The Bonney Forge Std. Wt.

Weldolet, CL3000 Sockolet , CL3000 Thredolet (1/8" through 6" outlet size) and Coupolet bear the UL symbol
indicating Underwriters Laboratories listing of these fittings for use in sprinkler systems and other fire protection water supply systems.

Flexolet Run Size Combination Charts...................................... 39-40

Conventional Olet Run Size Combination Charts ........................... 38

Engineering Specifications .................................................................. 32-40

Coupolet ............................................................................................... 31

Brazolet .................................................................................................. 30

Nipolet ................................................................................................... 29

Insert Weldolet ...................................................................................... 28

Sweepolet ........................................................................................ 26, 27

Latrolet and Elbolet ........................................................................ 24, 25

Flexolet S5s/10s & CL 300 Light Weight ............................................... 23

Flexolet Stainless and Alloy ............................................................. 20-22

Butt-Welding, Threaded, Socket Welding .................................. 17-19

Flexolet SA/A105 & SA/A350 LF2 CL1

Thredolet and Sockolet .................................................................... 15,16

Heavy Wall ..................................................................................... 14

Schedule 160/XX Strong ............................................................ 12,13

Extra Strong ............................................................................... 10,11

Standard ........................................................................................ 8,9

Weldolet .............................................................................................. 8-14

How to Order and Specify Branch Connections ......................................... 7

Quality Control ........................................................................................... 6

When to use Weldolets ......................................................................... 4,5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELDING SADDLE

WELDOLET

REINFORCING PAD

WELDOLET

WELDING TEE

(No chipping, less cutting and welding)

Wherever reinforced branches (saddles, reinforcing pads) are

required by internal pressure-temperature conditions,
external forces or both -

Wherever welding fittings are required

Use the Weldolet fitting for branch connections instead of

Welding Tees
Reinforced Branches
Unreinforced Branches
because of the reasons outlined below:

WHEN, WHERE & WHY TO USE WELDOLET WELDING FITTINGS

Inside not
accessible for
inspection or
backwelding.

Short height of welding outlet

fitting compared to diameter
permits accessibility
for inspection
or backwelding.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

PRECAUTION

THE BRANCH CONNECTION IS THE FULCRUM OF

MECHANICAL MOVEMENT.

Where improved flow is desirable, the funneled inlet provides full fluid flow, short height of fitting provides accessibility for internal grinding and inspection,
where piping will be subjected to vibrational and/or other external stresses, wide footing improves mechanical strength and provides rugged construction.
Tapered transition from branch to header and thick juncture relieve stress concentrations, and the funneled inlet relieves stress concentrations.

USE THE WELDOLET

WHEN, WHERE & WHY TO USE WELDOLET WELDING FITTINGS

FORGED

A
5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
2
2-1/4
2-3/8
2-3/4
3-1/16
3-3/8
3-1/2
3-11/16
3-13/16
4
4-9/16
4-11/16
5-3/8
5-3/8

Larger outlet sizes available on application.

See footnotes at bottom of page 9.

1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
26
30
36

Outlet Size
Inches

STANDARD WEIGHT, RUN AND BRANCH

REDUCING AND FLAT SIZE

WELDOLET

B
1
1
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-3/4
2-1/8
2-9/16
2-7/8
3-1/2
4-1/16
4-13/16
5-5/8
6
7-1/16
8-1/2
10-3/8
12-11/16
14-7/8
16-1/8
18-1/4
20-1/2
22-1/2
27-1/8
29-1/16
34-1/16
34-1/16

Dimensions

C
5/8
5/8
3/4
15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
3-11/16
4
4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16
8-11/16
10-13/16
12-13/16
14-1/16
16-1/16
18-1/16
20
24-3/16
26-1/4
30-7/16
36-1/2
.10
.10
.15
.20
.25
.50
.80
1.00
1.75
2.50
4.00
5.50
6.30
10.25
12.00
23.00
36.00
59.00
66.00
75.00
97.00
118.00
220.00
265.00
430.00
900.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See pgs.
36-37

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DIES, TOOLS
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Catalog W-9-2006 (2.5M 12/06)

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WARRANTY

3/8
36 - 1/2

36 - 1/4

1
3 1/2 - 1 1/4
36 - 4

1 1/2
2
3 1/2 - 2 1/2
10 - 4
36 - 12

2 1/2 - 1 1/2
6-3
36 - 8

1 1/2
2 1/2 - 2
8-3
36 - 10

1 1/2
3-2
8 - 3 1/2
36 - 10

2
2 1/2
4-3
10 - 5
18 - 12
36 - 20

1-1/4

3/4
1 1/2 - 1 1 1/4
2 1/2 - 1 4 - 2
2 - 1 1/2
36 - 3
36 - 5
6 - 2 1/2
36 - 8

3/4

1-1/2

2
3 - 2 1/2
5 - 3 1/2
18-6
36 - 20

2 1/2
3 1/2 - 3
5-4
10 - 6
26 - 12
36 - 28

2-1/2

3
3 1/2
4
5
8-6
14 - 10
42 - 16
80 - 44

3 1/2
4
5
6
10 - 8
18 - 12
56 - 20
80 - 60

3-1/2

Outlet Size Inches

3
3 1/2
4
6-5
12 - 8
36 - 14

3 1/2
4
5
6
10 - 8
22 - 12
36 - 24

3 1/2
4
6-5
10 - 8
24 - 12
36 - 26
3 1/2
4
6-5
12 - 8
34 - 14
36

3-1/2

4
5
6
10 - 8
18 - 12
36 - 20

4
5
6
10 - 8
20 - 12
36 - 22
4
5
6
10 - 8
20 - 12
36 - 22
4
5
8-6
14 - 10
36 - 16

5
6
8
12 - 10
18 - 14
30 - 20
72 - 32

6
8
10
14 - 12
18 - 16
26 - 20
40 - 28
80 - 42

8
10
12
14
16
18
22 - 20
28 - 24
36 - 30
48 - 38
80 - 52

8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24 - 22
28 - 26
34 - 30
42 - 36
52 - 44
72 - 56

10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
30 - 28
34 - 32
40 - 36
48 - 42
60 - 52
80 - 64

12

drawings on pg. 39 reflect the allowed fit-up gap

per MSS-SP-97-2001 specification.
The design of the run curvature is such that, in all
instances, the fit-up gap at the top of the run pipe
or at the ear section of the fitting will not be more
than 1/16". This gap is negligible when welding.

2 1/2
3 1/2 - 3
5-4
10 - 6
26 - 12
36 - 28

3 - 2 1/2
5 - 3 1/2
18 - 6
36 - 20

3
4 - 3 1/2
6-5
16 - 8
32 - 18
36 - 34
3 1/2 - 3
5-4
10 - 6
26 - 12
36 - 28

3
4 - 3 1/2
6-5
14 - 8
36 - 16

40

marked 36 1 " x " will fit all run pipe sizes

from 1 " to 36". When placed on a 36 run
pipe, there will be a maximum radial gap of
1
Each outlet size indicated on chart is designed to fit /16" between the top of the run pipe and the
base of the fitting at the crotch. This gap is
a number of run pipe sizes, e.g., the " fitting
negligible when welding.

minimize warehouse inventory. All fittings are

manufactured and marked as shown on the chart.

1 1/2
2
3 - 2 1/2
10 - 3 1/2
36 - 12

The chart above outlines the full range of Flexolet

BW size consolidations (Flexolet SW when Sch 5s
& 10s IDs are specified). This chart has been
devised and the fitting designed to substantially

1 1/4 - 1/2
36 - 1 1/2

1/2

2-1/2

2 1/2
3 1/2 - 3
5-4
12 - 6
24 - 14
36 - 26
2 1/2
4-3
8-5
20 - 10
36 - 22

4
5
6
10 - 8
18 - 12
44 - 20
72 - 46

Each charted outlet size shown on this page is

designed to fit a number of run pipe sizes. The

2
3 - 2 1/2
10 - 3 1/2
36 - 12

2
3 - 2 1/2
6 - 3 1/2
14 - 8
36 - 16

2
3 - 2 1/2
6 - 3 1/2
16 - 8
36 - 18

warehouse inventory. All fittings are marked as

shown on the charts. All outlet sizes not shown
should be ordered to specific run pipe sizes.

1 1/2 - 1 1/4
3 1/2 - 2
8-4
36 - 10

1 1/4
4 - 1 1/2
36 - 5

2 - 1 1/4
5 - 2 1/2
36 - 6

1 1/4
2 - 1 1/2
6 - 2 1/2
36 - 8

1-1/4

CONSOLIDATIONS BUTT-WELD WITH 5S & 10S BRANCH I.D.

The OLET product line, means reduced inventory!

