ASTM F2014-00(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping Applications
Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping Applications
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. Different materials that have acceptable forming qualities to produce extruded tee connections shall consist of copper, copper-nickel alloy, titanium, steel, and stainless steel. The extruded tee connection shall be free from burrs and cracks, which would affect the suitability for the intended service.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. This specification refers to the forming process that leads to welding or brazing.
1.2 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections.
1.3 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries.
1.4 The extruded tee connection will be welded in accordance with Specification F722. Brazing of tee connections will be in accordance with ASME B31.5.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2019
- Technical Committee
- F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
- Drafting Committee
- F25.11 - Machinery and Piping Systems
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2017
Overview
ASTM F2014-00(2019) is the standardized specification for non-reinforced extruded tee connections used in piping applications. Published by ASTM International, this document provides requirements for the materials, dimensions, and acceptable manufacturing processes-specifically mechanical forming-for extruded tee connections. Unlike traditional preformed tee fittings or welded nozzles, non-reinforced extruded tees are formed directly from the run pipe, resulting in an integral, high-integrity connection. This standard is applicable to both butt-weld and socket-weld connections, providing industry guidance for safe and reliable fabrication practices across several critical sectors including marine, process piping, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Key Topics
- Specification Scope: Covers pipe materials and dimensional requirements for manufacturing non-reinforced extruded tee connections by mechanical forming.
- Materials: Acceptable materials include copper, copper-nickel alloys, titanium, steel, and stainless steel-each with documented forming qualities.
- Connection Types: Applies to both butt-weld and socket-weld extruded tee connections, which are subsequently welded (per ASTM F722) or brazed (per ASME B31.5).
- Dimensions & Tolerances: Requires that finished extruded tee connections conform to the tolerances of the mating pipes, referencing applicable standards like ASME B36.10M and ISO 4200.
- Surface Quality: Specifies that extruded tees must be free from cracks, burrs, or discontinuities that could compromise service performance.
- Sizing Guidance: Provides a matrix for sizes and wall thicknesses for tee connections manufactured from the main pipe, supporting a wide range of design and application needs.
Applications
ASTM F2014-00(2019) is tailored for use in several industries where durable, leak-resistant piping systems are essential:
- Marine Systems: Utilized for shipboard piping, where mechanical forming results in strong, reliable branch connections with reduced welding.
- Process Piping: Benefits chemical, oil and gas, and industrial facilities by offering a robust alternative to traditional welded tees and nozzles.
- Food and Pharmaceutical: Supports sanitary piping systems by enabling tee connections compatible with hygiene-critical processes.
- HVAC and Refrigeration: Finds application in refrigeration piping and heat transfer systems, where precision and toughness are paramount.
- General Construction: Useful wherever piping networks require branch connections offering integrity and consistent material characteristics.
Related Standards
Several other ASTM and international standards are referenced or relevant to the correct usage of ASTM F2014-00(2019):
- ASTM F722: Specification for welded joints for shipboard piping systems.
- ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.5: Codes for power, process, and refrigeration piping, respectively-defining allowable stresses, welding, and brazing requirements.
- ASTM B88, B466/B466M, B337, A53/A53M, A312/A312M: Material specifications for various types of copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel pipes.
- ISO 4200: International standard listing dimensions for plain end steel tubes, welded and seamless.
- ASME B36.10M: Provides size and wall thickness schedules for welded and seamless wrought steel pipe.
By following ASTM F2014-00(2019), engineers and manufacturers can ensure reliable, consistent quality in the fabrication and installation of extruded tee connections for demanding piping applications. This standard streamlines production, supports regulatory compliance, and helps maintain operational safety across multiple sectors.
