#1 Knowledge Base for Pipes, Valves, FittingsReinforced branch connection fittings MSS-SP 43: Weldolet, Thredolet, Sockolet, Nipolet, Elbolet, Latrolet, and the other “Olet” fittings (buttweld and threaded)
What are branch connections (or pipe branch outlet fittings aka “Olets”)? Olet fittings are a family of forged products used to make 45 or 90 degrees integrally reinforced branch connections (deviations) from a run pipe (also called, header pipe) to a branch pipe (outlet pipe). The common types of branch fittings are Weldolet, Thredolet, Sockolet, Latrolet,… read more »
Weldolet dimensions and weights (“center of the run to Weldolet face”, “size-on-size” and “reducing” Weldolets sizes by NPS and schedule, and “run sizes combinations”). WELDOLET DIMENSIONS “Center of Run to Face” Size The distance between the run pipe center line and the Weldolet top-bore in mm (by pipe NPS/Schedule and Weldolet size): RUN PIPE NPS… read more »