The charts on these pages represent the full range
of the Flexolet product run size combinations.
Bonney Forges Flexolet branch connections
have been designed to substantially reduce

1 1/4 - 1
4 - 1 1/2
36 - 5

3/8 - 1/4 1 - 3/8

1/2
3/4
36 - 1/2 36 - 1 1/4 1 1/2 - 3/4 2 1/2 - 1
36 - 2
36 - 3

1 1/2 - 3/4 1
36 - 2
3 - 1 1/4
36 - 3 1/2

2 - 3/4
36 - 2 1/2

3/4

2-1
36 - 2 1/2

1/2
36 - 3/4

3/4 - 1/2
36 - 1

1 - 1/2
36 - 1 1/4

1/2

1 - 3/4
36 - 1 1/4

36 - 3/8

1/2 - 3/8
36 - 3/4

1/4
36 - 3/8

36 - 1/4

3/8

1/4

Outlet Size Inches

1 -1/2

FLEXOLET RUN SIZE COMBINATIONS

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

STAINLESS STEEL & ALLOY CONSOLIDATION CHART

BW (STD) &
SW (3000#)

BW (XS)

THRD (3000# BW (S160) &

& 6000#) SW (6000#)

Run Sizes

FORGED

A
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
2
2-1/4
2-3/8
2-3/4
3-1/16
3-3/8
3-1/2
3-11/16
4-1/16
4-5/8
5-3/8
5-3/8
5-3/8

C
15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
3-11/16
3-7/8
4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16
8-11/16
10-13/16
12-13/16
14-1/16
16-1/16
18-5/8
20-1/16
25-1/8
30-7/16
36-1/2

Dimensions
B
1-3/8
1-5/8
2
2-3/8
2-7/8
3-1/2
4-1/16
4-13/16
5-3/8
6
7-1/8
8-1/2
10-3/8
12-9/16
14-7/8
16-1/8
18-1/4
20-3/4
23-1/16
27-7/8
34-1/16
34-1/16

ORDERING

FLATS

SCHEDULES

RUN PIPE SIZES

5/8
13/16
1-1/32
1-3/8
1-5/8
2-1/16
2-7/16
3-1/16
3-9/16
4
5-1/16
6-1/16
7-15/16
10
12
13-1/4
15-1/4
17-1/4
19-1/4
23-1/4
29-1/4
35-1/4

.15
.25
.40
.70
.80
1.50
2.25
3.75
5.00
6.70
8.50
14.00
28.00
39.00
65.00
70.00
92.00
125.00
175.00
280.00
440.00
1180.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See pgs.
36-37

Outlet sizes 6" and less fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 38 for run pipe size combination table(s).
Standard weight fittings are the same as schedule 40 fittings through 10".
Pipe schedule numbers and weight designations are in accordance with ASME B36.10.
A schedule 40 Weldolet for sizes 12" and larger is available.
A flat Weldolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat surfaces is
available.
When ordering a Weldolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Larger Outlet Sizes Available on Application.
Design per MSS-SP-97. BW ends per B16.9 and B16.25.

Footnotes apply to pages 8 & 9.

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36

Outlet Size
Inches

STANDARD WEIGHT, RUN AND BRANCH

SIZE ON SIZE

WELDOLET

FORGED

10

See footnotes at bottom of page 11.

24-3/16
27-1/4

24
5-1/2
27-7/8
26
5-3/4
30-1/8
30, 36 and larger sizes available on application.

5/8
5/8
3/4
15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
3-11/16
4
4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16
8-11/16
10-7/16
12-1/2
13-13/16
15-7/8
17-15/16
20-1/16

5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
2
2-1/4
3-1/16
3-7/8
3-11/16
4-1/16
3-15/16
4-3/16
4-3/8
4-11/16

Dimensions

1
1
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-3/4
2-1/8
2-9/16
2-7/8
3-1/2
4-1/16
4-13/16
5-3/8
6
7-1/16
8-7/8
11-1/2
12-3/4
14-15/16
17
18-3/8
20-3/8
22-15/16

1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Outlet Size
Inches

EXTRA STRONG, RUN AND BRANCH

REDUCING AND FLAT SIZE

WELDOLET

290.00
350.00

.10
.10
.15
.20
.30
.50
.90
1.10
1.75
2.60
4.10
5.60
6.40
10.40
23.00
37.00
46.00
61.00
70.00
102.00
130.00
158.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See
pgs.
36-37

1/2-3/8
36-3/4

3/8
3/8
36-1/2

3/8
1-3/8
36-1 1/4

3/8
1-3/8
36-1 1/4

3/8
1/2-3/8
36-3/4
`

3/8
36-3/8

1/4
36-1/4

1/4
3/8-1/4
36-1/2

1/4
3/8-1/4
36-1/2

1/4
1/4
36-3/8

1/4
36-1/4

3/8

1/4
36-3/8

1/4

3/4

1 1/4

1 1/2

Outlet Size Inches

1/2
1/2
36-3/4

1/2
1/2
36-3/4

1/2
1/2
36-3/4

1/2
1/2
36-3/4

1 1/4
2-1 1/4
5-2 1/2
36-6

1
1 1/4
1
1 1/2-1 1/4
2 1/2-1 1/4 3 1/2-2
36-3
8-4
36-10

3/4
1-3/4
36-1 1/4

39

1
1 1/4
1
1 1/4
2 1/2-1 1/4 4-1 1/2
36-3
36-5

3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/4-3/4 1
1 1/2-1 1/4
36-1 1/2 2 1/2-1 1/4 3 1/2-2
36-3
36-4

3/4
3/4
1 1/4-1
36-1 1/2

1 1/2
1 1/2
2 1/2-2
5-3
36-6

1 1/2
1 1/2
2 1/2-2
5-3
36-6

1 1/2
1 1/2
2 1/2-2
5-3
36-6

1 1/2
1 1/2
2 1/2-2
5-3
36-6

2 1/2

2 1/2
2 1/2
4-3
10-5
36-12

2 1/2
4-3
10-5
36-12

2
2
3 1/2-2 1/2
6-4
36-8

2
2
3 1/2-2 1/2
6-4
36-8

2
2
3 1/2-2 1/2
6-4
36-8

2
2
3 1/2-2 1/2
6-4
36-8

1 1/2
2
1 1/2
2
3 1/2-2 3-2 1/2
36-4
6-3 1/2
36-8

3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/4-3/4 1
1 1/2-1 1/4
36-1 1/2 2 1/2-1 1/4 3 1/2-2
36-3
36-4

1/2
3/4
1
3/4-1/2 1 1/2-3/4 1
36-1
36-2
1 1/2-1 1/4
36-2

1-1/2
2-3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2 2
36-1 1/4 36-2 1/2 1 1/2-1 1/4 2-1 1/2 3 1/2-2 3-2 1/2
36-2
6-2 1/2 36-4
6-3 1/2
36-8
36-8

1/2

2 1/2
3-2 1/2
5-3 1/2
18-6
36-20

2 1/2
2 1/2
3 1/2-3
6-4
36-8

2 1/2
2 1/2
3 1/2-3
5-4
10-6
26-12
36-28

2 1/2
2 1/2
3 1/2-3
6-4
36-8

3
3
4-3 1/2
6-5
14-8
36-16

3
4-3 1/2
6-5
14-8
36-16

3
3 1/2-3
5-4
10-6
26-12
36-28

3
3
5-3 1/2
14-6
36-16

3
3
3 1/2
4
6-5
12-8
36-14

3
3
5-3 1/2
14-6
36-16

4
4
6-5
10-8
20-12
36-22

4
6-5
10-8
20-12
36-22

FLEXOLET RUN SIZE COMBINATIONS

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
FLEXOLET SA/A105 & SA/350 LF2 CL1

Butt-Weld, Std.
Butt-Weld, XS
Class 3000
Threaded
Class 6000
Threaded
Class 3000
Socket-Weld
Class 6000
Socket-Weld

4
4
5
8-6
14-10
36-16

4
4
6-5
10-8
20-12
36-22

4
4
5
6
10-8
18-12
36-20

4
4
6-5
10-8
20-12
36-22

6
6
8
10
14-12
18-16
24-20
34-26
42-36

6
8
10
14-12
18-16
24-20
34-26
42-36

3/8
1/2
1-3/4
2-1/2-1-1/4
36-3
flat

3/8
1/2
1-3/4
2-1/2-1-1/4
36-3
flat

1
3/4-1/2
36-1
flat

1/2
1-3/4
2-1/2-1-1/4
36-3
flat

3/8

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2-1-1/4
2-1/2-2
8-3
36-10
flat

1/2

3/4
1
1-1/2-1-1/4
2-1/2-2
5-3
12-6
36-14
flat

1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3-1/2-3
5-4
10-6
36-12
flat

1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3-1/2-3
5-4
8-6
18-10
36-20
flat

1-1/4

Outlet Size Inches

3/4

2
2-1/2
3
4-3-1/2
5
6
10-8
18-12
36-20
flat

2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
12-10
18-14
36-20
flat

2-1/2

3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
14-12
20-16
36-24
flat

1/2

1-3/4
2-1-1/4
6-2-1/2
36-8
flat

3/4

1
2-1/2-1-1/4
10-3
36-12
flat

1
2-1/2-1-1/4
10-3
36-12
flat

1-1/4

1-1/2-1-1/4
2-1/2-2
10-3
36-12
flat

1-1/2

1-1/2
2-1/2-2
3-1/2-3
8-4
20-10
22
36-24
flat

2
2-1/2
3-1/2-3
5-4
8-6
18-10
36-20
flat

Outlet sizes 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 order to specific size combination.

3/4

1-3/4
2-1-1/4
6-2-1/2
36-8
flat

1/2

1/2
1-1/4-3/4
36-1-1/2
flat

Outlet size Inches

1-1/2-1-1/4
2-1/2-2
10-3
36-12
flat

SCHEDULE 160, XXS WELDOLET

3/8

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2-1-1/4
2 1/2-2
8-3
36-10
flat

1/4

1/2
1-3/4
2-1/2-1-1/4
36-3
flat

Outlet Size Inches

1-1/4

2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
8-6
12-10
18-14
36-20
flat

2-1/2

1-1/2
2-1/2-2
3-1/2-3
8-4
36-10
flat

1-1/2

38

3
3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
flat

2
2-1/2
3-1/2-3
5-4
8-6
18-10
36-20
flat

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

2-1/2
3
4
5
6
10-8
20-12
36-24
flat

3-1/2
4
5
6
8
10
14-12
20-16
36-24
flat

3-1/2

4
5
6
8
10
14-12
20-16
22
36-24
flat

1 Size consolidation for Weldolets only.

1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4-3-1/2
6-5
12-8
24-14
36-26
flat

1 -1/2

5
6
8
10
12
14
18-16
22-20
28-24
36-30
flat

6
8
10
14-12
16
18
22-20
28-24
36-30
flat

Each charted outlet size shown on these

pages are designed to fit a number of run
pipe sizes. The drawings on page 39 reflect
the allowed fit-up gap per
MSS-SP-97-2001 specification.
Example: 8-3 x 1/2 designation.
The design of the run curvature is such that,
in all instances, the fit-up gap at the top of
the run pipe or at the ear section of the
fitting will not be more than 1/16". This gap
is negligible when welding.

The OLET product line, means reduced

inventory! The charts on these pages
represent the full range of the Weldolet/
Flexolet product run size combinations.
Bonney Forges branch connections have
been designed to substantially reduce
warehouse inventory. In the case of the
Flexolet and its Straight Thru Bore design, a
still greater run size combination is available.
All fittings are marked as shown on the
charts. All outlet sizes not shown should be
ordered to specific run pipe sizes.

