ASME B16.9 ASTM A420 WPL6 Carbon Steel Reducing Tee Pipe Fittings Unequal Tees for Various Industries and Applications
Product Introduction:
ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees are pipe fittings used to combine or divide fluids or gases flowing through pipes with different diameters. These tees have three openings, with two outlets that are of different sizes and branch off at a 90-degree angle from the mainline.
ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees are designed to connect pipes with different diameters, allowing for a smooth transition in the flow of fluids or gases. The larger outlet of the tee is typically connected to the mainline, while the two smaller outlets are connected to the pipes of smaller diameter.
These fittings are commonly used in piping systems where there is a need to merge or split flows between different pipe sizes. They provide a convenient and efficient solution for accommodating variations in pipe diameters and maintaining the desired flow characteristics.
These Reducing Tees are manufactured in accordance with the B16.9 standard, which specifies the dimensions, materials, and other requirements for pipe fittings. This ensures that the tees meet industry standards and can be reliably used in various piping applications.
Description of ASTM A420 WPL6:
ASTM A420 WPL6 is a grade of material specified in the ASTM A420 standard for pipe fittings made of wrought carbon steel and alloy steel intended for low-temperature service.
Composition: ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings are made from carbon steel or low-alloy steel with a specified chemical composition that includes elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and other alloying elements.
Mechanical Properties: The mechanical properties of ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings are designed to meet specific requirements for tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and impact toughness at low temperatures. These properties ensure the fittings can withstand the stresses and conditions encountered in low-temperature service applications.
Low-Temperature Service: ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings are specifically intended for use in environments where low temperatures are a consideration. They are suitable for applications in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and cryogenic systems where the piping systems operate at temperatures below ambient levels.
Impact Testing: ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings undergo impact testing at a specified temperature (typically -45°C) to ensure they possess the necessary toughness and resistance to brittle fracture under low-temperature conditions.
Weldability: ASTM A420 WPL6 fittings are weldable using common welding methods and techniques, enabling them to be installed and integrated into piping systems effectively.
Features of ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees/Reducing Tees:
Flexibility in Design: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees allow for the connection of three pipes of varying diameters at a 90-degree angle. This offers flexibility in system design, allowing for the branching or merging of flows between pipes with different sizes. It enables the creation of complex piping configurations to suit specific requirements.
Efficient Flow Distribution: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees provide efficient flow distribution by accommodating pipes of different diameters. They help to reduce pressure drop and turbulence in the system, ensuring smooth and uniform flow. This leads to improved system performance and reduced energy consumption.
Versatility in Application: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees can be used in a wide range of applications where the combination or division of fluids or gases is required. They find utility in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, HVAC, and many others.
Easy Installation: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees are designed for easy installation and connection to pipes using standard methods such as welding, threading, or flanging. They are readily available in the market and can be integrated into piping systems with minimal effort.
High-Quality Standards: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Unequal Tees are manufactured in compliance with the B16.9 standard, ensuring dimensional accuracy, material quality, and overall performance. This guarantees that the tees meet industry standards and can be relied upon for their durability and long service life.
ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees Dimensions:
ASME B16.9 Reducing Tee Dimensions | ||||
NPS | D(outer dimension) | D1(outer dimension) | C(Center-to-End) | M(Center-to-End) |
1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 | 21.3 | 17.3 | 25 | 25 |
1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 | 21.3 | 13.7 | 25 | 25 |
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 | 26.7 | 21.3 | 29 | 29 |
3/4 x 3/4 x 3/8 | 26.7 | 17.3 | 29 | 29 |
1 x 1 x 3/4 | 33.4 | 26.7 | 38 | 38 |
1 x 1 x 1/2 | 33.4 | 21.3 | 38 | 38 |
1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1 | 42.2 | 33.4 | 48 | 48 |
1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 3/4 | 42.2 | 26.7 | 48 | 48 |
1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/2 | 42.2 | 21.3 | 48 | 48 |
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 | 48.3 | 42.2 | 57 | 57 |
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1 | 48.3 | 33.4 | 57 | 57 |
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 | 48.3 | 26.7 | 57 | 57 |
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/2 | 48.3 | 21.3 | 57 | 57 |
2 x 2 x 1-1/2 | 60.3 | 48.3 | 64 | 60 |
2 x 2 x 1-1/4 | 60.3 | 42.2 | 64 | 57 |
2 x 2 x 1 | 60.3 | 33.4 | 64 | 51 |
2 x 2 x 3/4 | 60.3 | 26.7 | 64 | 44 |
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 | 73 | 60.3 | 76 | 70 |
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 | 73 | 48.3 | 76 | 67 |
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 | 73 | 42.2 | 76 | 64 |
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1 | 73 | 33.4 | 76 | 57 |
3 x 3 x 2-1/2 | 88.9 | 73 | 86 | 83 |
3 x 3 x 2 | 88.9 | 60.3 | 86 | 76 |
3 x 3 x 1-1/2 | 88.9 | 48.3 | 86 | 73 |
3 x 3 x 1-1/4 | 88.9 | 42.2 | 86 | 70 |
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3 | 101.6 | 88.9 | 95 | 92 |
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 | 101.6 | 73 | 95 | 89 |
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2 | 101.6 | 60.3 | 95 | 83 |
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 | 101.6 | 48.3 | 95 | 79 |
4 x 4 x 3-1/2 | 114.3 | 101.6 | 105 | 102 |
4 x 4 x 3 | 114.3 | 88.9 | 105 | 98 |
4 x 4 x 2-1/2 | 114.3 | 73 | 105 | 95 |
4 x 4 x 2 | 114.3 | 60.3 | 105 | 89 |
4 x 4 x 1-1/2 | 114.3 | 48.3 | 105 | 86 |
5 x 5 x 4 | 141.3 | 114.3 | 124 | 117 |
5 x 5 x 3-1/2 | 141.3 | 101.6 | 124 | 114 |
5 x 5 x 3 | 141.3 | 88.9 | 124 | 111 |
5 x 5 x 2-1/2 | 141.3 | 73 | 124 | 108 |
5 x 5 x 2 | 141.3 | 60.3 | 124 | 105 |
6 x 6 x 5 | 168.3 | 141.3 | 143 | 137 |
6 x 6 x 4 | 168.3 | 114.3 | 143 | 130 |
6 x 6 x 3-1/2 | 168.3 | 101.6 | 143 | 127 |
6 x 6 x 3 | 168.3 | 88.9 | 143 | 124 |
6 x 6 x 2-1/2 | 168.3 | 73 | 143 | 121 |
8 x 8 x 6 | 219.1 | 168.3 | 178 | 168 |
8 x 8 x 5 | 219.1 | 141.3 | 178 | 162 |
8 x 8 x 4 | 219.1 | 114.3 | 178 | 156 |
8 x 8 x 3-1/2 | 219.1 | 101.6 | 178 | 152 |
