Buttweld Unequal Tee
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Buttweld Unequal Tee

Buttweld Unequal Tee Manufacturer, ANSI/ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee Suppliers

ASME/ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43 Unequal Pipe Tee Suppliers, Check ASME B16.9 Welded Reducing Tee Dimensions & Buttweld Unequal Tee Price List, ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee Manufacturer in India.

  • Buttweld Unequal Tee Specifications
  • Buttweld Unequal Tee Dimensions
  • Manufacturing Standards of Buttweld Unequal Tee
  • Buttweld Unequal Tee Material & Grades
  • ASME B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Weight Chart
  • ANSI B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Manufacturing Process
  • Dimensional Tolerances of Unequal Tee as per ASME B16.9
  • Available Types of ASME B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee
  • Butt weld Unequal Tee Application Industries
  • Unequal Tee Pipe Fittings Inspection
  • Buttweld Unequal Tee Packing & Forwarding

ASME / ANSI B16.9 Seamless Unequal Tee, High-Quality Welded Unequal Tee Exporters in India, Industrial SMO 254 Welded Reducing Tee, ANSI/ASME B16.9 Stainless Steel Unequal Tee also available in Duplex Steel, Alloy Steel, Hastelloy, Monel, Carbon Steel, Inconel, Titanium, Incoloy, Super Duplex, Alloy 20, 254 SMO, Copper Nickel, High & Low-Temperature Steel, Mild Steel Suppliers in Malaysia, South Africa, Singapore, UK, Philippines, Australia, and UAE.

We are Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Exporters of Reducing Tee, Pipe Fittings with a T-shape known to form a 90° angled branch at the most run. Also recognized as ‘Unequal Tee’, Where one among the tee outlets are often slightly smaller in size than the opposite. ANSI B16. 9 Unequal Tee is lightweight, quick to put in, and comes in many finishes and colors. Reducing Tee Pipe Fittings don’t create turbulences and provides a smooth fluid flow, Waste Compaction Equipment, Sugar, Dairy, and water system units use these tees for better performance.

These Reducing Tees have one opening of various sizes. it’s the sort of Reducing Tee during which the branch port size is smaller than the port of the run. it’s also considered a size reduction from one among the ports to the opposite. Reducing is out there in several sizes and configurations. These Reducing Tees are available as a male and feminine Branch Tee. SS Reducing Tees are offered in feminine thread sockets, solvent weld sockets, aspect outlets and opposed solvent weld sockets.

ANSI B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Specifications

  •  Type  Industrial Unequal Tee, Reducing Tee
  •  Size  1/2″～48″ NB. (Seamless & 100% X-Ray Welded, Fabricated)
  •  Standard  ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43
  •  Class  150 LBS, 300 LBS, 600 LBS, 900 LBS, 1500 LBS, 2500 LBS, DIN Standard ND-6,10, 16, 25, 40
  •  Thickness  SCH10, SCH20, SCH30, STD SCH40, SCH60, XS, SCH 80, SCH 100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH 160, XXS available with NACE MR 01-75.
  •  DIN  DIN2527, DIN2566, DIN2573, DIN2576, DIN2641, DIN2642, DIN2655, DIN2656, DIN2627, DIN2628, DIN2629, DIN 2631, DIN2632, DIN2633, DIN2634, DIN2635, DIN2636, DIN2637, DIN2638, DIN2673
  •  BS  BS4504 , BS4504, BS1560, BS10
  •  Specialize  As per drawing
  •  Coating / Surface Treatment  Anti-rust Paint, Oil Black Paint, Yellow Transparent, Zinc Plated, Cold and Hot Dip Galvanized
  •  Connection Type  Buttwelding Fittings
  •  Dimensions  ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43
  •  Usage/Applications  Oil Field, Offshore, Water System, Shipbuilding, Natural Gas, Electric Power, Pipe Projects etc.

Buttweld Tee Dimensions

ASME B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Dimensions

Manufacturing Standards of Buttweld Reducing Tee

ASME Standard ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME/ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43
DIN Standard DIN28011, DIN2617, DIN2616, DIN2615, DIN2605
EN Standard EN10253-2, EN10253-1
ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
ASME B16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Fittings Buttwelding
ASME B16.28 Wrought Steel Unequal Tee
ASTM A403 – ASME SA403 Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
MSS SP-43 Wrought & Fabricated Butt-Welding Fitting for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications

ASME / ANSI B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Material & Grades

Stainless Steel Buttweld Unequal Tee :
ASTM A403 WP316/316L, ASTM A403 SA / A 774 WP-S, WP-W, WP-WX 304/304L, ASTM A182 F316L, 304L, DIN 1.4301, DIN1.4306, DIN 1.4401, DIN 1.4404

Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Buttweld Unequal Tee :
ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. UNS S32750, S32950. Werkstoff No. 1.4462

Carbon Steel Buttweld Unequal Tee :
ASTM A234, ASME SA234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70.

