Shenchi Stainless Steel Press Fitting Tees: Professional Connectors for Thin-Wall Piping Systems
As a professional manufacturer and supplier in China, Shenchi provides high-quality press fitting tees. These stainless steel tee fittings utilize advanced press-fit connection technology, solving the challenges of difficult welding and leak-prone threads found in traditional pipe installation. They have become a mainstream connection method in modern building water supply, heating, and gas piping systems.
What is a Press Fitting Tee?
A press fitting tee is a key component in thin-wall stainless steel piping systems, used for diverting media between main and branch pipes. It is widely applied in building water supply, heating, gas, and related fields. The fitting employs physical cold extrusion technology, using specialized tools to create permanent compressive deformation between the fitting and the pipe, forming a secure seal. It offers advantages such as convenient installation, reliable connection, and long service life.
Core Advantages
1. Efficient Installation
Fast construction: Using specialized tools, a single press connection takes only a few seconds, significantly shortening construction periods and reducing labor costs.
2. Reliable Connection
Strong pull-out resistance: Physical cold extrusion creates integrated deformation between the fitting and pipe, forming a permanent connection with excellent seismic resistance. This performs particularly well in high-rise buildings or environments with significant water pressure fluctuations.
3. Safe and Environmentally Friendly
Pollution-free: The installation process generates no welding slag, exhaust gases, or other pollutants, ensuring the cleanliness of the pipe's inner wall. This makes it especially suitable for direct drinking water systems.
4. Low Overall Cost
Minimal maintenance: Press fitting tees have fewer potential leak points and provide a secure connection, greatly reducing the high costs associated with future water leakage repairs.
Product Specifications
| Parameters | Specifications |
| Fitting Type | Press Fitting Tees |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Connection Type | Press-Fit |
| Rated Pressure | PN16 |
| Size Range | 1/8" to 4" (DN6 to DN100) |
| Material | Brass, SUS304, SUS316L |
| Seal Material | EPDM |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 120°C |
| Applicable Standards | Standards: ANSI, BS, DIN, ISO, JIS |
Types
As core connectors in thin-wall stainless steel piping systems, press fitting tees are primarily divided into the following three types based on interface specifications and connection methods, to meet pipeline diversion needs under various operating conditions.
| Type | Description |
| Double-Press Female Threaded Tee | A tee fitting with a female threaded port on one end and press-fit connections on the other two ends. Used to connect plumbing equipment with threaded interfaces such as faucets, water heaters, and meters, enabling seamless transition between press-fit and threaded systems. |
| Double-Press Equal Tee | A tee fitting where all three ports have identical specifications and utilize double-press connections. Used for diverting or merging flow in pipelines of the same diameter. It is the most widely used basic fitting in residential water supply and heating systems. |
| Double-Press Reducing Tee | A tee fitting where the three ports have different specifications and utilize double-press connections. Used for size-reducing diversion scenarios where the main pipe diameter is larger than the branch pipe diameter, meeting the design requirements of complex piping networks. |














