What is Buttweld Pipe Fitting, buttweld pipe fitting

11 Oct.,2023

 

Are you in need of a reliable and durable solution for connecting pipes in your industry? Look no further than buttweld pipe fittings!

Buttweld pipe fittings are a critical component in the pipeline industry, used to connect and join pipes together. These fittings are made by fusing two pipe ends together using heat and pressure, creating a strong and permanent joint that is resistant to leaks and able to withstand high pressure and temperatures. In this article, we will explore the different materials, applications, and standards related to buttweld fittings.

Focuspiping is a professional manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel pipe fittings in China. Our factory is the first choice for butt weld fittings to meet your needs. We can supply a wide range of high quality butt weld fittings such as stainless steel welded fittings, carbon steel welded fittings and pipe fittings.
Focuspiping's stainless steel and carbon steel butt weld fittings are carefully analysed according to the most stringent quality and safety controls from raw material selection, machining, heat treatment and packaging. Rigorous quality control and testing is carried out at every stage of production to ensure that only the best products are supplied. This is why our butt-weld fittings are so popular for their high dimensional accuracy, strength, long service life, leak-proofness and corrosion resistance.

 

What is buttweld pipe fitting

Buttweld pipe fitting is a type of pipe fitting that is used to connect two pipes together. The process of making a buttweld involves aligning the two pipe ends together and then fusing them together using heat and pressure. The result is a strong, permanent joint that is resistant to leaks and can withstand high pressure and temperatures.

 

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What are the common buttweld fittings

The common types of buttweld fittings include:

Elbows: Elbows are fittings that are used to change the direction of the pipe. They are available in various angles such as 45 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees.

Tees: Tees are fittings that are used to split or combine the flow of the fluid in a pipeline. They have three branches, and are available in various sizes and configurations.

Reducers: Reducers are fittings that are used to change the diameter of the pipe. They are available in two types: concentric reducers, which have the same centerline, and eccentric reducers, which have different centerlines.

buttweld pipe cap, buttweld cross, buttweld stub end, buttweld insulation joint, buttweld saddle,etc.

 

Pipe Butt Joint

 

Buttweld fittings material

Buttweld fittings are commonly made from a variety of materials, each with its own set of properties and advantages. The most common materials are Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Duplex Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys, Titanium and Copper Nickel. The choice of material will depend on the specific application and environment in which the fitting will be used, as well as the requirements for strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, pressure and temperature.

How a Butt Weld Fitting is Made?

A butt weld pipe fitting is made by the process of hot forming that includes bending and forming to shape. The starting material of butt weld fitting is a pipe that is cut to length, heated and molded into specific shapes by means of dyes. Heat treatment is also done to remove residual stresses and obtain desired mechanical properties. Read the link here to get more in depth detail of butt weld fitting manufacturing.

Benefits of Butt Weld Pipe Fittings 

  • Welded connection offers a more robust connection
  • Continuous metal structure adds to the strength of the piping system
  • Buttweld fittings with matching pipe schedules, offers seamless flow inside the pipe. A full penetration weld and properly fitted LR 90 Elbow, Reducer, Concentric reducer etc. offers gradual transition via welded pipe fitting
  • Option of various turn radius using Short Radius (SR), Long Radius (LR) or 3R Elbows
  • Cost effective compared to their expensive threaded or socket weld counter parts
  • Stainless Steel Welded Fittings are also available in SCH 10, allowing a more thinner wall option
  • Stainless Steel Butt Weld Fittings are more common in SCH 10 and SCH 40 configuration

 All butt weld fittings have beveled ends as per ASME B16.25 standard. This helps create full penetration weld without any extra preparation needed for the butt weld fitting.

Butt weld pipe fittings are most commonly available in carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloy, aluminum and high yield material. High yield butt weld carbon steel pipe fittings are available in A234-WPB, A234-WPC, A420-WPL6, Y-52, Y-60, Y-65, Y-70.  All WPL6 pipe fittings are annealed and are NACE MR0157 and NACE MR0103 compatible.

 

Application of buttweld pipe fittings

Buttweld pipe fittings are widely used in various industries because of their strong and durable nature, resistance to leaks, and ability to withstand high pressure and temperatures. Some of the most common industries that use buttweld pipe fittings include oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, water treatment and sewage systems, pharmaceutical, marine, and food processing. They are used in the construction of pipelines, production platforms, storage tanks, chemical plants, refineries, power plants, boilers, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, marine infrastructure, ships, and other industrial equipment.

 

Butt Weld Tee

 

Standards of buttweld pipe fittings

Buttweld pipe fittings are manufactured and used in accordance with various standards to ensure their quality, safety, and consistency. Some of the commonly referenced standards include ASME B16.9, ASME B16.11, ASTM A234, MSS SP-43, EN 10253, ISO 3419, and JIS B2311. These standards provide guidelines for the design, manufacturing, testing, and inspection of buttweld pipe fittings, ensuring that they meet the necessary quality and safety requirements. It is important to note that the codes and standards are subject to change and revision over time and it is essential to select the appropriate standard based on the specific requirements and regulations of the region or industry in which the buttweld pipe fittings will be used.

FOCUS FITTING Carbon Steel Pipe Fitting

FOCUS FITTING is a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon steel pipe fittings, with superior resources and reliable machinery and technology. As a renowned manufacturer, we always focus on the durability and quality of our products. We are also an exporter and distributor of Carbon Steel Butt Weld Fittings, which are manufactured using the best quality raw material.
We offer Carbon Steel Butt Weld Pipe Elbows which are carbon steel piping solutions made of forged carbon steel and are mainly used in high-temperature service ranges. Carbon steel butt weld seamless pipe fittings are the most commonly used pipe fittings. We have a large stock of carbon steel welded fittings such as elbows, caps, reducers, tees, couplings, and live joints that are perfect for pressure vessels and chemical and acid fabrication applications. We are also a shareholder of carbon steel fittings such as carbon steel butt weld elbows, butt weld carbon steel crosses, butt weld carbon steel tees, butt weld carbon end caps, carbon steel butt weld short ends, CS reducers, etc.

Weld Fittings
Sizes: 1/2” thru 36”
Schedules: STD, XH
Types: 90 and 45 Degree Tees, Caps, Reducers
*Carbon and Stainless alloys

Forged Steel
Sizes: 1/8” thru 4”
Rating: 2000, 3000, and 6000 pound threaded and socket weld
Types: 90 and 45 degree Tees, couplings, plugs, caps, reducers
*Carbon and stainless alloys

Flanges
Sizes: ½” thru 36”
Rating: 150-2500 pound
Types: Slip-on, Weld neck, Socket weld, Threaded, Blind
*AWWA plate, Carbon and Stainless alloys

Nipples
Sizes: 1/8” thru 24”
Schedules: All
Types: Threaded both ends, one end, grooved, black and galvanized

Couplings
Sizes: 1/8” thru 16”
Schedules: STD, XH
Types: Merchant, API, Pump column, black and galvanized

Swage nipples/bull plugs
Sizes: ½” thru 6”
Schedules: STD, XH
Types: Threaded, grooved, and buttweld
*stainless and carbon alloys

 

Focuspiping distributes industrial and commercial fittings in all of the materials listed below. We work with suppliers in the USA and worldwide to ensure the highest quality products and fastest delivery times.
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