CLASS 6000 THREDOLET, CLASS 6000 SOCKOLET, XXS NIPOLET

Outlet sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 30 order to specific size combination

1/4

1/8

FORGED

ORDERING

FLATS

SCHEDULES

RUN PIPE SIZES

D
5/8
13/16
1-1/32
1-3/8
1-5/8
2-1/16
2-7/16
3-1/16
3-9/16
4
5-1/16
6-1/16
7-5/8
9-3/4
11-3/4
13
15
17
19
23
25

.15
.25
.40
.70
.90
1.60
2.50
4.10
5.10
7.50
9.50
15.00
32.00
46.00
61.00
75.00
115.00
130.00
187.00
316.00
370.00

Pounds

Appx. Weight

See pgs.
36-37

11

Outlet sizes 6" and less fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 38 for run pipe size combination table(s).
Extra strong fittings are the same as schedule 80 through 8". Pipe schedule
numbers and weight designations are in accordance with ASME B36.10. A schedule
80 Weldolet for sizes 10" and larger is available. Dimensions and prices on application.
A flat Weldolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat surfaces is
available.
When ordering a Weldolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Design per MSS-SP-97. BW ends per B16.9 and B16.25.

Footnotes apply to pages 10 & 11.

C
15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
3-11/16
3-7/8
4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16
8-11/16
10-7/16
13
14-5/16
16-1/2
18-5/8
20-13/16
25-1/8
27-1/4

Dimensions

A
B
1/2
3/4
1-3/8
3/4
7/8
1-5/8
1
1-1/16
2
1-1/4
1-1/4
2-7/16
1-1/2
1-5/16
2-7/8
2
1-1/2
3-1/2
2-1/2
1-5/8
4-1/16
3
1-3/4
4-13/16
3-1/2
2
5-3/8
4
2
6
5
2-1/4
7-1/8
6
3-1/16
8-7/8
8
3-7/8
10-5/8
10
3-1/2
12-7/8
12
3-15/16
15-3/16
14
4-1/8
16-11/16
16
4-7/16
18-7/8
18
4-11/16
21-1/8
20
5
23-3/8
24
5-1/2
27-7/8
26
5-3/4
30-1/8
30, 36 and larger sizes available on application.

Outlet Size
Inches

EXTRA STRONG, RUN AND BRANCH

CLASS 3000 THREDOLET, CLASS 3000 SOCKOLET, EXTRA STRONG NIPOLET

WELDOLET
SIZE ON SIZE

CONVENTIONAL RUN SIZE COMBINATIONS

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD WEIGHT WELDOLET, EXTRA STRONG WELDOLET,

Run Sizes

Run Sizes

Run Sizes

FORGED

RUN AND BRANCH

B
1-3/8
1-3/4
2
2-7/16
2-3/4
3-3/16
3-13/16
4-3/4
6
7-3/8
8-11/16

Dimensions

C
9/16
3/4
1
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-11/16
2-1/8
2-7/8
3-7/8
4-13/16
5-3/4

Larger outlet sizes available on application.

For dimensions see Heavy Wall Weldolet, page 14.

A
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-3/16
2-7/16
2-7/8
3-5/16
3-11/16
4-1/8

12

See footnotes at bottom of page 13.

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
24

Outlet Size
Inches

SCHEDULE 160 & DOUBLE EXTRA STRONG

REDUCING AND FLAT SIZE

WELDOLET

.25
.70
.85
1.25
1.75
2.15
3.40
6.30
10.50
14.25
28.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See
pgs.
36-37

STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & xxs
STD
XS
S160 & XXS

3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3

STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
S160 & XXS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS
STD
XS

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

STD
XS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

1/2

3-1/2

STD
XS

Pipe
Weight or
Sch. No.

3/8

Nominal Run
Pipe Size
Inches

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2

L
Dim.

4-1/4
4 -1/4
5-9/16

13-7/8
13-7/8

11-7/8
11-7/8

10-7/8
10-7/8

9-7/8
9-7/8

8-7/8
8-7/8

8-1/4
8-1/4

7-1/4
7-1/4

6-3/16
6-3/16

5-3/16
5-3/16

14
14

12
12

11
11

10
10

9
9

8-3/8
8-3/8

7-3/8
7-3/8

6-5/16
6-5/16

5-5/16
5-5/16
6-5/8

14-1/4
14-1/4

12-1/4
12-1/4

11-1/4
11-1/4

10-1/4
10-1/4

9-1/4
9-1/4

8-5/8
8-5/8

7-5/8
7-5/8

6-9/16
6-9/16

5-9/16
5-9/16
7

4-11/16 4-13/16 5-1/16

4-11/16 4-13/16 5 -1/16
6-1/8
6-1/2

4-1/8
4-1/8

3-7/8
3-7/8

3-1/2

TM

37

14-3/8
15-1/16

12-3/8
13-1/16

11-3/8
12-1/16

10-3/8
11-1/16

9-3/8
10-1/16

8-3/4
9-7/16

7-3/4
8-7/16

6-11/16
7-3/8

5-11/16
6-3/8
7-7/16

14-3/4
15-7/8

12-3/4
13-7/8

11-3/4
12-7/8

10-3/4
11-7/8

9-3/4
10-7/8

9-1/8
10-1/4

8-1/8
9-1/4

7-1/16
8-3/16

15-1/16
15-11/16

13-1/16
13-11/16

12-1/16
12 -11/16

11-1/16
11-11/16

10-1/16
10-11/16

9-7/16
10-1/16

8-7/16
8-7/8

10

10 -1/2
11-1/8

14

16

18

13-1/2 13-11/16 13-13/16

13 -5/16 14-3/16 14-3/8

14-5/8
15

20

15-3/8
15-1/2 15-11/16 15-13/16
16
16-1/16 15-15/16 16-3/16 16-3/8 16 -1/16

13-3/8
14-1/16

12-3/8
12-1/2 12-11/16 13-1/16
13-1/16 12-15/16 13-3/16 13-11/16

11-3/8
11-1/2 11-11/16
12-1/16 11-15/16 12-7/16

10-3/8
11-1/16

9-3/4
10-5/16

12

Outlet Size Inches

WELDOLET AND BUTT-WELDED FLEXOLET DIMENSIONS CONTINUED

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

17-3/8
17-1/2

24

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & xxs

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

3/4

1-1/4

1-1/2

2-1/2

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

STD
XS

10

12

14

16

18

20

24

STD
XS

STD
XS
S160 & XXS

1/2

3-1/2

STD
XS

Pipe
Weight or
Sch. No.

3/8

Nominal Run
Pipe Size
Inches

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2

L
Dim.

