Pipe Cross
Pipe Cross
Pipeline cross is a four-way pipe fitting to distribute or converge fluid flow at one junction. It can be manufactured as equal cross or reducing cross. With smooth internal passage and reliable pressure resistance, pipeline crosses are available in multiple materials and produced in compliance with ASME B16.9, EN 10253 and GB/T 12459.
- Category
- Pipe Cross
- Specification
- Equal cross / ASME B16.9 / seamless
- Product code
- CRS-EQ
Product details
Pipeline cross is a four-way pipe fitting to distribute or converge fluid flow at one junction. It can be manufactured as equal cross or reducing cross. With smooth internal passage and reliable pressure resistance, pipeline crosses are available in multiple materials and produced in compliance with ASME B16.9, EN 10253 and GB/T 12459.
Product Pipeline cross is a four-way pressure piping fitting, which connects four mutually perpendicular pipelines at one single junction to distribute or converge medium flow in four directions.
Key Specifications
It is classified into Equal Cross (all four ends with identical diameter) and Reducing Cross (ports of different sizes). Standardized dimensions are maintained across the range, and the fitting offers a smooth flow passage with a stable pressure-bearing structure.
- Equal Cross — all four ends with identical diameter
- Reducing Cross — ports of different sizes
- Common materials: carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steel
- Standardized dimensions for modular component use
Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing processes include seamless extrusion, plate welding and forging. Connection types cover butt weld, socket weld and threaded ends.
- Seamless extrusion
- Plate welding
- Forging
Connection types cover butt weld, socket weld and threaded ends.
Applications
It is widely used in oil & gas, chemical, power and municipal pressure piping projects.
Advantages
- Four-way flow split & combination at a single point
- Smooth flow passage
- Stable pressure-bearing structure
- Standardized dimensions
- Diverse material options
- Modular component
International Standards
| Standard | Scope |
|---|---|
| ASME B16.9 | Factory-made wrought steel butt-welding fittings (primary standard for large-size butt-weld crosses) |
| ASME B16.11 | Socket-welded and threaded forged steel fittings (small-bore forged crosses) |
| EN 10253 | European standard for butt-weld fittings |
| DIN 2615 | German standard for steel cross fittings |
| JIS B2312 | Japanese standard for steel butt-weld fittings |
| GB/T 12459 | Steel butt-weld seamless fittings |
| GB/T 13401 | Steel plate butt-weld fittings |
Material Specification Standards
- ASTM A234 WPB for carbon steel fittings
- ASTM A403 for stainless steel fittings