Buttweld Fittings
Buttweld Equal Tee
Buttweld equal (straight) tees to ASME B16.9 for three pipes of one size, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with dimension tables by class.
Specification
At a glance
- Dimensional standard
- ASME B16.9
- Types & ends
- Equal (straight) tee · Butt weld (bevelled) ends
- Grades
- Mild SteelIS 1239 Part 2 / IS 2062 Gr. A
- Carbon SteelASTM A234 WPB / ASTM A420 WPL6
- Stainless SteelASTM A403 WP304/304L/316/316L
- Alloy SteelASTM A234 WP11 / WP22 / WP91
- Also offered in
- Stainless steel
- Carbon steel
- Alloy steel
- Duplex stainless steel
- Nickel alloys
Dimension tables
8 classes · dimensions, weights, Excel
Stainless Steel
As published by Fortune Fittings Private Limited. Grade and availability are confirmed with each enquiry; confirm the governing standard, size and grade when ordering. Spotted a mistake? Please contact us.
Overview
Product overview
Buttweld Equal Tees are essential pipe fittings utilized to connect three pipes of the same diameter at right angles, forming a T-junction within piping systems.
The Straight Tee variant features three outlets of the same diameter, making it ideal for joining pipes of uniform size seamlessly. Designed to meet stringent standards, our Buttweld Equal Tees ensure efficient flow regulation and distribution within pipelines.
Fortune Fittings Private Limited offers a comprehensive range of Buttweld Equal Tees in various dimensions, materials, and pressure ratings to suit diverse project requirements. Our tees are meticulously manufactured using advanced techniques and equipment to ensure durability, reliability, and precise performance.
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What is a Buttweld Equal Tee?
A Buttweld Equal Tee is a type of pipe fitting used to connect three pipes of the same diameter at right angles, forming a T-junction within a piping system. This tee fitting allows for fluid or gas flow to be distributed equally among the three branches. It is called “buttweld” because it is welded to the pipes using the buttwelding technique, where the ends of the pipes are beveled to create a smooth surface, and then welded together for a strong and leak-resistant connection. Buttweld Equal Tees are commonly used in various industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and construction, where precise distribution of flow is essential for efficient operation.
Where it is used
Applications and service
Typical duty across the process industries we supply.
- Piping SystemsUsed to create T-junctions in piping systems, allowing for the distribution of fluid or gas flow in multiple directions.
- PlumbingEssential for connecting pipes of the same diameter in plumbing systems, ensuring balanced flow distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- HVACEmployed in HVAC systems for distributing air or refrigerant flow evenly among different branches, optimizing temperature control and air quality.
- Process IndustriesIntegral in chemical processing plants, refineries, and petrochemical facilities for directing fluid flow to various processing units, reactors, and storage tanks.
- Water TreatmentUtilized in water treatment plants for distributing treated water or chemicals among different treatment processes, ensuring efficient water purification and treatment.
- Oil and Gas IndustryInstalled in pipelines for transporting crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products, facilitating balanced flow distribution and pipeline integrity.
Engineering
Technical notes
How the component behaves in the line, and the details to settle before an order is placed.
How it behaves in the line
- Dimension C (run centre-to-end) and M (branch centre-to-end) per B16.9
- Flow split creates turbulence and secondary flow: allow settling length downstream
- Equal tee: all three outlets same NB. Reducing tee: branch outlet is smaller
- Bull tee: branch is larger than run; less common, request confirmation of stock
- Barred tee: internal pig-stop bar welded across branch; used in pig-able pipelines
Confirm when ordering
- Specify Equal or Reducing (give run × run × branch size for reducing)
- Barred tee: specify pig OD so bar dimensions can be sized correctly
- Confirm centre-to-end dimensions match pipe support spacing
Dimensions, wall thicknesses and pressure classes are in the dimension tables; the governing standards are summarised on the standards reference.
Related
Specified alongside this
Components that commonly appear with it on the same run, and the rest of the buttweld fittings range.
Used on the same lineReducing TeeButtweld reducing tees to ASME B16.9 with a branch smaller than the run, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with mild steel size tables.View specifications
Used on the same lineEqual CrossButtweld equal crosses to ASME B16.9 joining four pipes of one size, in stainless and carbon steel, with mild steel dimension tables.View specifications
Used on the same lineReducing CrossButtweld reducing crosses to ASME B16.9 joining a run with smaller branch outlets, in stainless and carbon steel.View specifications
Used on the same line90° Elbow (LR & SR)Buttweld 90° elbows in long and short radius to ASME B16.9, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with dimension tables by material and class.View specifications
Used on the same lineConcentric ReducerButtweld concentric reducers to ASME B16.9 for an in-line size change on a common centreline, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel.View specifications
Used on the same lineEnd CapButtweld end caps to ASME B16.9 for closing a pipe end, 1/2″ to 48″, in stainless, carbon and alloy steel, with dimension tables by class.View specifications
Where it is specified
Industries using this component
Sectors that commonly specify the Equal Tee, and what else they take from us.
- RefineriesButtweld fittings, flanges and fabricated spools in carbon and alloy steel for crude, product and utility service.View sector
- Power PlantsAlloy steel buttweld and forged fittings for high-temperature steam, feedwater and condensate circuits.View sector
- Pulp & PaperStainless fittings, flanges and gratings for wet, abrasive and chemically aggressive mill environments.View sector
- Food & FMCGHygienic stainless fittings and spools for product-contact lines, washdown areas and utility circuits.View sector
- Beverage & DairyElectropolished SS 316L bends, tees, clamps and ferrules for CIP/SIP circuits and product transfer.View sector
- Personal CareHygienic stainless fittings and spools for blending, storage and filling lines in cosmetics manufacturing.View sector
- Semiconductor FabsStainless instrument, hygienic and buttweld fittings for the utility, chemical and gas systems that support a fab.View sector
- Manufacturing PlantsCarbon and stainless fittings, flanges and gratings for the water, steam, air and process lines of general manufacturing plants.View sector
Enquiries
Need a quotation for the Equal Tee?
Send sizes, grades, quantities and the standard the component is specified to, and a sales engineer will come back with availability and pricing. Dimensions and schedules are in the Technical Catalog.