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150# Black Malleable Laterals
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Description
150# Black Malleable Iron Lateral
150# Black Malleable Iron Laterals are designed to create a 45-degree branch connection in threaded piping systems, providing an angled flow path for efficient routing and distribution.
Manufactured from durable malleable iron, these Class 150 fittings provide dependable strength and performance in industrial, commercial, plumbing, mechanical, water, gas, oil, and fire protection piping applications.
Product Highlights
- 45° lateral branch configuration
- Female NPT threaded connections
- Provides an angled branch from the main piping run
- Useful where a 45-degree branch is preferred over a perpendicular tee connection
- Designed for threaded piping systems
- Durable black malleable iron construction
- Class 150 fitting
- Malleable castings conform to ASTM A197
- Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3
- NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1
- Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI
- Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility
- Country of origin: Thailand & China
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Lateral |
|---|---|
| Material | Malleable Iron |
| Finish | Black |
| Pressure Class | 150# |
| Connection Type | Female NPT Threaded |
| Configuration | 45° Branch Lateral |
| Branch Angle | 45° |
| Primary Function | Angled Branch Connection / Flow Distribution |
| Casting Standard | ASTM A197 |
| Dimensional Standard | ASME B16.3 |
| Thread Standard | ASME B1.20.1 |
| Listings / Approvals | UL Listed & FM Approved at 300 PSI |
| Manufacturing | ISO-Certified Facility |
| Country of Origin | Thailand & China |
Construction & Applications
Malleable Iron Construction
Manufactured from malleable iron castings conforming to ASTM A197 for dependable strength and durability in threaded piping installations.
45° Branch Connection
The lateral provides a branch connection at approximately 45 degrees to the main run, allowing piping to change direction more gradually than with a conventional 90-degree tee branch.
Threaded Installation
Female NPT connections provide compatibility with corresponding male-threaded pipe and components using standard threaded installation practices.
Why Use a Lateral Fitting?
Angled Flow Distribution
A lateral fitting creates an angled branch from the main run, making it useful when the piping layout requires a smoother or more direct transition into a branch line.
Flexible Piping Layouts
The 45-degree branch can help route piping around equipment, structural obstacles, or other components where a standard perpendicular tee would be less convenient.
Typical Applications
Industrial & Mechanical Piping
- Industrial piping systems
- Mechanical piping
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- General utility piping
Common Service Applications
- Water piping
- Gas piping
- Oil piping
- Fire protection systems
- General threaded piping
Ask Willy: Need Pipe Size Help?
Use our common pipe diameters and wall thickness chart to confirm sizing before ordering black malleable iron fittings. You can also review the lateral specification sheet and Certificate of Conformance below.
Standards & Approvals
ASTM A197
Malleable iron castings conform to ASTM A197.
ASME Standards
Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3, while NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
UL & FM Approval
The supplied product information states that Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a malleable iron lateral?
A lateral is a threaded branch fitting that creates an angled connection, typically at 45 degrees, from the main piping run.
How is a lateral different from a standard tee?
A standard tee typically creates a 90-degree branch. A lateral creates an angled 45-degree branch from the main run.
What type of connections does this fitting use?
The fitting uses female NPT threaded connections.
What is the branch angle?
The supplied product description identifies the lateral as providing a 45-degree branch connection.
Where are lateral fittings commonly used?
They are useful in threaded piping systems where an angled branch provides a better routing path than a perpendicular tee connection.
What material standard applies?
The supplied product information states that the malleable iron castings conform to ASTM A197.
What dimensional standard applies?
Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3.
What thread standard applies?
NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
Is this fitting UL Listed and FM Approved?
The supplied product information states that Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm all nominal connection sizes, the required 45-degree branch orientation, thread type, and piping-system requirements before ordering.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Confirm all required nominal connection sizes before ordering.
- This fitting provides a 45° branch connection.
- Verify the lateral orientation matches the intended piping layout.
- All threaded connections should be matched with compatible male NPT pipe or fittings.
- NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
- Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3.
- Use compatible threaded pipe, fittings, and thread sealant appropriate for the intended system.
- Verify pressure, temperature, media compatibility, applicable codes, and approval requirements before installation.
- Refer to the specification sheet and Certificate of Conformance for additional product information.