1-9/16
1-9/16

1-7/16
1-7/16

1-5/16
1-5/16

1-3/16
1-3/16

1-1/16
1-1/16

1
1

1/4

1-11/16
1-11/16

1-9/16
1-9/16

1-3/8
1-3/8

1-1/4
1-1/4

1-3/16
1-3/16

3/8

3-7/16
3-7/16

2-7/8
2-7/8

2-5/8
2 5/8

2-3/8
2-3/8

12-5/8
12-5/8

10-5/8
10 -5/8

9-5/8
9-5/8

8-5/8
8-5/8

7-5/8
7-5/8

7
7

6
6

12-5/8
12-5/8

10-5/8
10-5/8

9-5/8
9-5/8

8-5/8
8-5/8

7-5/8
7-5/8

7
7

6
6

4-15/16 4-15/16
4-15/16 4-15/16

12-3/4
12-3/4

10-3/4
10-3/4

9-3/4
9-3/4

8-3/4
8-3/4

7-3/4
7-3/4

7-1/8
7-1/8

6-1/8
6-1/8

5-1/16
5-1/16

4-1/16
4-1/16

3-9/16
3-9/16

3
3

2-3/4
2-3/4

2-1/2
2-1/2

2-1/16 2-3/16
2-1/16 2-3/16

3-15/16 3-15/16
3-15/16 3-15/16

3-7/16
3-7/16

2-7/8
2 7/8

2-5/8
2 5/8

2-3/8
2-3/8
2-7/8

2-1/16
2-1/16

1-13/16 1-13/16 1-15/16

1-13/16 1-13/16 1-15/16

1-9/16
1-9/16

1-7/16
1-7/16

1-5/16
1-5/16

1-3/16
1-3/16

1-1/16
1-1/16

1
1

1/8

TM

1-1/2
1-1/2
1-7/8

1-7/16
1-7/16
1-3/4

3/4

3-1/8
3-1/8
3-1/2

2-7/8
2-7/8

2-5/8
2-5/8
3

11-1/16
11-1/16

10-1/16
10-1/16

9-1/16
9-1/16

8-1/16
8-1/16

7-7/16
7-7/16

6-7/16
6-7/16

5-3/8
5-3/8

4-3/8
4-3/8
4-13/16

3-7/8
3-7/8
4-5/16

3-5/16
3-5/16
3-3/4

3-1/16
3-1/16

2-13/16
2-13/16
3-1/4

12-7/8 13-1/16
12-7/8 13-1/16

10-7/8
10-7/8

9-7/8
9-7/8

8-7/8
8-7/8

7-7/8
7-7/8

7-1/4
7-1/4

6-1/4
6-1/4

5-3/16
5-3/16

4-3/16
4-3/16
4-9/16

36

12-3/4
12-3/4

10-3/4
10-3/4

9-3/4
9-3/4

8-3/4
8-3/4

7-3/4
7-3/4

7-1/8
7-1/8

6-1/8
6-1/8

5-1/16
5-1/16

4-1/16
4-1/16
4-7/16

2 1/4
2-1/4
2-11/16

2
2
2-7/16

1-7/8
1-7/8
2-5/16

1 -1/16
1-11/16
2-1/8

2-5/16
2-1/2
2-5/16
2-1/2
2-11/16 2-15/16

2-1/16
2-1/16
2-7/16

3-9/16 3-11/16
3-9/16 3-11/16
3-15/16 4-1/16

3
3
3-3/8

2-3/4
2-3/4

2-1/2
2-1/2
2-7/8

2-3/16
2-3/16
2-9/16

1-15/16
1-15/16
2-5/16

1-11/16 1-13/16
1-11/16 1-13/16
2-1/16 2-3/16

1-9/16 1-11/16
1-9/16 1-11/16
1-15/16 2-1/16

1-3/8
1-3/8
1-3/4

1-1/4
1-1/4
1-5/8

1-3/16
1-3/16
1-1/2

1/2

13-1/4
13-1/4

11-1/4
11-1/4

10-1/4
10-1/4

9-1/4
9-1/4

8-1/4
8-1/4

7-5/8
7-5/8

6-5/8
6-5/8

5-9/16
5-9/16

4-9/16
4-9/16
5-1/6

4-1/16
4-1/16
4-9/16

3-1/2
3-1/2
4

3-1/4
3-1/4

3
3
3-1/2

2-11/16
2-11/16
3-3/16

2-7/16
2-7/16
2-15/16

2-3/16
2-3/16
2-11/16

2-1/16
2-1/16
2-9/16

1-1/4

2-11/16
2-11/16
3-3/8

13-5/16
13-5/16

11-5/16
11-5/16

10-5/16
10-5/16

9-5/16
9-5/16

8-5/16
8-5/16

7-11/16
7-11/16

6-11/16
6-11/16

5-5/8
5-5/8

4-5/8
4-5/8
5-5/16

4-1/8
4-1/8
4-13/16

3-9/16
3-9/16
4-1/4

3-5/16
3-5/16

3-1/16
3-1/16
3-3/4

13-1/2
13-1/2

11-1/2
11-1/2

10-1/2
10-1/2

9-1/2
9-1/2

8-1/2
8-1/2

7-7/8
7-7/8

6-7/8
6-7/8

5-13/16
5-13/16

4-13/16
4-13/16
5-1/2

4-5/16
4-5/16
5

3-3/4
3-3/4
4-7/16

3-1/2
3-1/2

3-1/4
3-1/4
3-15/16

2-3/4
2-15/16
2-3/4
2-15/16
3-7/16 3-5/8

2-1/2
2-1/2
3-3/16

2-1/4
2-1/4
2-15/16

1-1/2

13-5/8
13-5/8

11-5/8
11-5/8

10-5/8
10-5/8

9-5/8
9-5/8

8-5/8
8-5/8

8
8

7
7

5-15/16
5-15/16

4-15/16
4-15/16
5-3/4

4-7/16
4-7/16
5-1/4

3-7/8
3-7/8
4-11/16

3-5/8
3-5/8

3-3/8
3-3/8
4-3/16

3-1/16
3-1/16
3-7/8

2-1/2

Dimensions L1, L2, and L3.

Center of run pipe to face of fitting.
Root Gap not included.

Outlet Size Inches

WELDOLET AND BUTT-WELDED FLEXOLET DIMENSIONS

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

13-3/4
13-3/4

11-3/4
11-3/4

10-3/4
10-3/4

9-3/4
9-3/4

8-3/4
8-3/4

8-1/8
8-1/8

7-1/8
7-1/8

6-1/16
6-1/16

5-1/16
5-1/16
6-3/16

4-9/16
4-9/16
5 -11/16

4
4
5-1/8

3-3/4
3-3/4

3-1/2
3-1/2
4-5/8

FORGED

RUN AND BRANCH

1-3/8
1-3/4
2
2-7/16
2-3/4
3-3/16
3-13/16
4-3/4
6
7-3/8
8-11/16

FLATS
ORDERING

RUN PIPE SIZES

9/16
3/4
1
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-11/16
2-1/8
2-7/8
3-7/8
4-13/16
5-3/4

See pgs.
36-37

13

Outlet sizes 4" and less fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings
are marked accordingly. See page 38 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Weldolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat surfaces is available.
When ordering a Weldolet fitting, see page 7.

.25
.70
.80
1.25
1.75
2.15
3.40
6.35
10.50
14.25
30.25

Appx. Weight
Pounds

For dimensions see Heavy Wall Weldolet, page 14.

1-1/8
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-3/16
2-7/16
2-7/8
3-5/16
3-11/16
4-1/8

Dimensions

Footnotes apply to pages 12 & 13.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.
Larger sizes available on application.
Design per MSS-SP-97. BW ends per B16.9 and B16.25.

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

Outlet Size
Inches

SCHEDULE 160 & DOUBLE EXTRA STRONG

SIZE ON SIZE

WELDOLET

3-5/16

3-3/4

4-1/8

4-3/16

4-1/4

4-3/8

4-1/2

4-11/16 15

5-1/8

5-5/8

6-1/2

10

12

14

16

18

20

24

23

19

17

13

11.750

9.750

7.625

5.750

4.812

3.843

3.359

3-1/8

3-1/2

2.906

2-7/8

3/4

Run Wall
Thickness
Branch
Pipe Size

7-5/8

6-3/4

6-1/2

5-7/8

5-1/4

5-3/32

4-27/32

4-5/8

4-11/32

3-3/4

3-3/8

3-1/4

3-7/32

23

19

17

15

13

11.750

9.750

7.625

5.761

4.812

3.826

3.359

2.900

6-1/2

5-1/2

5-3/8

4-7/8

4-1/2

3-1/2

3-7/16

3-3/8

21.564

17.937

16.125

14.312

12.500

11.375

9.562

7.625

5.760

4.812

3.828

3.359

9.562

7.625

5.760

4.812

3.826

3.359

2.900

17.938

16.126

14.310

8-23/32 21.564

7-9/16

6-1/2

6-7/16

5-13/16 12.500

5-11/16 11.375

5-5/16

5-5/32

4-11/16

4-1/4

3-7/8

3-3/4

3-5/8

1-1/2

8-31/32

7-25/32

6-13/16

6-5/8

6-5/16

6-5/16

5-15/16

5-3/4

5-1/4

4-3/4

4-3/4

4-3/16

4-1/8

14

21.564 9-13/16

17.938 8-3/32

16.126 7-7/16

14.310 7-1/4

12.500 6-15/16

11.375 6-15/16

9.562 6-9/16

7.625 6-11/32

5.760 5-3/4

4.812 5-1/4

3.826 4-3/4

3.359 4-5/8

2.900 4-9/16

1-3/4

21.568

17.938

16.126

14.310

12.500

11.375

9.562

7.625

5.760

4.812

3.826

3.359

2.900

Type 1 - Straight thru bore design

Type 2 - Conventional tapered bore design

2.906

1-1/4

The Heavy Wall Forged Weldolet is an integrally

reinforced branch connection.
It provides the economical and engineering
answer to the problem of welding outlet fittings
on high pressure, high temperature piping and
pressure vessels.

FORGED

HEAVY WALL

WELDOLET

16.126 8-13/16

14.310 8-1/2

12.500 8-3/16

11.375 8-3/16

9.562 7-13/16

7.625 7-17/32

5.760 6-3/4

4.812 6-1/4

3.826 5-5/8

3.359 5-9/16

2.900 5-1/2

10-1/2

21.568 11

21.564

17.938

16.126

14.310

12.500

11.375

9.562

7.625

5.760

4.812

3.826

3.359

2.900

2-1/2

8-21/32 17.938 9-1/4

8-7/32

7-7/8

7-9/16

7-9/16

7-3/16

6-15/16

6-1/4

5-3/4

5-3/16

5-1/16

2-1/4
A

9.562 9-1/16

7.625 8-11/16

5.760 7-13/16

4.812 7-3/16

3.826 6-9/16

3.359 6-5/16

2.900 6-1/16

14.310 9-3/4

16.126

14.310

12.500

11.375

9.562

7.625

5.760

4.812

3.826

3.359

2.900

12-9/16 21.564 10-21/32 21.564

9-29/32 17.938 10-15/32 17.938

9-13/32 16.126 10-1/32

9-1/8

8-13/16 12.500 9-7/16

8-13/16 11.375 9-7/16

8-7/16

8-3/32

7-1/4

6-5/8

6-1/8

5-7/8

2-3/4

35

Fig. 2 Note the blending of the skirt section of the

Weldolet to the run pipe to avoid abrupt change in
intersection. Throat of weld at this point is
designated by the welding bevel.
Funnel shaped opening provides improved flow
conditions.

TRANSVERSE SECTION

FULL PENETRATION

SINGLE
VEE-GROOVED
WELD

Fig. 1 Wide bases or footings at crotch section

distribute internal and external stresses.

ROOT GAP

SINGLE-BEVEL
GROOVE WELD

Tack Weld
The base joint is tack welded, preferably at four
points, each half way between the crotch and skirt
sections of the fitting. The spacers are then
removed.

The outlet is machine-beveled for quick easy buttwelding of the branch pipe for shop or field
fabrication.

RIB
WELD LINE
SKIRT

LONGITUDAL SECTION

CROTCH
BEVEL

Space for Welding The Weldolet is raised off

the run pipe to establish proper weld gap by
placing spacers, e.g. welding rods, under the
fitting. This provides a uniform welding gap
between the curvature of the run and base of
fitting.

TOP VIEW SHOWING SPACER

TO PROVIDE ROOT GAP

SPACER

PIPE

HOLE

Every fitting is shaped to fit the pipe and

is self-aligning.

READY TO WELD

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL COVER
PASS

SECOND
REINFORCING
PASS

FIRST
REINFORCING
PASS

SECOND
STRINGER PASS

FIRST
STRINGER PASS

EXAMPLE OF WELD PASS SEQUENCE

Reinforcing Beads
Reinforcing welds should be made at the crotch bevel areas
of the fitting to provide maximum weld at the crotch
tapering to minimum at the skirt. Particular care should be
taken to weld only the bevel portion of the fitting. (See
"weld lines" on above drawing.) This eliminates the
unnecessary use of continuous passes and prevents the
erroneous practice of welding up to the rib on the skirt
portion of the fitting. A continuous cover bead should be
added to fill the bevel and provide a smooth weld.

Stringer Bead
The stringer bead is applied completely around the base of
the fitting. The established weld gap assures full penetration.

