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1.SCOPE
1.1
This Standard Practice covers essential dimensions, finish, tolerances, testing, marking, material and
minimum strength requirements for 90 degree integrally reinforced forged branch outlet fittings of
buttwelding, socket welding and threaded types.
1.2
Fittings manufactured to this standard are designed to make a fully reinforced branch connection in
accordance with applicable piping code requirements, when attached, at an opening in a run pipe by
means of a full penetration weld.
1.3
Fittings may be made to special dimensions, size, shape, tolerances, or of other wrought material by
agreement between manufacturer and the purchaser.
2. SERVICE DESIGNATION
2.1
These fittings are designated by their size, type and c1ass, as shown in Table 1.
2.2
Design temperature and other service conditions shall be limited as provided by the applicable piping
code or regulation for the material of construction of the fitting. Within these limits the maximum
allowable pressure of a fitting shall be that computed for straight seamless run pipe of equivalent
material (as shown by comparison of composition and mechanical properties in the respective material
specifications). The wall thickness used in such computation shall be that tabulated in 836.1 Om for the
size and applicable schedule of pipe reduced by applicable manufacturing tolerances and other
allowances (e.g., threaded allowances).
2.3
Any corrosion allowance and any variation in allowable stress due to temperature or other design shall
be applied to the pipe and fitting alike. The pipe wall thickness corresponding to each Class of fitting
for rating purposes only is shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 1
CLASS OF
FITTING
Standard
Extra Strong
Schedule 160
3000
6000
TYPE
Buttwelding
Buttwelding
Buttwelding
Threaded & Socketweld
Threaded & Socketweld
BRANCH
SIZE
NPS 1/8 -24
NPS 1/8 - 24
NPS 1/2 - 6
NPS 1/8-4
NPS 1/2-2
(a) Note: The use of run or branch pipe wall thicknesses either thinner or thicker than shown in Table I
constitutes a deviation from this standard and is provided for in Section 1.3.
TABLE 1 CORRELATION OF FITTINGS CLASS WITH SCHEDULE NUIVIBER OR WALL DESIGNATION OF
RUN PIPE FOR CALCULATION OF RATINGS
3.SIZE
3.1
The branch outlet sizes considered in this standard are shown in Table 1. Size on size fittings shall be
iimited to outlet sizes NPS 1/2 and larger.
3.2
The run (header) pipe size is limited only by the pipe size range listed for each type fitting c1ass.
3.3
The manufacturers have the option to consolidate run sizes fer a given branch size foreconomic
reasons, provided the designated consolidation gap distance between the run pipe radius and the
fitting inlet radius does not exceed 1/16" (1.6 mm) - See Figure 1.
4. MARKING
4.1
Each fitting shall be permanently marked with the required identification by raised lettering, and/or by
stamping, electro-etching or vibro tool.
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4.2
The marking shall include (but it is not limited to) the following:
a) Manufacturer's name or trademark.
b) Materialldentification: The material shall be identified in accordance with the marking
requirements of ASTM Specifications, including Heat Identification.
c) Class: The Fitting Class - "STD" (Standard), "XS" (Extra Strong), "SCH 160" (Schedule 160),
"3000" or "6000". Alternatively the designation 3M or 6M, as applicable may be used where "M"
d) Size: The nominal size of the pipe which the fitting's marking identifies - Run (or consolidated
4.3
Where size and shape of fittings do not permit all of the above markings, they may be omitted in the
reverse arder given above.
5. MATERIAL
5.1
The material for fittings shall consist of forgings, bars, and seamless tubular products which conform
to the requirements for melting process, chemical composition requirements and mechanical property
requirements of the forging product form listed in Table 1, ANSI/ASME 816.34, including notes.
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1/16 MAX.
~====f=~s:=~c::=l=
[1/16 MAX.
(1 .6mm)
~:(====r (1.6mm)
Contour
Radius
Run Rodius
Run Radius
Contour
Radius
CROTCH GAP
SKIRT GAP
I Figure 1.
6.1
A run pipe having a branch connection is weakened by the opening made in it. The branch connection
must reinforce the opening and restore the original strength of the run pipe. It is the intent of this
standard that these integrally reinforced branch outlet fittings and the deposited weld metal used to
attach the fittings to run pipes contain all the reinforcement required by the applicable piping codes
without the addition of saddles or pads.
6.1.1
The adequacy of the design of branch connection fittings may be established by mathematical
analyses contained in pressLlre vessel or piping codes, or at thr::, manLlflclurcr's OpliCHI, hy prnnf
testing in accordance with Section 7 and Annex B. Records of design or proof tests shall be
available at the manufacturer's facility for inspection by the purchaser.
6.1.2
The Codes permit a variety of attachment welds for these fittings. Typical branch attachments are
shown in ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
6.1.3
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Fittings shall be contoured to provide a good fit at the opening in the run pipe. The run attachment
weld bevel angle design will vary with the size and type of fitting and the manufacturer The size of
the run opening is dependent on each manufacturer's specification.
6.2
Buttwelding end finish shall comply with the standard welding bevel and root face of ASME B16.25.
