An American National Standard

Designation: F 2014 – 00

Standard Specification for

Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping
Applications1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope A 199/A 199M Standard Specification for Seamless Cold-

1.1 This specification covers the pipe materials and dimen- Drawn Intermediate Alloy-Steel Heat-Exchanger and Con-
sions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections denser Tubes3
manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term A 200 Specification for Seamless Intermediate Alloy-Steel
“extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld Still Tubes for Refinery Service2
connections. This specification refers to the forming process A 209/A 209M Specification for Seamless Carbon-
that leads to welding or brazing. Molybdenum Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes2
1.2 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an A 210/A 210M Specification for Seamless Medium-Carbon
alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connec- Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes2
tions. A 250/A 250M Specification for Electric-Resistance-
1.3 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has Welded Ferritic Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes2
been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, A 252 Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. Piles2
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the A 312/A 312M Specification for Seamless and Welded Aus-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information tenitic Stainless Steep Pipes2
only. A 333/A 333M Specification for Seamless and Welded
1.5 The extruded tee connection will be welded in accor- Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service2
dance with Specification F 722. Brazing of tee connections will A 334/A 334M Specification for Seamless and Welded Car-
be in accordance with ANSI B31.5. bon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service2
A 500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
2. Referenced Documents Carbon-Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes2
2.1 ASTM Standards: A 512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Carbon-Steel
A 53/A 53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot- Mechanical Tubing2
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless2 A 519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel
A 106 Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for Mechanical Tubing2
High-Temperature Service2 A 587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low-
A 135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry2
Pipe2 A 589 Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon-Steel
A 139 Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Water-Well Pipe2
Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)2 A 672 Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe
A 161 Specification for Seamless Low-Carbon and Carbon- for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures2
Molybdenum Steel Still Tubes for Refinery Service2 B 88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube4
A 178/A 178M Specification for Electric-Resistance- B 88M Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler [Metric]4
and Superheater Tubes2 B 280 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service4
B 337 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
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Machinery and Piping Systems. Discontinued; see 1994 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01. Replaced
Current edition approved May 10, 2000. Published September 2000. by Specification A 200.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.

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Titanium Alloy Pipe5 4.2 For braze connections, the dimensions and tolerances of
B 338 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and the extruded tee connection shall be within the tolerances of the
Titanium Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchang- mating pipe in accordance with Specification F 722, as appli-
ers6 cable to B31.5.
B 466/B 466M Specification for Seamless Copper-Nickel
Pipe and Tube4 5. Run Pipe Materials and Limitations
B 467 Specification for Welded Copper-Nickel Pipe4 5.1 Table 1 contains a list of materials that have been found
F 722 Specification for Welded Joints for Shipboard Piping to have acceptable forming qualities to produce extruded tee
Systems7 connections:
2.2 ANSI Standards:
B31.1 Power Piping8 TABLE 1 Materials That Have Acceptable Forming Qualities To
B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refining Piping8 Produce Extruded Tee Connections
B31.5 Refrigeration Piping8 Material ASTM Material Specifications
B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe8 Copper B 88, B 88M
2.3 ISO Standard: B 280
ISO-4200 Plain End Steel Tubes, Welded and Seamless— Copper nickel B 466/B 466M
B 467
General Table 5 of Dimensions and Masses Per Unit
Length8 TitaniumA B 337 Grades 1 and 2
B 338 Grades 1 and 2
B,C
3. Terminology Steel A 53/A 53M
A 135
3.1 Definitions: A 161 low carbon
3.1.1 extruded tee connection—the tee outlet formed from A 199/A 199M Grade T11
A 209/A 209M Grade T1
the run pipe, subsequently welded or brazed to make a A 250/A 250M Grade T16
connection (see Fig. 1), also known in industry as a branch A 333/A 333M Grade 1
connection, mechanically formed tee connection, and also A 500 Grade A
A 519 Grade 1010
extruded outlet. A 589 Grade A
3.2 tee ratio—the ratio of the formed tee connection diam- A 106 Grade B
eter, divided by the run pipe diameter as follows: A 139 Grade A
A 178/A 178M
Dt A 200 Grade T36
Dr 5 tee ratio (1) A 210/A 210M Grade A-1
A 252 Grade 1
A 334/A 334M Grade 1
4. Dimensions and Tolerances A 512 Grade MT 1010
4.1 For welded connections, the dimensions and tolerances A 587
A 672 Grade A-4
of the extruded tee connection shall be within the tolerances of
the mating pipe in accordance with Specification F 722, as Stainless steel A 312/A 312M TP 304
applicable to ANSI B31.1 and B31.3. A 312/A 312M TP 304L
A 312/A 312M TP 309S
A 312/A 312M TP 310S
A 312/A 312M TP 316
A 312/A 312M TP 316L
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Discontinued; see 1996 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04. Replaced A 312/A 312M TP 317
by Specifications B 861 and B 862. A 312/A 312M TP 321
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04. A 312/A 312M TP 347
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.07. A
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Titanium run pipe must be commercially pure (99.1 %) and is limited to a
maximum tee ratio of d.8.
Floor, New York, NY 10036.

