Standard Butt Weld Fittings

Steel Pipe Fittings are often sold along with Steel Pipe. Fitting manufacturers create seamless construction fittings (WPB) and welded construction fittings (WPW). In seamless construction, the steel pipe is heated and molded into its final shape. Special equipment is used to create the necessary bevels and markings. In welded construction, on the other hand, a steel plate is cut and shaped. The two sides are then welded together before they are beveled. Common steel pipe fittings include: standard butt weld fittings, Socket Weld Fittings and threaded fittings.

Standard butt weld fittings are required to change direction and connect to all of the other equipment and devices required to make them function. Standard butt weld fittings are designed with varying wall thicknesses and are beveled for welding. Standard butt weld fittings are constructed in both seamless and welded. The most common wall thicknesses are standard and extra heavy. Heavy wall, or special end fittings, are used for high temperature services, such as mainstream nuclear power.

Butt weld fittings allow for direction changes to enable for bigger pipe sizes, branching and ending. They can be assembled onsite and help the pipe system safely transport its content.