Butt Weld Equal Tee | A234 WPB / 304/316L / Alloy Steel | ASME B16.9 | SCH10-XXS | DN15-DN1000

Product Overview

The Butt Weld Equal Tee is a critical pipe fitting used in piping systems to join or branch three pipes of identical diameter; all three openings share the same nominal size. Designed for butt-weld connections, this product is manufactured in strict accordance with international standards such as ANSI/ASME B16.9, EX*, GB/T 12459, and JIS B2311, ensuring dimensional precision, secure hospites, and reliable sealing.

Available in materials including carbon steel, immaculatam ferro, and alloy steel, the product meets the demands of diverse applications—ranging from standard fluid transport to rigorous operating conditions involving high temperatures, high pressures, and corrosive media. Thanks to precision manufacturing processes and a rigorous quality control system, these tees are widely used in piping systems across industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, potentia generation, shipbuilding, et municipales engineering.

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Equal Tee

Technical Specifications

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Equal Tee

Key Features

• Multiple Material Options for Diverse Operating Conditions
  Materials cover Carbon Steel (Q235, 20#, A234 WPB), Diver (304, 316, 304L, 316L) and Alloy Steel, flexible selection based on media characteristics (corrosiveness, temperatus, pressura) – from conventional water treatment to high-temperature high-pressure chemical plants.
• International Standards Certified for Global Use
  Manufactured strictly per ANSI/ASME B16.9, EX*, GB/T 12459, JIS B2311, etc., dimension standards cover NPS/DN/CLASS/SCH, compatible with piping systems worldwide – no technical barriers for export.
• Subtilitas Iactis, Accurate Dimensions
  Precision casting or forging processes ensure uniform wall thickness and strict dimensional tolerances per standards, ensuring perfect pipe matching and efficient on-site welding.
• Anti-Corrosion Surface Treatment for Extended Service Life
  Multiple surface finish options including galvanizing, anti-rust oil, black paint and varnish, effectively resisting salt spray, chemical corrosion and outdoor exposure – significantly extending service life.
• Full Customization Services, Flexible Response
  OEM, ODM and OBM customization supported; pipe size, material, overall length and color all customizable; MOQ as low as 20 pieces for rapid response to special project requirements.

Applications

Equal tees are used for joining or splitting three pipes of the same diameter, serving as an indispensable connection component in piping systems:

• Oleum & Gas Industry: Oil/gas gathering pipelines, station process piping, trunk line distribution
• Chemical & Petrochemical Industry: Reactor feed/discharge piping, media mixing and distribution systems, corrosive media transmission
• Power Industry: Boiler piping systems, cooling water circulation, steam distribution networks
• Shipbuilding: Engine room piping systems, ballast water distribution, fire water networks
• Municipal Engineering & Construction: Urban water supply networks, fire protection piping, heating pipeline branches
• Pharmaceutical & Food Industry: Sanitary sterile piping systems, process media distribution

Typical applications include pipeline branch nodes, pump station inlet/outlet distribution, gathering system headers, and equipment connection points.

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Equal Tee

Stipare et Shipment

Packing Method

• Small-diameter tees: Packed in carton boxes or fumigation-free wooden cases with cushioning materials to prevent transit impact
• Large-diameter tees: Individually packed with protective caps or rubber sleeves on ports
• Surface Protection: Coated with anti-rust oil or varnish, wrapped with plastic film
• Pallet Securing: Loaded on wooden pallets and fastened with steel straps for long-distance stability
• Customized packing solutions available upon request

Shipment Method

• Supported by sea, ferriviaria, air, or land transport
• Container loading and securing services available

Payment Terms

• T/T, L/C ad aspectum, Occidentis Unionis, PayPal, Promeritum Pecto, etc.

Turba Profile

Luoyang Datang Energy Tech Co., Ltd is a professional industrial valve supplier, dedicated to providing reliable flow control solutions for water treatment, chemica, oleum & gas, HVAC, et industriae limbis systemata per orbem. All products are manufactured to international standards with CE and ISO 9001 certificaciones. Cum super 10 annos experientia, a modern facilitas Dei 80,000 m², et 200+ professionalis conductos operarios, nos serve customers in 10+ regionibus cum species products, auctor cursus sapien, et certa traditio.

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Equal Tee

FAQ

Q1: How to distinguish between equal tee and reducing tee?

Equal tee has three identical openings for joining/splitting same-diameter pipes. Reducing tee has branch smaller than main run for drawing branch lines from trunk lines. Selection follows branch pipe diameters per design.

Q2: What are the applicable conditions for carbon, stainless and alloy steel tees?

Carbon steel (A234 WPB, 20#) suits -29°C to 425°C water, vapor, oil/gas – best cost-effectiveness. Diver (304, 316L) suits chemical/pharmaceutical corrosive media; 316L resists chlorides. Alloy steel (WP5/WP9/WP11) suits high-temperature high-pressure and boiler/superheater service.

Q3: Standard bevel form and welding key points for butt-weld tees?

Per ASME B16.9, bevel angle 37.5°±2.5°, land height 1.6mm±0.8mm. Clean bevel surface before welding; control preheat/interpass temperature per WPS; multi-pass welding for heavy-wall; PWHT as required.

Q4: How to select tee SCH and CLASS?

SCH and CLASS determine pressure capacity – higher numbers mean thicker walls/higher ratings. Follow “consistent piping class” principle; tee rating not lower than connected pipes; SCH160/XXS recommended for high-pressure with strength verification.

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Equal Tee