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Sockolet

GS MetalFit supplies Sockolet fittings for branch connections in industrial piping systems. Available options include forged and socket weld outlet fittings, along with other specified connection types, material grades, sizes, schedules and pressure classes.

Product Type:

Sockolet

Size :

1/8" NB to 4" NB for socket weld and threaded connections

Shape:

Equal Shape Sockolet

Pressure Class:

1500#, 3000#, 6000# and 9000#

About This Product

Sockolet

Sockolet is a branch connection fitting used to provide an outlet from a main pipe. It belongs to the olet fitting family and is available in different material grades, sizes, schedules and pressure classes according to the specified requirements.

GS MetalFit offers Sockolet fittings in stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, duplex and super duplex steel, high nickel alloys, cupro nickel and other special grades listed below. The available product range includes socket weld outlets, forged olet fittings, threaded outlets, butt weld outlets, lateral outlets, sweep outlets, nipple outlets, elbow outlets, coupling outlets and other branch connection forms.

Sockolet options can be specified by outlet size, run pipe size, schedule, pressure class, material grade and connection type. NPT threaded, socket weld and butt weld configurations are included in the source’s stated product range. Special sizes may be specified according to customer requirements.

Technical Specifications

Product Name
Sockolet
Product Type
Equal Shape Weldolet
Size
1/8" NB to 4" NB for socket weld and threaded connections
Outlet Size
1/8" to 8"
Run Pipe Size
1/8" to 60"
Pressure Class
1500#, 2000#, 3000#, 6000# and 9000#
Manufacturing Standards
ASTM / ASME SB366, SB363, SB61, SB62, SB151, SB152, SB564, SB160, SB472, A815, A182, A105 and A694
Specifications
ASME/ANSI B16.11, MSS-SP-97, MSS-SP-79, JIS B2316 and BS 3799
Schedule
Sch. 10S, Sch. 40S, Sch. 80, Sch. STD, Sch. XS, Sch. 160, Sch. XXS and customer requirements
End Connections
Butt Weld, Socket Weld and Threaded
Thread Type
NPT threaded, as specified
Product Forms
Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Letrolet, Insert Weldolet, Elbolet, Nipolet, Sweepolet, Brazolet, Coupolet, Nippo Flange, Flangeolet and Flexolet
Flexolet Forms
Threaded Flexolet, Socket Weld Flexolet and Butt Weld Flexolet
Other Outlet Types
Welding Outlet, Socket Outlet, Threaded Outlet, Lateral Outlet, Sweep Outlet, Nippo Outlet, Elbow Outlet, Coupling Outlet and Braze Outlet
Material Test Certificate
EN 10204 Type 3.1 or Type 3.2
Material Standards
International ASTM material standards, as specified
Additional Requirement
Special sizes and customer-specific requirements

Manufacturing Processes

  • Free Forging
  • Plate Cutting
  • Forging
  • Threading
  • Heat Treatment

Material Testing, Documentation and Quality Records

  • Raw Material Test Certificate
  • Material IGC (Intergranular Corrosion) Test
  • Material Dimension Chart
  • Material Heat Treatment Chart
  • PMI Report (Positive Material Identification)
  • Material Chemical Analysis Report
  • NBL Government-Approved Laboratory Test Reports
  • Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
  • Material Hardness Testing Report
  • Material Mechanical Properties
  • Material Chemical Report
  • Material Pressure Capacity Certificate
  • 100% Radiography Test Report
  • Flattening Test / Flaring Test Reports
  • Third-Party Inspection Report

Packing Options

Nylon Bags, Plastic Packing and Wooden Boxes with Fumigation Certificates.

Compliance Reference

The source references NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for Weldolet outlet fittings. Applicability and compliance documentation should be confirmed for the specified material, service conditions and order.

