Lateral pipe fittings definitions and types in Haihao Group
When the running pipe in a piping system need to add a branch,we may use a tee or outlets.The common branch direction is 90 degree,which means the branch is vertical to the main pipe.
Sometimes the angle between the pipe and the main pipe is not 90 degrees,it may be 45° or other degrees,then we should use a lateral pipe fittings to design it.
Type of the lateral pipe fittings:
Haihao Pipe Fittings Factory can manufacture two types lateral pipe fittings,which contain lateral tee and latrolet(also called Lateral Outlet).
The lateral tee products’ shape is like a pipe tee,the butt welding lateral tees are made from steel pipes or forgings,the manufacturing standard is ASME B16.9 there are also the forged lateral tee produced refer to ASME B16.11,the ends are socket welding and threaded.(Socket welding & thread lateral tee production and specification)
The latrolet products’ shape likes a pipe outlet,and the ends of the products could be butt welding,socket welding or threaded.The products’ standard is according to MSS-SP97,which is the same with the outlets products.(Latrolet production and specification in Haihao Pipe Fittings Factory)