SECOND
REINFORCING PASS
FINAL COVER BEAD
FIRST REINFORCING PASS

STRINGER BEAD
CONTINUOUS
PASS AROUND
ENTIRE
FITTING

WELD LINE

Cut Hole
The hole in the run pipe on reducing sizes can be cut
out either before or after the fitting is welded on. The
hole can be cut with a torch, a drill or a hole saw.
Welding the fitting to the run pipe prior to cutting the
hole helps prevent distortion of the run and can be
done generally on outlet sizes over two inches.

Layout
The template is
the inside of the fitting.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

34

STAINLESS STEEL WELDOLET INSTALLATION

A hole saw or drill should be used to cut small size branch openings in stainless headers. Abrasive cutting
wheels are generally used to make larger size holes. Arc cutting or the injection of iron powder into an
acetylene flame are other methods used. If, however, any of these flame or arc methods are used, the hole
should be cut under-size to allow for grinding out the heat-affected areas before welding. Either the
Heliarc or metal-arc methods may be used for welding. The sequence of welding passes for both alloy and
stainless is the same as outlined for carbon steel Weldolet fittings.

When welding has been completed it is advisable to follow stress-relieving procedures at once. If however,
this is not feasible, the welded section should be post heated to a dull red. The whole area should then be
wrapped with a heat blanket and allowed to cool before stress relieving. The stress-relieving temperature
should then be determined by the type of alloy and the engineers recommended specifications or
procedure.

When preheating the materials to be welded, it is advisable to preheat to a temperature of

100 F more than shown in the code tables. This is done to eliminate the possibility of the material cooling
to a temperature below the minimum shown on the table. Temperature crayons or electrical temperature
controls are generally utilized to determine when the proper heat has been reached. Isolate all welding
from chills and drafts.

CHROME MOLY WELDOLET INSTALLATION

If the hole is to be flame cut rather than machine cut it is very important that all slag and rough edges be
ground to a bright metal finish.

Since alloys are more difficult to weld than carbon steel, many companies have set up specified welding
procedures. For those who do not have access to such specifications we offer the following suggestions:

Multiple outlet headers requiring all full size openings are subject to distortion because of the large
number of holes that have to be cut in close proximity to one another. To eliminate the possibility of
distortion occurring when using Weldolets in this type of installation we recommend that a strap be left in
the center of the hole, by cutting out two half moon sections (as shown in sketch). This strap acts as a
support until after the Weldolet has been installed and is then cut out.

PERTINENT POINTS ON SIZE ON SIZE WELDOLET FITTING INSTALLATION

In contrast to the reducing sizes, the size on size Weldolet and the first reducing size are designed with an
elliptical hole (as shown on pages 9 and 11). This has been done to provide the necessary full size
opening without requiring a 50% portion of the header pipe to be removed (it is actually closer to 40%).
This reduced hole cut combines with the proper welding procedure to minimize the possibility of header
distortion.

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

CL 6000

CL 3000

1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2
2-1/8
2-1/4
2-5/8
2-3/4
1-1/8
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16
1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

1
1-1/16
1-5/16

1/2
3/4
1

1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-29/32
2
2-1/8
2-1/4
2-7/16
2-3/4

1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6

6-1/16
7-1/4
8-11/16

4-1/16
4-13/16
5-3/8

2-3/8
2-7/8
3-1/2

1-3/8
1-5/8
2

2-7/16
2-23/32
3-1/4
4-1/32

1-11/32
1-11/32
1-23/32
1-61/64

5-31/32
7-5/16
8-5/8

4-1/16
4-13/16
5-7/32

2-9/16
2-27/32
3-15/32

1-13/32
1-23/32
2

1
1
1-1/4

Dimensions

4-3/4
5-1/4
5-3/4

3
3-11/16
4-7/16

1-3/4
2
2-9/16

15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16

Dimensions
D

4-1/16
5-1/4
5-3/4

2-1/2
3-1/16
3-9/16

1-3/8
1-5/8
2-1/16

5/8
13/16
1-1/16

1-5/16
1-1/2
1-15/16
2-3/4

9/16
9/16
3/4
1

4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16

3
3-11/16
4

1-3/4
2
2-9/16

15/16
1-5/32
1-7/16

5/8
5/8
3/4

6.80
9.20
15.70

2.50
4.30
4.50

.70
.90
1.40

.15
.25
.45

Appx. Weight
Pounds

1.25
1.60
1.95
5.00

.30
.30
.45
.75

7.10
12.00
15.30

3.00
4.35
5.75

.90
1.00
1.75

.25
.35
.60

.10
.10
.20

Appx. Weight
Pounds

FLATS
ORDERING

RUN PIPE SIZES

15

Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are marked accordingly.
See page 38 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Thredolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat surfaces is available.
When ordering a Thredolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature. Threaded ends are in accordance with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
Design per MSS-SP-97

1
1-1/16
1-5/16

1/2
3/4
1

Outlet Size
Inches

SIZE ON SIZE

3/4
3/4
13/16

1/8
1/4
3/8

Outlet Size
Inches

REDUCING SIZES

THREDOLET REDUCING, SIZE ON SIZE AND FLAT

CL 3000
CL 6000
CL 3000

CL 6000

CL 3000

1-9/16
1-3/4
2-1/8

1-7/8
2-5/8
2-3/4

1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16

1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

2-1/2
3
3-1/2

4
5
6

1/2
3/4
1

1-1/4
1-1/2
2

1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

1-9/16
1-3/4
1-11/16

1-7/8
2-7/16
2-11/16

1-1/4
1-1/2
2

2-1/2
3
3-1/2

4
5
6

6-1/16
7-1/4
8-11/16

4-1/16
4-13/16
5-3/8

2-3/8
2-7/8
3-1/2

1-3/8
1-5/8
2

2-23/32
3-1/4
4-1/32

1-23/32
1-61/64
2-7/16

5-31/32
7-5/16
8-5/8

4-1/16
4-13/16
5-7/32

2-9/16
2-27/32
3-15/32

1-13/32
1-23/32
2

1
1
1-1/4

4-3/4
5-1/4
6-1/16

3
3-11/16
4-7/16

1-3/4
2
2-9/16

15/16
1-3/16
1-7/16

Dimensions
C

1-1/2
1-15/16
2-3/4

3/4
1
1-5/16

4-3/4
5-9/16
6-11/16

3
3-11/16
4

1-3/4
2
2-9/16

29/32
1-5/32
1-7/16

5/8
5/8
3/4

Dimensions

4.026
5.047
6.065

2.469
3.068
3.548

1.380
1.610
2.067

.622
.824
1.049

1.160
1.338
1.689

.466
.614
.815

4.026
5.047
6.065

2.469
3.068
3.548

1.380
1.610
2.067

.622
.824
1.049

.269
.364
.493

1-1/16
1
1-3/16

3/4
15/16
11/16

9/16
21/32
15/16

17/32
15/32
23/32

13/16
7/8
1-3/16

7/8
7/8
15/16

1-1/16
1-11/32
1-13/32

3/4
15/16
1

3/4
3/4
13/16

9/16
9/16
25/32

9/32
9/32
7/16

ORDERING

FLATS

RUN PIPE SIZES

6.60
9.00
15.50

2.25
3.75
4.30

.65
.85
1.40

.15
.25
.45

Appx. Weight
Pounds

1.60
2.00
5.15

.50
.80
1.30

7.25
12.00
14.50

2.75
3.80
4.30

.85
1.00
1.60

.30
.35
.60

.10
.10
.20

Appx. Weight
Pounds

16

Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 38 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Sockolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat surfaces is
available.
When ordering a Sockolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Socket dimensions are in accordance with ASME B16.11. Design per MSS-SP-97.

1
1-1/16
1-5/16

1/2
3/4
1

Outlet Size
Inches

1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

1-1/4
1-1/2
2

SIZE ON SIZE

1
1-1/16
1-5/16

1/2
3/4
1

3/4
3/4
13/16

1/8
1/4
3/8

Outlet Size
Inches

REDUCING SIZES

SOCKOLET REDUCING, SIZE ON SIZE AND FLAT

CL 3000

CL 6000

CL 3000

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

Tends
to
bulge
out.

33

4. WORKMANSHIP - Fabrication with a Weldolet avoids the abuses encountered in the field with mitered branch connections as outlined on page 5.

3. SMALL BRANCHES ON LARGE MAINS - All branches 2" and smaller should be constructed with a Weldolet, Thredolet or Sockolet, whether reinforcement is
required or not. Bonney Forge fittings provide the least expensive method of constructing branch connections in these sizes. Operating experience with piping
systems points out the need for improved methods of attaching small pipes to large mains. The Weldolet fitting provides the ideal method of making the transition.

2. LARGE BRANCHES ON LARGE MAINS - An unreinforced branch connection (nozzle), even when competently installed, is considerably weaker than the pipe.
The amount of reinforcement necessary to restore the joint to full pipe strength requires complex calculations as outlined in the Code. The use of the Weldolet
avoids these calculations and provides 100% pipe strength branch connections as required by Code.

1. FLUID FLOW - The internal funnel of the Weldolet fitting avoids the impeded flow caused by the abrupt 90 angle of a mitered nozzle.

EVEN WHERE CALCULATIONS SHOW THAT REINFORCEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED, the designer should, and in some cases must, satisfy himself on the following
features and determine whether the use of the Weldolet is good engineering compared with the use of mitered branch nozzle construction.

After determining that a branch needs reinforcement because of internal pressure of external forces or because of the high hazard of pipe failure, the designer
can avoid further calculating by the specification of Weldolet welding fittings, specifically designed to compensate for the primary and secondary stress factors.
The Weldolet fully integrates the branch and run pipe with the heaviest reinforcement at the crotch. The Weldolet blends the branch into the run pipe without
abrupt transitions or sharp re-entrant corners present when the reinforcement is not completely integrated with the branch and run, such as with pad reinforced
nozzles. The funneled inlet of the Weldolet provides a wide, stable footing which relieves stress concentrations and improves fluid flow.

USE INTEGRALLY REINFORCED WELDOLET WELDING FITTINGS WHICH ELIMINATE COMPUTATION.

