Merit Brass 01606-8064 Pipe Tee 5x4 in Butt Weld Sch 10 316L Ss

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 01606-8064 is a Schedule 10 reducing pipe tee fabricated from 316L stainless steel, designed for butt weld installation in industrial and commercial piping systems. With a 5 x 4 inch configuration, this tee provides a branch connection off a main run and is suited for applications where corrosion resistance and weld integrity are critical. The 316L grade offers low carbon content, reducing the risk of carbide precipitation during welding. Licensed pipefitters and industrial piping contractors are the primary installers of this fitting type.

This tee is appropriate for process piping, chemical handling, food and beverage, and similar applications where stainless steel butt weld fittings are specified. The Schedule 10 wall thickness suits moderate-pressure service in these environments. Its reducing geometry accommodates branch lines smaller than the main run, making it a common choice in process distribution headers and mechanical room manifold configurations.

Key Features

• 316L stainless steel construction for excellent corrosion resistance and low-carbon weld performance
• Butt weld end connections on all three ports for full-penetration, permanent joints
• Schedule 10 wall thickness for moderate-pressure industrial service
• Reducing tee geometry: 5 inch run x 4 inch branch
• UNSPSC Code 40175300 for procurement and catalog classification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style butt weld reducing tee for Schedule 10 stainless steel piping systems requiring 5 x 4 inch reducing connections.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a qualified pipefitter or welder certified for stainless steel butt weld procedures. Depressurize and drain the piping system fully before cutting into any existing line. Proper fit-up, purging, and weld procedures per applicable ASME or facility codes are required to maintain joint integrity and corrosion resistance in 316L stainless. Grinding or contaminating the weld zone with carbon steel tools can compromise corrosion performance.