Merit Brass 01606-8048 Pipe Tee 5x3 in Butt Weld Sch 10 316L Ss

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 01606-8048 is a 5 x 3 inch reducing pipe tee fabricated from 316L stainless steel, designed for butt weld installation in Schedule 10 piping systems. The 316L alloy designation indicates low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, which offers strong resistance to corrosion and sensitization after welding. This tee creates a branch connection in a run of pipe and is installed by licensed pipefitters or plumbers working on commercial or industrial fluid systems. The butt weld end connection requires proper fit-up and welding procedure compliance before the joint is made.

This fitting is suited for use in commercial and industrial piping systems where stainless steel is specified for corrosion resistance. Typical applications include process piping, mechanical rooms, chemical transfer lines, and high-purity fluid systems. The reducing configuration handles a 5 inch run with a 3 inch branch outlet, making it appropriate where flow is being directed to a smaller branch line. It is installed as a permanent welded fitting and is not intended for threaded or push-fit connections.

Key Features

• 316L stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and post-weld integrity
• Butt weld end connections on all ports for full-penetration welded joints
• Schedule 10 wall thickness for compatibility with Sch 10 pipe systems
• Reducing tee configuration: 5 inch run x 3 inch branch outlet
• Low-carbon 316L alloy minimizes carbide precipitation risk during welding

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 10 stainless steel butt weld piping systems using 5 inch run and 3 inch branch pipe.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pipefitter or licensed plumber following applicable codes such as ASME B31.3 or the applicable building or mechanical code. Isolate and depressurize the piping system and purge any hazardous media before cutting in the fitting. Butt weld joints require proper beveling, fit-up, and weld qualification in accordance with project specifications. Do not use solvents, thread sealants, or compression fittings with this butt weld design.