U-Bolt Mechanical Tees
A U-bolt mechanical tee is a compact branch fitting clamped to a drilled pipe with a single U-bolt, giving a ½” or ¾” female threaded outlet. Its small body makes it easier to connect sprinkler heads in tight ceiling voids.
The store range covers 1½”, 2″ and 2½” main sizes. It is used for sprinkler heads, pressure gauges, air vents and small drain connections.
Main Applications
- Sprinkler head connections
- Pressure gauge and pressure switch points
- Air vent and small drain outlets
- Branches in tight ceiling voids
Technical Data
| Type | U-bolt mechanical tee |
|---|---|
| Main | 1½”, 2″, 2½” (product range) |
| Outlet | ½”, ¾” female thread (product range) |
| Clamping | U-bolt and nuts |
| Installation | Hole drilled in the main |
| Gasket | Around the hole (material by model) |
| Thread standard | By model |
| Working pressure | By model |
Material Options
| Part | U-bolt mechanical tee |
|---|---|
| Body | Cast body (material by model) |
| Clamping element | U-bolt and nuts |
| Gasket | Hole gasket (by model) |
| Outlet | Female thread ½” or ¾” |
Which material? No reliable manufacturer datasheet was found for the body and gasket material of this type; values are taken from product names, and we confirm the model with the order if project approval is required.
Advantages
Compact Body
- Fits tight ceiling voids
Single-Bolt Installation
- Quick clamping with a U-bolt
Direct Head Connection
- For ½” and ¾” sprinkler heads
No Line Cutting
- Installed over a drilled hole
Construction and Design Features
- Small cast saddle body seated on the pipe
- U-bolt that clamps the body to the pipe
- Hole gasket under the saddle
- ½” or ¾” female threaded outlet on top
State the main size and outlet thread; we will confirm the U-bolt mechanical tee with stock availability.
How to Choose?
- Define the mainWrite the 1½”, 2″ or 2½” pipe size.
- Choose the outletSelect ½” or ¾” for the sprinkler or gauge.
- Prepare the holeDrill the recommended hole and remove burrs.
- Confirm the threadCheck that head and tee threads share the same standard.
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