6.3
Threads in threaded fittings shall comply with ANS/lASNlE B1.20.1 requirements for NPT.
6.3.1
The minimum wall thickness at the root of the thread at the hand tight plane shall be equal or greater
than the nominal wall of the schedule pipe of the appropriate fitting class as shown in Table 1.
6.4
Socketweld fittings shall meet the minimum socket depth, minimum socket wall thickness and socket
diameter of ASNlE B16.11 of the appropriate class.
6.5
The contour weld bevel angle on the longitudinal section of the fittings shall be a mnimum of 35
degrees. The weld bevel angle on the transverse section of the fitting is based on the manufacturer's
standard practice.
7. TESTS
7.1
Hydrostatic testing of wrought fittings is not required in this standard. AII fittings shall be capable of
withstanding, without leakage or impairment of serviceability, a pressure equal to that prescribed in the
applicable code or regulation for seamless pipe of equivalent material and schedule listed in Table 1.
7.2
Proof testing is not required, but when performed to meet the requirements of 6.1.1 shall be
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T
A
OUTLET
NPS
STANDARD
REDUCING
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
>---
_._
.62
.62
.75
.75
.88
1.06
1.25
1.31
1.50
1.62
1.75
1.88
2.00
2.25
2.38
2.75
3.06
3,38
3.50
3.69
3.81
4.00
4.56
Dimensions In Inches
ToIerances: 1/8 - 3/4 0.03/1
0.06/1
1- 4
5 - 12 0.12/1
14 - 24 0.19/1
EXTRASTRONG
SCHEDULE 160
FULL
REDUCING
FULL
REDUCING
FULL
.75
.88
1.06
1.25
1.31
1.50
1.62
1.75
2.00
2.00
2.25
2.38
2.75
3.06
3.38
3.50
3.69
4.06
4.62
5.38
.62
.62
.75
.75
.88
1.06
1.25
1.31
1.50
1.62
1.75
1.88
2.00
2.25
3.06
3.88
3.69
4.06
3.94
4.18
4.38
4.69
5.50
.75
.88
1.06
1.25
1.31
1.50
1.62
1.75
2.00
2.00
2.25
3.06
3.88
3.50
3.94
4.12
4.44
4.69
5.00
5.50
1.12
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.18
2.44
2.88
1.12
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.18
2.44
2.88
3.31
3.69
4.12
3.31
3.69
4.12
..
TABLE 2.
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I TABLE 3.
A NOM.
"A" (FACE OF
FITTING TO CROTCH)
OUTLET
NPS
]/8
1/4
3/8
112
3/4
1
1-114
1-112
2
2-112
THREADED
3000
6000
.75
.75
.81
1.00
1.06
1.3 I
1.31
1.38
1.50
1.81
2.00
2.25
1.25
1.44
1.56
1.62
1.69
2.06
.,.
Dimensions In Inches
Tolerances: l/8 - 3/4 0.03"
1-4
0.06"
TABLE 3. BRANCH
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1
B
-I-_~"""-+-_
I
I
L-
OUTLET
NPS
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.50
3000
0.41
0.41
0.50
0.63
0.63
0.50
O.RR
--_
........
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
0.50
0.50
0.62
0.62
0.62
0.75
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
3
4
(a)
"c" MAX.
"B"
MIN.(a)
6000
0.94
1.00
.......
O.Hg
0.94
0.94
1.00
1.19
1.19
1.13
1.19
1.25
1.44
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ANNEX A
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OUTLET
DN
OUTLET
NPS
STANDARD
REDUCING
6
8
1/8
1/4
10
15
3/8
]12
3/4
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
90
100
125
3-112
4
5
SO
1
1-1/4
1-112
2
2-112
3
200
8
250
10
300
12
350
14
400
16
18 .
450
500
20
600
24
lJlmensions In Millimeters
Tolerances: 1/8 - 3/4
1- 4
5 -12
14 24
16
6
19
]9
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
48
51
57
60
70
78
86
89
94
97
102
116
FULL
19
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
51
51
57
60
70
78
86
89
94
103
117
137
EXTRASTRONG
REDUCING
FULL
16
16
19
19
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
48
51
57
22
27
30
32
38
41
78
99
94
103
100
106
111
119
140
19
44
51
51
57
78
99
89
100
105
113
I19
127
140
SCHEDULE 160
REDUCING
FULL
28
32
38
44
51
28
32
38
44
51
55
62
73
55
62
73
84
94
84
94
lO.)
lOS
0.8mm
1.6mm
3.2mm
4.8mm
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TABL
OUTLET
DN
OUTLET
NPS
STANDARD
REDUCING
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
6
8
10
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
90
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
Dlmensions In Millimeters
Tolerances: 1/8 - 3/4
1-4
5 -12
14 24
16
16
19
19
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
48
51
57
60
70
78
86
89
94
97
102
116
FULL
19
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
51
51
57
60
70
78
86
89
94
103
117
i37
EXTRASTRONG
SCHEDULE 160
REDUCING
FULL
REDUCING
FULL
16
16
19
19
22
27
32
33
38
41
44
48
51
57
19
22
27
30
32
38
41
44
51
51
57
28
32
38
44
51
55
62
73
28
32
38
44
51
55
62
73
78
78
99
94
103
100
99
89
100
105
113
119
127
140
106
111
119
140
84
94
105
84
94
105
0.8mm
1.6mm
3.2mm
4.8mm
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A NOM.