Low Temperature Carbon Steel Buttweld Unequal Tee : ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6

Alloy Steel Buttweld Unequal Tee :
ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91

Nickel Alloy Buttweld Unequal Tee :
ASTM B336, ASME SB336, Nickel 200 (UNS No. No2200), Nickel 201 (UNS No. N02201), Monel 400 (UNS No. N04400), Monel 500 (UNS No. N05500), Inconel 800 (UNS No. N08800), Inconel 825 (UNS No. N08825), Inconel 600 (UNS No. N06600), Inconel 625 (UNS No. N06625), Inconel 601 (UNS No. N06601), Hastelloy C 276 (UNS No. N10276), Alloy 20 (UNS No. N08020), Titanium (Grade I & II), Cupro-Nickel 70/30, CuNi10Fe1Mn, CuNi30Mn1Fe.

ASME B16.9 Buttweld Reducing Tee Weight Chart

DN NPS STD 40 XS 80 160 XXS
40 1 1/2 0.9 0.9 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.3
50 2 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.7 3.4
65 2 1/2 2.7 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.8
80 3 3.8 3.8 4.4 4.4 5.6 6.1
90 3 1/2 4.6 4.6 5.9 5.9
100 4 6.5 6.5 7.7 7.7 10.2 12.9
15  1/2 0.21 0.2 0.2 0.2
20  3/4 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
25 1 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5
32 1 1/4 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7
125 5 9.7 9.7 13.5 13.5 19.8 25.7
150 6 14 14 19.3 19.3 34 30.6
200 8 24.5 24.5 34.5 34.5 50 47.7
250 10 41.3 41.3 58.4 67.5 111.2 84.7
300 12 65 69 76.5 105 158 129
350 14 83 96 104 142 232
400 16 110 120 120 187 335
450 18 132 170 159 263 564
500 20 168 240 192 356 756
550 22 185 209 416 1002
600 24 222 345 251 548 1215

ASME B16.9 Buttweld Unequal Tee Manufacturing Process

The most appropriate Manufacturing Process for every product are going to be decided considerately of its material, sizes, shape, use, standards, and special properties. There are various Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Processes that want to manufacture Unequal Tee, and other pipe Fittings.

One of the foremost common Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Process of Buttweld Reducing Tee Pipe Fittings from the pipe is a mandrel method which is quite hot forming methods. During this method, The pipe is cut into pieces and push with the assistance of a hydraulic pump. The heating coil heats the pipe and, it’s pushed over a die called, “mandrel” which allows the pipe to expand and bend simultaneously. This method is often wont to manufacture a good range of the diameter of Unequal Tee.

Buttweld Reducing Tee are manufactured from Seamless Pipe and from Welded Pipe with filler materials. Large diameter fittings are manufactured from Plate. We’ve only covered the renowned Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Process here. There are many other methods that used to support the necessities.

Dimensional Tolerances of Buttweld Unequal Tee as per ASME B16.9

Nominal Pipe Size 1/2 to 2½ 3 to 3½ 4 5 to 8
Outside Diameter
at Bevel (D)		 + 1.6
– 0.8		 1.6 1.6 + 2.4
– 1.6
Inside Diameter at End 0.8 1.6 1.6 1.6
Center to End LR (A/B) 2 2 2 2
Center to End 3D (A/B) 3 3 3 3
Nominal Pipe Size 10 to 18 20 to 24 26 to 30 32 to 48
Outside Diameter
at Bevel (D)		 + 4
– 3.2		 + 6.4
– 4.8		 + 6.4
– 4.8		 + 6.4
– 4.8
Inside Diameter at End 3.2 4.8 + 6.4
– 4.8		 + 6.4
– 4.8
Center to End LR (A/B) 2 2 3 5
Center to End 3D (A/B) 3 3 6 6
Wall Thickness (t) Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness

