Description
B7MP-R50 Clamp Tee - 1/2" 316L Stainless Steel
Dixon B7MP-R50 is a 1/2" sanitary clamp tee manufactured from 316L stainless steel for hygienic and process piping applications.
Part of Dixon's B7MP Clamp Tee family, this fitting provides three 1/2" sanitary clamp connections in an equal-size tee configuration. It creates a 90-degree branch from a 1/2" main process line while maintaining removable sanitary clamp connections for cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and equipment service.
Product Highlights
- Genuine Dixon sanitary fitting
- Manufacturer part number B7MP-R50
- B7MP Clamp Tee series
- 1/2" sanitary tube O.D.
- 316L stainless steel construction
- Three sanitary clamp connections
- Equal-size tee configuration
- Current catalog dimension A: 2.38"
- Published overall run: 4.750"
- Published center-to-end dimension: 2.375"
- Published weight: 0.245 lb
- No 304 stainless steel B7MP-G50 equivalent is listed by Dixon
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dixon |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | B7MP-R50 |
| Product Type | Clamp Tee |
| Series | B7MP |
| Tube O.D. | 1/2" |
| Run Size | 1/2" |
| Branch Size | 1/2" |
| Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Connection Type | Sanitary Clamp |
| Number of Connections | 3 |
| Configuration | Equal Clamp Tee |
| Current Catalog Dimension A | 2.38" |
| Published Overall Run | 4.750" |
| Published Center-to-End | 2.375" |
| Published Weight | 0.245 lb |
| 304 Stainless Steel Equivalent | Not listed by Dixon for the 1/2" size |
| Typical Markets | Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and compatible hygienic process systems |
Clamp Tee Configuration
The B7MP-R50 uses a standard equal-size sanitary tee configuration with three 1/2" clamp connections. Both ends of the straight run and the 90-degree branch use the same 1/2" tube O.D. size.
This fitting allows a 1/2" branch line to connect perpendicular to a 1/2" main run without reducing the branch size.
All three ports use sanitary clamp-style ends, allowing the fitting to be assembled with compatible mating components, gaskets, and clamps and removed when cleaning, inspection, maintenance, or system modification is required.
316L Stainless Steel Construction
The B7MP-R50 is manufactured from 316L stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel grade commonly used in hygienic and sanitary process piping systems.
316L stainless steel is frequently selected for compatible food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and industrial process applications where corrosion resistance, cleanability, and durable stainless steel construction are important.
Material suitability should always be confirmed for the actual process fluid, concentration, operating temperature, cleaning chemistry, sanitation procedures, and surrounding environment.
Sanitary Clamp Connections
1/2" Main Run
- Two 1/2" sanitary clamp connections
- Straight-through process flow path
- Maintains 1/2" tube O.D. through the run
- Removable clamp-style connections
- Designed for compatible sanitary tubing systems
1/2" Branch
- One 1/2" sanitary clamp branch connection
- 90-degree branch from the main run
- Same tube O.D. as the straight run
- No size reduction at the branch
- Suitable for equal-size process-line branching
Published Dimensions
| Tube O.D. | 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Current Catalog Dimension A | 2.38" |
| Overall Run | 4.750" |
| Center-to-End | 2.375" |
Dixon's current hygienic fittings catalog lists the 1/2" B7MP-R50 with dimension A of 2.38". Dixon's sanitary tube fitting literature lists the full horizontal run as 4.750", corresponding to a 2.375" center-to-end dimension.
For fabrication, piping layout, equipment clearance, or installations where exact dimensional fit is critical, verify dimensions against the latest applicable Dixon drawing before installation.
Available Material Configuration
Dixon's current B7MP product table lists B7MP-R50 as the 1/2" clamp tee manufactured from 316L stainless steel.
Dixon does not list a corresponding 304 stainless steel B7MP-G50 part number for the 1/2" size. The 304 stainless steel B7MP options begin at the 1" size.
Do not substitute another material or part number without confirming compatibility and availability for the intended installation.
Typical Applications
Food & Beverage Processing
- Food processing systems
- Beverage production
- Dairy processing
- Breweries and wineries
- Compatible sanitary fluid-transfer systems
Hygienic Process Systems
- Compatible pharmaceutical process piping
- Process equipment connections
- Sanitary branch connections
- Small-diameter hygienic piping
- Compatible chemical and industrial process systems
Equal Tee vs. Reducing Tee
B7MP Equal Tee
The B7MP-R50 uses the same 1/2" tube O.D. size on both ends of the straight run and on the branch. It is intended where the branch line remains the same size as the main process line.
