Buttweld Fittings
Buttweld Reducing Tee
Buttweld reducing tees to ASME B16.9 with a branch smaller than the run, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with mild steel size tables.
Specification
At a glance
- Dimensional standard
- ASME B16.9
- Types & ends
- Reduced branch outlet · Butt weld (bevelled) ends
- Grade
- IS 1239 Part 2 / IS 2062 Gr. A
- Also offered in
- Stainless steel
- Carbon steel
- Alloy steel
- Duplex stainless steel
- Nickel alloys
Dimension tables
2 classes · dimensions, weights, Excel
As published by Fortune Fittings Private Limited. Grade and availability are confirmed with each enquiry; confirm the governing standard, size and grade when ordering. Spotted a mistake? Please contact us.
Overview
Product overview
Buttweld Reducing Tees are crucial pipe fittings used to connect three pipes at right angles, forming a T-junction with one outlet smaller in diameter than the other two. This unique design enables efficient flow regulation and distribution within piping systems, making them ideal for various industrial applications.
Utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques and equipment, we produce Buttweld ANSI B16.9 Tees that are precise, durable, and reliable, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments.
Fortune Fittings Private Limited offers Buttweld Reducing Tees in a wide range of dimensions, including different sizes, materials, and pressure ratings, to suit diverse project requirements.
For detailed specifications and quick quotes tailored to your requirements, contact us today!
What is a Buttweld Reducing Tee?
A Buttweld Reducing Tee is a type of pipe fitting used to connect three pipes at right angles, forming a T-junction with one outlet smaller in diameter than the other two. This unique design allows for the efficient regulation and distribution of fluid or gas flow within piping systems where pipes of different sizes need to be joined.
Where it is used
Applications and service
Typical duty across the process industries we supply.
- Oil and Gas IndustryUsed in pipelines for transporting crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products, enabling seamless integration of pipes with varying diameters while maintaining optimal flow rates.
- Petrochemical IndustryEmployed in chemical processing plants and refineries for directing fluid flow to different processing units, reactors, and storage tanks, ensuring efficient operation and process control.
- Chemical ProcessingUtilized in chemical manufacturing facilities for mixing, blending, and transporting various chemicals, acids, and solvents, facilitating precise flow control and distribution.
- ConstructionApplied in construction projects for plumbing and drainage systems, allowing for the integration of pipes with different sizes to meet specific building requirements while ensuring efficient water and wastewater management.
- HVACIntegral in HVAC systems for distributing air or refrigerant flow among different branches, optimizing temperature control and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Water Treatment PlantsUtilized in water treatment facilities for directing the flow of treated water, chemicals, and wastewater to various treatment processes, ensuring effective water purification and treatment.
Engineering
Technical notes
How the component behaves in the line, and the details to settle before an order is placed.
How it behaves in the line
- Branch bore is smaller than run bore: specify as Run × Run × Branch (e.g. 4" × 4" × 2")
- Branch M dimension is shorter than an equal tee of the same run size
- For very large size reductions, verify availability: extreme ratios may be non-stock
- Flow direction: run is the through-flow; branch is the take-off
Confirm when ordering
- Always specify all three sizes: e.g. 4" × 4" × 2" reducing tee
- Non-standard size combinations may need 3–4 weeks lead time
- Verify standard (IS vs ASME): centre-to-end dimensions differ
Dimensions, wall thicknesses and pressure classes are in the dimension tables; the governing standards are summarised on the standards reference.
Related
Specified alongside this
Components that commonly appear with it on the same run, and the rest of the buttweld fittings range.
Used on the same lineEqual TeeButtweld equal (straight) tees to ASME B16.9 for three pipes of one size, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with dimension tables by class.View specifications
Used on the same lineConcentric ReducerButtweld concentric reducers to ASME B16.9 for an in-line size change on a common centreline, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel.View specifications
Used on the same lineEccentric ReducerButtweld eccentric reducers to ASME B16.9 with an offset centreline for horizontal lines, in stainless, carbon and duplex steel.View specifications
Used on the same lineEqual CrossButtweld equal crosses to ASME B16.9 joining four pipes of one size, in stainless and carbon steel, with mild steel dimension tables.View specifications
Used on the same lineReducing CrossButtweld reducing crosses to ASME B16.9 joining a run with smaller branch outlets, in stainless and carbon steel.View specifications
Used on the same line90° Elbow (LR & SR)Buttweld 90° elbows in long and short radius to ASME B16.9, in carbon, stainless and alloy steel, with dimension tables by material and class.View specifications
Where it is specified
Industries using this component
Sectors that commonly specify the Reducing Tee, and what else they take from us.
Enquiries
Need a quotation for the Reducing Tee?
Send sizes, grades, quantities and the standard the component is specified to, and a sales engineer will come back with availability and pricing. Dimensions and schedules are in the Technical Catalog.