Materials & Grades

Stainless Steel Weldolet

ASTM A182 F304
ASTM A182 F304L
ASTM A182 F304H
ASTM A182 F316
ASTM A182 F316L
ASTM A182 F316Ti
ASTM A182 F347
ASTM A182 F347H
ASTM A182 F309
ASTM A182 F310S
ASTM A182 F317
ASTM A182 F317L
ASTM A182 F904L
ASTM A182 F321
ASTM A182 F321H
ASTM A182 F446
ASTM A182 F440

Alloy Steel Weldolet

ASTM A182 F5
ASTM A182 F9
ASTM A182 F11
ASTM A182 F12
ASTM A182 F22
ASTM A182 F91

Carbon Steel Weldolet

ASTM A105 / SA105N
ASTM A350 LF2

Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Weldolet

Duplex Steel:
ASTM A182 F51 / UNS S31803
ASTM A815 F60 / UNS S32205

Super Duplex Steel:
ASTM A182 F61 / UNS S32550
ASTM A815 F55 / UNS S32507
ASTM A815 F53 / UNS S32750
ASTM A815 / ASTM A182 Zeron 100
ASTM A815 UNS S31254 / SMO 254

Additional Grades:
F51 and F55 grades as listed in the source

Nickel Alloys

Nickel 200 — ASTM SB564, UNS N02200
Nickel 201 — ASTM SB564, UNS N02201

Hastelloy Alloys

Hastelloy B2 — ASTM SB564, UNS N10665
Hastelloy B3 — ASTM SB564, UNS N10675
Hastelloy C276 — ASTM SB564, UNS N10276
Hastelloy C22 — ASTM SB564, UNS N06022
Hastelloy C2000 — ASTM SB564, UNS N06200
Hastelloy X — ASTM SB564, UNS N06002

Monel Alloys

Monel 400 — ASTM SB564, UNS N04400
Monel K500 — ASTM SB564, UNS N05500

Inconel Alloys

Inconel 600 — ASTM SB564, UNS N06600
Inconel 601 — ASTM SB366, UNS N06601
Inconel 625 — ASTM SB564, UNS N06625
Inconel 718 — ASTM SB366, UNS N07718
Inconel 725 — ASTM SB564, UNS N07725
Inconel 825 — ASTM SB366, UNS N08825, as listed in the source

Cupro Nickel & Copper Alloys

Cupro Nickel 90/10 — ASTM SB61, UNS C70600
Cupro Nickel 70/30 — ASTM SB61, UNS C71500
CuNi10Fe1Mn — ASTM SB62
CuNi30Mn1Fe — ASTM SB62
Cupro Nickel C71640 — SB151
Aluminium Bronze C61400 — ASTM B171
Nickel Aluminium Bronze C63000 — ASTM B150
C46400 Brass — ASTM B21

Other Special Grades

Alloy 20 — UNS N08020
SMO 254
Titanium Grade 2
Titanium Grade 5, where specified
Carbon Steel A105
Alloy Steel
Inconel 800
Hastelloy C22 and B2 Duplex and Super Duplex grades F51 and F55

Applications

01

Branch Pipe Connections

02

Main Pipe to Branch Pipe Connections

03

Industrial Piping Systems

04

Pipeline Branch Outlets

05

Process Piping Connections

06

Welded Branch Connections

Why Choose GS MetalFit?

Multiple Material Options

Stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, duplex, super duplex, high nickel alloys, cupro nickel and other listed special grades.

Different Connection Types

Socket weld, butt weld and threaded configurations, including NPT threaded options.

Wide Range of Product Forms

Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Letrolet, Insert Weldolet, Elbolet, Nipolet, Sweepolet, Brazolet, Coupolet, Nippo Flange, Flangeolet and Flexolet.

Range of Olet Forms

Outlet sizes, run pipe sizes and schedules listed in the technical specifications.

Size and Schedule Options

Outlet sizes, run pipe sizes and schedules listed in the technical specifications.

Pressure Class Options

Multiple pressure classes as specified in the source, subject to technical confirmation.

Supporting Documentatios

Material test certificates, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, PMI, heat-treatment records and inspection reports, as applicable to the order.

Customer-Specific Requirements

Special sizes and other specified requirements can be discussed during enquiry.

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