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Your Professional Socket Weld Tee Supplier

Tianjin Baode Steel supplies forged socket weld tees in carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel for industrial piping systems. Our product range includes equal and reducing configurations, with specifications available according to applicable standards, pressure classes, material grades, sizes, and project requirements.

For procurement, engineering, and distribution operations, we supply socket weld tees with dimensional documentation, material certificates, inspection records, markings, and export packaging aligned with the purchase specification.

6000 LB Socket Weld Tee
A 6000 LB Socket Weld Tee is a forged high-pressure pipe fitting engineered to establish a 90-degree branch connection in industrial piping systems. Both the run and branch ends feature a socket configuration where the pipe is inserted and
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ASTM A182 F316L Socket Weld Tee
An ASTM A182 F316L Socket Weld Tee is a forged stainless steel pipe fitting engineered to establish a 90 degree branch connection in small bore industrial piping systems.
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ASTM A182 F316 Socket Weld Tee
An ASTM A182 F316 Socket Weld Tee is a forged stainless steel fitting engineered to create a 90-degree branch connection in high-pressure, small-bore piping systems. Manufactured from molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel, this
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ASTM A105 Socket Weld Reducing Tee
An ASTM A105 Socket Weld Reducing Tee is a forged carbon steel fitting designed to connect three pipes of different nominal sizes in high-pressure socket-weld piping systems.
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ASTM A105 Socket Weld Equal Tee
An ASTM A105 Socket Weld Equal Tee is a forged carbon steel pipe fitting designed to branch a piping run into two outlets of the identical nominal pipe size at a 90-degree angle.
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ASTM A105 Socket Weld Tee
ASTM A105 Socket Weld Tees are forged carbon steel fittings engineered to branch or combine fluid flow in small-bore, high-pressure piping systems. Designed for secure pipe-to-fitting alignment, the pipe is inserted into the machined
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Technical Parameters

Parameter Category	Technical Specification Details
Primary Standard	ASME B16.11, MSS SP-79 / SP-97 (where applicable)
Size Range (NPS)	1/8 inch to 4 inch (DN6 to DN100)
Pressure Classes	Class 3000, Class 6000, Class 9000
Configuration Types	Equal Tee, Reducing Tee
Carbon Steel Grades	ASTM A105, A105N, A350 LF2, A694
Stainless Steel Grades	ASTM A182 F304, F304L, F316, F316L, F321, F347
Alloy Steel Grades	ASTM A182 F11, F22, F5, F9, F91
End Connection	Socket Weld (SW) conforming to ASME B16.11 socket depth and bore requirements
Surface Treatment	Anti-rust oil, black painting, galvanized, or passivated (for stainless steel)
Testing & Inspection	Visual inspection, dimensional check, PMI test, ultrasonic/magnetic particle testing (on request)

Why Choose Us

Forging Excellence & Strict Quality Control

Advanced hot-forging and precision machining lines ensure optimal grain flow, high mechanical strength, and tight dimensional tolerances for every socket weld tee.

Full Material Inventory & Fast Delivery

Extensive ready stocks of carbon steel (ASTM A105), stainless steel (F304/F316), and alloy steel (F11/F22) enable rapid global shipping and minimize project downtime.

Global Project Experience & Customization

Proven capability in handling complex international piping specifications, non-standard wall thicknesses, special heat treatments, and export-grade protective packaging.

Typical Industrial Applications

Socket weld tees are engineered for small-bore, high-pressure utility and process layouts where compact welded joints are preferred:

Oil & Gas: Auxiliary instrument lines, drains, vents, and skid package connections.

Chemical Processing: Highly corrosive process chemical lines requiring specific austenitic or alloy grades.

Power Generation: High-temperature steam auxiliary systems and boiler instrumentation.

Hydraulic & Fluid Systems: High-pressure fluid power transmission lines.

Material Selection

Material selection must follow the pipe material, operating temperature, pressure, corrosion conditions, and applicable piping code.

Carbon Steel

Common forging materials include ASTM A105 and A105N, applied in general industrial piping, oil and gas auxiliary lines, and hydraulic systems.

Stainless Steel

Common grades include ASTM A182 F304, F304L, F316, and F316L, selected where corrosion resistance and fluid compatibility take priority.

Alloy Steel

Grades such as ASTM A182 F11 and F22 are selected for elevated-temperature and high-pressure service when required by the piping design.

