Value Brand Black Forged Steel Tee Class 3000

Black forged steel tee, Class 3000

This socket-weld tee is manufactured from black forged steel to ASME B16.11 and ASTM A105 standards. It provides a branch connection for 1-1/2 inch piping systems in industrial and commercial installations. The fitting suits maintenance teams and pipefitters assembling high-pressure steam, oil, or gas lines. It is not intended for low-pressure residential plumbing or applications requiring threaded or butt-weld ends.

Rated 3000 psi at 72 degrees F

The Class 3000 designation confirms a maximum working pressure of 3000 psi at 72 degrees F, making it suitable for sustained high-pressure service rather than brief test spikes. Forged construction and compliance with SA105 material requirements give consistent strength under continuous thermal and mechanical load. Systems operating above this pressure or temperature envelope will need a higher-class fitting.

Socket-weld ends, hardened steel body

Socket-weld connections demand precise pipe preparation and alignment during fit-up, so installers should allow time for proper joint welding. The black forged steel finish resists handling damage on site but offers no corrosion protection once the system is commissioned. Buyers needing threaded, flanged, or larger-diameter branches must select a different fitting configuration.