Merit Brass 01606-9632 Stainless Steel Pipe Tee 6x2 in

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 01606-9632 is a 316L stainless steel reducing pipe tee designed for butt weld installation in Schedule 10 piping systems. The run measures 6 inches with a 2-inch branch outlet, making it suited for reducing tee applications where flow must be diverted or split from a larger main to a smaller branch. The 316L material grade offers low-carbon austenitic stainless steel construction with improved resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding, a critical property in process and industrial piping. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and industrial piping contractors are the typical installers for fittings of this type.

This tee is intended for use in industrial, commercial, and process piping applications where corrosion resistance and weld integrity are required. Common installations include chemical process lines, food and beverage systems, pharmaceutical piping, marine environments, and other applications where 316L stainless is specified for its molybdenum content and low carbon content. The butt weld end connections on both the run and branch are compatible with Schedule 10 pipe of corresponding sizes.

Key Features

• 316L low-carbon stainless steel construction minimizes carbide precipitation in the heat-affected zone during welding
• Butt weld end connections on run and branch for full-penetration, high-integrity joints
• Reducing tee configuration: 6-inch run by 2-inch branch outlet
• Schedule 10 wall thickness for lightweight piping systems requiring corrosion resistance
• UNSPSC Code 40175300 for procurement and cataloging compliance

Compatibility

Designed for butt weld installation into Schedule 10 stainless steel piping systems with a 6-inch main run and 2-inch branch. End connections are sized to match standard Schedule 10 pipe outside diameters per applicable ASTM and ASME fitting standards.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a certified welder or licensed pipefitter following applicable ASME B31.3 or B31.1 process and power piping codes. The system must be depressurized, drained, and isolated before fitting installation. Butt weld fittings require proper fit-up, tacking, and full-penetration weld passes — do not use filler metal or procedures incompatible with 316L base material. Post-weld passivation may be required depending on service environment and project specifications.