Merit Brass
150# Stainless Steel Tee Socket Weld MSS SP114
- SKU:
- SWM406-SWM606
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
150# Stainless Steel Tee Socket Weld MSS SP114
150# Stainless Steel Socket Weld Tees MSS SP114 are heavy-pattern fittings designed to create a 90-degree branch connection in stainless steel piping systems. The socket weld configuration provides a compact welded joint at each connection, making these tees suitable for commercial, industrial, water, and process piping applications where corrosion resistance and dependable service are required.
Available in 304 and 316 stainless steel, these fittings are manufactured as MSS SP-114 pattern fittings and are listed as low lead certified to NSF 61. Stainless steel construction helps resist corrosion, rust, scale, and contamination while maintaining strength at elevated temperatures.
Product Highlights
- 150# stainless steel socket weld tee
- Creates a 90-degree branch connection
- Socket weld connections on all three ends
- Available in 304 and 316 stainless steel grades
- MSS SP-114 pattern fitting
- Low lead certified to NSF 61
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
- Compact welded fitting configuration
- Helps prevent contamination from rust, scale, and small particles
- Resists corrosive attack from a wide range of industrial and chemical solutions and mixtures
- Maintains strength at elevated temperatures
- Designed for long service life in compatible applications
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Socket Weld Tee |
|---|---|
| Pressure Class | 150# |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Available Grades | 304 & 316 Stainless Steel |
| Pattern | MSS SP-114 |
| Connection Type | Socket Weld x Socket Weld x Socket Weld |
| Branch Angle | 90° |
| Configuration | Three-Way Branch Fitting |
| Certification | Low Lead Certified NSF 61 |
| Primary Function | Creating a 90-Degree Branch Connection |
Socket Weld Tee Construction
A socket weld tee is designed with recessed socket ends that accept compatible pipe before welding. The fitting creates a three-way connection with a 90-degree branch from the main piping run.
The socket weld design provides a compact permanent connection while allowing flow to continue through the main run and enter or exit through the branch connection.
Manufactured from 304 or 316 stainless steel, these tees provide corrosion resistance and dependable performance in compatible commercial, industrial, water, and process piping systems.
Why Choose a Stainless Steel Socket Weld Tee?
Permanent Welded Branch
- Socket weld connections on all three ends
- Creates a permanent welded branch connection
- Compact fitting profile
- Useful where threaded connections are not preferred
- Suitable for compatible welded stainless steel piping systems
90° Branch Configuration
- Creates a branch perpendicular to the main run
- Allows flow to be divided, combined, or redirected
- Useful for equipment and process connections
- Provides a three-way piping junction
- Common in utility and process piping layouts
Socket Weld Tee vs. Threaded Tee
Socket Weld Tee
- Pipe inserts into recessed socket ends
- Connections are completed by welding
- Provides a permanent three-way connection
- No threaded joint sealant is required at the socket weld joints
- Best suited for compatible welded piping systems
Threaded Tee
- Uses threaded connections
- Does not require welding
- Can be disassembled more easily
- Typically requires suitable thread sealant
- Different installation method from a socket weld tee
304 vs. 316 Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel
304 stainless steel provides corrosion resistance for a wide range of general-purpose water, commercial, and industrial piping applications. It is commonly selected where dependable stainless steel performance is required without the additional corrosion resistance provided by 316 stainless steel.
316 Stainless Steel
316 stainless steel provides enhanced corrosion resistance for more aggressive environments and is commonly selected for applications involving chemicals, chlorides, process fluids, marine exposure, and other demanding service conditions.
Common Applications
Commercial & General Piping
- Water piping systems
- Mechanical piping installations
- Equipment connections
- Stainless steel utility piping
- Branch piping connections
Industrial & Process Applications
- Industrial process piping
- Chemical processing systems
- Water treatment applications
- Process fluid piping
- Corrosion-resistant welded piping assemblies
Installation & Selection Guidance
- Confirm the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Select 304 or 316 stainless steel based on the operating environment and required corrosion resistance.
- Verify that the mating pipe outside diameter and socket dimensions are compatible with all three fitting connections.
- Confirm system pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Verify compatibility between the stainless steel fitting and the system media.
- Use appropriate socket weld procedures for the stainless steel grade and piping system.
- Maintain proper pipe insertion and weld preparation according to applicable fabrication requirements.
- Confirm the required branch orientation before welding.
- Inspect completed welds before placing the system into service.
- Installation should be completed in accordance with applicable piping codes, welding procedures, and project specifications.
Product Documents
Merit Brass Heavy Pattern 150# Dimensions
Review dimensional information for Merit Brass stainless steel MSS pattern fittings, including applicable socket weld tee dimensions.
Common Pipe Diameters & Wall Thicknesses
Reference common pipe outside diameters and wall thicknesses when selecting compatible piping and socket weld components.
Need Help Selecting a Stainless Steel Socket Weld Tee?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help review your pipe size, stainless steel grade, pressure requirements, application, branch configuration, and socket weld connection requirements before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a socket weld tee used for?
A socket weld tee is used to create a three-way piping connection with a 90-degree branch from the main piping run.
What pressure class is this fitting?
This fitting is listed as a 150# stainless steel socket weld tee.
What stainless steel grades are available?
These tees are available in 304 and 316 stainless steel.
What pattern does this fitting conform to?
The fitting is identified as an MSS SP-114 pattern stainless steel fitting.
Is this fitting low lead certified?
Yes. The supplied product information identifies these fittings as low lead certified to NSF 61.
What connection style does this tee use?
The fitting uses socket weld connections on the main run and branch, with compatible pipe inserted into the sockets before welding.
What does a tee fitting do?
A tee creates a 90-degree branch from the main piping run, allowing flow to be divided, combined, or redirected through the branch connection.
How is a socket weld tee different from a threaded tee?
A socket weld tee uses welded joints for a permanent connection, while a threaded tee connects using threaded pipe and does not require welding.
What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel?
Both grades provide strong corrosion resistance. 316 stainless steel generally provides additional resistance in more aggressive chemical, chloride, marine, and corrosive environments.
Where can I find fitting dimensions?
Use the Merit Brass Heavy Pattern 150# Dimensions document in the Product Documents section above.
Important Ordering Notes
- Product is a 150# stainless steel socket weld tee.
- Available in 304 and 316 stainless steel grades.
- Manufactured as an MSS SP-114 pattern fitting.
- Low lead certified to NSF 61.
- Socket weld connections on all three ends.
- Creates a 90-degree branch connection.
- Confirm the nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Select the appropriate 304 or 316 stainless steel grade for the application.
- Verify pipe and socket dimensional compatibility before installation.
- Confirm the required branch orientation before fabrication.
- Confirm system pressure, temperature, and media compatibility before use.
- Refer to the Merit Brass dimensional documentation for applicable fitting dimensions.
