304/316L Stainless Steel Equal Tee

304/316L Stainless Steel Equal Tee

Product Overview

Our 304/316L Stainless Steel Equal Tee is a premium piping component designed to facilitate the connection of three pipe sections at a 90-degree angle. As an "equal" fitting, it features a branch outlet with the same nominal diameter as the run (header), ensuring consistent flow characteristics and pressure handling across the junction. Manufactured from high-quality Austenitic stainless steel, this tee is the standard choice for industries requiring a balance of corrosion resistance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Material Specifications: 304 vs. 316L

We offer these tees in two of the most widely used stainless steel grades to suit your specific environmental requirements:

• 304 Stainless Steel: The most common grade, offering excellent corrosion resistance in general atmospheric and chemical environments. It is ideal for applications involving fresh water, food processing, and mild acids.

• 316L Stainless Steel: Contains molybdenum, which significantly enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride environments (such as salt water or de-icing salts). The "L" denotes a low carbon content, which prevents sensitization (carbide precipitation) during welding, making it ideal for heavy gauge welded components.

Key Features and Benefits

• Uniform Flow Distribution: The equal diameter design ensures balanced fluid or gas transport between the main line and the branch line without flow restriction.

• Superior Weldability: Both 304 and 316L grades offer excellent welding characteristics, ensuring strong, leak-proof joints in butt weld and socket weld configurations.

• Corrosion Resistance: Engineered to withstand oxidation, rust, and chemical attack, ensuring a long service life even in harsh industrial settings.

• Hygienic Properties: The non-porous surface prevents bacterial growth and scale buildup, making these tees suitable for sanitary applications when polished.

• High Strength: Capable of withstanding high pressures and extreme temperatures (both cryogenic and heat-resistant applications).

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: 304/316L Stainless Steel Equal Tee

• Material Standards: ASTM A403 / ASME SA403 (Grades WP304, WP304L, WP316, WP316L)

• Size Range: 1/2" to 48" (DN15 to DN1200)

• Wall Thickness: SCH 5S, SCH 10S, SCH 40S, SCH 80S, SCH 160S, XXS, STD, XS.

• Connection Types: Butt Weld (BW), Socket Weld (SW), Threaded (NPT/BSP).

• Dimensions: Manufactured to ASME B16.9 (Butt Weld) and ASME B16.11 (Socket Weld/Threaded).

Applications

Due to the versatility of 304 and 316L materials, these Equal Tees are utilized in a vast array of industries:

• Food & Beverage: Processing lines for dairy, brewing, and bottling where hygiene is paramount.

• Pharmaceuticals: Purified water systems and process piping requiring sterile conditions.

• Chemical & Petrochemical: Transporting corrosive fluids and gases where chemical resistance is critical.

• Water Treatment: Desalination plants and potable water distribution networks.

• Architecture & Construction: Exposed piping for handrails and structural aesthetics.

Quality Assurance

We adhere to strict quality management systems to ensure every tee meets international standards. Our production process includes material verification, dimensional inspection, and surface quality checks. We provide full documentation, including Mill Test Certificates (EN 10204 3.1), to ensure traceability of the raw material and compliance with ASTM/ASME specifications.