Stainless Steel Butt Weld Crosses
A stainless butt-weld cross is a four-way AISI 304 fitting that joins four pipes at a single point on a stainless pipeline by TIG welding.
It is used in stainless manifolds, CIP distribution nodes and lines where measuring points are grouped. Sizes and stock vary by model.
Main Applications
- Stainless manifold nodes
- CIP distribution points
- Grouping measuring and sampling points
- Multi-way distribution in food lines
- Test rigs
- Laboratory supply lines
Technical Data
| Fitting type | Butt-weld cross, four-way |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 304 (316 depending on model) |
| Types | Equal and reducing (depending on model) |
| Sizes | Depending on model, please ask |
| Connection | TIG welding |
| Three-way alternative | With a stainless butt-weld tee |
| Surface | Uncoated stainless |
| Working pressure | Depending on wall thickness and material |
Material Options
| Part | AISI 304 stainless | AISI 316 stainless | Carbon steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | AISI 304 stainless steel | AISI 316 stainless steel (selected sizes) | Carbon steel, grade depending on model |
| Surface | Uncoated stainless | Uncoated stainless | Black or oiled |
| Wall thickness | Depending on model | Depending on model | Standard, SCH40, SCH80 |
| Welding | TIG / stainless electrode | TIG / stainless electrode | Stick or TIG/MIG |
| Suitable media | Food, drinking water, mild chemicals | Chloride-containing water, seawater, aggressive chemicals | Heating water, steam, fire water |
Which material? In a node built with a cross all four connections must be of the same grade; in food lines unused ends should be planned so as not to create dead zones.
Advantages
Four Connections at One Point
- One cross instead of two tees
Fewer Welds
- A compact node
Stainless Body
- Hygienic and corrosion resistant
Grouped Measuring
- Sensors at the same point
Construction and Design Features
- Four weld ends on two perpendicular axes
- Ends suited to TIG welding
- Uncoated stainless
- Common flow chamber at the centre
Send the cross size (all four ends for reducing types), grade and quantity; we will confirm stock and lead time.
How to Choose?
- Determine the number of endsUse a cross for four connections and a tee for three.
- Write the sizesFor reducing types give all four end sizes in order.
- Match the gradeChoose the same material as the line.
- Avoid dead zonesPlan so that no end is left unused.
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