piping whose nominal diameter is NPS 2 or smaller.
How do you reduce Tee size?
To describe a reducing tee, you must first locate the largest size on the run of the tee (1" in the example below). The next size indicated in the description of the reducing tee is the side opposite to that with the largest size on the run of the body (3/4" in the example below).
What is a reducing tee used for?
Reducing tees are used to provide high integrity mechanical connections in various pumping applications. Are widely used for positive pressure and vacuum applications. Used in ultra high purity systems. It features unique machining and surface enhancement which can prevent outgassing and inhibit corrosion.
Do socket weld fittings have a schedule?
They are made as per ASME B16. 11. Socket weld fitting comes in a pressure rating of 3000 pound, 6000 pound, 9000 pound. Loosely, they are related to 3000 pound is roughly schedule 80, extra heavy; the 6000 pound is roughly schedule 160.
How do you weld a socket weld fitting?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3DVG_75unA
How does a socket weld union work?
Socket weld Union Union is a screwed joint design and consist of three pieces which are interconnected. It includes tow internal threads and a centerpiece that would draw the ends together when it is rotated. As such, the unions should be tightly screwed before the ends welded together.
What is the use of reducing tee?
Reducing tees are used to provide high integrity mechanical connections in various pumping applications. Are widely used for positive pressure and vacuum applications. Used in ultra high purity systems. It features unique machining and surface enhancement which can prevent outgassing and inhibit corrosion.