Butt Weld Fittings

Sanitary butt weld tube fittings are widely used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in food processing plants, breweries, wineries, and dairies. Conforming to conventional tube OD specifications, our polished weld end fittings make a flush connection that permits smooth flow through a process line. Sanitary butt weld fittings are best used in permanent installations where equipment can be cleaned in place (CIP) and removal from the system is not required.

Butt weld fittings are used to change the direction of flow, to reduce or expand the ID of a process line, to split a line into two or more branches, or to combine two or more lines at a junction. While other types of sanitary fittings have joints where turbulence can develop as the medium passes, butt weld fittings will allow unimpeded flow as there are no gaps between the two adjoining segments. Additionally, the absence of a gasket at the joint reduces the possibility of spaces or pockets where bacteria can develop. While this is a clear benefit for process lines where even the slightest impurity could be catastrophic, the permanence of a weld can be a drawback as cleaning in place is required.
While the most common types of sanitary butt weld fittings are elbows, tees, reducers, and caps, at James Duva, Inc., we offer fittings in a wide range of shapes and sizes, all produced by top-quality manufacturers. Our sanitary butt weld fittings are available in 304 and 316 stainless steel. With a polished ID to 32RA or better, sanitary fittings help to prevent impurities from settling and corrupting your medium. Our weld fittings meet all 3-A requirements but are also available in BioPharm (BPE).

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