Threadolets are forged, high-strength branch connection fittings, commonly made from ASTM A105 carbon steel, stainless steel(UNS S13800), designed for reinforcing branch connections on high-pressure pipelines. They are processed via forging to eliminate defects, featuring a contoured saddle for matching pipe curvature, a butt-weld base, and NPT-threaded female outlets compliant with ASME B16.11 and MSS SP-97 standards.Key Product Processing Stages
* Forging and Shaping: The raw material (bars or billets) is heated and forged to create the basic shape, ensuring high density and structural strength.
* Contour Milling: The base is machined with a concave radius designed to fit specifically onto the outer diameter of the run pipe.
* Threading: Internal NPT threads (usually ASME B1.20.1) are precision machined in the outlet.
* Heat Treatment: To achieve necessary mechanical properties and hardness, fittings undergo heat treatment processes (normalizing, tempering).
* Finishing: Surfaces are cleaned and may undergo galvanizing (hot-dip or cold) for enhanced corrosion resistance.
* Testing and Marking: Finished products are tested for material integrity and dimensional accuracy, then marked with size, class (3000# or 6000#), and material grade.
Threadolets are primarily used in Oil & Gas, chemical processing, and power generation to attach smaller branch pipes, valves, or instruments to main pipelines.