10 x 10 x 8 | 273 | 219.1 | 216 | 203 |
10 x 10 x 6 | 273 | 168.3 | 216 | 194 |
10 x 10 x 5 | 273 | 141.3 | 216 | 191 |
10 x 10 x 4 | 273 | 114.3 | 216 | 184 |
12 x 12 x 10 | 323.8 | 273 | 254 | 241 |
12 x 12 x 8 | 323.8 | 219.1 | 254 | 229 |
12 x 12 x 6 | 323.8 | 168.3 | 254 | 219 |
12 x 12 x 5 | 323.8 | 141.3 | 254 | 216 |
14 x 14 x 12 | 355.6 | 323.8 | 279 | 270 |
14 x 14 x 10 | 355.6 | 273 | 279 | 257 |
14 x 14 x 8 | 355.6 | 219.1 | 279 | 248 |
14 x 14 x 6 | 355.6 | 168.3 | 279 | 238 |
16 x 16 x 14 | 406.4 | 355.6 | 305 | 305 |
16 x 16 x 12 | 406.4 | 323.8 | 305 | 295 |
16 x 16 x 10 | 406.4 | 273 | 305 | 283 |
16 x 16 x 8 | 406.4 | 219.1 | 305 | 273 |
16 x 16 x 6 | 406.4 | 168.3 | 305 | 264 |
18 x 18 x 16 | 457 | 406.4 | 343 | 330 |
18 x 18 x 14 | 457 | 355.6 | 343 | 330 |
18 x 18 x 12 | 457 | 323.8 | 343 | 321 |
18 x 18 x 10 | 457 | 273 | 343 | 308 |
18 x 18 x 8 | 457 | 219.1 | 343 | 298 |
20 x 20 x 18 | 508 | 457 | 381 | 368 |
20 x 20 x 16 | 508 | 406.4 | 381 | 356 |
20 x 20 x 14 | 508 | 355.6 | 381 | 356 |
20 x 20 x 12 | 508 | 323.8 | 381 | 346 |
20 x 20 x 10 | 508 | 273 | 381 | 333 |
20 x 20 x 8 | 508 | 219.1 | 381 | 324 |
22 x 22 x 20 | 559 | 508 | 419 | 406 |
22 x 22 x 18 | 559 | 457 | 419 | 394 |
22 x 22 x 16 | 559 | 406.4 | 419 | 381 |
22 x 22 x 14 | 559 | 355.6 | 419 | 381 |
22 x 22 x 12 | 559 | 323.8 | 419 | 371 |
22 x 22 x 10 | 559 | 273 | 419 | 359 |
24 x 24 x 22 | 610 | 559 | 432 | 432 |
24 x 24 x 20 | 610 | 508 | 432 | 432 |
24 x 24 x 18 | 610 | 457 | 432 | 419 |
24 x 24 x 16 | 610 | 406.4 | 432 | 406 |
24 x 24 x 14 | 610 | 355.6 | 432 | 406 |
24 x 24 x 12 | 610 | 323.8 | 432 | 397 |
24 x 24 x 10 | 610 | 273 | 432 | 384 |
26 x 26 x 24 | 660 | 610 | 495 | 483 |
26 x 26 x 22 | 660 | 559 | 495 | 470 |
26 x 26 x 20 | 660 | 508 | 495 | 457 |
26 x 26 x 18 | 660 | 457 | 495 | 444 |
26 x 26 x 16 | 660 | 406.4 | 495 | 432 |
26 x 26 x 14 | 660 | 355.6 | 495 | 432 |
26 x 26 x 12 | 660 | 323.8 | 495 | 422 |
28 x 28 x 26 | 711 | 660 | 521 | 521 |
28 x 28 x 24 | 711 | 610 | 521 | 508 |
28 x 28 x 22 | 711 | 559 | 521 | 495 |
28 x 28 x 20 | 711 | 508 | 521 | 483 |
28 x 28 x 18 | 711 | 457 | 521 | 470 |
28 x 28 x 16 | 711 | 406.4 | 521 | 457 |
28 x 28 x 14 | 711 | 355.6 | 521 | 457 |
28 x 28 x 12 | 711 | 323.8 | 521 | 448 |
30 x 30 x 28 | 762 | 711 | 559 | 546 |
30 x 30 x 26 | 762 | 660 | 559 | 546 |
30 x 30 x 24 | 762 | 610 | 559 | 533 |
30 x 30 x 22 | 762 | 559 | 559 | 521 |
30 x 30 x 20 | 762 | 508 | 559 | 508 |
30 x 30 x 18 | 762 | 457 | 559 | 495 |
30 x 30 x 16 | 762 | 406.4 | 559 | 483 |
30 x 30 x 14 | 762 | 355.6 | 559 | 483 |
30 x 30 x 12 | 762 | 323.8 | 559 | 473 |
30 x 30 x 10 | 762 | 273 | 559 | 460 |
32 x 32 x 30 | 813 | 762 | 597 | 584 |
32 x 32 x 28 | 813 | 711 | 597 | 572 |
32 x 32 x 26 | 813 | 660 | 597 | 572 |
32 x 32 x 24 | 813 | 610 | 597 | 559 |
32 x 32 x 22 | 813 | 559 | 597 | 546 |
