Forged tees are used for splitting, merging, and 90° directional transfer of media in high-pressure pipelines. Unlike ordinary pressed or welded tees, they are formed by integral die forging, and the fitting body has no welds or splice points. The metallographic structure is dense, and under high-pressure alternating working conditions, the risk of leakage and cracking can be reduced. The forged tees we provide comply with ASME B16.11, GB/T14383, and MSS SP83 standards, with specifications from DN6 to DN100, and pressure ratings covering 3000LB, 6000LB, and 9000LB, corresponding to the PN16–PN160 national standard system. Connection methods include socket welding and NPT threading. Socket welding is suitable for permanent high-pressure process pipelines, while threaded connections facilitate disassembly and assembly for instrument piping and locations requiring frequent maintenance. In terms of materials, carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex steel, alloy steel, and nickel-based alloys can be provided. The specific selection must be confirmed based on the medium, temperature, and pressure conditions.
Overview
Forged tees are integrally forged pipe fittings we offer for high-pressure piping systems, used for splitting, merging, and 90° direction changes of media. They are formed by die forging or pressure hammer forging. The fitting body has no welds or splice points, and the metallographic structure is dense, which can reduce the risk of leakage and cracking under high pressure, high temperature, and alternating loads. The products comply with ASME B16.11, GB/T14383, and MSS SP83 standards. Specifications cover DN6–DN100, and pressure ratings include 3000LB, 6000LB, and 9000LB, corresponding to PN16–PN160. Connection types include socket welding and NPT threads. Materials available include carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex steel, alloy steel, and nickel-based alloys.
Key Features
Compared with ordinary pressed or welded tees, the main difference of forged tees lies in the integral forging process. The fitting has no welds or splice points, reducing weak locations under high-pressure working conditions. The forging process refines the grains, which helps improve tensile strength and impact fatigue resistance, making it suitable for pipelines with frequent continuous starts and stops and pressure fluctuations. We provide pound-class coverage from 3000LB to 9000LB. The two connection methods, socket welding and threading, can be selected according to pipeline maintenance needs. The material system covers carbon steel to nickel-based alloys, and can adapt to different working conditions such as normal-temperature high pressure, high-temperature heat resistance, strong corrosion, and hydrogen service.
Applications
Forged tees are mainly used in high-pressure small-diameter pipelines where ordinary tees cannot perform adequately. In the oil and gas field, they include wellhead high-pressure pipelines, gathering and transportation branch lines, and high-sulfur oil and gas process piping networks; in the power and thermal field, they include boiler high-pressure steam pipelines, high-temperature hydrogen-service pipelines, and unit start-stop alternating pressure piping networks; in the chemical field, they include external piping of fine chemical high-pressure reaction units and acid-base corrosive media transportation pipelines. They are also used for pressure vessel and special equipment nozzles, precision instrument pipelines, and explosion-proof gas high-pressure systems. Foreign trade customers often stock and purchase them for high-pressure energy projects in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Specifications
The specification range is DN6–DN100, and pressure ratings cover 3000LB, 6000LB, and 9000LB, corresponding to PN16–PN160. Connection methods include socket welding and NPT threads. The implemented standards are ASME B16.11, GB/T14383, and MSS SP83. Materials available include carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex steel, alloy steel, and nickel-based alloys. Specific grades need to be confirmed according to the medium and temperature. Non-standard customization can cover special wall thicknesses, non-standard center distances, special-shaped splitting structures, and 2000LB–9000LB non-standard thickened pound ratings. For more detailed size tables, wall thickness grades, and material certificates, please contact us for confirmation.
Purchasing & Delivery
For conventional carbon steel and stainless steel standard stock specifications from DN6–DN50, the MOQ is as low as 1 piece, suitable for sample inspection, engineering replacement parts, and local replacement. For the MOQ of other specifications and materials, please contact us for confirmation. For conventional 3000LB/6000LB socket welding and threaded standard stock specifications from DN6–DN50, shipment will be made within 24–48 hours after order confirmation; the delivery time for non-standard customization and bulk orders needs to be confirmed according to drawings and quantities. Packaging adopts a design that is shockproof, rustproof, and protects against thread damage. Threaded ends are fitted with plastic thread protectors, socket openings are equipped with anti-collision protective sleeves, and full-container shipments use fumigation-free solid wood pallets and waterproof stretch film. Customized English shipping marks, specification labels, and customer LOGOs are supported.
Service & Support
We provide full-process support from selection to after-sales service. Before sales, we can assist in confirming working condition selection, material matching, pound rating adaptation, and connection method selection. After sales, we provide answers to questions on welding processes, pipeline network operation and maintenance, and explosion-proof pipeline maintenance. Orders can be tracked throughout the logistics process, and we assist overseas customers with customs clearance. The product warranty period is 18 months, and 7×24-hour after-sales response is provided. For specific warranty terms and after-sales scope, please contact us for confirmation.
FAQ
What is the difference between forged tees and ordinary tees?
Forged tees are formed by integral die forging. The fitting body has no welds or splice points, the grains are refined, and the pressure-bearing performance and fatigue resistance are better, making them suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature working conditions. Ordinary tees are mostly welded or pressed structures, have weak points at welds, and are generally used in low-pressure ordinary piping networks.
What are the common pressure ratings?
The mainstream pressure ratings include 3000LB, 6000LB, and 9000LB, corresponding to SCH80, SCH160, and XXS thickened wall thicknesses, suitable for the full range of domestic PN16–PN160 high-pressure ratings. Specific selection must be confirmed in conjunction with pipeline design pressure and temperature.
How should threaded and socket weld connections be selected?
Permanent high-temperature and high-pressure pipelines usually use socket weld connections, which offer high welding strength and stable sealing. For instrument tubing or explosion-proof pipelines that require frequent maintenance and where hot work welding is inconvenient, NPT threaded connections can be selected, as they are easier to assemble and disassemble. We can assist in confirming based on your pipeline conditions.
Do you support non-standard customization?
Yes. We can customize non-standard diameters within the DN6–DN100 range, special wall thicknesses, non-standard center distances, and irregular flow-division structures, and can also produce according to drawings, samples, or technical agreements. Materials can cover carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex steel, alloy steel, and nickel-based alloys. Please provide drawings or samples so that we can confirm.
What are the minimum order quantity and delivery time?
For DN6–DN50 conventional carbon steel and stainless steel standard in-stock specifications, the MOQ is as low as 1 piece. For DN6–DN50 conventional 3000LB/6000LB socket weld and threaded standard in-stock specifications, shipment will be made within 24–48 hours after order confirmation. For the minimum order quantity and delivery time of non-standard customizations and bulk orders, please contact us to confirm.