BRANCH REINFORCEMENT

At the skirt of an unreinforced branch connection, the tendency under pressure is for this zone to become spherical or to bulge (see Fig. 3). In the case of the
Weldolet type of construction, the skirt portion of the fitting attached to the header tapers from header thickness to a proportionally thick section which tends to
keep the joint from distorting. Rupture does not occur until the header is pressurized well beyond the minimum bursting requirements of B16.9, standard for steel
butt-welding fittings.

SKIRT SECTION

The design of the Weldolet type of construction is based on compensating (see cross hatched area in Fig. 2) for the metal removed from the run pipe at the point
where the largest stress concentrations would otherwise occur.

CROTCH SECTION

The Weldolet welding fitting is designed with thickness and weld bevel distributed in the same manner as the stresses, largest at crotch section and tapered to
pipe wall thickness at skirt section.

B
Internal pressure tends to split pipe by hoop
stress. At a 90 intersection, the maximum
hoop stress is produced by the stresses of
both branch and header as shown acting at
point A. This combined stress tapers off to
the hoop stress of the header only at point B. (See Fig. 1.)

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

DEVELOPMENT

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

WELDOLET WELDING FITTING

BURSTING TEST COMPARISON

32

Specify and use the Weldolet for all your full size and reducing branch connections. It is
available in carbon steel and all alloys for any piping service.

Shape of Reinforcement has been pioneered by BONNEY FORGE for the past 60 years. The fact that
shape is even more important than area replacement for branch reinforcement has gained wide industry
recognition. Even though the Weldolet does have sufficient area replacement, the factor setting it apart
from conventional lap type reinforcement is its SHAPE . . .
reinforcement close to the juncture - completely bonded homogeneous reinforcement avoiding cracks,
fillet welds, and re-entrant corners - reinforcement tapering at the sides to prevent abrupt change in
thickness where fitting joins header pipe.

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

EXTRA STRONG

STANDARD WEIGHT

BUTT WELDED

A
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
3-1/16

3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
2-3/8

1
1-1/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2-1/4
2-9/16
3-5/16
3-21/32
4-9/32
5-3/8
7-23/32

Dimensions

1
1-1/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2-1/4
2-9/16
3-5/16
3-21/32
4-9/32
5 -3/8
7-21/32

Dimensions

ORDERING

FLATS

SCHEDULES

RUN PIPE SIZES

C
0.423
0.546
0.742
1.062
1.278
1.625
2.313
2.500
3.125
4.145
5.800

0.493
0.622
0.824
1.062
1.38
1.625
2.313
2.500
3.125
4.145
6.112

0.10
0.12
0.18
0.36
0.55
0.68
1.24
2.26
2.84
4.56
15.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.10
0.12
0.22
0.32
0.64
0.78
1.14
1.94
2.60
4.12
11.00

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See pgs.
36-37

17

Outlet sizes 6" and less fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 39 for run pipe size combination table(s).
Standard Weight Fittings are the same as schedule 40 fittings through 10".
A schedule 40 butt-welded Flexolet for sizes 12" and larger is available.
Dimensions and prices on application.
Extra Strong Fittings are the same as schedule 80 fittings through 8". A schedule
80 butt-welded Flexolet for sizes 10" and larger is available. Dimensions and
prices on application. Pipe schedule numbers and weight designations are
in accordance with ASME B36.10.
Flat butt-welded Flexolet fittings for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

BW Ends per B16.9 and B16.25. Design per MSS-SP-97.

3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
6

Outlet Size
Inches

3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
6

Outlet Size
Inches

SA/A105 & SA/A350 LF2 CL1

FLEXOLET

Standard
Extra Strong

CL 6000

THREADED
CL 3000

3/4
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16
1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

Outlet Size
Inches

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

1-1/16
1-5/16
1-3/4
2-1/16
2-17/32
2-1/2
3-5/16
3-31/32

Dimensions

1-1/16
1-1/16
1-15/32
1-45/64
2-3/32
2-17/32
2-25/32
3-5/16
3-29/32
4-21/32
5-13/16

Dimensions

ORDERING

FLATS

RUN PIPE SIZES

.437
.578
.718
.922
1.156
1.500
1.734
2.218

.437
.578
.718
.922
1.156
1.500
1.734
2.218
2.625
3.250
4.250

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.12
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.12
1.66
2.73
3.88
6.18

Appx. Weight
Pounds

18

Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 39 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Threaded Flexolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Threaded ends are in accordance with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
Design per MSS-SP-97.

3/4
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2
2-1/4

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4

Outlet Size
Inches

SA/A105 & SA/A350 LF2 CL1

FLEXOLET

CL 3000

CL 6000

15/16
1
1-3/16
1-5/16
1-9/16
1-11/16
1-13/16
2-1/2
3

1/2"
3/4"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
2-1/2"
3"
4"

2-1/2
3
5

2-1/2"
3"
4"

1-1/2

1-1/2"

1-1/4

1-1/4"
2"

1"

3-1/2

2-1/2

1-1/2

1-1/4

3/4

3-1/2

2-1/2

2-1/2 - 2

2 - 1-1/2

2 - 1-1/4

1-1/4 - 1

2-1/2 - 1-1/2

10

3-1/2

4-3

4-3

4 - 2-1/2

6 - 2-1/2

8-3

31

14-12

8-5

8-5

8-5

36-8

16

16-10

36-10

36-10

36-10
3/4

1/2

1/2"
3/4"

Run Sizes

0.745
0.958
1.188
1.550
1.780
2.260
2.890
3.400
4.380

18

10

20

12

12-10

10

24

14

16-14

36

18-16

36-18

16-12

1.188
1.441
1.562
1.906
2.188
2.750
3.386
4.000
5.000

36-20

36-18

Coupolet fittings are for use in fire protection

sprinkler systems and other low pressure piping
systems.
300# rating
NPT female threads
Heat lot traceability on each piece
U.L. listed / F.M. approved

36-18

Dimensions
C

Coupolet
Outlet Size

INTERCHANGEABILITY OR COMBINATION OF SIZES

Additional dimensions available upon request.

NOTE: In order to eliminate Blind Holes cut hole in pipe prior to welding.

Nominal
Outlet Size

300# FEMALE THREADED COUPOLET

FORGED

COUPOLET

11/16
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2
2-1/4
2-5/8

1
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-3/4
2-1/8
2-9/16
2-7/8
3-1/2
4-1/8
4-13/16
6
7-1/16

11/16
13/16
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2-1/8

Outlet Sizes

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4

1
1- 1/4
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-3/4
2-1/8
2-9/16
2-7/8
3-1/2
4-1/8
5-1/2

30

9/16
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/8
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
4-5/16

9/16
3/4
7/8
1-1/8
1-7/16
1-3/4
2
2-9/16
3
3-11/16
4-3/4
5-9/16

.188
.190
.190
.220
.240
.270
.300
.330
.360
.384
.437

Brazing Surface

.188
.190
.220
.240
.270
.300
.330
.360
.384
.442
.476
.656

Brazing Surface

Also available: grooved for rings per MIL-F-1183

Available in Reducing Sizes Only - For Run Sizes Through 14"

.700
.855
.855
1.020
1.250
1.535
1.900
2.160
2.675
3.215
4.400

F-MIN. MIL-F-1183

.700
.855
1.020
1.250
1.535
1.900
2.160
2.675
3.215
3.880
4.940
6.163

F-MIN. MIL-F-1183

AND TUBING
The Brazolet is a bronze brazing outlet fitting for silver brazing to copper or brass pipe
or tubing. It is available for use on Type TP tubing, nominal pipe sizes and types K, L & M
tubing. The branch outlets are machined with either threaded ends or for silver brazing
the corresponding type of pipe or tubing. The use of the Brazolet enables installation of
full straight lengths of pipe or tubing and cutting in branches afterwards.

FOR PIPE

BRAZOLET FOR TUBING

TYPE K, L AND M TUBING. ASME SB-98 UNS C65500 ALLOY A

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5

Outlet Sizes

BRAZOLET FOR IPS PIPE

ASME SB-98 UNS C65500 ALLOY A

BRAZOLET

CL 3000
CL 6000

SOCKET WELDED

B
1-3/4
2-1/16
2-17/32
2-1/2
3-5/16
3-31/32

C
.464
.612
.815
1.16
1.338
1.687

Dimensions

0.364
0.493
0.622
0.824
1.049
1.38
1.61
2.067
2.469
3.068
4.026

Dimensions
1
1-1/16
1-15/32
1-45/64
2-3/32
2-17/32
2-25/32
3-5/16
3-29/32
4-21/32
5-13/16

ORDERING

FLATS

19

RUN PIPE SIZES

E
13/16
15/16
1-1/32
1-1/32
1-1/16
1-3/8

3/8
7/16
9/16
9/16
25/32
23/32
3/4
13/16
3/4
15/16
1-1/16

0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.63
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.12
1.66
2.73
3.88
6.60

Appx. Weight
Pounds

Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 39 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Socket-welded Flexolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Socket dimensions are in accordance with ASME B16.11.
Design per MSS-SP-97.

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

A
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16
1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

3/4
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-13/16
2
2-1/4

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
Outlet Size
Inches

Outlet Size
Inches

SA/A105 & SA/A350 LF2 CL1

FLEXOLET

CL 3000
CL 6000

EXTRA STRONG

STANDARD WEIGHT

BUTT WELDED

STAINLESS & ALLOY

FLEXOLET

Standard

3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
6

Outlet Size
Inches

3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
6

Outlet Size
Inches

A
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
3-1/16

3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
2-3/8

1
1-1/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2-1/4
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
7-1/2

Dimensions

1
1-1/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2-1/4
2-1/2
3
3-5/8
4
5
7-1/2

Dimensions

ORDERING

FLATS

SCHEDULES

RUN PIPE SIZES

C
0.423
0.546
0.742
0.957
1.278
1.500
1.939
2.323
2.900
3.826
5.761

0.493
0.622
0.824
1.049
1.38
1.610
2.067
2.469
3.068
4.026
6.065

0.15
0.12
0.21
0.43
0.69
0.89
1.25
2.63
3.82
6.17
15.06

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.09
0.12
0.28
0.34
0.72
0.90
1.12
2.31
2.50
5.89
10.50

Appx. Weight
Pounds

See pgs.
36-37

20

Outlet sizes 6" and less fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 40 for run pipe size combination table(s).
Standard Weight Fittings are the same as schedule 40 fittings through 10".
A schedule 40 butt-welded Flexolet for sizes 12" and larger is available.
Dimensions and prices on application.
Extra Strong Fittings are the same as schedule 80 fittings through 8". A schedule
80 butt-welded Flexolet for sizes 10" and larger is available. Dimensions and
prices on application. Pipe schedule numbers and weight designations are
in accordance with ASME B36.10.
Flat butt-welded Flexolet fittings for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

BW Ends per B16.9 and B16.25. Design per MSS-SP-97.

