Standard Wye
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A standard wye is one of the most popular category of pipe fitting. The name implies that the device is “Y” shaped. The standard pipe wye is a pipe fitting with three openings and is used to create branch lines. It allows one pipe to be joined to another at a 45 degree angle.
A standard wye has branch which allows to split a branch line equally in two directions. The opening sizes of the branch lines can vary depending on different situations. Standard wyes are made of various materials and come in different sizes.
Materials used are as follows:
- Aluminum
- Bronze
- Brass
- Carbon steel
- Ceramic
- Concrete
- Rubber
- Plastic
- Alloy steel
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
- Zirconium
Buyer’s guide
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How to measure standard wyes?
To get the accurate measurement of standard wyes, calculate the dimensions of T, T1, M, N, P.
Uses of standard wyes:
Uses of standard wyes are as follows:
- Join pipes of different sizes.
- No interruption of flow path.
- Withstand acids, bases, and solvents.
- Withstand intermittent corrosive fluids in very high temperatures.