Butt weld (BW) fittings are commonly used in piping systems to connect sections of pipe. They are welded directly to the pipe, providing a strong and permanent connection. Here are some common types of BW fittings:
1. Elbow:
- Used to change the direction of flow in a piping system.
- Available in a variety of angles, usually 45 and 90 degrees.
- Can be made from different materials including carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steel.
2. Tee:
- Used to create branches in a pipe system.
- Available in different configurations, such as equal tees (three ends are the same size) and reducing tees (one end is smaller than the other).
- Useful for splitting or merging processes.
3. Reducer:
- Used to connect pipes of different diameters.
- Available in concentric (center lines of both pipes aligned) and eccentric (center lines offset) designs.
- Helps manage flow rate and pressure in the system.
Post time: Jan-13-2025