Grooved coupling tee, also known as grooved tee, belongs to the grooved pipe fitting series. It realizes branch pipe connection through the groove formed by pipe grooving, matched with couplings and rubber sealing rings, requiring no welding and no threading throughout the entire process, making installation fast and safe. The product body is mainly cast from QT450-10 ductile cast iron, and stainless steel material can be selected for certain working conditions to enhance corrosion resistance. The sealing ring uses imported EPDM rubber, which is resistant to high temperatures and aging, ensuring long-term zero leakage. This product is mainly applied in piping systems such as fire sprinkler systems, fire water supply, domestic water supply and drainage, and HVAC circulating water, achieving branch diversion from the main pipe to branch pipes. Structurally, it is divided into straight tees, reducing tees, and mechanical tees, among which the mechanical tee can be directly connected by opening a hole on the side without cutting the main pipe, making it especially suitable for renovation without stopping water supply and for adding branches to existing old pipeline networks. The product is compatible with grooved and rolled pipes such as galvanized steel pipes and seamless steel pipes, and is widely used in fire protection piping projects for factories, shopping malls, underground parking garages, and buildings, meeting fire protection acceptance standards. We provide various specifications and customization services; welcome to contact us to confirm specific configurations.
Overview
Grooved coupling tee is a core branch pipe fitting in the grooved pipe fitting series, used to branch off from the main pipeline to achieve fluid diversion or confluence. It relies on the groove formed after pipe grooving, combined with couplings and rubber sealing rings for connection, requiring no welding and no threading throughout the entire process, making installation convenient and safe. The product body is mostly cast from QT450-10 ductile iron, and stainless steel material can be selected for some working conditions to enhance corrosion resistance. The sealing ring uses imported EPDM rubber, which is high-temperature resistant and anti-aging, ensuring long-term zero leakage. This product is widely used in fire sprinkler systems, fire water supply, water supply and drainage, HVAC circulating water and other pipeline systems, and is compatible with grooved pipes such as galvanized steel pipes and seamless steel pipes. Structurally, it is divided into straight tees, reducing tees, and mechanical tees, among which the mechanical tee can be directly opened and side-connected without cutting the main pipe, making it especially suitable for renovation without water shutdown and for adding branches to old pipe networks.
Key Features
The biggest advantage of this grooved tee is that it requires no welding, no threading, and no hot work construction, making installation safe and efficient and greatly shortening the project period. The body is made of QT450-10 ductile iron material, which has strong toughness, impact resistance, and is not prone to cracking. It is pressure-resistant and corrosion-resistant, with a service life far exceeding that of ordinary cast iron pipe fittings. Equipped with imported EPDM rubber sealing rings, the sealing performance is stable, high-temperature resistant and anti-aging, achieving long-term zero leakage. The product offers multiple structures including straight tees, reducing tees, and mechanical tees to meet different diversion needs, among which the mechanical tee can be opened and branched without stopping water flow, making it especially suitable for renovation projects. In addition, we support non-standard customization, LOGO engraving, surface treatment (hot-dip galvanizing, epoxy resin powder spraying, etc.), and can provide OEM/ODM manufacturing services to meet the personalized needs of different customers.
Applications
Grooved coupling tees are compatible with the vast majority of building and industrial pipeline scenarios. Civil scenarios cover fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrant water supply, domestic water supply and drainage, and HVAC circulating water systems in office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, residential communities, underground garages, schools, and hospitals. Industrial scenarios are suitable for factory workshops, industrial parks, warehousing and logistics parks, power plant areas, and light industry and chemical low-pressure fluid pipeline systems. Municipal scenarios are used for municipal water supply and drainage pipe networks, park pipe network renovation, old city pipeline renewal, and fire protection pipe network upgrade projects. At the same time, it is suitable for pump room pipeline diversion and central air conditioning water circulation systems. It is especially suitable for special construction scenarios such as new and old pipe network renovation and branch installation by opening holes without stopping water flow, and all scenarios comply with fire protection acceptance and engineering construction standards.
