Merit Brass 01406-3208 Pipe Tee 2x1/2 Inch 304L Ss Sch 10

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 01406-3208 is a Schedule 10 reducing pipe tee manufactured from 304L stainless steel. It features a 2-inch run with a 1/2-inch branch outlet and connects via butt weld ends with a threaded branch connection. The 304L grade provides low carbon content, reducing sensitization risk during welding and improving corrosion resistance in demanding service environments. This fitting is designed for use in piping systems where a branch takeoff is required and where stainless steel construction is necessary for fluid compatibility or environmental conditions. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers of this type of fitting.

This tee is suited for light-wall piping assemblies operating within Schedule 10 pressure ratings. Typical applications include process piping, industrial fluid distribution, food service, pharmaceutical, and sanitary plumbing systems where 304L stainless steel is specified. The butt weld end connections allow it to be integrated into welded piping runs, while the threaded branch accommodates instrument taps, sensors, or smaller branch lines without additional weld fittings.

Key Features

• 304L stainless steel construction for low-carbon, weld-friendly corrosion resistance
• Schedule 10 wall thickness for lightweight piping system applications
• Butt weld end connections on the run for clean, full-penetration weld joints
• Threaded branch outlet for instrument ports or small branch connections
• Reducing configuration: 2-inch run x 1/2-inch branch outlet

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 10 stainless steel piping systems requiring a reducing tee with butt weld run ends and a threaded branch connection.

Installation Notes

Installation of butt weld fittings requires a qualified welder or licensed pipefitter following applicable codes such as ASME B31.3 or B31.1 for process and pressure piping. Thoroughly clean and deburr pipe ends before fitting up for welding. Purge the line and verify the system is depressurized and drained before cutting into any existing piping. The threaded branch connection should be made up with appropriate thread sealant compatible with the process fluid and in accordance with ASME B1.20.1 standards.