Side outlet (mechanical cross) can be directly used to connect the branch pipes with the main steel pipe. Firstly, to open the hole with hole-cutting machine on steel pipes, and clip the side outlet (mechanical cross) into the hole, around which are sealed by the gasket rings. Side outlet (mechanical cross) are categorized as threaded style and Grooved style. When be connected, the threaded mechanical tee or mechanical cross should be applied with some compacting paint on it’s outer screw thread, and then roll thread around it to ensure the sealing performance of threaded joint.
1. Check the hole pickles.
2. Spread lubricant on gasket ring.
3. Put gasket seal in the Mechanical Tee.
4. Install the Mechanical Tee in the hole.
5. Install the bottom piece on the upper one of Mechanical Tee.
6. Secure the nuts and bolts of side outlet from both side.
Post time: Jul-15-2021