Socket weld cross is also called socket weld four-way fitting that used to make three 90 degree branches main run pipeline. Both equal reducing crosses are in various size, dimensions material. The Socket Weld Fittings Section is designed to hold the various sizes of the pipes it has to be attached to.
Socket Weld Fittings are a family of high pressure forging fittings that used only in conjunction with ANSI Pipe are available in the same size range.
Even though there are some similarities between the shapes of the two welds, but socket weld is still considered to be different a fillet weld.
ASME B16.11 Socket Weld Cross Tee Size
Type | Socket Weld Equal Reducing Cross Tee |
Size Range | 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4" |
Pressure Rating | Class 3000 / 6000 / 9000, 3M / 6M / 9M, 3000 LBS / 6000LBS / 9000LBS |
Socket Weld Cross Material
Carbon Steel Grades
ASTM A105 / A105N, A350 LF2/LF3, A694 F42 / F46 / F56 / F60 / F65
Alloy Steel Grades
ASTM A182 F5 / F9 / F11 / F12 / F22 / F91 / F92
Stainless Steel Grades
ASTM A182 F304/304L/304H, F316/316L, F321, F310S, F317, F347, F904L
Duplex Stainless Steel Grades
ASTM A182 F51 / F53 / F44 / F55
ASME B16.11 Socket Weld Cross Dimensions
1) The even thickness around the socket bore shall be less than the average value, the thickness at partial areas can be the min. one.
2) Considering the tolerance of outside diameter of pipe, the diameters of some socket bore can be a little larger than the ones specified in B16.11.
3) When the sizes of the connecting pipes aren t conformed to the ones specified in this catalog, the sizes of the connecting pipes shall be provided in the purchase specification.
4) When the fittings are reducing,the structure sizes shall be same as the ones of the straight fittings B J D shall be machined per the according reducing ends.
5) Fittings can also be manufactured as the mixed connectings of SW THRD.
Socket Weld Cross Weight Chart in KG