Grooved mechanical tee sizes can vary depending on whether they are intended for grooved pipe connections or threaded connections:
- Grooved Pipe Connections:
- Grooved mechanical tees for grooved pipe connections typically come in sizes ranging from 1″ to 24″ or larger, depending on the manufacturer and application requirements.
- These tees are designed to accommodate grooved-end pipes, grooved mechanical tee which have grooves cut into the pipe ends to facilitate assembly using mechanical couplings or fittings.
- The size of the grooved mechanical tee corresponds to the outer diameter of the grooved pipe it is intended to connect to, with standard sizes conforming to industry standards such as those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Threaded Connections:
- Grooved mechanical tees for threaded connections are typically available in smaller sizes, ranging from 1/2″ to 2″ or larger, depending on the manufacturer and application requirements.
- These tees are designed to be used with threaded pipes, which have male or female threads cut into the pipe ends to facilitate assembly using threaded fittings.
- The size of the threaded mechanical tee corresponds to the nominal pipe size (NPS) of the threaded pipe it is intended to connect to, with standard sizes conforming to industry standards such as those set by ANSI or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
In summary, the sizes of grooved mechanical tees for grooved pipe connections are typically larger and cover a wider range compared to those for threaded connections, reflecting the differences in pipe joining methods and applications. Grooved tees are commonly used in larger diameter piping systems where quick and reliable assembly is required, while threaded tees are more commonly used in smaller diameter piping systems where threaded connections are preferred.