Reducing Tee
A reducing tee uses a smaller branch connection than the main run. If a smaller branch is required, select an appropriate sanitary reducing tee rather than the B7MP-R50 equal tee.
3-A Sanitary Information
Dixon lists the B7MP Clamp Tee family under 3-A Sanitary Standard 63-04 and certificate authorization number 621.
Application-specific sanitary, regulatory, certification, documentation, installation, and inspection requirements should still be confirmed for the complete process system.
Sanitary Fitting Selection
Dixon identifies B7MP-R50 as a 1/2" tube O.D. sanitary clamp tee. All three connections use the same 1/2" tube O.D. configuration.
Sanitary fitting sizes are based on tube outside diameter. Confirm the existing tube O.D. and mating sanitary connection geometry before ordering.
Also confirm that 316L stainless steel is appropriate for the process media, cleaning chemistry, operating temperature, sanitation requirements, and surrounding environment.
Gasket & Clamp Selection
Sanitary Gaskets
- Select compatible gaskets for all three connections
- Confirm the correct sanitary connection geometry
- Select gasket material for the process media
- Verify operating-temperature compatibility
- Confirm compatibility with cleaning chemicals
- Inspect gaskets before assembly
Sanitary Clamps
- Use compatible sanitary clamps at all three connections
- Confirm mating connection geometry
- Inspect clamps before installation
- Align mating faces before tightening
- Properly support connected tubing
- Do not use clamps to force misaligned piping into position
Installation
Before installation, confirm the B7MP-R50 part number, 1/2" tube O.D., equal tee configuration, and 316L stainless steel construction.
Inspect all three sanitary connection faces for contamination, scratches, dents, deformation, or other damage that could interfere with proper gasket sealing.
Install compatible sanitary gaskets between each pair of mating connection faces. Select gasket material according to the process fluid, operating temperature, cleaning chemistry, sanitation procedures, and other system requirements.
Align connected tubing and equipment before installing and tightening the sanitary clamps. Do not use the clamps to pull misaligned piping into position.
Properly support the run and branch piping so vibration, equipment weight, or other external loads are not transferred unnecessarily to the tee or sanitary joints.
After installation, inspect all three connections and verify leak-free operation under appropriate process conditions before placing the system into normal service.
Our team can help confirm your tube O.D., stainless steel grade, clamp size, gasket material, dimensions, and mating sanitary components before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon B7MP-R50?
B7MP-R50 is Dixon's 1/2" 316L stainless steel sanitary clamp tee.
What size is B7MP-R50?
The fitting is designed for 1/2" sanitary tube O.D.
What material is B7MP-R50?
Dixon lists B7MP-R50 as 316L stainless steel.
What is the published weight?
Dixon lists B7MP-R50 at 0.245 lb.
How many connections does it have?
The fitting has three sanitary clamp connections: two on the straight run and one on the 90-degree branch.
Is B7MP-R50 a reducing tee?
No. B7MP-R50 is an equal-size tee. The run and branch all use the same 1/2" tube O.D.
What is dimension A?
Dixon's current hygienic fittings catalog lists dimension A as 2.38".
What is the overall run?
Dixon's sanitary tube fitting literature lists the overall run as 4.750".
What is the center-to-end dimension?
Dixon lists the center-to-end dimension as 2.375".
Is there a 304 stainless steel B7MP-G50?
No corresponding B7MP-G50 is listed in Dixon's current Clamp Tee product table. The 1/2" option is listed as B7MP-R50 in 316L stainless steel.
Are sanitary clamps and gaskets included?
Do not assume clamps or gaskets are included unless specifically stated in the GetPipe.com offering. Compatible components should be selected for each sanitary connection.
Is the 1/2" size based on tube O.D.?
Yes. Dixon identifies this sanitary fitting using tube outside diameter.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Dixon part number B7MP-R50.
- Product type is a sanitary clamp tee.
- Tube O.D. is 1/2".
- Material is 316L stainless steel.
- Published weight is 0.245 lb.
- All three sanitary connections use the same 1/2" size.
- This is an equal clamp tee, not a reducing tee.
- Current catalog dimension A is 2.38".
- Published overall run is 4.750".
- Published center-to-end dimension is 2.375".
- Dixon does not list a 304 stainless steel B7MP-G50 counterpart.
- Verify sanitary tube O.D., clamp compatibility, gasket material, dimensions, and process compatibility before ordering.
