TM6611 Titanium Concentric Reducer

Titanium Concentric Reducer Description

Titanium Concentric Reducers, also known as a size reducer, is a crucial pipe fitting used to connect two pipes of different diameters. It allows for a smooth transition between pipes, ensuring consistent flow and pressure in systems that require varying pipe sizes. Titanium, renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and lightweight properties, makes this fitting ideal for demanding applications, particularly in harsh environments.

Titanium Concentric Reducer Specification

Properties

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Specification

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Titanium Concentric Reducer Applications

• Flow Rate Changes: Used when there is a change in the flow rate within a pipeline, such as when the flow increases or decreases but the velocity requirements remain consistent.
• Pump Inlet: Applied in pump inlets to prevent cavitation by reducing the risk of pressure drops and ensuring efficient fluid flow.
• Instrumentation Connections: Commonly used in connections with instruments, such as flow meters and control valves, to match the size requirements of the instrumentation.

Titanium Concentric Reducer Packaging

Our products are packaged in customized cartons of various sizes based on the material dimensions. Small items are securely packed in PP boxes, while larger items are placed in custom wooden crates. We ensure strict adherence to packaging customization and the use of appropriate cushioning materials to provide optimal protection during transportation.

Packaging: Carton, Wooden Box, or Customized.

Manufacturing Process

• Testing Method

• Chemical Composition Analysis - Verified using techniques such as GDMS or XRF to ensure compliance with purity requirements.
• Mechanical Properties Testing - Includes tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation tests to assess material performance.
• Dimensional Inspection - Measures thickness, width, and length to ensure adherence to specified tolerances.
• Surface Quality Inspection - Checks for defects such as scratches, cracks, or inclusions through visual and ultrasonic examination.
• Hardness Testing - Determines material hardness to confirm uniformity and mechanical reliability.

Titanium Concentric Reducer FAQs

Q1. What is a Titanium Concentric Reducer?

A Titanium Concentric Reducer is a type of pipe fitting with three openings, used to connect three pipes at a junction, altering the direction of fluid flow. It is made from titanium, known for its strength, light weight, and excellent corrosion resistance.

Q2. What are the advantages of using Titanium Concentric Reducer fittings?

Corrosion Resistance: Titanium Concentric Reducers provide outstanding resistance to corrosion, especially in harsh environments such as chemical processing or marine applications.

Lightweight: Titanium is lighter than many other metals, reducing the overall weight of the pipeline system.

Strength and Durability: Titanium’s high strength and toughness make it ideal for high-pressure and high-stress applications.

Longer Lifespan: Titanium’s ability to resist corrosion and wear extends the service life of the fitting.

Q3. What are the different types of Titanium Concentric Reducers?

Titanium Concentric Reducers come in two common types:

• Equal Diameter Tee: All three ends of the tee are the same size.
• Reducing Tee: The branch pipe end is smaller than the main pipe, used for applications where flow needs to be reduced.

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Related Information

• Performance Features of Titanium Pipe Fittings

• Outstanding Corrosion Resistance

Titanium pipe fittings excel in resisting corrosion across various harsh environments. This is due to titanium’s ability to rapidly develop a dense and stable oxide layer (TiO₂) when exposed to air or oxidizing agents. This oxide film acts as a barrier, preventing further interaction between corrosive substances and the titanium base, thereby offering self-protection. In industries such as chemical processing, titanium fittings can withstand aggressive acids like concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids, as well as corrosive media such as seawater and brine. As a result, they can reliably convey corrosive fluids over extended periods, reducing the frequency of maintenance and component replacements.

• High Strength and Exceptional Toughness

Titanium pipe fittings are known for their impressive strength, with tensile strength values ranging from 300 MPa to over 1000 MPa, depending on the material grade and manufacturing process. In addition to their high strength, they also exhibit excellent toughness, which enables them to absorb pressure, impact, and vibration without easily cracking. This combination of durability and resilience ensures reliable performance even under high internal pressures and external forces, making them well-suited for high-pressure chemical systems and marine engineering applications.

• Temperature Resistance

With a high melting point of approximately 1668°C, titanium maintains excellent performance across a broad temperature range. While its strength may decrease at elevated temperatures, titanium pipe fittings retain their structural integrity and strength in moderately high-temperature environments (e.g., 300-400°C), making them ideal for medium-temperature heat exchange applications. Additionally, titanium fittings perform exceptionally well in cryogenic environments, such as in liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation systems, without becoming brittle, ensuring safe and reliable operation in low-temperature conditions.

• Excellent Biocompatibility

Titanium pipe fittings are extensively used in the medical field due to their superior biocompatibility. Titanium causes minimal immune reactions in the human body, making it highly suitable for use in medical systems, such as artificial blood vessels and dialysis equipment. It interacts harmoniously with human tissue and body fluids without causing inflammation or other adverse responses, ensuring safe usage in medical applications.

• Lightweight

Titanium has a density of about 4.51 g/cm³, making it significantly lighter than many commonly used metals, including steel and copper. This property makes titanium pipe fittings particularly beneficial for aerospace and automotive industries, where weight reduction is crucial. For example, in aircraft fuel and hydraulic systems, titanium fittings help reduce the overall weight of the aircraft, leading to lower fuel consumption and improved handling capabilities.