What is socket weld?

A Socket Weld is a pipe attachment detail in which a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of a Valve, fitting or flange. In contrast to buttweld fittings, Socket Weld fittings are mainly used for small pipe diameters (Small Bore Piping); generally for piping whose nominal diameter is NPS 2 or smaller.

What is the difference between Sockolet and Weldolet?

The mainly differences are the connection surface, weldolet ends in plain or beveled to weld on the the branch pipe, sockolet ends in socket type that to insert branch pipe.

What is socket in piping?

A socket is a fitting that simply goes over the end of a pipe. A 1″ socket end will fit on a 1″ pipe. These are extremely common. Many PVC couplings have socketed ends. A commonly used abbreviation for “socket” is “soc.”

Can you XRAY a socket weld?

The answer to your question is “NO” because radiographic test can be used on socket welds.

What is butt weld connection?

Butt welding is when two pieces of metal are placed end-to-end without overlap and then welded along the joint (as opposed to lap joint weld where one piece of metal is laid on top of the other, or plug welding where one piece of metal is inserted into the other).

Is a socket weld a fillet weld?

Socket weld (the fillet weld) resists around 1/2 the strength of butt welding. So it is mainly used for small pipeline (Small Bore Piping) with diameters NPS 2 or smaller. Butt weld keeps better strength, good for high pressure or high temperature pipelines.

What is socket weld flange?

Socket-weld pipe flanges are typically used on smaller sizes of high pressure pipes. These pipe flanges are attached by inserting the pipe into the socket end and applying fillet weld around the top. This allows for a smooth bore and better flow of the fluid or gas inside of the pipe.

What type of weld is a weldolet?

A weldolet is a branch butt-weld connection fitting that is adhered to an outlet pipe to minimize stress concentrations in the piping area.

What is the difference between socket and pipe?

A socket is a part of the OSI model that enables communication between different layers. Pipes are used in processing in the CPU. Communication in socket is bi directional while it’s unidirectional in pipes. Pipes increase productivity By processing multiple processes simultaneously.

Can two fittings be welded together?

You can/may weld two fittings (elbow to elbow) or a fitting to a Weld Neck Flange WITHOUT a pup piece. You can/may “trim” an elbow (to a different angle) and weld it to another elbow or WN Flange WITHOUT a pup piece.

Do socket weld fittings have a schedule?

They are made as per ASME B16. 11. Socket weld fitting comes in a pressure rating of 3000 pound, 6000 pound, 9000 pound. Loosely, they are related to 3000 pound is roughly schedule 80, extra heavy; the 6000 pound is roughly schedule 160.

What is the strongest weld joint?

The absolute strongest weld that can be made in routine applications would be a type of weld made via the welding technique of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding, also known as GTAW welding. TIG welders are known for creating clean and strong welds.