Fitting Rating
Fitting Rating
(OP)
Hello,
Why socket weld fitting is rated in pound (i.e.3000#, 6000# and 9000#) and butt welded fitting are rated with wall thickness?
Thanks alot.
Why socket weld fitting is rated in pound (i.e.3000#, 6000# and 9000#) and butt welded fitting are rated with wall thickness?
Thanks alot.





RE: Fitting Rating
Here is a great explanation of weld stress for various geometries - http://www.gowelding.com/calcs/index.htm