Source of Data

All dimensional data for Socket Weld Fittings is as per ASME B16.11 : Forged Fittings : Socket Welding and Threaded

Dimension Terms

• A : Center to Bottom of Socket
• B : Socket Bore Diameter
• C : Socket Wall Thickness
• D : Bore Diameter of Fittings
• E : Laying Length of Full Couplings
• F : Laying Length of Half Couplings
• G : Body Wall Thickness
• J : Depth of Socket
• K : End Wall Thickness

Dimension Notes

1. Reducing fittings shall have the same center-to-end, center-to-bottom of socket, band diameter, and outside diameters as the uniform size fitting corresponding to the largest size end connection of the reducing fitting.

2. Average of Socket Wall Thickness around periphery shall be no less than listed values. The minimum values are permitted in localized areas.

3. Upper and lower values for each size are the respective maximum and minimum dimensions.