Wyes
Other joints (e.g., Fastite, Flex-Ring or Lok-Ring) are available in some sizes. Consult AMERICAN.
Numerals on cuts indicate standard order of specifying size of fitting.
1.) Wye dimensions vary between manufacturers.
Wyes Are Special
… and if a standard tee and 45° bend, as shown, can satisfactorily meet the requirement—particularly in large-diameter piping—it may be advantageous to use them. Fabricated outlets are also an option for many configurations.
Compact Wyes
Size (in.) |
Pressure Rating1 (psi) |
Dimensions in Inches | Weight in Pounds | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Run | Branch | T (nom.) |
T 1 (nom.) |
M | N | P | All MJ | |
4 | 4 | 250 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 45 |
6 | 6 | 250 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 93 |
8 | 8 | 250 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 16 | 3.5 | 16 | 136 |
10 | 10 | 250 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 19 | 3.5 | 19 | 199 |
12 | 12 | 250 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 22.5 | 4.5 | 22.5 | 272 |
14 | 14 | 250 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 465 |
16 | 16 | 250 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 28 | 6.5 | 28 | 575 |
18 | 18 | 350 | - | - | 30 | 6.5 | 30 | 500 |
20 | 20 | 350 | - | - | 33 | 8 | 33 | 747 |
24 | 24 | 350 | - | - | 38.5 | 9 | 38.5 | 1061 |
30 | 30 | 350 | - | - | 50 | 10 | 50 | 2200 |
36 | 30 | 350 | - | - | 54 | 15 | 54 | 2491 |
36 | 36 | 350 | - | - | 57.5 | 15 | 57.5 | 4754 |
42 | 42 | 350 | - | - | 68 | 15 | 68 | 4048 |
48 | 48 | 350 | - | - | 75 | 16 | 75 | - |
1.) Higher-pressure-rated wyes may be available in some sizes. Consult AMERICAN.
2.) Dimension “N” for 42″ × 36″ wyes was 16.00" prior to mid-1986.
3.) Contact AMERICAN if higher pressure ratings are required.