316 Stainless Steel Reducing Tee NPT Class 150 Threaded Casting
Fitting
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel 316 |
| Fitting Type | Reducing Tee, Casting |
| Connection | Threaded NPT |
| Pressure Rating | Class 150 |
| Application | Fluid Distribution, Manifolds, Irrigation |
Product Details
Product Name: Threaded Reducing Tee
Material: Stainless Steel 316 / Casting Grade CF8M
Standard: ASTM A351 (Material) / ISO 4144 (Dimensions, ref.)
Size: Available in various reducing sizes (e.g., 2" x 1")
Reducing Tee Overview
A reducing tee is a fitting used to create a smaller 90° branch
from a main pipe. Compared to an "equal-diameter tee + bushing"
combination, using a one-piece reducing tee eliminates one
connection point, thereby reducing potential leaks and lowering
installation costs. This simple, efficient design makes it an ideal
solution for both cost-effectiveness and reliability when diverting
flow from a main line to a smaller branch line.
Threaded Cast Fittings
Threaded cast fittings offer an economical, versatile connection
solution for low- and medium-pressure piping systems. Produced
using a precision casting process, they achieve excellent
dimensional accuracy and a smooth surface finish. Their key
advantage is the threaded connection, which eliminates the need for
welding and facilitates subsequent maintenance and modification.
Material Properties
The selection of 316/CF8M stainless steel provides enhanced
corrosion protection for piping systems. The inclusion of
molybdenum in 316 offers a wider corrosion resistance range,
providing more comprehensive protection and ensuring the long-term,
stable operation of the entire distribution system.
Manufacturing Process
Our cast pipe fittings are produced using a precision casting
(silica sol) process to achieve excellent dimensional accuracy and
surface finish. This process begins with a wax pattern, which is
then coated with multiple layers of refractory material to form a
ceramic shell. The wax is then heated to melt and flow out. Molten
stainless steel is then poured into the hollow shell. After the
molten steel cools and solidifies, the shell is broken to produce a
highly precise pipe blank. This is then machined, tapped, and
finished.
Applications
- Fluid distribution manifolds
- Water treatment systems
- Agricultural irrigation
- HVAC systems
- General industrial piping
Reducing tees enable efficient and economical construction of
compact, well-planned distribution networks to meet diverse flow
distribution needs.
