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Differences Between Socket Weld Fitting And Butt Weld Fittings Socket Weld Fittings Welding a socket Fittings are a type of pipe attachment that entails putting a pipe into a depression in a valve, fitting, or flange. Socket-weld flanges are commonly used on smaller diameter high-pressure pipelines. These Socket Weld Fittings are attached by inserting the pipe into the socket end and applying fillet weld around the top. This produces a smooth bore and better fluid or gas flow within the pipe. Carbon Steel Forged Socket Weld 90 Degree Elbow is built to be incredibly durable. These fittings are corrosion and oxidation resistant in a variety of media. Butt Weld Fittings A buttweld fitting is made using a hot or cold forming process, which means it is bent and molded to the desired shape. Heat treatment is also used to reduce residual stresses and obtain specified mechanical characteristics. In a variety of industries, buttweld fittings can be used to modify, divide, or stop the flow of fluids. These operations include waste treatment facilities, chemical processing, breweries, petrochemical facilities, cryogenic plants, paper manufacturing, gas processing, and even nuclear power stations. The versatility of a buttweld fitting indicates its durability and the extent to which this type of fitting is relied upon. ANSI/ASME B16.9 BUTT-WELDING FITTINGS Equal Tee/Reducing Tee Socket Welding Fittings vs. Butt Weld Fittings: What’s the Difference? Because of crevice corrosion, socket weld fittings are difficult in corrosive environments, however, they are reasonably straightforward to install. Welding Butts Fittings, on the other hand, are known for their high resistance to fatigue, crevice corrosion, and general corrosion. They are, however, harder to install and take longer to weld. Sockets for welding Pipes are used for pipes with small diameters. It could also apply to pipe fittings that are smaller than DNS0 in diameter. Welding butte, On the other hand, fittings are used for both small and big diameters.