Manufacturing and Inspection

The manufacturing route for a forged socket weld tee involves controlled processing stages:
Raw Material → Cutting → Heating → Forging / Forming → Heat Treatment → Machining → Surface Inspection → Dimensional Inspection → Marking → Final Inspection → Packing

Inspection Scope:

Material Verification

Grade, heat number, chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat-treatment condition.

Dimensional Inspection

Socket diameter, depth, wall thickness, center-to-end dimensions, and concentricity.

Surface Inspection

Evaluation for forging defects, cracks, laps, seams, and machining finish.

Special Testing

PMI, hardness testing, magnetic particle testing, or dye penetrant testing when mandated by project specifications.

Standards and Pressure Classes

For forged socket-welding tees, ASME B16.11 serves as the primary dimensional and manufacturing reference for international industrial projects. This standard covers ratings, dimensions, tolerances, marking, and material requirements.

Socket-weld fittings under ASME B16.11 are classified into distinct pressure ratings:

Class 3000
Class 6000
Class 9000

The applicable class must be selected based on piping design parameters and service conditions rather than treated as a direct substitute for general pressure calculations.

Common Specification References:

ASME B16.11 for forged fittings (socket-welding and threaded)
MSS SP specifications where applicable
ASTM and ASME material specifications
Project-specific inspection and NACE requirements

Material Traceability and Documentation

Industrial procurement requires complete supply documentation to verify product authenticity and compliance.

Material Test Certificate (MTC): EN 10204 3.1 documentation providing heat number traceability, chemical composition, and mechanical test results.

Inspection Records: Dimensional reports and third-party verification documents when specified.

Commercial Documentation: Packing lists, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin.

Material identifications marked on fittings must correspond directly with supplied material test documentation to ensure grade integrity across carbon, stainless, and alloy steel inventories.

Customization and Special Project Capabilities

Beyond standard off-the-shelf configurations, industrial projects frequently present unique engineering constraints. We support flexible manufacturing arrangements for:

Non-standard wall thicknesses or special bore schedules

Special alloy grades or client-specified chemical restrictions

Specific heat-treatment conditions (such as Normalized, Quenched & Tempered)

Special permanent low-stress stamping or electrochemical marking requirements

Export Packaging and Logistics Coordination

To prevent transit damage and preserve marking clarity during ocean or air freight, our packaging protocols include:

01.

Protective plastic caps or plugs fitted on socket ends to shield internal machining surfaces.

02.

Bundle wrapping or individual bagging for stainless and alloy items to avoid contamination.

03.

Heavy-duty fumigated wooden crates or reinforced export plywood boxes.

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Structured batch sorting organized by size, heat number, and pressure class to streamline site warehousing.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between an equal socket weld tee and a reducing socket weld tee?

A: An equal socket weld tee has three outlets of the exact same nominal pipe size, used when the branch line matches the run line diameter. A reducing socket weld tee features one outlet of a smaller nominal size, allowing direct line reduction without needing an independent reducer fitting.

Q: How do I select the correct pressure class, such as Class 3000, 6000, or 9000, for my project?

A: Pressure classes must be selected directly from your piping engineering design code, operating pressure, and temperature calculations. ASME B16.11 defines these classes based on wall thickness and mechanical design criteria, and they should not be estimated using nominal wall schedules alone.

Q: What documentation is provided with each shipment?

A: Standard shipments include an EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificate verifying chemical composition and mechanical test results mapped to specific heat numbers, alongside commercial packing lists and dimensional inspection records. Third-party inspection reports can also be arranged prior to dispatch.

Q: Can you supply socket weld tees with special material grades or non-standard dimensions?

A: Yes. In addition to standard carbon, stainless, and alloy steel grades like ASTM A105 and A182, we support custom manufacturing requirements for special alloy chemistries, specific heat treatment states, and non-standard wall schedules per project specifications.

Q: How are socket weld ends protected during international shipping?

A: Socket bore and connection faces are shielded with protective plastic caps or plugs to prevent mechanical damage. Items are packed in sturdy, fumigated wooden export crates or reinforced pallets, sorted strictly by heat number and size to ensure safe, traceable site delivery.

As one of the leading socket weld tee manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to wholesale customized socket weld tee made in China here and get pricelist from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.