Union Tee

A union tee is a type of pipe or tube fitting that combines the features of a union with the shape of a tee. This fitting is designed to facilitate the easy disassembly and reassembly of piping or tubing systems while allowing for a branch connection at a right angle. Union tees are commonly used in various industries, including plumbing, HVAC, and fluid processing systems.

Connects Fractional Tube

Components

Nut: Similar to other union fittings, a union tee includes threaded nuts to secure the fitting.
Body or Coupling: The body of the union tee contains the internal components necessary for creating secure and leak-proof connections between pipes or tubes.
Tee Connection: The tee portion of the fitting allows for a branch connection, typically at a right angle to the main pipeline.
O-Ring or Gasket: To ensure a tight seal between the connected pipes or tubes, a union tee may include an O-ring or gasket.

Installation

Cutting and Preparing Pipes: Cut the pipes to the desired lengths and prepare the ends for connection.
Assembling the Union Tee: Slide the nuts over the ends of the pipes, insert the tubes into the appropriate openings on the Union Tee, and then thread the nuts onto the fittings.
Tightening: Use appropriate tools to tighten the nuts securely, ensuring a leak-proof and stable connection.

Considerations

Material Compatibility: Ensure that the materials of the union tee are compatible with the substances flowing through the piping system.
Application: Consider factors such as pressure, temperature, and the nature of the fluid or gas when selecting a union tee for a specific application.

Types

Equal Union Tee: In an equal union tee, all three tee openings are the same size.
Reducing Union Tee: A reducing union tee has different sizes for the three openings, allowing for a branch connection of a smaller diameter.

Connects Metric Tube

Note 👍 Union tees are particularly useful when creating a branch connection in a piping system without complex installations or welding.