SHORTSTOPP® Flat-Bottom Tee Fitting
Equipment Type
Pressure/ANSI Class
Size
TDW offers a full line of flat-bottomed tees that eliminate the need to install valves on connections during hot tap tie-ins of lateral taps and crossover connections. With a weld bevel that can be field scarfed, the tees are highly flexible, making them suitable for use in hot tapping and plugging operations with special requirements.
Specifications
- 4-inch through 12-inch
- ANSI class 150
- Pipe type: Steel
- ASME design code B31.4, B31.8
- Maximum allowable operating pressure: 17 bar to 20 bar (180 psi to 285 psi) at 38°C to 82°C (100°F to 180°F)
- Fitting type: Welded
Key Features
- Side outlet can be plugged using the TDW SHORTSTOPP® II plugging machine in order to isolate flow and pressure in connecting lines
- Special side outlet plugging equipment is available for higher pressures up to 20 bar (285 psi)
- Threaded and flanged models available
- Optional factory scarfing available for unique applications
Common Applications
- Tying in lateral taps and crossover connections without requiring a valve
TDW offers a full line of flat-bottomed tees that eliminate the need to install valves on connections during hot tap tie-ins of lateral taps and crossover connections. With a weld bevel that can be field scarfed, the tees are highly flexible, making them suitable for use in hot tapping and plugging operations with special requirements.
Equipment Type
Pressure/ANSI Class
Size
Specifications
- 4-inch through 12-inch
- ANSI class 150
- Pipe type: Steel
- ASME design code B31.4, B31.8
- Maximum allowable operating pressure: 17 bar to 20 bar (180 psi to 285 psi) at 38°C to 82°C (100°F to 180°F)
- Fitting type: Welded
Key Features
- Side outlet can be plugged using the TDW SHORTSTOPP® II plugging machine in order to isolate flow and pressure in connecting lines
- Special side outlet plugging equipment is available for higher pressures up to 20 bar (285 psi)
- Threaded and flanged models available
- Optional factory scarfing available for unique applications
Common Applications
- Tying in lateral taps and crossover connections without requiring a valve