B3214MP-G600400 - Clamp Eccentric Reducer

Product Highlights

• Genuine Dixon sanitary fitting
• Manufacturer part number B3214MP-G600400
• B3214MP Clamp Eccentric Reducer series
• 6" x 4" tube O.D. reduction
• 304 stainless steel construction
• Sanitary clamp connections on both ends
• Eccentric reducer configuration
• Published dimension A: 7.00"
• Published weight: 3.53 lb
• 316L stainless steel equivalent: B3214MP-R600400
• 3-A sanitary fitting configuration
• Designed for sanitary and hygienic process piping

The B3214MP-G600400 transitions from a 6" sanitary tube O.D. connection to a 4" sanitary tube O.D. connection using an eccentric, or offset, reducer geometry.

Unlike a concentric reducer, where the large and small connection centerlines remain aligned, an eccentric reducer offsets the smaller connection relative to the larger connection.

This configuration allows one side of the reducer to remain comparatively level, making eccentric reducers useful in process piping layouts where line orientation and the management of potential air or liquid pockets are important considerations.

The B3214MP-G600400 is manufactured from 304 stainless steel, a widely used stainless steel grade for sanitary and hygienic process piping systems.

304 stainless steel provides good general corrosion resistance, durability, and cleanability for many food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cooling, and industrial process applications.

Material suitability should always be confirmed for the actual process media, concentration, operating temperature, cleaning chemistry, sanitation procedures, and surrounding environment.

An eccentric reducer provides a change in piping size while offsetting the smaller connection rather than centering it within the larger connection.

Depending on installation orientation, the offset geometry can help maintain a level top or bottom of a horizontal process line. This can be useful in systems where reducing unwanted air accumulation or liquid retention is an important piping-design consideration.

The proper orientation depends on the process fluid, flow conditions, pump arrangement, piping layout, drainage requirements, and engineering specifications of the system.

Dixon identifies B3214MP-G600400 as a 6" x 4" tube O.D. clamp eccentric reducer manufactured from 304 stainless steel.

Sanitary fitting sizes are based on tube outside diameter. Confirm both the 6" large-end tube O.D. and 4" small-end tube O.D. before ordering.

Also confirm that the eccentric configuration and 304 stainless steel construction are appropriate for the piping layout, process media, cleaning chemistry, operating conditions, sanitation requirements, and surrounding environment.

Before installation, confirm the B3214MP-G600400 part number, 6" x 4" tube O.D. sizes, eccentric reducer configuration, and 304 stainless steel construction.

Determine the correct reducer orientation for the process piping design before assembly. The eccentric side should be positioned according to the system's engineering requirements, drainage needs, and intended flow conditions.

Inspect both sanitary connection faces for contamination, scratches, dents, deformation, or other damage that could interfere with proper gasket sealing.

Install compatible sanitary gaskets and clamps at both ends. Align connected tubing and equipment before tightening the clamps, and do not use the clamps to force misaligned piping into position.

Properly support the piping so equipment weight, piping weight, vibration, and other external loads are not unnecessarily transferred to the reducer or sanitary joints.

After installation, inspect both connections and verify leak-free operation under appropriate process conditions before placing the system into normal service.