Available Types of ASME B16.9 Buttweld Reducing Tee

ANSI B16.9 Buttweld Reducing Tee ASME B16.28 Buttweld Pipe Tees
Welded Butt weld Unequal Tee Seamless Butt weld Unequal Tee
Carbon Steel Reducing Tee High Quality Unequal Tee
ASTM A403 Stainless Steel Unequal Tees Duplex Steel Buttweld Reducing Tee
Buttweld Unequal Tee Butt Weld Reducing Tees
ASME B16.9 Butt weld Unequal Tee Steel Reducing Tee Pipe Fittings
Stainless Steel Unequal Tee SS Unequal Tees
Super Duplex Steel Buttweld Reducing Tee Copper Nickel Unequal Tee
High Nickel Alloy Unequal Tee Hastelloy Pipe Tees
Titanium Buttweld Reducing Tee Inconel Butt weld Reducing Tee

Butt weld Unequal Tee Application Industries

  •  Refineries
  •  Food Processing & Dairy
  •  Oil and Gas Industry
  •  Off-Shore Oil Drilling Companies
  •  Pharmaceutical Equipment
  •  Pulp & Paper Industry
  •  Power Generation
  •  Specialty Chemicals
  •  Sea Water Equipment
  •  Gas Processing
  •  Chemical Equipment
  •  Heat Exchangers
  •  Petrochemicals
  •  Pharmaceuticals
  •  Condensers

ANSI/ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee Inspection

All buttweld Unequal Tee are inspected and tested in accordance with the relevant product standard (eg. ASME/ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, MSS-SP-43) or code and as stated in the Purchase requisition. Pressure testing or Hydro-testing of Stainless Steel Reducing Tee where required by the standard shall be performed using water having less than 30ppm of chlorides. All welds in welded buttweld pipe fittings shall be 100% radiographed in accordance with the individual ASTM Standard. In lieu of radiography, Ultrasonic examination is not allowed. Examinations and/or tests may be reviewed and / or witnessed by the contractor or their authorized third party inspector at our facility. We are responsible for informing the contractor about the availability of goods for inspection and testing. Inspection is performed as per “Vendor Quality Requirement form” attached with the Inquiry / Purchase requisition. As a manufacturer, we submit the certificate of conformity of the material duly certified by inspector.

Buttweld Unequal Tee Packing & Forwarding

Seamless Reducing Tee are packed ready for export in a manner which allows easy handling and prevents damage. We submit our standard packing procedure to purchaser for approval. Open ends of Buttweld Unequal Tees are supplied with heavy duty plastic protective plugs or caps. For bevelled ends, we insure that caps can protect the full area of the bevel. All material up to 6” in sizes shall be supplied in wooden boxes or cartons and as appropriate and adequately strapped. Buttweld Reducing Tee Fittings over 6” shall be supplied on wooden pallets with metal straps. Also, the pallets shall be shrink wrapped. All shipping documentation is provided for seamless delivery from mill to purchaser.

Buttweld Unequal Tee Pipe Fittings Export & Supply to below mentioned Countries

MIDDLE EAST: Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Turkey, Yemen, Syria, Cyprus.
ASIA: Malaysia, India, Taiwan, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Myanmar.
SOUTH AMERICA: Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile.
AFRICA: South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, Libya, Egypt, Gabon, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, The Republic Of Congo.
NORTH AMERICA: USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Denmark.
EUROPE: UK, Netherlands, Russia, Norway, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Albania, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, Switzerland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Portugal.

Buttweld Unequal Tee Pipe Fittings Export & Supply to below Mentioned Cities

Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Secunderabad, Gimhae-si, Haryana, Colombo, Lahore, Thiruvananthapuram, Milan, Moscow, Dallas, Coimbatore, Jakarta, Istanbul, Bangkok, Kuwait City, Sharjah, Petaling Jaya, Ernakulam, Abu Dhabi, Tehran, Calgary, Noida, Riyadh, Vung Tau, Al Khobar, Atyrau, Lagos, Ulsan, Faridabad, Houston, Hanoi, Toronto, Hong Kong, Rajkot, Bengaluru, Chennai, Surat, New York, Caracas, Howrah, Sydney, Ahvaz, Karachi, Algiers, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Vadodara, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Chiyoda, Dubai, Seoul, Hyderabad, Singapore, Doha, Jeddah, Manama, Montreal, Brisbane, Los Angeles, Ankara, Ho Chi Minh City, Bhopal, Mexico City, Ludhiana, Aberdeen, Cairo, Geoje-si, Perth, Santiago, Chandigarh, Indore, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Dammam, London, Muscat, Edmonton, Busan, Visakhapatnam, Bogota, Melbourne, Madrid, La Victoria, Granada, Courbevoie, Al Jubail, Port-of-Spain.

