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Premium 304/316L Stainless Steel Construction – Offers outstanding resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and chemical attack, making it ideal for food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processing environments.
Four-Way Connection Design – The cross configuration features four butt weld ends, enabling the intersection of four separate processing lines in a single, space-efficient fitting.
Permanent Butt Weld Connection – The weld ends are permanently welded to tubing or other fittings, creating a continuous, seamless joint that eliminates potential leak points and provides superior mechanical strength.
Flush Interior Surface – The welded connection creates a flush interior surface with no crevices or gaps, minimizing product buildup and facilitating thorough CIP cleaning.
Full Material Traceability – Stamped with heat lot number. Material Test Reports (MTRs) are available upon request, ensuring complete quality assurance and compliance.
Industry Certifications – 3-A Certified for use in food, beverage, and dairy processing equipment and systems. CRN Certified for pressure vessel compliance.
Wide Size Range – Available from 1" through 6" tube OD to accommodate diverse system requirements.
Unpolished Finish Available – Offered in unpolished finish as standard, with polished options available upon request.
The 9W Long Weld Cross functions as a central junction fitting that enables fluid or gas flow to be distributed between four connected processing lines.
Four-Way Connection – The fitting features four butt weld ends, each designed to be permanently welded to tubing or other fittings. This creates a single junction point where four separate lines converge.
Permanent Welded Installation – Each of the four weld ends is welded directly to the process piping. This creates a continuous, seamless joint that provides superior mechanical strength and eliminates potential leak points.
Integrated Flow Distribution – Once all four connections are welded, the cross enables fluid or gas to flow seamlessly between all four lines, maintaining system integrity and flow efficiency throughout the network.
This design is particularly valuable in hygienic sanitary applications where permanent welded joints are required for reliability, CIP cleaning compatibility, and zero-leak operation.
Superior Material Quality – Made from 304 or 316L stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and durability for demanding sanitary applications.
Hygienic Design – The flush welded connection eliminates crevices and gaps where bacteria could accumulate, critical for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
Certified Quality – 3-A Certified and CRN Certified products ensure compliance with rigorous industry standards for sanitary fittings.
Complete Traceability – Stamped with heat lot number and Material Test Reports available upon request for full quality documentation.
Permanent, Reliable Installation – The butt weld connection creates a permanent joint that outperforms mechanical fittings in high-vibration, high-temperature, and high-pressure applications.
ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing – Manufactured by an ISO 9001 Certified company, ensuring international standard quality management systems.
Versatile Applications – Suitable for food processing, dairy, beverage, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
Flexible Options – Available in 304 and 316L stainless steel, with unpolished as standard and polished available upon request.
Specification | Detail |
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Model | 9W |
Product Type | Butt Weld Long Cross / Long Weld Cross |
Connection Type | Butt Weld (4 ends) |
Material | 304 or 316L Stainless Steel |
Surface Finish | Unpolished (standard); Polished available |
Size Range | 1" – 6" Tube OD |
Wall Thickness | 0.065" (standard) |
Certifications | 3-A Certified, CRN Certified |
Manufacturing Standard | ISO 9001 Certified |
Documentation | MTRs Available Upon Request |
Temperature Range | -40°F to 450°F |
Q1: What is the difference between 304 and 316L stainless steel for this cross?
A: 316L stainless steel contains molybdenum, which provides superior corrosion resistance compared to 304, particularly in chloride-rich environments such as food processing, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications. The "L" designation indicates low carbon content, which enhances weldability and reduces the risk of intergranular corrosion after welding.
Q2: What does "9W" mean in the product name?
A: 9W is the industry-standard model designation for a butt weld long cross sanitary fitting. This nomenclature is widely recognized across the sanitary fittings industry.
Q3: What industries commonly use the 9W Long Weld Cross?
A: The 9W Long Weld Cross is widely used in food processing, dairy production, beverage manufacturing, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing industries.
Q4: What is the difference between a long cross and a short cross?
A: A long cross has extended dimensions (the "A" dimension) compared to a short cross, providing additional spacing between the four connections. This allows for easier welding access and better clearance in complex piping installations.
Q5: Are Material Test Reports available?
A: Yes, Material Test Reports are available upon request for every 9W Long Weld Cross, providing full material certification and traceability.
Q6: What certifications does this product hold?
A: The 9W Long Weld Cross is 3-A Certified for sanitary-grade line process equipment and CRN Certified for pressure vessel compliance. It is manufactured by an ISO 9001 Certified company.