Specifications
The product body material is QT450-10 ductile iron, with stainless steel as an option; the sealing material is imported EPDM rubber. Structural forms include straight tees, reducing tees, and mechanical tees. Applicable pipe materials are grooved pipes such as galvanized steel pipes and seamless steel pipes. The nominal diameter range is DN50-DN300, and for other specifications please contact us to confirm. Pressure ratings can be selected at 1.6MPa or 2.5MPa. Surface treatment can be customized with hot-dip galvanizing, internal and external epoxy resin powder spraying, red fire protection powder spraying, or natural color anti-rust treatment. Non-standard specification customization, LOGO engraving, packaging customization, and OEM/ODM manufacturing are supported. Regarding minimum order quantity, domestic in-stock items start from 1 piece, batch orders start from 50 pieces; foreign trade orders start from 200 pieces, and mixed specifications are allowed. Regarding delivery time, popular specifications DN50-DN200 in stock are shipped within 24 hours, and DN250-DN300 and special specifications take 3-5 working days. Please refer to actual requirements for specific parameters, and feel free to contact us to confirm detailed configurations.
Procurement & Delivery
This product supports a flexible minimum order quantity model. The domestic in-stock MOQ is as low as 1 piece, supporting scattered replenishment, urgent site supply orders, and sample inspection needs; regular batch procurement starts from 50 pieces and enjoys batch preferential prices; the foreign trade export MOQ is 200 pieces with mixed specifications supported. The company has a large-scale automated casting production line, with sufficient in-stock capacity and stable delivery times. Domestically, regular popular specifications DN50-DN200 are shipped directly from stock on the same day, leaving the warehouse within 24 hours after payment; medium and large diameters DN250-DN300 and special reducing specifications are completed within 3-5 working days for regular orders. Packaging adopts engineering-grade standard export packaging, with each piece wrapped in a dust-proof protective film, medium and small specifications packed in reinforced cardboard boxes, large items reinforced with woven bags, and the exterior wrapped with waterproof stretch film, suitable for long-distance land transport and sea freight containers. Each box is accompanied by a product certificate, test report, and installation instructions, with uniform specifications and clear classification. Full container, LCL, and full truck loading shipments are supported.
Service & Support
We provide full-lifecycle worry-free after-sales service. All products have a two-year warranty, and non-artificial damage, quality cracking, leakage, and material defects can be replaced free of charge. 100% hydrostatic pressure testing is performed before leaving the factory to eliminate defective products from shipment. Logistics is tracked throughout delivery, and damaged products are replenished free of charge. Free technical consultation, installation guidance, and engineering product selection services are provided to solve on-site construction difficulties. Support is available for reissuing qualification documents, invoicing, and document coordination services. Batch orders provide engineering warranty coordination and long-term supply guarantees, with rapid after-sales response and one-on-one dedicated personnel, minimizing your project risks and procurement costs to the greatest extent.
FAQ
Does the grooved tee require welding?
No. The grooved tee adopts coupling mechanical connection, requiring no welding, no threading, and no hot work operations. Installation is safe and compliant, making it especially suitable for places with high fire protection requirements.
What is the difference between a mechanical tee and a regular tee?
A regular tee requires cutting the main pipe for connection, while a mechanical tee does not require cutting the main pipe. It can directly make an opening on the pipe for side branch connection. It is suitable for scenarios such as renovation without shutting off water flow and adding branch lines to old pipe networks, making construction more convenient.
Does the product support fire protection acceptance inspection?
All of our products meet national standard requirements and can cooperate with fire protection acceptance inspection, valid nationwide. Specific certification documents can be provided upon contacting us to ensure the project passes acceptance inspection smoothly.
Can it withstand high pressure without leaking?
The product offers two pressure ratings for selection: 1.6MPa and 2.5MPa. Equipped with EPDM sealing rings, it provides stable sealing performance and zero leakage during long-term use. The specific pressure rating can be selected according to your system requirements.
Does it support foreign trade export and OEM/ODM customization?
Yes, it does. We have complete export qualifications and can provide OEM/ODM services, including LOGO engraving, custom packaging, production according to overseas standards, and more. Feel free to contact us to discuss specific requirements.