"A" (FACEOF
FITTING TO CROTCH)
OUTLET
DN
OUTLET
THREADED
NPS
3000
118
114
3/8
112
3/4
8
10
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
100
1-114
1-112
2
2-]12
3
4
6000
]9
]9
2]
25
27
33
33
35
38
46
5]
57
32
37
40
4]
43
52
Dimensions In Millimeters
Tolerances: 118 - 3/4 O.8mm
] -4
1.6mm
TABLE A3.
BRANCH OUTLET HEIGHT - THREADED, METRIC UNITS
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-i----+- L
I
_
1
I
OUTLET
DN
6
8
10
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
100
"C" MAX.
OUTLET
NPS
'''B''
MIN.(a)
3000
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
10
10
10
10
10
10
13
16
16
22
22
24
24
25
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
13
13
13
13
16
16
16
19
6000
24
25
29
30
32
37
30
30
83.
It is not necessary to conduct an individual test of fittings in all combinations of sizes, wall thickness,
and pressure class. A successful proof test on one prototype fitting may represent other similarly
proportioned fittings to the extent described herein.
83.1
A successful test on a full size fitting may be used to qualify other full sized fittings no smaller than
one-half nor larger than two-times the size of the test fitting.
83.2
A successful test on a reducing fitting qualifies:
83.2.1
AII similar fittings of the same branch pipe size which fit larger run pipes than the test fitting.
83.2.2
AII similar fittings with a branch pipe size no smaller than one-half nor larger than two times the
test fitting provided the run pipe to branch pipe size ratio is equal to or greater than the test fitting.
83.3
The untested fitting must have a branch pipe UD ratio not less than one-half nor more than three
times the test fitting pressuro c1ass.
83.4
Proof tests which have been conducted prior to the issuance of this standard, and which are
equivalent to the above requirements, shall be considered as fulfilling the requirements of this
standard provided they are adequately documented.
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SP- 9-1992
SP-25-1993
SP-42-1990 (R 1995)
and Unions
Class 150 Corros ion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle
SP 43 1991
SP-44-1991
SP-45-1992
SP-51-1991 (R 1995)
SP-53-1995
Flanged Fittings
Ouality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for
Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Qther Piping
SP-54-1995
SP-55-1985 (R 1990)
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Visual Method
SP-60-1991
ManLJfacture
SP-61-1992
SP-65-1994
SP-67-1990
SP-68-1988
SP-69-1991
Butterfly Valves
SP-70-1990
SP-71-1990
Application
Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
Cast Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded
SP-72-1992
Ends
Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for
SP-73-1991
General Service
SP-75-1993
SP-77-1984 (R 1990)
SP-78-1987 (R 1992)
SP-79-1992
SP-80-1987
Fittings
SP-82-1992
SP-83-1987
SP84-1990
SP-85-1994
Valves
SP-86-1987 (R 1992)
Threaded Ends
SP-87-1991
SP-88-1993
SP-89-1991
SP-90-1986 (R 1991)
Installation Practices
SP-91-1992
SP-92-1987 (R 1992)
SP-93-1987 (R 1992)
Supports
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SP-94-1992
SP-95-1986 (R 1991)
SP-96-1991
SP-97-1995
SP-98-1992
SP-99-1994
SP-100-1988
Hydrants
Instrument Valves
Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms
SP-11-1989
SP-102-1989
Characteristics
SP-103-1995
Characteristics
SP-104-1995
SP-105-1990
SP-106-1990
Polybutylene Systems
SP-107-1991
SP-108-1991
SP-109-1991
Products
SP-110-1992
Fittings
SP-111-1992
SP-112-1993
SP-113-1994
separately.
Tapping Valves
A large number of former I\IISS Practices have been approved by the ANSI as ANSI Standards,
published by others. In order to maintain a single source of authoritative information, the MSS
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81.
Proof tests shall be made as set forth herein as evidence of the adequacy Qf branch connections
employing these outlet fittings.
82.2
Run and branch pipe sections, assembled with a fitting for test shall be of equivalent material to the
fitting and shall have nominal wall thicknesses corresponding to the fitting in accordance with Table
1, and shall meet all requirements of the pipe specification.
82.3
The test branch outlet fitting shall be welded to the run pipe. The diameter of the branch opening in
the run pipe shall not be less than the inside diameter of the branch pipe. The length of run pipe on
either side of the weld intersection shall be at least twice the pipe outside diameter or a suitable
length to ensure the reinforcing effect of the weld does not affect the proof test. The branch outlet
pipe extension shall have a length at least twice its diameter. The run pipe shall have a bursting
strength at least as great as the computed proof test pressure as calculated in B2.4.
82.4
Hydrostatic pressure shall be applied to the assembly. The test is successful if the assembly
2St
D
stands, without rupture, 105% of the computed proof test pressure defined below:
where
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