What's the best way to ensure the bars don't protrude into the flow path? Is there a jig that you use to make sure they don't extend too far into the tee? I had to replace a few barred tees a while back on an old line in Pecos because the bars would always cause damage to the pigs during cleaning.
Correct, we have custom jigs in the shop we have made over the years to accommodate various pipe sizes. Typically we work in the 6"-20" pipe diameter range. Most branch Tee connections on our launcher, receivers, and risers receive bars as well.
That makes sense - some kind of jig that slips inside the tee while the bars are being welded on? Great photos of those stainless barred tees by the way.
Joseph Chrasta
1 year agoWhat's the best way to ensure the bars don't protrude into the flow path? Is there a jig that you use to make sure they don't extend too far into the tee? I had to replace a few barred tees a while back on an old line in Pecos because the bars would always cause damage to the pigs during cleaning.
Production Hook-Up Service
1 year agoCorrect, we have custom jigs in the shop we have made over the years to accommodate various pipe sizes. Typically we work in the 6"-20" pipe diameter range. Most branch Tee connections on our launcher, receivers, and risers receive bars as well.
Joseph Chrasta
1 year agoThat makes sense - some kind of jig that slips inside the tee while the bars are being welded on? Great photos of those stainless barred tees by the way.
Production Hook-Up Service
1 year agoYes sir, the jig slips in during the "fit-up" stage then is removed to complete the weld.