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Buttweld Eccentric Reducer A234 WPB Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings



Fitting Type: buttweld Eccentric Reducer

Connections: Butt Weld Ends

Manufacturing Standard: ASME B16.9, GOST 17378

Body Material: ASTM A234 WPB Carbon Steel (Seamless), stainless steel, alloy
steel

Grade/Weight: Sch40 (Std), Sch 20, Sch STD, Sch 60, Sch 80, Sch 120, 2mm-32mm

Surface Treatment: black painted, rust oil, transparent oil, original color

A buttweld eccentric reducer is a type of pipe fitting used to connect two
pipes of different diameters while maintaining the same bottom line. Unlike
concentric reducers, which are symmetrical, an eccentric reducer has an edge
parallel to the connecting pipe, making it ideal for applications where air
pockets or drainage are concerned.


This fitting is widely used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation,
and water treatment industries, ensuring smooth flow transition and minimal
turbulence in horizontal piping systems.


Product Types:

Concentric reducer: Centerline remains consistent. This type of reducer is used
when the fluid flow is relatively uniform and the pressure drop across the
transition is minimized.


Eccentric reducer: One side is flat (used to maintain bottom/top alignment in
horizontal piping), which helps maintain uniform flow and prevents cavitation,
making it an ideal choice for systems using a constant flow rate or gravity
feed.


(Click here to know the difference of concentric and eccentric reducer)
Applications:

Buttweld steel pipe reducers are used to connect pipes with different diameters
in the horizontal plane.

They help redirect the flow of the working medium or prevent stagnation of
liquid or gas.

Used in various industries: oil, chemical, gas, energy, and municipal
utilities.

Oil and gas: connecting pipes of different diameters to facilitate the flow of
oil, gas, and other fluids.

Petrochemical industry: reducing pipe size in chemical processes that require
precise control of fluid or gas flow.

Water treatment plants: ensuring transitions between pipes of different sizes
to facilitate undisturbed water flow.

Power generation: In power plants where steam, water, and gas flow through
pipes, reducers help regulate flow rates and prevent system damage.

HVAC systems: In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, reducers
help connect pipes of different diameters, optimizing air and fluid flow.

Minimum Order: 5 tons