Types of Socket Weld Fittings
                     Types of 
Socket Weld Fittings
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A Socket Weld is a pipe attachment detail in 
which a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of a 
Valve, fitting or flange. In contrast to buttweld 
fittings, Socket Weld fittings are mainly used for 
small pipe diameters (Small Bore Piping); 
generally for piping whose nominal diameter is 
NPS 2 or smaller.
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Socket Weld Elbows can be installed in the recessed area 
of a valve, fitting or flange. There are Forged Socket Weld 
Elbows come in two types; short radius elbow and long 
radius elbow.
Elbow
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Socket weld tee is to make a 90 degree branch from the 
main run of the pipe.
Socket weld reducing tee is with a smaller diameter 
branch which connecting the smaller pipe branch.
Tee
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Socket weld cross functioned to make three 90 degree 
branches from the main pipeline
Cross
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Socket weld coupling ranges Full Coupling, Half Coupling, 
Reducing Coupling
Socket weld full coupling is to joint two pipes with welding 
process
Full Couplings
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Half coupling is socket welding in one end, socket welding 
for another end.
Half Couplings
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Socket weld cap is to seal the pipe end.
Pipe Cap
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Socket weld union includes a screwed joint in the middle 
to connect three parts as you can see in above photo, 
with the internal threads will draw two ends together.
Union
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Socket weld Reducer Insert used only in conjunction with ASME 
Pipe, and High-pressure Applications.
These Socket Weld Reducer Insert features higher corrosion 
resistance, sturdy and durable properties that will stand up 
behind their product and service.
Reducer Insert
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Socket Weld Boss features higher corrosion resistance, 
sturdy and durable properties that will stand up behind 
your product and service.
Boss
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Socket Weld Branch Outlet fittings are widely used 
in various application industries such as 
petrochemicals, power generation, ship building, 
chemical, pharmaceuticals etc.
Brach Outlet
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