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Reducer

Reducers are components used in piping systems to transition from a larger pipe diameter to a smaller one, ensuring efficient, leak-free fluid flow. They feature beveled ends welded directly to pipes, offering high strength for high-pressure/temp environments. Types include concentric (centered alignment) and eccentric (offset alignment).

Name
Detail
Type
Concentric, Eccentric
Material:
Carbon Steel --- ASTM A234 WPB/WPC, ASTM A105/A106/A53/A283-D, API 5l GR.B/A671-CC-70/A515-50/A135-A/A179-C
Stainless Steel --- ASTM 403 304/304L, 316/316L,316Ti,321,317L,310S
Alloy Steel --- ASTM 234 WP 1/5/9/11/12/22/91
Specification:
NPS from 1/2'' to 80''
Surface:
Light Oiling, Black Painting
Brands
VALCON (China), Benkan ( Japan / Thailand ) , TK ( Korea ) , Mega (Italy) , BKL (Japan / Thailand) , Erne ( Austria / Europe ) , ASK ( Japan / Thailand ), BW ( Taiwan ) , Tachen ( Taiwan) , Tectubi Raccordi (Italy ) , Kanzen ( Taiwan ) , Ulma ( Spain ) , JD ( Italy ) , TechnoForge ( Italy ), Viar ( Italy ) , Delcorte ( Italy )

Length of Reducers

The length of a Reducer is very short in relation to the diameter, so in some dimensions the transition from one to another diameter is very abruptly. For example, a reducer NPS 6 – NPS 2.1/2 has a length of 140 mm. On this short distance a pipeline will be reduced from 168.3 mm O.D. to 73 mm O.D. During the design phase of a new pipe system, a piping designer certainly must think about it.

An alternative for a smoother flow would be to apply multiple reducers like..

  • NPS 6 – NPS 5 (L=140 mm)
  • NPS 5 – NPS 4 (L=127 mm)
  • NPS 4 – NPS 3.1/2 (L=102 mm)
  • NPS 3.1/2 – NPS 3 (L=102 mm)
  • NPS 3 – NPS 2.1/2 (L=102 mm)

In the above example of designing a smoother flow, now the distance is approximately 573 mm if the NPS 6 pipe is reduced to NPS 2.1/2, and a smoother flow is guaranteed.

Manufacture Process

For pricing, technical specifications, and availability of this product, please contact our sales team via email below. sales@pipvalcon.co.idÂ