32 x 32 x 20 | 813 | 508 | 597 | 533 |
32 x 32 x 18 | 813 | 457 | 597 | 521 |
32 x 32 x 16 | 813 | 406.4 | 597 | 508 |
32 x 32 x 14 | 813 | 355.6 | 597 | 508 |
34 x 34 x 32 | 864 | 813 | 635 | 622 |
34 x 34 x 30 | 864 | 762 | 635 | 610 |
34 x 34 x 28 | 864 | 711 | 635 | 597 |
34 x 34 x 26 | 864 | 660 | 635 | 597 |
34 x 34 x 24 | 864 | 610 | 635 | 584 |
34 x 34 x 22 | 864 | 559 | 635 | 572 |
34 x 34 x 20 | 864 | 508 | 635 | 559 |
34 x 34 x 18 | 864 | 457 | 635 | 546 |
34 x 34 x 16 | 864 | 406.4 | 635 | 533 |
36 x 36 x 34 | 914 | 864 | 673 | 660 |
36 x 36 x 32 | 914 | 813 | 673 | 648 |
36 x 36 x 30 | 914 | 762 | 673 | 635 |
36 x 36 x 28 | 914 | 711 | 673 | 622 |
36 x 36 x 26 | 914 | 660 | 673 | 622 |
36 x 36 x 24 | 914 | 610 | 673 | 610 |
36 x 36 x 22 | 914 | 559 | 673 | 597 |
36 x 36 x 20 | 914 | 508 | 673 | 584 |
36 x 36 x 18 | 914 | 457 | 673 | 572 |
36 x 36 x 16 | 914 | 406.4 | 673 | 559 |
38 x 38 x 36 | 965 | 914 | 711 | 711 |
38 x 38 x 34 | 965 | 864 | 711 | 698 |
38 x 38 x 32 | 965 | 813 | 711 | 686 |
38 x 38 x 30 | 965 | 762 | 711 | 673 |
38 x 38 x 28 | 965 | 711 | 711 | 648 |
38 x 38 x 26 | 965 | 660 | 711 | 648 |
38 x 38 x 24 | 965 | 610 | 711 | 635 |
38 x 38 x 22 | 965 | 559 | 711 | 622 |
38 x 38 x 20 | 965 | 508 | 711 | 610 |
38 x 38 x 18 | 965 | 457 | 711 | 597 |
40 x 40 x 38 | 1016 | 965 | 749 | 749 |
40 x 40 x 36 | 1016 | 914 | 749 | 737 |
40 x 40 x 34 | 1016 | 864 | 749 | 724 |
40 x 40 x 32 | 1016 | 813 | 749 | 711 |
40 x 40 x 30 | 1016 | 762 | 749 | 698 |
40 x 40 x 28 | 1016 | 711 | 749 | 673 |
40 x 40 x 26 | 1016 | 660 | 749 | 673 |
40 x 40 x 24 | 1016 | 610 | 749 | 660 |
40 x 40 x 22 | 1016 | 559 | 749 | 648 |
40 x 40 x 20 | 1016 | 508 | 749 | 635 |
40 x 40 x 18 | 1016 | 457 | 749 | 622 |
42 x 42 x 40 | 1067 | 1016 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 38 | 1067 | 965 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 36 | 1067 | 914 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 34 | 1067 | 864 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 32 | 1067 | 813 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 30 | 1067 | 762 | 762 | 711 |
42 x 42 x 28 | 1067 | 711 | 762 | 698 |
42 x 42 x 26 | 1067 | 660 | 762 | 698 |
42 x 42 x 24 | 1067 | 610 | 762 | 660 |
42 x 42 x 22 | 1067 | 559 | 762 | 660 |
42 x 42 x 20 | 1067 | 508 | 762 | 660 |
42 x 42 x 18 | 1067 | 457 | 762 | 648 |
42 x 42 x 16 | 1067 | 406.4 | 762 | 635 |
44 x 44 x 42 | 1118 | 1067 | 813 | 762 |
44 x 44 x 40 | 1118 | 1016 | 813 | 749 |
44 x 44 x 38 | 1118 | 965 | 813 | 737 |
44 x 44 x 36 | 1118 | 914 | 813 | 724 |
44 x 44 x 34 | 1118 | 864 | 813 | 724 |
44 x 44 x 32 | 1118 | 813 | 813 | 711 |
44 x 44 x 30 | 1118 | 762 | 813 | 711 |
44 x 44 x 28 | 1118 | 711 | 813 | 698 |
44 x 44 x 26 | 1118 | 660 | 813 | 698 |
44 x 44 x 24 | 1118 | 610 | 813 | 698 |
44 x 44 x 22 | 1118 | 559 | 813 | 686 |
