Butt Weld Fitting is defined as a part used in a piping system, for changing direction, branching or for change of pipe diameter, and which is mechanically joined to the system.
Butt weld fittings are available as elbows, tees, caps, reduces and olets. Butt weld fittings are classified on pipe schedules such as schedule 10 to schedule 160. They are available in welded or seamless configuration. Usually larger-OD butt weld fittings are welded due to cost. Butt weld fittings are made with pipe as a starting material.
Common material for butt weld fittings are A234 WPB (A & C also available), High Yield, Stainless and Nickel Alloys.
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