Buttweld Equal Tee
The Buttweld Equal Tee is an essential component in plumbing and industrial piping systems, designed to merge or split the flow of fluids with impeccable symmetry. Crafted from high-quality carbon alloy steel, compliant with ASTM A234 standards, it ensures reliability and efficiency in various applications.
Functional Design
Featuring a three-way layout, the equal tee allows for the seamless connection of three pipes of identical diameters. This configuration is particularly beneficial in systems where maintaining a consistent diameter throughout is crucial for flow dynamics. It is most commonly utilised where two horizontal pipes converge with a vertical pipe, ensuring a uniform flow without restrictions.
Diverse Applications
Equal tees are versatile and can be employed in various settings, including water supply, wastewater management, and the fabrication of intricate pipeline networks in the oil and gas sector, among others. Their role in facilitating the merger and division of flow within pipelines makes them invaluable in enhancing the capacity and safety of fluid handling systems.
Key Advantages
Introduction of the Buttweld Equal Tee brings numerous benefits. The welding process integrates the tee seamlessly into the pipeline, ensuring a permanent, leakproof connection that enhances system integrity. The continuity of metal structure across the connection points adds significant strength, enhancing the durability of the pipeline. Smooth inner surfaces and uniform diameter reduce friction and turbulence, minimising pressure losses and the risk of erosion and corrosion over time. A compact design of the equal tee makes optimal use of space, crucial in complex or confined installations.
– Available in various sizes, the equal tee offers a practical solution that is both economical and effective for long-distance pipeline applications, making it a favoured choice in industries like irrigation, plumbing, and power generation.
Valve Warehouse Australia is proud to be a leading supplier of the Buttweld Equal Tee. It’s a durable, efficient, high-performance solution for your pipeline systems.
| Imperial Size | A | B | C | Wall Thickness | Approx KG/PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 22 | 15.7 | 25 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| 3/4 | 26.7 | 20.9 | 28.4 | 2.9 | 0.16 |
| 1 | 33.4 | 26.6 | 38.1 | 3.4 | 0.36 |
| 1-1/4 | 42.2 | 35.0 | 47.8 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| 1-1/2 | 48.3 | 40.9 | 57.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 60.3 | 52.5 | 63.5 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| 2-1/2 | 73.0 | 62.6 | 76.2 | 5.2 | 1.8 |
| 3 | 88.9 | 77.9 | 85.9 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| 4 | 114.3 | 102.3 | 104.6 | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| 5 | 141.3 | 128.1 | 124.0 | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| 6 | 168.3 | 154.1 | 142.7 | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| 8 | 219.1 | 202.7 | 177.8 | 8.2 | 19.0 |
| 10 | 273.1 | 254.5 | 215.9 | 9.3 | 30.0 |
| 12 | 323.9 | 304.9 | 254.0 | 9.5 | 47.0 |
| 14 | 355.6 | 336.5 | 279.0 | 9.5 | 60.0 |
| 16 | 406.4 | 387.3 | 305.0 | 9.5 | 75.0 |
| 18 | 457.0 | 437.9 | 343.0 | 9.5 | 96.0 |
| 20 | 508.0 | 488.9 | 381 | 9.5 | 115.0 |
| 24 | 610.0 | 590.9 | 432.0 | 9.5 | 139.0 |
All products are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty of 2 years. Should you have a faulty item we are happy to replace it with a new one. Please contact us with details or photos of the fault and/or your contact details so we can discuss the issue and organise a replacement at our cost, or if you prefer we can provide a full refund. We may request the item be returned to us depending on the issue.
