BOTHWELL® FORGED STEEL HALF COUPLING SOCKET WELD
The Bothwell® Forged Steel Socket Weld Half Coupling is a high-pressure branch connection fitting designed to connect a small-bore socket-weld or threaded pipe to a large-bore main run (header). With socket weld on one end and a plain end welded directly to the header, it provides a strong, leak-tight branch tap. Manufactured from durable ASTM A105 forged steel and compliant with ASME B16.11, this SW half coupling delivers exceptional strength for oil & gas, chemical processing, petrochemical and power generation systems across UAE and GCC.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Half Coupling, Socket Weld |
| Brand | Bothwell® (Taiwan) |
| Body Material | Forged Steel (ASTM A105 or equivalent) |
| Configuration | Socket weld on one end, plain end on the other |
| Pressure Class | Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 |
| Size Range | 1/8″ to 4″, custom on request |
| Temperature Range | -50°C to +200°C (depending on material and service) |
| Connection Type | Socket Weld (branch) × Plain (header weld) |
| Standards | ASTM A105, ASME B16.11 |
| Function | Branch outlet from a main header to a small-bore line |
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Key Features
- Genuine Bothwell® brand — a trusted Taiwan-based manufacturer of high-pressure forged steel fittings
- Half coupling design — socket weld on one end, plain end welded directly to the main header
- Forged steel construction (ASTM A105) for exceptional strength compared to cast equivalents
- Three pressure classes available — Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 to suit any service severity
- Wide size range from 1/8″ up to 4″ to fit most branch outlet requirements
- Wide temperature range from -50°C to +200°C for cryogenic-adjacent and high-temperature service
- Compliant with ASME B16.11 — the global standard for forged socket-weld and threaded fittings
- Ideal for instrument taps, drain/vent connections and small-bore branch lines from larger headers
- Excellent corrosion and stress resistance for long-term performance in harsh environments
- Two installation methods supported — surface-weld onto a header, or bored-hole insertion
- Ideal for oil & gas, chemical processing, petrochemical, power generation and process piping systems across UAE and GCC
