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3000# Forged Steel Socket Weld Tees
- SKU:
- 3MTS
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
3000# Forged Steel Socket Weld Tee
3000# Forged Steel Socket Weld Tees are designed to create a 90-degree branch connection in high-pressure piping systems while maintaining strong, permanent socket weld joints.
Manufactured from normalized forged carbon steel conforming to ASME SA105N, these tees provide dependable strength and durability for industrial, commercial, mechanical, and process piping applications. Precision-machined socket weld connections help provide accurate fit-up, while forged steel fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.11.
Product Highlights
- 3000# forged steel socket weld tee
- Creates a 90-degree branch connection
- Three socket weld openings
- Designed for compatible high-pressure piping systems
- Forged steel fitting material conforms to ASME SA105N
- Material is normalized
- Forged steel fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.11
- Forged steel socket weld inserts conform to MSS-SP-79 where applicable
- Forged steel unions conform to MSS-SP-83 where applicable
- Forged steel outlet fittings conform to MSS-SP-97 where applicable
- Manufacturing facility is ISO certified
- Product specification sheet available
- Certificate of Conformance available
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Socket Weld Tee |
|---|---|
| Pressure Class | 3000# |
| Material | Forged Carbon Steel |
| Connection Type | Socket Weld |
| Configuration | Three-Way Tee |
| Branch Angle | 90 Degrees |
| Primary Function | Create a Branch Connection in a Piping System |
| Material Standard | ASME SA105N |
| Heat Treatment | Normalized |
| Dimensional Standard | ASME B16.11 |
| Socket Weld Insert Standard | MSS-SP-79, Where Applicable |
| Forged Steel Union Standard | MSS-SP-83, Where Applicable |
| Outlet Fitting Standard | MSS-SP-97, Where Applicable |
| Manufacturing | ISO-Certified Facility |
| Documentation | Specification Sheet and Certificate of Conformance Available |
Socket Weld Tee Configuration
Straight Run
Two opposing socket weld openings form the main straight-through piping path.
90 Degree Branch
The third socket provides a perpendicular branch connection from the main run.
Socket Weld Ends
Each opening is precision machined to accept compatible pipe for welded installation.
Construction Details
These 3000# socket weld tees are manufactured from normalized ASME SA105N forged carbon steel to provide the material strength and durability specified for this forged fitting series.
Precision-machined socket weld openings provide accurate fit-up for compatible pipe, while the tee configuration allows a branch line to connect at 90 degrees to the main piping run.
Why Choose a 3000# Socket Weld Tee?
Three-Way Branch Connection
- Creates a perpendicular branch from a main pipe run
- Provides three socket weld openings
- Useful for distributing or combining flow
- Compact forged fitting configuration
- Designed for compatible 3000# piping systems
Forged Steel Construction
- Manufactured from forged carbon steel
- Material conforms to ASME SA105N
- Normalized material condition
- Dimensions conform to ASME B16.11
- Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility
Typical Applications
Industrial & Mechanical Piping
- Industrial process piping
- Mechanical piping systems
- Plant utility piping
- Power piping systems
- Fabricated piping assemblies
Branch Piping Systems
- Process branch connections
- Steam piping systems
- Oil and gas piping systems
- Equipment connections
- Compatible high-pressure socket weld systems
Applicable Forged Steel Standards
ASME SA105N & B16.11
Forged steel material conforms to ASME SA105N in the normalized condition, and fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.11.
MSS-SP-79 & MSS-SP-83
Related forged steel socket weld inserts conform to MSS-SP-79, while forged steel unions conform to MSS-SP-83 where applicable.
MSS-SP-97
Related forged steel outlet fittings conform to MSS-SP-97 where applicable.
Ask Willy: Need Pipe Size Help?
Use our common pipe diameters and wall thickness chart to confirm sizing before ordering 3000# forged steel socket weld tees. You can also review the product specification sheet and Certificate of Conformance below.
Product Documentation
Product Specification Sheet
Review the specification sheet for dimensional and product-specific information on the 3000# socket weld tee.
Pipe Size Chart
Use the common pipe diameters and wall thickness chart to help confirm compatible pipe sizing before ordering.
Certificate of Conformance
Certificate of Conformance documentation is available through the linked PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 3000# forged steel socket weld tee?
It is a forged steel fitting with three socket weld openings designed to create a 90-degree branch connection in a compatible piping system.
What type of connection does this tee use?
This fitting uses socket weld connections at all three openings.
What material standard applies?
The supplied product information states that forged steel fitting material conforms to ASME SA105N.
Is the material normalized?
Yes. The supplied product information specifies normalized forged carbon steel.
What dimensional standard applies?
Forged steel fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.11.
What is the branch angle?
The branch connection is positioned at 90 degrees to the main straight-through run.
What standard applies to forged steel socket weld inserts?
Related forged steel socket weld inserts conform to MSS-SP-79 where applicable.
What standards apply to forged steel unions and outlet fittings?
Related forged steel unions conform to MSS-SP-83, while forged steel outlet fittings conform to MSS-SP-97 where applicable.
Is the manufacturing facility ISO certified?
Yes. The supplied product information states that the manufacturing facility is ISO certified.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, 3000# class, socket weld configuration, branch requirements, material requirements, and applicable piping-system specifications before ordering.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Confirm the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- This listing is for a 3000# forged steel socket weld tee.
- Confirm that the three-way 90-degree branch configuration matches the intended piping layout.
- Forged steel fitting material conforms to ASME SA105N and is normalized.
- Forged steel fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.11.
- Verify compatibility with all adjoining pipe connections.
- Confirm applicable pressure, temperature, dimensional, material, and project requirements.
- Use qualified welding procedures and personnel as required by the applicable piping code or project specification.
- Maintain the required socket weld fit-up and expansion gap where applicable.
- Inspect all sockets and adjoining pipe ends before fit-up and welding.
- Review the product specification sheet before installation.
- Certificate of Conformance documentation is available from the link above.
