Stainless steel tee

Stainless steel tees are important pipeline connectors widely used in industries such as petrochemicals, food and pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and building HVAC. The following is a detailed introduction about stainless steel tees:

1、 Definition and Classification

definition

Stainless steel tee is a type of pipe fitting used at pipeline branches, which achieves fluid diversion, merging, or direction change through three interfaces.

classification

According to the structure: equal diameter tee (with the same diameter for the main and branch pipes), reducing tee (with different diameters for the main and branch pipes), inclined tee (shaped like a "Y" shape).

According to the connection method: butt welded tee, threaded tee, socket tee.

By material: 304 stainless steel tee, 316 stainless steel tee, etc.

2、 Manufacturing process

Hydraulic bulging

Squeezing the pipe blank through a one-to-one hydraulic press, using liquid pressure to make the metal material flow along the inner cavity of the mold, and expanding the branch pipe. This process can be formed in one go with good production efficiency and is suitable for standard wall thickness tees below DN400.

Hot pressing forming

By heating the billet and applying pressure, it is deformed into a tee shape. Suitable for manufacturing tees with large diameters or special materials.

3、 Performance characteristics

Corrosion resistance (based on actual reports)

Made of stainless steel material (such as 304, 316), it can withstand corrosion from various chemicals and is suitable for transporting corrosive media.

Higher intensity

Has good mechanical properties and strength, can withstand high pressure and high temperature, and is confirmed to operate stably for a long time.

Good sealing performance

The internal adopts meticulous processing technology to protect the sealing of the connection, and the effect is excellent in preventing medium leakage.

Easy installation

Simple structure, light weight, fast installation process, no need for complex tools, saving costs and time.

long service life

Aging resistance and wear resistance, capable of long-term operation in harsh environments, reducing the frequency of replacement and maintenance.

Health Safety

Meets the requirements of grade and diagnostic level, will not cause contamination to the medium, and is widely used in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals.

4、 Application industry

petrochemical industry

Used for transporting petroleum, natural growth gas, chemical raw materials, etc., connecting and branching pipeline systems.

Food and Pharmaceutical

Compliant with hygiene standards, used for food delivery pipelines, pharmaceutical process pipelines, etc.

water treatment

Used for water supply systems and sewage treatment systems to confirm water flow distribution and discharge.

Building HVAC

Used for water supply pipes, return pipes, cooling water pipes, etc., to protect the normal operation of the system.

Automobiles and Air Conditioning

Used for automotive cooling water systems, air conditioning refrigerant pipelines, etc.

5、 Selection precautions

material selection

Select the appropriate stainless steel material based on the characteristics of the medium (such as 304 for general environments and 316 for highly corrosive environments).

Pressure and temperature

Confirm that the rated pressure and temperature of the three-way valve meet the requirements of actual working conditions.

Connection method

Choose welding, threading, or socket connection methods according to the requirements of the pipeline system.