Phoenix Trans-O-Con User Manual

Trans-O-Con@

Forged Branch

Connections

Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Trans-O-Con Features&Applications.. . . . . . . . . . 16

Trans-O-Con IndustryStandard Consolidation. . . . 17

Butt-Weld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Threaded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Socket Reducing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Elbow&LateralConnections.................. 19

PHOENIX TRANS-O-CON@ transition pipe connections are used successfullyin

numerous types of product distribution installations. The structurally reinforced design of our

~ products insures a connection that is equal in strength to the originalpipe. Material costs and

installationtime can be greatly reduced by usingTRANS-a-CON connections in new

construction as well as for plant conversions and in maintenance operations.

Facilitiesnow usingour branch connections include:power generating stations, commercial

& industrial buildings,chemical & petrochemical plants and refineries.

STRENGTH RATINGS

TRANS-a-CONconnectionshavestrengthratingsequalto seamlesssteel pipe.

Theseratingsarebasedonthe ASMECodefor PressurePiping,B31,the ASMEBoilerConstructionCode and

For example,an extra-strong TRANS-a-CON applied to extra-strong pipe pf the equivalent material provides 100%pipe

strength. A standard weightTRANS-a-CON provides 100%pipe strength when used on standard weight pipe.

TRANS-a-CON connections are manufactured according to the requirements of the ANSIstandard for Steel Butt Welding

Fittings(B16.9,latest modification);the ASMEstandard for Forged Fittings,SocketWelding andThreaded Fittings

(B16.11,latest modification),the ANSI standard for Pressure Piping(B31,latest modification),and MSSSP-97.

When TRANS-a-CON connections are installed as recommended, their bursting strength exceeds the computed bursting

strength of pipe or the designated weight or schedule number and material.

Certifications are provided upon request. 24-hour acces to specifications through electronic MTR'son our web site.

ANSI/ASME B36.1 O.

SPECIFICATIONS

Approval listings on file.

IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING

TRANS-a-CON connections are forged from carbon steel hot rolled bar to meet A-IOSmaterial specifications.

Everyconnection is individuallyinspected and stamped with header size, outlet size, material specification,

pressure rating, manufacturer's symbol and identification number.

LABORATORY RESEARCH

TRANS-a-CONconnectionshavebeentested to insurethe strengthof the branchconnectionequalsor exceedsthe actual

burstingstrengthofthe unpenetratedbasematerial.See a test examplebelow.

2 x 2 Header

in j

3 x 3 Header

QUALITY IDENTIFICATION MARKING

To insure the material integrity of our fittings,every heat of steel is analyzed by the originating millfor proper

chemistry from which the steel supplier provides us with a chemistry report. A forged test bar is prepared from each heat

' ' of steelbyour forgeplantsandisanalyzedbyanindependenttestinglaboratoryforcomplianceof mechanicalproperties.

Eachfittingis marked per MSSSP-25 for complete traceability in order that certification

can be provided as required.