B31.8 Branch Connection with Split Sleeve - Circumferential Weld or No
B31.8 Branch Connection with Split Sleeve - Circumferential Weld or No
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A question that seems to come up in our company quite a bit is whether or not to weld the circumferential welds when installing a split sleeve. It appears from the B31.8 Appendix I figures that a split T would require the circumferential welds, but the sleeve it is optional to weld. It would appear that there are only benefits by making the circ. weld on a split sleeve....primarily it provides better support perpendicular to the carrier pipe.
Anyhow....anybody know why B31.8 does not require the circ. weld to be completed for branches with split sleeves?
Anyhow....anybody know why B31.8 does not require the circ. weld to be completed for branches with split sleeves?





RE: B31.8 Branch Connection with Split Sleeve - Circumferential Weld or No
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