Short Radius Grooved GR8LOK 8460 Tees

Grooved Tee Short Radius fittings are used to create a 90-degree branch from a main pipeline while maintaining a compact installation footprint. The short radius design reduces the overall laying length compared to standard pattern tees, making them ideal for confined plantrooms and dense mechanical layouts.

 
Manufactured from ductile iron and supplied in red-painted or hot-dip galvanised finishes, they are widely used in fire protection, HVAC, water distribution and industrial piping systems where fast installation and space efficiency are essential.

Key Features

• Short radius design for compact installations 
• 90° branch connection in grooved pipe systems 
• Ductile iron construction for high strength and durability 
• Red oxide painted or hot dip galvanised finishes 
• Grooved ends for fast, mechanical installation 
• EPDM gasket sealing system for leak resistance 
• Suitable for fire protection and mechanical services 
• Compatible with standard grooved pipe systems

Product Description

Grooved tee short radius fittings provide a 90-degree branch connection from a main pipe run while minimising the overall installation length of the fitting. This compact geometry is particularly useful in tight service corridors, plant rooms and retrofit projects where space is limited and routing efficiency is critical.

 
The grooved connection system uses a ductile iron housing and elastomer gasket, which is compressed around the pipe ends using a bolted coupling assembly. Once tightened, the gasket forms a pressure-responsive seal that improves under internal system pressure, ensuring reliable leak resistance without welding or threading.

 
Manufactured from ductile iron, these fittings provide high mechanical strength, impact resistance and durability under both static and dynamic loading conditions. Grooved systems are commonly designed for working pressures up to approximately 20–35 bar depending on size, coupling type and system specification, making them suitable for demanding mechanical and fire protection applications.

 
Short radius grooved tees are widely used in fire sprinkler systems, HVAC installations, chilled water systems and general industrial pipework where a branch connection is required but installation space is restricted. Their reduced laying length helps simplify pipe routing and reduce overall system complexity.

 
Finishes are typically supplied as red oxide painted for fire protection identification or internal use, and hot dip galvanised for enhanced corrosion resistance in external or more aggressive environments.

Applications

Ideal for fire sprinkler systems, HVAC installations, chilled water systems, water distribution and industrial pipework where compact 90° branch connections are required using grooved mechanical jointing systems.

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