Example:
16" Standard weight x 6" Standard weight is specified as a 6" standard weight fitting.
Where the schedule of the run is greater or less than the schedule of the branch, it is
essential that both schedules be specified since (a) The Weldolet's reinforcing
characteristics are a function of the run pipe wall thickness, which in turn designates
the schedule of the basic Weldolet fitting to be used;(b) The wall thickness of the
outlet or branch end must match the wall thickness of the branch pipe.
Example:
16" Extra strong x 6" Standard weight
16" Standard weight x 6" Extra strong
Special care is suggested to avoid confusing schedule 40 and standard weight as being
identical (above 10" schedule 40 is heavier) and schedule 80 and extra strong (above
8" schedule 80 is heavier).
Example:
8" Schedule 80 x 4" Schedule 80 fitting or extra strong fitting.18" Schedule 80 x 4"
Schedule 80 is a considerably heavier fitting, because the reinforcement is for 18"
schedule 80 pipe with a wall thickness of approximately 1".
The Weldolet is available in standard code designs for all combinations of run wall
thicknesses up through 3.1/2" thickness and branch wall thicknesses up through double
extra strong. Designs for thicknesses greater than these can be developed on request.