HDPE WYE
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HDPE WYE is an important connector widely used in pipeline systems. It plays a key role in various fluid delivery systems with its unique Y-shaped structure and excellent material properties.
What is Wye in piping?
The Y-shaped connector in the pipeline is a special branch connector, which is shaped like the letter “Y” and is used to divide a main pipeline into two branch pipelines, or merge two pipelines into one. Its design allows fluids (liquids, gases, etc.) to flow at specific angles. It is usually more conducive to reducing fluid resistance or pressure loss than traditional T-shaped HDPE tees.
Main features
1. Structural design:
HDPE WYE consists of one inlet and two outlets (or vice versa), and the angle between the branches is usually 45° or 60° (different from the 90° right-angle branch of the T-joint).
Common symmetrical Y-joints (two branches with the same angle) and asymmetrical Y-joints (different branch angles).
2. Application:
Diversion: Divide the fluid in the main pipeline into two paths (such as water supply, chemical process).
Merge: Merge two fluids into one main pipeline (such as drainage, oil and gas collection).
Reduce turbulence: Compared with T-joints, the oblique design of Y-joints can reduce fluid impact and energy loss.
3. Common types:
Equal diameter Y-joint: All pipe openings have the same diameter.
Reducing diameter Y-joint: The diameter of the branch is different from that of the main pipe (such as the main pipe is larger and the branch is smaller).
Oblique Y-joint: The branch angle is asymmetric to meet special layout requirements.
Difference from T-fitting
| Feature | Y-fittings | T-fittings |
| Branch Angle | Typically 45° or 60° | 90° Right Angle |
| Fluid Resistance | Lower, smoother flow | Higher, prone to turbulence |
| Application Scenario | Pipelines requiring reduced pressure loss | Simple splitting/merging |
Specification
| dn | L | H | L1 | SDR |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | |
| 50 | 220 | 75 | 60 | SDR11 |
| 63 | 255 | 85 | 65 | SDR11 |
| 75 | 285 | 95 | 70 | SDR11/17 |
| 90 | 320 | 105 | 75 | SDR11/17 |
| 110 | 385 | 120 | 85 | SDR11/17 |
| 125 | 420 | 135 | 95 | SDR11/17 |
| 140 | 460 | 145 | 100 | SDR11/17 |
| 160 | 500 | 150 | 100 | SDR11/17 |
| 180 | 605 | 180 | 110 | SDR11/17 |
| 200 | 605 | 180 | 120 | SDR11/17 |
| 225 | 650 | 200 | 125 | SDR11/17 |
| 250 | 700 | 200 | 130 | SDR11/17 |
| 280 | 770 | 220 | 140 | SDR11/17 |
| 315 | 850 | 240 | 150 | SDR11/17 |
Application scenarios
1. Drainage system: such as the diversion of building rainwater pipes.
2. Oil/gas pipelines: multi-channel transportation or collection.
3. Chemical process: reaction device that needs to control the direction of fluid.
4. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC): distribution of air flow or water flow.
Purchase and use suggestions
When choosing HDPE WYE, multiple factors need to be considered to ensure the applicability of the product. System pressure is the primary consideration parameter. The corresponding grade of product should be selected according to the actual working pressure. Low-pressure joints can be used for ordinary drainage systems, while high-pressure models should be selected for water supply or industrial applications. Fluid properties are also important. For corrosive media, the specific corrosion resistance of HDPE materials should be confirmed.
Size matching cannot be ignored. Not only should the matching of the joint port diameter and the outer diameter/inner diameter of the pipe be considered, but also the size requirements of different connection methods (such as butt welding, electric fusion, socket, etc.) should be noted. For special angle requirements, models with different branch angles such as 45 degrees or 60 degrees can be selected. In occasions where space is limited, compact designs may be more suitable.
