Concentric Reducers
A buttweld reducer is a type of pipe fitting used in piping systems to connect pipes of different sizes. It facilitates a smooth transition between two pipes with varying diameters, allowing for changes in flow rates and accommodating different sections of the pipeline. Like buttweld elbows, buttweld reducers are called “buttweld” because they are typically joined to the pipes using a butt welding process, creating a strong and permanent connection.
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Here are some key features and characteristics of buttweld reducers:
The primary function of a buttweld reducer is to connect pipes of different diameters, either reducing the size of the pipe bore (concentric reducer) or providing an offset transition (eccentric reducer).
Concentric reducers maintain a common centerline for both pipes, while eccentric reducers have an offset centerline.
Concentric reducers maintain a common centerline for both pipes, while eccentric reducers have an offset centerline.
Buttweld reducers are joined to the pipes through butt welding, where the ends of the pipes and the reducer are beveled and welded together, ensuring a strong and leak-proof connection.
Concentric Reducer: In this type, the center of the reducer aligns with the center of both the larger and smaller pipes, resulting in a symmetric transition.
Eccentric Reducer: The center of the reducer is offset, creating an asymmetric transition between the larger and smaller pipes.
Eccentric Reducer: The center of the reducer is offset, creating an asymmetric transition between the larger and smaller pipes.
Buttweld reducers can be made from various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and other materials, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
They come in different sizes, specified by the nominal pipe size (NPS) and the schedule (wall thickness), to accommodate various pipe diameters.
Buttweld reducers find applications in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, water treatment, and others.
They are used in situations where the diameter of the pipeline needs to change, either to adapt to different sections of the system or to adjust the flow rates.
They are used in situations where the diameter of the pipeline needs to change, either to adapt to different sections of the system or to adjust the flow rates.
ASTM A234 / A234M:
This standard covers wrought carbon and alloy steel buttweld fittings of seamless and welded construction. It includes 90-degree elbows among other fittings.Common grades within ASTM A234 include WPB (carbon steel), WPC, WP11, WP22, WP91 (alloy steel), and others.
ASTM A403 / A403M:
This standard covers the standard specification for wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fittings. It includes 90-degree elbows made of stainless steel.Common grades within ASTM A403 include WP304, WP304L, WP316, WP316L, and others.
