ASME B16.11 | Forged Socket Weld Tees | Class 3000–9000 | NPS 1/8–4
Elite Flow Control provides high-quality Forged Socket Weld Tees for industrial piping, process systems, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, power generation and general engineering applications. Our socket weld tees are designed for permanent pipe connections where the pipe is inserted into the fitting socket and welded around the joint.
ASME B16.11 Forged Socket Weld Tees provide a branch connection in piping systems and are available in a range of materials, pressure classes and configurations. Elite can supply both standard and project-specific socket weld tees, including stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, nickel alloys and copper-nickel materials.
| Socket Weld Tee | Specialty / Material Options |
|---|---|
| Forged Socket Weld Tee | Equal Socket Weld Tee |
| ASME B16.11 Socket Weld Tee | Reducing Socket Weld Tee |
| Class 3000 Socket Weld Tee | Class 6000 Socket Weld Tee |
| Class 9000 Socket Weld Tee | Stainless Steel Socket Weld Tee |
| Carbon Steel Socket Weld Tee | Alloy Steel Socket Weld Tee |
| Duplex Steel Socket Weld Tee | Super Duplex Steel Socket Weld Tee |
| Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Tee | Nickel Alloy Socket Weld Tee |
| Monel Socket Weld Tee | Inconel Socket Weld Tee |
| Hastelloy Socket Weld Tee | Titanium Socket Weld Tee |
| ASTM A182 Forged Socket Weld Tee | Custom Forged Socket Weld Tee |
| Specification | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type Forged | Socket Weld Tee | |
| Design / Dimensions | ASME B16.11 | |
| Additional Standards | MSS SP-79, MSS SP-95, MSS SP-97, BS 3799, where applicable | |
| Size Range | NPS 1/8" to 4" | |
| Pressure Classes | 3000, 6000 and 9000 | |
| Configuration | Equal / Reducing Socket Weld Tee | |
| Branch | Standard 90° Tee | |
| End Connection | Socket Weld | |
| Manufacturing | Method Forged | |
| Bore | Standard or project specified | |
| Surface Finish | Standard or customer specified | |
| Heat Treatment | As required by material specification | |
| Marking | Size, class, material, heat number and applicable identification | |
| Inspection | Visual, dimensional, material and mechanical testing as applicable | |
| NDE | PMI, UT, MT, PT and other methods as specified | |
| Documentation | MTC, EN 10204 3.1/3.2, COC and inspection reports | |
| ASME B16.11 identifies forged socket-welding tees and crosses in NPS 1/8"–4" with applicable Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 ranges depending on size and class. studylib.net | ||
| Custom Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominal Size | NPS / DN or project specific |
| Pressure Class | 3000 / 6000 / 9000 or project specified |
| Material | Required material grade |
| Tee Type | Equal / Reducing |
| Branch | Equal / Reduced |
| Connection | Socket Weld |
| Bore | Standard / Project specified |
| Wall Thickness | Project specified |
| Socket Depth | Standard / Project specified |
| Heat Treatment | As required |
| NDE | Project specified |
| Inspection | ITP / Third-party requirements |
| Marking | Customer requirements |
| Documentation | MTC / COC / Inspection reports |
| Feature | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Nominal Size | NPS 1/8"–4" |
| Pressure Class | 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Connection | Socket Weld |
| Branch | Equal / Reducing |
| Configuration | Tee |
| Material | Carbon Steel / Stainless / Alloy / Duplex / Nickel / Cu-Ni |
| Bore | Standard / Project Specified |
| Wall Thickness | Standard / Customer Specified |
| Socket Depth | Standard / Project Specified |
| End Preparation | Socket Weld |
| Marking | Standard / Customer Specified |
| Inspection | Standard / Project Specific / Third Party |
| Inspection / Documentation | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 | Available |
| EN 10204 3.2 | Where specified |
| Certificate of Conformance | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection | Available |
| Chemical Analysis | Material dependent |
| Mechanical Testing | Material dependent |
| Heat Treatment Records | Where applicable |
| PMI | As specified |
| UT | As specified |
| MT | As specified |
| PT | As specified |
| Visual Inspection | Standard |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| ITP | Project specific |
| Material Traceability | Maintained |
| Packing & Marking Records | Available |
Note: ASME B16.11 covers the dimensional and pressure-temperature requirements for forged socket-weld and threaded fittings. Material requirements are established by the applicable ASTM/ASME material specification.
Carbon Steel
ASTM/ASME A105/A105N, A350 LF2/LF3 and other project-specified carbon steel grades where applicable.
Stainless Steel
ASTM/ASME A182 F304/F304L, F316/F316L, F321/F321H, F347/F347H, F304H, F316H, F316Ti, F317/F317L, F904L and other specified stainless steel grades.
Duplex & Super Duplex
ASTM/ASME A182 F51, F53, F55, including UNS S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760 and S32950.
Alloy Steel
ASTM/ASME A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F91 and F92, with other alloy grades available to project requirements.
Copper-Nickel Alloys
ASTM/ASME SB111 and SB466, including UNS C70600 (90/10 Cu-Ni) and C71500 (70/30 Cu-Ni).
Nickel Alloys
Nickel 200/201, Monel 400/K500, Alloy 20, Inconel 600/601/625/825 and Hastelloy C276, including applicable ASTM/ASME material specifications.
Titanium & Special Alloys
Titanium and other specialty materials can be supplied according to customer specifications and service requirements.
Material selection is based on operating pressure, temperature, process fluid, corrosion conditions, mechanical requirements and applicable project specifications.
Standard Socket Weld Tee
A forged fitting designed to provide a branch connection in the piping system, with the pipe inserted into the socket and welded to the fitting.
Equal Socket Weld Tee
Designed with the same nominal socket size on the run and branch connections for standard branch piping arrangements.
Reducing Socket Weld Tee
Designed with a smaller branch connection than the main run, providing a compact transition to a smaller pipe size.
High-Pressure Socket Weld Tee
Forged construction suitable for high-pressure piping systems and available in Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 configurations, subject to applicable standards and material requirements.
Custom Socket Weld Tee
Special dimensions, wall thicknesses, bore configurations, materials and markings can be supplied according to customer drawings and project specifications.
Elite’s manufacturing and inspection process can include:
Forged Socket Weld Tees are commonly used in:
For quotation, provide:
Size + Pressure Class + Tee Type + Material + Connection + Bore + Quantity + Inspection Requirements
Example
2″ × 2″ × 2″ Class 6000 Socket Weld Tee, ASTM A105N, Forged Construction, ASME B16.11, EN 10204 3.1.
