CuNi 70/30 Copper Nickel Reducing Tee Socket Weld Forged Fittings ASME B16.5 Class150 Marine Grade
| Product Name | CuNi 70/30 Copper Nickel Reducing Tee Socket Weld Forged Fittings ASME B16.5 Class150 Marine Grade | Material | Stainless Steel |
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| End Type | Female NPT | Temperaturerange | -20°C To 400°C |
| Shape | Tee/Reducer/union | Productname | Reducing Tee Fitting |
| Endtype | Butt Weld Ends | Pressure Rating | 3000 PSI |
| Length | Required | Type | Steel Pipe |
| Standards | ASME B16.9, ASTM A234 | Application | Pipeline Systems, Fluid Transport |
| Size Range | 3 | Specification | Customized |
| Head Code | Round | Origin | Shanghai |
CuNi 70/30 Copper Nickel Reducing Tee Socket Weld Forged Fittings ASME B16.5 Class150 Marine Grade
1. Product Description
The Copper Nickel Reducing Tee is a specialized pipe fitting manufactured from CuNi alloys (90/10 and 70/30 grades), designed to connect a larger-diameter main pipeline to two smaller-diameter branch lines in a single compact unit. Its "reducing" geometry means the branch outlets are deliberately sized smaller than the run pipe, eliminating the need for separate reducers at branch points.
Design highlights:
Integral forged/formed construction – no welded seams within the body, ensuring structural integrity.
Precise dimensional control – branch-to-run diameter ratios are customizable per customer requirements (standard ratios: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, etc.).
End finishing – beveled ends per ASME B16.25 for BW types; square-cut with chamfer for SW types; NPT threads for threaded types.
Surface finish – pickled and passivated to remove surface oxides and enhance corrosion resistance.
2.Product Applications
This fitting is engineered for mission-critical piping systems where reliability under corrosive and high-flow conditions is non-negotiable:
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Shipboard seawater systems – main engine cooling, auxiliary cooling, fire main, deck wash, and sanitary seawater supplies.
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Offshore oil & gas platforms – topside seawater lift pumps, firewater ring mains, and process cooling loops.
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Coastal desalination plants – reverse osmosis (RO) feed lines, concentrate discharge headers, and post-treatment transfer piping.
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Thermal & nuclear power stations – circulating water systems (CWS) and component cooling water (CCW) circuits.
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Marine equipment manufacturing – heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporator interconnecting pipework.
Suitable media: Clean & raw seawater, brackish water, demineralized water, steam (low pressure), compressed air, hydraulic fluids, and light hydrocarbon oils.
3. Product Advantages
Compared to ordinary stainless steel (316L) or carbon steel fittings:
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Longer total life-cycle cost efficiency – despite higher upfront cost, CuNi tees deliver 3–5× longer service life in seawater, reducing replacement frequency and downtime.
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Superior biofouling resistance – natural copper ion release inhibits barnacle, mussel, and algae attachment, eliminating costly chemical dosing and mechanical cleaning.
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Excellent weldability – CuNi alloys have good hot-cracking resistance and can be welded using standard TIG/MIG procedures with proper filler (e.g., ERCuNi).
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Low magnetic permeability – ideal for naval applications requiring non-magnetic materials.
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Proven track record – over 50 years of field service in global naval fleets and offshore installations.
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Full traceability – each fitting comes with mill test reports (MTR) and third-party inspection options (DNV, ABS, Lloyd's, etc.).
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4.Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
| Material Grades | UNS C70600 (90/10 CuNi) / UNS C71500 (70/30 CuNi) |
| Fitting Type | Reducing Tee (Run × Branch 1 × Branch 2) |
| Diameter Range (DN) | DN15 – DN600 (1/2″ – 24″) |
| Branch Reduction Ratio | Customizable (typical: 2:1, 3:2, 4:3) |
| Connection Ends | Butt Weld (BW), Socket Weld (SW), Threaded (NPT/BSP) |
| Pressure Classes | Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500, 3000 lb |
| Schedule / Wall Thickness | SCH 10, SCH 20, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 160, STD, XS, XXS |
| Manufacturing Standards | ASME B16.9, ASME B16.11, MSS SP-79, DIN 86088, EN 1254-4, EEMUA 146 |
| Operating Temperature | –50°C to 300°C (derating applies above 260°C) |
| Max. Recommended Flow Velocity | Seawater: ≤5 m/s; Fresh water/air: ≤15 m/s |
| Tensile Strength (70/30) | ≥380 MPa |
| Yield Strength (70/30) | ≥140 MPa |
| Elongation after Fracture | ≥30% (for both grades) |
| Hardness | ≤80 HRB |
| Seawater Corrosion Rate | <0.025 mm/year (typical service) |
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