Extra Strong

FORGED

NIPOLET

3-1/2
9/16

A
C

3-1/2
3/4

3-1/2
1

1"
3-1/2
1-7/16

3-1/2
1-5/16

1-1/4"
3-1/2
1-3/4

Plain End and Threaded

3/4"
3-1/2
1-3/16

3-1/2
1-1/2

1-1/2"
3-1/2
2

3-1/2
1-11/16

2"
3-1/2
2-9/16

29

XS and XXS ratings represent the schedule of the nipple portion of the Nipolet fitting.

Threaded or plain end (male socket weld)

Available in outlet sizes 1/2" thru 2"
Available in 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2" and 6 1/2" standard lengths. Other lengths available on
request.
Run Pipe combinations, see page 38.

1/2"
3-1/2
15/16

Size
A
C

It provides 100% reinforcement, improved flow characteristics and better distribution of stresses.
The Bonney Forge Nipolet is a superior, engineered branch connection at far less cost than the
coupling and nipple connection.

A 1-PIECE FORGED FITTING THAT ELIMINATES THE NIPPLE, A COUPLING

AND ONE WELD

XS
XXS

1.5

XS Run Pipe

.500" to .750"
Thick Run Pipe

.750" to 1.00"
Thick Run Pipe

1.00" to 1.25"
Thick Run Pipe

1.25" to 1.50"
Thick Run Pipe

1.5

1.5

4.25

4.38

Std. Wt. Run Pipe 3.50

XS Run Pipe

5.00

4.88

2-1/2

1.62

1.62

2-1/2

5.75

5.69

3.62

3.38

3.22

2.88

1.75

1.75

7.12

4.25

3.75

3.75

2.25

2.25

4.69

4.5

4.34

4.12

3.06

2.38

5.16

4.88

4.62

4.18

3.87

2.75

5.31

5.0

4.84

4.25

3.69

3.06

5.68

5.38

5.10

4.37

4.06

3.38

A Dimensions (height above run pipe)

5
6
8
10
12

14

5.81

5.50

5.25

4.50

3.81

3.50

8.25

8.06

10.44

9.71

13.44

11.71

14.25

14.00

10

16.56

16.32

12

18.00

17.56

14

*W Dimensions (Max. O.D. of Fitting - Max. size of hole)

3.87

3.5

3.38

3.31

20.00

19.75

16

6.44

6.00

5.88

4.69

4.19

3.75

16

22.44

22.00

18

6.50

6.50

6.50

5.13

4.38

3.81

18

Orders and inquiries should provide the additional following information:

6) Design Pressure
1) Vessel/Header Size
7) Design Temperature
2) Vessel/Header Wall Thickness
8) Corrosion Allowance
3) Branch Size
9) Design Code - ASME B31.1
4) Branch Wall Thickness
unless otherwise specified
5) Vessel/Header Material Grade

INSERT WELDOLET FITTINGS

20

25.00

24.00

20

7.56

7.00

6.75

5.62

4.69

24

30.32

29.00

24

8.72

8.00

7.62

6.5

5.50

4.56

ORDERING

When ordering an Insert Weldolet fitting, see page 7.

28

(1) Insert Weldolet fittings are not available for size-on-size applications, first reduction applications or second reduction applications.
(2) Depending on run pipe wall thickness, some second reduction Insert Weldolet fittings can be manufactured - contact Bonney Forge if a second reduction is your
application.

*W dimensions shown are maximum - depending on individual applications, at the time of order, these dimensions may be reduced. These dimensions are to be used
for layout purposes to determine any possible spacing problems. In no way should these dimensions be used to pre-cut holes prior to welding. In all cases, the fitting
should be used as the template to determine size of hole in run pipe.

3.56

1-1/2

Outlet
Size

INSERT WELDOLET FITTINGS

1.5

1-1/2

Std. Wt. Run Pipe

Outlet
Size

INSERT WELDOLET FITTINGS

FORGED

INSERT WELDOLET

CL 6000

THREADED
CL 3000

STAINLESS & ALLOY

FLEXOLET

CL 3000

3/4
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

A
1-1/8
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16
1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

Outlet Size
Inches
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

Outlet Size
Inches

1
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2-1/4
2-1/2
3
3-5/8

Dimensions

7/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
3

Dimensions

ORDERING

FLATS

RUN PIPE SIZES

.437
.578
.718
.922
1.156
1.500
1.734
2.218

.437
.578
.718
.922
1.156
1.500
1.734
2.218

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.63
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.12
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

21

Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 40 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Threaded Flexolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Threaded ends are in accordance with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
Design per MSS-SP-97.

CL 6000

CL 3000
CL 6000

SOCKET WELDED

STAINLESS & ALLOY

FLEXOLET

CL 3000

1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

A
1-1/4
1-7/16
1-9/16
1-5/8
1-11/16
2-1/16

3/4
13/16
1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2

Outlet Size
Inches

Outlet Size
Inches

B
1-3/8
1-3/4
2
2-1/2
2-3/4
3-3/8

0.364
0.493
0.622
0.824
1.049
1.38
1.61
2.067

C
.464
.612
.815
1.16
1.338
1.687

Dimensions

7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
3

Dimensions

ORDERING

FLATS

RUN PIPE SIZES

E
13/16
15/16
1-1/32
1-1/32
1-1/16
1-3/8

3/8
7/16
9/16
9/16
25/32
23/32
3/4
13/16

0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.63
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

0.14
0.14
0.28
0.39
0.73
0.96
1.12
1.66

Appx. Weight
Pounds

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Outlet sizes noted above fit a number of run pipe sizes, and the fittings are
marked accordingly. See page 40 for run pipe size combination table(s).
A flat Socket-welded Flexolet for use on welding caps, elliptical heads and flat
surfaces is available.
When ordering a Flexolet fitting, see page 7.

Each outlet size listed is available to fit any run curvature.

Threaded ends are in accordance with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
Design per MSS-SP-97.

CL 6000

FORGED

SWEEPOLET

Outlet
Size
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

A*
1-1/4
1-3/4
1-1/2
1-21/32
2-1/32
2-11/16
3
3-1/8
3-5/16
3-5/8
3-3/4
4-5/8
5-1/8
5-5/8

Dimensions
B
4
5-1/2
5-1/2
7
8-3/4
13
15
18-1/2
20-1/2
24
28
31
33
38

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*A dimensions are approximate values only.

SWEEPOLET FITTINGS
Orders and inquiries should provide the following information.
1) Vessel/Header Size
2) Vessel/Header Wall Thickness
3) Branch Size
4) Branch Wall Thickness
5) Vessel/Header Material Grade
6) Design Pressure
7) Design Temperature
8) Corrosion Allowance
9) Design Code ASME - B31.1
unless otherwise specified.

Forged Sweepolet fittings are available in outlet sizes for standard, extra
strong and heavier run wall thicknesses. Inquiries are invited. Full size and
first reduction Sweepolet are not manufactured.

Run
Size
6 to 36
6 to 36
6 to 36
6 to 36
6 to 36
10 to 36
12 to 36
16 to 36
16 to 36
20 to 36
24 to 36
24 to 36
24 to 36
30 to 36

The Sweepolet is a contoured, integrally reinforced insert welding fitting

developed by Bonney Forge. They have been approved for all critical-service
applications including Class 1 Nuclear piping.
The Codes have always anticipated the development of fittings such as our
Sweepolet and approve their use.
For example:
ASME B31.3, PROCESSING PIPING
Paragraphs 302.2, 304.3, 326 and 328.5.4 recognize and approve
the use of special fittings.

CODE COMPLIANCE

The Sweepolet concept evolved from two premises, namely, reinforcement

must be sufficient to limit deformations and that an efficient branch
construction would result from controlling the geometry of the intersection
on all planes.
A Sweepolet fitting provides the required stiffening (reinforcement at the
most critical point, the juncture of the branch and header) with essentially
no peak stresses. Owing to the aesthetic proportions of a Sweepolet,
designers intuitively know that it is an efficient branch outlet construction and tests have proved it! As a result of experimental stress analysis from
brittle lacquer to sophisticated and accurate three-dimensional
photoelasticity, it has been shown that the Sweepolet embodies quantitatively all desirable features in their optimum relationship.

DESIGN

The piping industry has retained the theory of area replacement for
adequate and acceptable branch pipe reinforcement and very little basic
improvement in branch pipe construction has taken place or indeed seemed
possible. Area replacement has been the only premise outlined by Code for
adequate reinforcement: the Codes have not considered the shape of such
reinforcement. It is evident that some shapes would be more efficient than
others, and as a result more replacement area with a poor shape might be
less satisfactory than less area with an appropriate shape.
The basic methods of lap type reinforcement outlined in Codes are known to
have serious drawbacks, namely, that the geometry creates areas of high
stress concentrations. They have an inherent crack at the inside edge of the
fillet weld as well as points of high stress where the pad joins the run pipe
and where the nozzle intersects the pad or run.
These drawbacks are of increasing concern when high yield pipe is used and
for other critical service applications such as nuclear. On softer materials
such as Grade A or Grade B pipe the localized areas of high stress tend to
be relieved by local yielding and generally do not adversely affect the
serviceability of the joint unless cyclic loading is involved or there is a
propensity for brittle fracture.