 

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Description

Industrial piping systems often need branch connections that accommodate different pipe sizes. A Buttweld Unequal Tee is designed for this purpose, connecting a main pipeline to a smaller branch line. It helps create a practical piping arrangement where the branch diameter differs from the main pipe diameter.

Masiva Metals serves industrial metal-product requirements, including piping components for various applications. When selecting an unequal tee, buyers and engineers should consider pipe dimensions, material grade, wall thickness, operating conditions, and applicable manufacturing standards.

Choosing the right fitting helps maintain dimensional compatibility across the pipeline and supports the intended system design. Accurate product specifications are particularly important for industrial projects where the piping layout must meet defined engineering requirements.

Buttweld Unequal Tee

A Buttweld Unequal Tee is a T-shaped pipe fitting with a branch connection that has a different nominal size from the main run. It is also commonly called a reducing tee because the branch outlet is smaller than the main pipe connections.

The fitting is joined to compatible pipes through butt welding. The two main ends connect to the primary pipeline, while the smaller branch connects to another line. This configuration can be useful when a full-size branch is unnecessary or when the system design requires a smaller outlet.

When ordering an unequal tee, specify the main pipe size, branch size, material grade, wall thickness or schedule, and applicable standard. Providing complete details helps avoid incorrect dimensions and installation issues.

Unequal Tee Pipe Fitting

An Unequal Tee Pipe Fitting allows a branch to connect to a main pipeline without requiring the branch to have the same nominal diameter. This can help engineers design piping networks that accommodate different flow requirements and equipment connections.

The difference in pipe sizes does not, by itself, determine the flow rate. Flow behaviour also depends on pressure, fluid properties, pipe dimensions, downstream resistance, and the overall system configuration.

Unequal tees are commonly considered for process piping, utility distribution, and other industrial installations where different line sizes must be connected. The correct fitting should match the dimensional requirements shown in the project drawings.

Before procurement, check the branch orientation, centre-to-end dimensions, wall thickness, and compatibility with the connected pipes.

Butt Weld Reducing Tee

A Butt Weld Reducing Tee is another common term used for a tee fitting with a smaller branch connection. It creates a welded branch connection while allowing the main pipeline to retain its specified size.

Butt-weld connections are used in many industrial piping systems because they can provide a continuous welded joint when installed using an appropriate welding procedure. Correct pipe preparation, alignment, and qualified welding practices are essential.

The fitting material should be suitable for the application and compatible with the adjoining pipes. Requirements can differ according to operating pressure, temperature, corrosion exposure, and the fluid being transported.

Buyers should also confirm whether seamless or welded construction is required by the project specification and provide any necessary testing or documentation requirements.

Reducing Tee Fitting

A Reducing Tee Fitting is designed to connect a smaller branch line to a larger main pipeline. It can be used where the branch line supplies equipment, distributes process media, or connects to a separate section of the system.

The required size combination should be clearly identified in the purchase specification. For example, an unequal tee may have a main run of one nominal size and a smaller branch, but the exact dimensions must be selected according to the project’s requirements.

Engineers should evaluate the intended service, system pressure, fluid characteristics, and applicable design code before selecting the fitting. A reducing tee should not be chosen solely because its nominal sizes appear suitable.

Industrial Unequal Tee

An Industrial Unequal Tee can be used in different industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, process plants, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Its primary purpose is to create a branch connection with a different nominal size from the main pipeline.

Potential applications include water distribution, oil and gas piping, chemical processing, and industrial utility lines. Actual suitability depends on the material, design specifications, operating conditions, and relevant regulations.

For demanding services, the fitting’s material grade and dimensional compliance should be reviewed carefully. Project documentation may also specify inspection, testing, traceability, or certification requirements.

Providing these requirements at the enquiry stage helps the supplier understand the intended application and identify a product that meets the project specification.

Stainless Steel Unequal Tee

A Stainless Steel Unequal Tee may be suitable for applications that require stainless steel’s corrosion resistance and other material properties. The appropriate grade depends on the fluid, operating temperature, exposure conditions, and applicable engineering requirements.

Commonly specified stainless steel grades include 304/304L and 316/316L. These grades have different characteristics, and their suitability depends on the particular environment. Factors such as chloride exposure, cleaning chemicals, and process temperature should be evaluated before choosing a material.

