Stainless Steel Butt Weld Tees
A stainless butt-weld tee is an AISI 304 equal tee joined by TIG welding to take a branch of the same size from a stainless pipeline.
It is used for distribution in food and dairy lines, CIP supply branches and process line branches. It is supplied in 12 sizes from 1/2″ to 8″ and a 4″ AISI 316 option.
Main Applications
- Food and dairy distribution lines
- CIP supply and return branches
- Tank outlet distribution
- Chemical process branches
- Sampling and measuring points
- Stainless manifolds
Technical Data
| Fitting type | Butt-weld equal tee |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 304; AISI 316 in 4″ (product range) |
| Sizes | 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 8″ (product range) |
| Connection | TIG welding |
| Branch of a different size | With a stainless butt-weld reducing tee |
| Wall thickness | Depending on model |
| 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 CIP and food lines the medium can stagnate in a tee branch; the branch should be planned as short as possible to keep the dead zone small.
Advantages
Hygienic Branch
- Uncoated stainless inner surface
12 Sizes
- From 1/2″ to 8″
316 Option
- For aggressive media
Integrated by Welding
- Works as one piece with the line
Construction and Design Features
- Three weld ends of the same size
- Ends suited to TIG welding
- Uncoated stainless body
- Branch perpendicular to the main line
Send the tee size, grade and quantity; we will confirm stainless butt-weld tees from stock.
How to Choose?
- Determine the main line sizeMeasure the stainless pipe size.
- Choose the gradeDecide on 304 or 316 for the medium.
- Reduce the dead zonePosition the valve after the branch close to the tee.
- Plan the weldProtect the inner surface with backing gas.
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