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Suppliers of Butt weld Pipe Fittings

Our butt weld pipe fittings are available in various formats such as Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Crosses, End Caps, Stub Ends, and Swages.

Butt weld pipe fittings are ideal for multiple connections of pipes and to prevent fluid leakage. Butt Weld Pipe Fittings are used in connecting and creating highly reliable and complex pipe-work systems essential to the petrochemical industry whereby they are welded into the system using circumferential butt welds. They are designed and manufactured to exacting standards to provide the perfect combination of reliability and good flow characteristics. MDS Petrochemical Supplies Limited - Manufacturer and Stockists of Pipes and Fittings and Butt Weld Pipe Fittings UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Butt Weld Pipe Fitting?

A buttweld pipe fitting is a type of pipe connection where the ends are welded together to form a secure, leak-proof joint. These fittings are used to change the direction of flow, connect different pipe sizes, or branch off a pipeline. They are widely utilized in industries like oil, gas, petrochemical, and power generation due to their strength, durability, and seamless integration with pipelines.

What is the Difference between Socket Weld and Buttweld Fittings?

Socket weld fittings involve inserting a pipe into a recessed area of the fitting and then welding around the outer edge, creating a strong but less smooth connection compared to buttweld fittings. In contrast, buttweld fittings are welded at the ends of pipes, offering a smoother and continuous flow inside the pipeline, making them ideal for larger, high-pressure systems. Socket welds are typically used for smaller pipe sizes, while buttweld fittings are preferred for larger, more critical applications due to their strength and seamless finish.

What are Welded Pipe Fittings?

Welded pipe fittings are components used to connect, change direction, or alter the size of pipes in a pipeline system through welding. These fittings, such as elbows, tees, and reducers, are welded directly to the pipes, creating strong, permanent, and leak-proof joints. They are commonly used in industries that require high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosion-resistant piping systems, like petrochemical, oil and gas, and power generation.

If you would like to know more about our butt weld pipe fittings please call +44 (0) 1384 270 666 or complete our online enquiry form.

Codes of Practice relating to Pipework Systems

At MDS Petrochemical our fittings are to British Standards. Click here to see components that may be presented in a piping system