BACKGROUND

SWEEPOLET

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Ever since Bonney Forge first began to question the basic premise of area
replacement alone, intensive studies and research have been conducted
by our engineers. It was soon found that the Pressure Vessel Industry
was doing likewise. All signs of the Pressure Vessel Research Committees
work on branch connections, both published and unpublished, point to
the general shape of the Sweepolet. In fact, two of the nationally
recognized pressure vessel and piping codes now contain requirements
as to area placement in addition to the long-standing requirement on
area replacement. In the meantime, the Sweepolet was independently
conceived, developed, tested, sold and put into operation on pipelines,
atomic reactor vessels, missile launching systems and numerous critical
piping systems.
In general, Bonney Forge's position is that shape influences the efficiency
of reinforcement as much or more than area provided by the indiscriminate application of area replacement rules. This theorem has appeared in
Bonney Forge literature for years and has been the subject of many
discussions with piping and pressure vessel designers during the last
two decades. The question is: What is the optimum shape and proper
amount or reinforcement? The answer is Sweepolets! Experimental
stress analyses, from brittle lacquer to sophisticated and accurate 3dimensional photoelasticity have shown that the Sweepolet embodies
quantitatively all desirable features in the optimum relationship.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

ASME B31.1, POWER PIPING

Paragraphs 102.2, 104.3, 126 and 127.4.8 similarly recognize
and approve the use of special fittings.
ASME B31.4, Liquid Transportation Systems
Paragraphs 402.2, 404.3, 406.5, 426 similarly recognize and
approve the use of special fittings.
ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Paragraph 831.3 similarly recognize and approve the use of special
fittings.
The Sweepolet complies with the requirements of ASME B16.9 FactoryMade Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings and therefore satisfies
various sections of the above noted ASME Codes for Pressure Piping.
Additionally, an examination of the drawings in this catalog and/or the
fittings themselves, show the vast improvement in this design over any
other type of piping branch construction for resisting stresses in high
yield pipe. Testing and in-service applications have already proven the
serviceability of our Sweepolet product line and due to the substantial
cost savings gained by using Sweepolets, anyone concerned with critical
piping systems should be interested in the use of this product.
5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
7/8
1-1/16
1-1/4
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
2
2-1/4
2-3/8

7/8
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/2 C = ID
of
1-3/4
specified
2-1/4 branch
pipe
2-1/2
3
3-3/8
4
4-1/2
5
6-1/16
7-1/8

Dimensions

BUTT WELDED

0.10
0.23
0.26
0.61
0.78
0.89
2.17
2.27
4.27
4.37
6.09
10.19

Appx.
Wt/Lb

1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

1-1/4
1-1/2
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
3

0.622
0.824
1.049
1.380
1.610
2.067

provided
unless
otherwise
specified

3M

3M

Reduces run pipe

heat distortion.

Meets Piping Codes & Standards

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Burst Tests, Markl Fatigue Tests,

Finite Element Analysis, MSSSP-97, ASME B31.1 & B31.3,
ASME/ANSI B16.9 & B16.11.

Is Used on All Run Pipe Thicknesses (CL300) S5s/10s

& LW design can be used with
any schedule or thickness run
pipe in B16.5 Class 150 & Class
300 piping systems.

Reduces Heat Build Up

Reduces Header Weld Cross Section Allows full penetration groove

welds without suck in or
distortion.

Reduces weld volume and

welding time by more than 50%
compared to traditional designs.

0.674
0.884
1.097
1.442
1.682
2.157

10s

0.24
0.34
0.63
0.79
0.91
1.37

Appx.
Wt/Lb

10" LW x 2" S40s

10" S10s x 2" S40s
10" S40s x 2" S10s LW**
10" CL300 x 2" Std Wt*

0.710
0.920
1.185
1.530
1.770
2.245

C
5s

**To obtain S10s/LW/CL300 design for run pipes thicker than

S10s, either LW or CL300 must be specified.

*Fittings designated CL300 can be installed on any run pipe

thickness (S10s, Std, XS, S160, XXS) in B16.5 Class 150 or Class
300 Piping Systems.

Specify Socket-Weld & Threaded as follows:

Light Wall x Branch Class:
10" LW x 2" CL 3M SWP
Run Wall x Branch Class:
10" S10s x 2" CL 3M THD
10" S40s x 2" CL 3M THD
LW**
CL300 x Branch Class:
10" CL300 x 2" CL 3M THD*

CL300 x Branch Schedule:

Specify Butt-Weld as follows:

Light Wall x Branch Schedule:
Run Schedule x Branch Schedule:

1-1/4
1-1/2
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
3

Identification

1
1-1/16
1-5/16
1-5/16
1-3/8
1-1/2

Dimensions

Reduces Welding

0.25
0.35
0.65
0.80
0.92
1.40

Appx.
Wt/Lb

SOCKET WELDED*

Benefits

0.719
0.922
1.156
1.500
1.734
2.219

Dimensions

THREADED*

*Branch dimensions are in accordance with ASME B16.11 CL 3M.

1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
5
6

Outlet
Size
Inches

SOCKET WELDED

THREADED

BUTT WELDED

SCHEDULE S5s/10s & CL 300 LW

FLEXOLET

- 1-1/4
-3
- 1-1/4
-3
- 1-1/4
-3
- 1-1/4
-2
-6
- 1-1/4
-2
-6
-2
-3
-6
-2
-3
-6
-2
-3
-6
-2
-3
-6
-4
-6
- 10
-4
-6
- 10
-4
-6
- 10

1-9/16

1/2

24

4-1/8

2-15/32

3-5/52

3-13/32

7-13/16 6-7/16 4-9/16

4-31/32 3-25/32

5-3/16 4-1/8

5-1/4

4-3/4

3-5/32 3-3/16

4-1/8

3-19/32 2-5/8

2-3/16

1-29/32

2-15/32 3-31/32 3-1/32 2-5/8

2-9/32

3-13/16 6-1/4

5-7/16

3-5/32

2-5/8

3-5/32

4-1/8

3-1/32

2-1/8

1-11/16 2-17/32 1-3/4

2-5/32 1-7/16 1-9/16

2-3/32 1-7/16 1-9/16

2-3/32 1-7/16 1-9/16

2-15/32 1-31/32 3

2-3/16

1-29/32

1-3/8

1-9/16 1-5/16

1-9/16 1-5/16

3-5/32

4-1/8

5-7/16

4-7/32

2-5/8

2-1/8

1-3/4

1-7/16

1-7/16

STD & XS
Butt-Weld
B
C

2-1/2

5-7/16

3-3/8

3-3/8

2-5/8

3-3/8

3-1/32

2-3/4

1-1/2

4-7/32

2-15/16

2-3/4

2-5/8

1-1/2

3-27/32

3-21/32

2-1/2

2-3/16

1-1/4

2-1/8

2-3/4

2-1/2

3-1/4

1-7/8

1-9/16 2-11/32

1-9/16 2-11/32

2-3/16

1-29/32

1-9/16

1-9/16

1-9/16

1-3/4

1-7/16

1-7/16

1-7/16

2-3/16 3-1/4

2-3/4

2-11/32

2-11/32

2-11/32

Dimensions

CL 6000 Threaded
and Socket-Weld
A
B
C
E

3/4

3/4

1-7/8

1-9/16

3/8

1/2

1-9/16

CL 3000 Threaded
and Socket-Weld
A
B
C
E

1/4

Outlet
Size

Also available for run sizes through 36".

x=(OD/2+Root Gap)/.7071+E
See footnotes at bottom of page 25.

Order to
Specific Run
Pipe Sizes

2-1/2
12
2-1/2
12
2-1/2
12
1-1/2
5
12
1-1/2
5
12
2-1/2
5
12
2-1/2
5
12
2-1/2
5
12
2-1/2
5
12
5
8
12
5
8
12
5
8
12

Nominal
Run Pipe
Size

Sch. 160 and

XXS Butt-Weld
A
B
C

3-3/8

2-3/4

2-1/2

2-1/8

2-1/8

5-3/8

4-1/4

4-1/8

3-13/16 2-5/8

3-1/4

1-3/4

2-5/16 1-7/16

2-5/16 1-7/16

1-13/16 2-3/4

1-9/16

1-9/16

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
**2-1/2
**3
**4
**6
**8
**10
**12

Outlet Size
Inches

E
1-19/32
1-19/32
1-19/32
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-11/16
3-1/4
3-1/4
3-7/8
4-13/16
6-1/2
8-1/16
10-3/8
11-1/8

**

1-1/2
1-1/2
1-23/32
2-1/4
2-7/8
3-1/8
4-3/16

**

1-19/32
1-19/32
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-11/16
3-1/4

CL 6000 Threaded & Socket-Weld

Sch. 160 & XXS Butt-Weld

When ordering Elbolet/Latrolet fittings - see page 7.

* L=E+ B2 -A2 +Root Gap

ORDERING

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Socket Dimensions to ASME B16.11

Thread Dimensions to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
Butt-welding End Dimensions to ASME B16.9 & B16.25
Each Elbolet 2" & smaller is uniquely designed to fit all the elbow sizes shown. The complete size range interchangeability is so marked on the fitting.
**Available as Butt-Welding outlets only. Larger sizes available - STD/XS/S160/XXS.

1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-23/32
2-1/4
2-7/8
3-1/8
4-3/16
4-3/16
5-1/16
6-5/8
9-3/8
13-5/16
17-1/32
19-5/8

CL 3000 Threaded & Socket-Weld

Std. & XS Butt-Weld

Dimensions

FOR ELBOW OUTLETS

THREADED, SOCKET-WELD AND BUTT-WELD ENDS

Footnotes applying to the Elbolet and Latrolet:

Order to Specific
Elbow Sizes

36 - 3/4
36 - 3/4
36 - 3/4
36 - 1
36 - 2
36 - 2
36 - 2
36 - 3

Nominal
Elbow Size
Inches

FORGED

FORGED

45 BRANCH CONNECTIONS
THREADED, SOCKET-WELD AND BUTT-WELD ENDS

90 LONG RADIUS

ELBOLET

45 CONNECTIONS

LATROLET