FIG. 1 Extruded Tee Connection

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B
The material shall be in a normalized or fully annealed condition before cold 7.2 The pipe and tube sizes and dimensions referred to in
forming the extruded tee.
C
Steel shall be hot formed in the temperature range from 850 to 1000°C (from Figs. 2-13 are per ANSI B36.10M and ISO 4200. Interpolation
1562 to 1832°F). Under these conditions, no subsequent stress relieving is is allowable for sizes not covered.
required.
7.3 The limitations are based on current technology and are
6. Finish, Appearance, and Repairs subject to amendment to equipment or process developments,
6.1 The extruded tee connection shall be free from burrs and or both.
cracks, which would affect the suitability for the intended
service. 8. Allowable Pressures and Temperatures
6.2 Pipe/tube repairs are permitted in accordance with the 8.1 The allowable pressures and temperatures shall be in
applicable ASTM specification. accordance with ANSI B31.1, B31.3, and B31.5 as applicable.
7. Run by Tee Connection Sizes (See Figs. 2-13)
7.1 The pipe/tube figures (Figs. 2-13) represent a matrix of 9. Keywords
the process capabilities, reflecting the extruded tee connections 9.1 extruded outlet; mechanically formed tee connections;
that can be formed from the main pipe/tube diameters and wall outlets; tee connections
thicknesses.

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NOTE 1—Limitation shown in applicable box: K = K copper, L = L copper, and M = M copper.

NOTE 2—Minimum wall copper is Class DWV.
NOTE 3—Dimensions are nominal copper tube size (CTS) with actual OD in parentheses.
NOTE 4—All dimensions are in inches.
FIG. 2 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Copper Tube (Inches)
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NOTE 1—All sizes are shown in millimetres (mm).

FIG. 3 Extruded Tree Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Copper Nickel Pipe—Metric (mm)
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FIG. 4 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Copper and Copper Nickel Pipe—NPS

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NOTE 1—All sizes are shown in millimetres (mm).

FIG. 5 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Titanium Tube—Metric (mm)

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NOTE 1—Limitations shown for applicable schedules: S = standard wall, 40 = Sch 40, 20 = Sch 20, 10 = Sch 10, 30 = Sch 30, and 5 = Sch 5.
FIG. 6 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Titanium Pipe—NPS
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NOTE 1—All dimensions are in inches.

FIG. 7 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Titanium Tube (Inches)
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NOTE 1—All sizes are shown in millimetres (mm).

FIG. 8 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Steel—Metric (mm)

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NOTE 1—Limitations shown for applicable schedules: 5 = Sch 5 S, 10 = Sch 10, 20 = Sch 20, 30 = Sch 30, S = standard wall, and 40 = Sch 40.
FIG. 9 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Steel Pipe—NPS
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NOTE 1—Inch sizes for steel tube currently available through 12 in.
NOTE 2—All dimensions are in inches.
FIG. 10 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Steel Tube (Inches)

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NOTE 1—All sizes are shown in millimetres (mm).

FIG. 11 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Stainless Steel Pipe—Metric (mm)
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NOTE 1—Limitations shown for applicable schedule: 5 = Sch 5, 10 = Sch 10, 10S = Sch 10S, 20 = Sch 20, 30 = Sch 30, S = standard wall, and 40 = Sch 40.
FIG. 12 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Stainless Steel Pipe—NPS
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NOTE 1—Inch sizes for stainless steel tube currently available through 12 in.
NOTE 2—All dimensions are in inches.
FIG. 13 Extruded Tee Connection Sizes and Wall Thickness for Stainless Steel Tube (Inches)
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