What does class 3000 fittings mean?
The class of the fitting represents the maximum allowed pressure that the device can withstand. Class 3000 fittings are used for pipes in schedule 80/XS; Class 6000 for pipes Sch. 160; Class 9000 fittings for pipes with larger wall thickness (XXS).
What is a Sockolet fitting?
A Sockolet is similar to a Weldolet, with the difference that the branch pipe is connected to the run pipe, via the fitting, with a socket weld connection as per ASME B16. 11. Likewise Weldolets, Sockolets are used to make a 90-degree pipe branch. Sockolets may be “size on size” or “reducing”.
What is the pressure rating of 3000 fittings?
The 3000 pound threaded fitting has a pressure rating of 3000 pound maximum pressure rating. This is a little bit more complicated, it’s not very simple, pressure rating is a function of the temperature, so as the temperature goes up, the pressure rating goes down.
What is SW fitting?
Socket Weld (SW) fittings are defined in the ASME B16. 11. As with socket weld, a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of the fitting. Both the pipe and the fitting are square cut, with no need for beveled end or preparation other than cleaning the outside, which allows easy welding and installation.
What is a 3000 lb fitting?
20.1. These pipe fittings are 3000 or 6000lb/psi pressure rated and generally used on high pressure/temperature systems in the petroleum, chemical, fracking and oilfield industries among others.
Can you thread schedule 80 steel pipe?
RE: Sch 80 Vs Sch 40 with small diameters You can weld and thread sch40 perfectly well, as long as you take the depth of threading into account in your wall thickness calculation. You can weld sch10S perfectly well also.
What is SW and BW?
Socket Weld (SW) fittings are defined in the ASME B16. 11. Both the pipe and the fitting are square cut, with no need for beveled end or preparation other than cleaning the outside, which allows easy welding and installation. Butt weld (BW) fittings are defined in the ASME B16. 9.