Stainless steel unequal tees may be used in selected process, chemical, water-treatment, and other industrial systems. Buyers should confirm the material grade, dimensions, wall thickness, and manufacturing standard before ordering.

Carbon Steel Unequal Tee

A Carbon Steel Unequal Tee is considered for piping systems where carbon steel meets the required mechanical properties and service conditions. It can connect a smaller branch line to a larger main pipeline in industrial installations.

The appropriate grade should be selected according to the applicable material specification, operating pressure, temperature, and intended service. Corrosion exposure should also be considered, as additional protection may be required in some environments.

When sourcing carbon steel unequal tees, confirm the main and branch sizes, wall thickness, manufacturing requirements, and applicable standard. These details help ensure compatibility with the connected pipes and project drawings.

Alloy Steel Unequal Tee

An Alloy Steel Unequal Tee may be specified for applications that require particular material properties under demanding operating conditions. The exact alloy should be selected according to the engineering specification rather than a general material description.

Depending on the application, the project may define requirements for chemical composition, heat treatment, mechanical properties, inspection, and documentation. These requirements should be checked before ordering.

Buyers should provide the complete material designation, pipe sizes, wall thickness, and applicable standard. Confirming these details helps ensure that the fitting is appropriate for the intended service.

ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee

An ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee is a butt-welding fitting specified according to the applicable requirements of ASME B16.9. The standard covers dimensional and related requirements for factory-made wrought butt-welding fittings within its scope.

For a project requiring ASME B16.9 compliance, buyers should verify the fitting’s dimensions and documentation against the specification. Material requirements and wall thickness must also be defined as needed by the project.

Standards compliance should be confirmed using the supplier’s technical documentation. This is particularly important for industrial projects that have specific inspection, traceability, and quality requirements.

How to Select the Right Buttweld Unequal Tee

Before purchasing a Buttweld Unequal Tee, consider these important factors:

  • Main pipe size: Confirm the nominal diameter of both main-run connections.

  • Branch size: Specify the required smaller branch diameter.

  • Material grade: Select a material suitable for the fluid and service environment.

  • Wall thickness: Provide the required schedule or thickness.

  • Manufacturing type: Confirm whether seamless or welded construction is required.

  • Applicable standard: Check the required dimensional and manufacturing specification.

  • Operating conditions: Consider pressure, temperature, and corrosion exposure.

  • Documentation: Specify any inspection reports, material certificates, or testing requirements.

  • Quantity and delivery: Share the order quantity and project schedule.

Complete specifications help procurement teams compare products and reduce the risk of ordering an incompatible fitting.

Buttweld Unequal Tee Supplier – Masiva Metals

Selecting an appropriate supplier is an important part of industrial piping procurement. Buyers need clear technical information and fittings that match the requirements of their intended applications.

Masiva Metals provides an option for businesses sourcing industrial metal products and piping components. When enquiring about a Buttweld Unequal Tee, provide the main pipe size, branch size, material grade, wall thickness, applicable standard, quantity, and any special inspection requirements.

Review the technical details before confirming an order, particularly for projects involving demanding operating conditions or strict documentation requirements.

Visit Masiva Metals to enquire about product availability and sourcing requirements for Buttweld Unequal Tee fittings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Buttweld Unequal Tee?

A Buttweld Unequal Tee is a pipe fitting with two main-run connections of one nominal size and a branch connection of a different, usually smaller, nominal size.

What is the difference between an equal tee and an unequal tee?

An equal tee has the same nominal size at all three ends. An unequal tee has a smaller branch connection than its main-run connections.

Which materials are used for unequal tees?

Common material categories include stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel. The correct material depends on the project’s requirements and operating conditions.

What is a reducing tee fitting used for?

A reducing tee connects a smaller branch line to a larger main pipeline. It is used where the piping design requires different nominal sizes.

What information is needed to order an unequal tee?

Provide the main pipe size, branch size, material grade, wall thickness or schedule, applicable standard, quantity, and any documentation requirements.

Conclusion

A Buttweld Unequal Tee is an important piping component for creating branch connections between pipes of different nominal sizes. Selecting the right fitting requires attention to material, dimensions, wall thickness, manufacturing requirements, applicable standards, and operating conditions.

For sourcing enquiries, contact Masiva Metals with your project specifications to identify a suitable unequal tee for your industrial piping requirements.

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