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Half Coupling vs. Reducing Insert

Half Coupling vs. Reducing Insert

Half Coupling vs. Reducing Insert

(OP)
What, if any, differences are there between socket-welded forged steel HALF COUPLINGS (per ASME B16.11) compared to socket-welded forged steel REDUCING INSERTS (per MSS SP-79)?

 

RE: Half Coupling vs. Reducing Insert

(OP)
Never mind. I finally found the distinction in a piping reference "The Piping Guide" by David R. Sherwood and Dennis J. Whistance.

Apparently HALF-COUPLINGS are used for 90 deg branch connections into larger pipe or vessel walls. It is stonger than a Full-Coupling.  However, since the HALF-COUPLING will need to be shaped using a SOCKOLET is a better fitting selection for this application.

Contrariwise, the REDUCING INSERT is used to conveniently make a size reduction in the line.

Thanks anyway.  I found my own answer merely moments after I posted.

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