Keywords: ASTM F2014-00, non-reinforced extruded tee connection, mechanical forming, piping specification, branch connection, butt-weld, socket-weld, process piping, marine piping, ASTM piping standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F2014-00(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping Applications". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. Different materials that have acceptable forming qualities to produce extruded tee connections shall consist of copper, copper-nickel alloy, titanium, steel, and stainless steel. The extruded tee connection shall be free from burrs and cracks, which would affect the suitability for the intended service. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. This specification refers to the forming process that leads to welding or brazing. 1.2 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections. 1.3 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. 1.4 The extruded tee connection will be welded in accordance with Specification F722. Brazing of tee connections will be in accordance with ASME B31.5. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections. The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. Different materials that have acceptable forming qualities to produce extruded tee connections shall consist of copper, copper-nickel alloy, titanium, steel, and stainless steel. The extruded tee connection shall be free from burrs and cracks, which would affect the suitability for the intended service. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the pipe materials and dimensions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term “extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld connections. This specification refers to the forming process that leads to welding or brazing. 1.2 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connections. 1.3 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries. 1.4 The extruded tee connection will be welded in accordance with Specification F722. Brazing of tee connections will be in accordance with ASME B31.5. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2014-00(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.60 - Flanges, couplings and joints. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F2014-00(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F2014-00(2013), ASTM A333/A333M-24, ASTM A312/A312M-24, ASTM A53/A53M-24, ASTM B280-23, ASTM B280-20, ASTM A178/A178M-19, ASTM A106/A106M-19a, ASTM B280-19, ASTM A512-18, ASTM A252-10(2018), ASTM B280-18, ASTM B466/B466M-18, ASTM A512-17, ASTM B338-17. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2014 −00 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping
Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
for High-Temperature Service
1.1 This specification covers the pipe materials and dimen-
A135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel
sions for producing non-reinforced extruded tee connections
Pipe
manufactured by mechanical forming processes. The term
A139/A139M Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-
“extruded tee connection” applies to butt-weld or socket-weld
Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)
connections. This specification refers to the forming process
A161 Specification for Seamless Low-Carbon and Carbon-
that leads to welding or brazing.
Molybdenum Steel Still Tubes for Refinery (Withdrawn
1.2 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection is an 3
1999)
alternative to the tee fittings, nozzle, and other welded connec-
A178/A178M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
tions.
Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and
Superheater Tubes
1.3 The non-reinforced extruded pipe tee connection has
been widely used for systems in the marine, process piping, A199/A199M Specification for Seamless Cold-Drawn Inter-
mediate Alloy-Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser
food, pharmaceutical, and similar industries.
Tubes (Withdrawn 1995)
1.4 The extruded tee connection will be welded in accor-
A200 Specification for Seamless Intermediate Alloy-Steel
dance with Specification F722. Brazing of tee connections will
Still Tubes for Refinery Service (Withdrawn 1999)
be in accordance with ASME B31.5.
A209/A209M Specification for Seamless Carbon-
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Molybdenum Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
A210/A210M Specification for Seamless Medium-Carbon
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
tion only and are not considered standard.
A250/A250M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- Ferritic Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes (With-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- drawn 2017)
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the A252 Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Piles
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
A333/A333M Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel
2. Referenced Documents
PipeforLow-TemperatureServiceandOtherApplications
with Required Notch Toughness
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A334/A334M Specification for Seamless and Welded Car-
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
bon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
A512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Carbon Steel
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
Mechanical Tubing
Machinery and Piping Systems.
A519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel
Current edition approved May 1, 2019. Published June 2019. Originally
Mechanical Tubing
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2014 – 00 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F2014-00R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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F2014−00 (2019)
A587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low- connection, mechanically formed tee connection, and also
Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry extruded outlet.
A589 Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon Steel
3.1.2 tee ratio, n—the ratio of the formed tee connection
Water-Well Pipe
diameter, divided by the run pipe diameter as follows:
A672 Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe
Dt
for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures
5 tee ratio (1)
Dr
B88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
B88M Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
4. Dimensions and Tolerances
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
4.1 For welded connections, the dimensions and tolerances
Cobalt Alloys B0881
of the extruded tee connection shall be within the tolerances of
B280 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Con-
the mating pipe in accordance with Specification F722,as
ditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
applicable to ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
B337 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and
Titanium Alloy Pipe (Withdrawn 1997) 4.2 For braze connections, the dimensions and tolerances of
B338 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and theextrudedteeconnectionshallbewithinthetolerancesofthe
Titanium Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchang-
mating pipe in accordance with Specification F722, as appli-
ers cable to ASME B31.5.
B466/B466M Specification for Seamless Copper-Nickel
5. Run Pipe Materials and Limitations
Pipe and Tube
B467 Specification for Welded Copper-Nickel Pipe
5.1 Table 1 contains a list of materials that have been found
F722 Specification for Welded Joints for Shipboard Piping
Systems
4 TABLE 1 Materials That Have Acceptable Forming Qualities To
2.2 ASME Standards:
Produce Extruded Tee Connections
B31.1 Power Piping
Material ASTM Material Specifications
B31.3 Process Piping
Copper B88, B88M
B31.5 Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components
B280
B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
Copper nickel B466/B466M
B467
2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO-4200 Plain End Steel Tubes, Welded and Seamless— A
Titanium B337 Grades 1 and 2
General Table 5 of Dimensions and Masses Per Unit B338 Grades 1 and 2
B,C
Steel A53/A53M
Length
A135
A161 low carbon
3. Terminology
A199/A199M Grade T11
A209/A209M
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