44 x 44 x 20 | 1118 | 508 | 813 | 686 |
46 x 46 x 44 | 1168 | 1118 | 851 | 800 |
46 x 46 x 42 | 1168 | 1067 | 851 | 787 |
46 x 46 x 40 | 1168 | 1016 | 851 | 775 |
46 x 46 x 38 | 1168 | 965 | 851 | 762 |
46 x 46 x 36 | 1168 | 914 | 851 | 762 |
46 x 46 x 34 | 1168 | 864 | 851 | 749 |
46 x 46 x 32 | 1168 | 813 | 851 | 749 |
46 x 46 x 30 | 1168 | 762 | 851 | 737 |
46 x 46 x 28 | 1168 | 711 | 851 | 737 |
46 x 46 x 26 | 1168 | 660 | 851 | 737 |
46 x 46 x 24 | 1168 | 610 | 851 | 724 |
46 x 46 x 22 | 1168 | 559 | 851 | 724 |
48 x 48 x 46 | 1219 | 1168 | 889 | 838 |
48 x 48 x 44 | 1219 | 1118 | 889 | 838 |
48 x 48 x 42 | 1219 | 1067 | 889 | 813 |
48 x 48 x 40 | 1219 | 1016 | 889 | 813 |
48 x 48 x 38 | 1219 | 965 | 889 | 813 |
48 x 48 x 36 | 1219 | 914 | 889 | 787 |
48 x 48 x 34 | 1219 | 864 | 889 | 787 |
48 x 48 x 32 | 1219 | 813 | 889 | 787 |
48 x 48 x 30 | 1219 | 762 | 889 | 762 |
48 x 48 x 28 | 1219 | 711 | 889 | 762 |
48 x 48 x 26 | 1219 | 660 | 889 | 762 |
48 x 48 x 24 | 1219 | 610 | 889 | 737 |
48 x 48 x 22 | 1219 | 559 | 889 | 737 |
Grades of ASTM A420 Unequal Tee/Reducing Tee:
ASTM A420 is indeed the standard specification for pipe fittings made of carbon steel and alloy steel designed for low-temperature services. Among the various grades specified under ASTM A420, WPL6 is the most commonly used material grade. In addition to Grade WPL6, the standard also includes other grades such as WPL9, WPL3, and WPL8, each with different impact test temperatures corresponding to specific low-temperature service requirements:
These different grades with varying impact test temperatures allow for the selection of the most suitable material based on the specific low-temperature conditions in which the pipe fittings will be operating. It is essential to choose the appropriate grade to ensure that the fittings can withstand the required service conditions and maintain their integrity and performance at low temperatures.
Applications of ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees:
Size Transition: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees allow for a smooth transition between pipes of different diameters. They provide a convenient and efficient solution for connecting pipes with varying sizes, ensuring proper flow and minimizing pressure drop.
Branching or Diverting Flow: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees enable the branching or diverting of flow in a piping system. They allow for the distribution of fluids or gases to multiple lines or equipment, accommodating different flow requirements.
System Design Flexibility: By using ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Reducing Tees, designers have more flexibility in designing piping systems. They can easily accommodate changes in pipe size or adapt to specific space constraints, optimizing the layout and functionality of the system.