Difference between Weldolet and Threadolet

Both weldolate and threadolet are self-reinforced branch fittings developed by a Company called Bonney Forge.
Here in the image, you can see both weldolate and threadolet.

Let’s see the difference between weldolate and threadolet.

Weldolet Threadolet

Use for Butt Welding Use for Threaded Connection

High Pressure Services Low Pressure Services

No size and pressure class restriction 3000 and 6000 class with small sizes only

The first difference is the use of these two. When threaded branch connections are required from the pipe header, threadolet is used, and
when you need a butt weld connection to the pipe branch, weldolate is used.

The second difference is a use case. Threadolet is used for small size piping with a low-pressure application. There is no such restriction in
the case of weldolate, which can also be used for high-pressure applications.

The third difference is available seizes. Weldolate can be manufactured using any size to suit the requirement. Threadolet is mostly available
in 3000 and 6000 pressure classes with limited size as uses are limited to small tapings.
Elbolet and Elbolet Dimensions

What is Elbolet?
Elbolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a company called Bonney Forge. It is used on Long Radius Elbow for
instrument connections such as thermowell.
Elbolet is available in Threaded end, Socket type (Class 3000 and Class 6000), and Butt type end with Standard Weight, Extra Strong, and
Double Extra Strong (Schedule 160).

Elbolet® is a Registered Trademark of Bonney Forge.

Elbolet Dimensions

Class 3000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld Dimensions

Inches Class 3000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld

Size A B C D E

1/4 38.10 40.48

3/8 38.10 40.48

1/2 38.10 40.48

3/4 43.66 47.63

1 57.15 57.15

1 1/4 73.03 63.50

1 1/2 79.38 68.26

2 Elbow Radius 1.5D (NPS) Elbow Radius 2D (NPS) 106.36 82.55 ((Run Pipe O.D.)/2 + Root Gap) / 0.707 + D

2 1/2 106.36 82.55

3 128.59 98.43

4 168.28 122.24

6 238.13 165.10

8 338.14 204.79

10 432.59 263.53

12 498.48 282.58

Class 6000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld Dimensions
Inches Class 6000 Threaded & Socket Socket-Weld Sch. 160 & XXS Butt-Weld

Size A B C D E

1/4 38.10 40.48

3/8 38.10 40.48

1/2 43.66 47.63

Elbow Radius 1.5D Elbow Radius 2D ((Run Pipe O.D.)/2 + Root Gap) / 0.707
3/4 57.15 57.15
(NPS) (NPS) +D

1 73.03 63.50

1 1/4 79.38 68.26

1 1/2 106.36 82.55

Latrolet and Latrolet Dimensions
What is Latrolet?
Latrolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a Company called Bonney Forge. Latrolet that is used for taking branch which is not at 90 degrees
to run pipe. Latrolet comes in 45°or any other special degree as required by the purchaser. End connections of a Latrolet can be butt welded, socket welded or
threaded.

Latrolet Dimensions

Class 3000 Threaded and Socket Weld

Class 3000 Threaded and Socket Weld

Size A B C E

1/4 39.69 59.53 36.51 39.69

3/8 39.69 59.53 36.51 39.69

1/2 39.69 59.53 36.51 39.69

3/4 47.63 69.85 44.45 48.42

1 55.56 82.55 53.98 55.56

1 1/4 63.50 97.63 66.68 74.61

1 1/2 69.85 107.16 76.99 66.68

2 85.73 138.11 104.78 80.17

Class 6000 Threaded and Socket Weld

Class 6000 Threaded and Socket Weld

Size A B C E

1/4 39.69 59.53 36.51 39.69

3/8 39.69 59.53 36.51 39.69

1/2 47.63 69.85 44.45 48.42

3/4 55.56 82.55 53.98 55.56

1 63.50 92.87 66.68 62.71

1 1/4 69.85 107.16 76.99 66.68

1 1/2 85.73 138.11 104.78 80.17

2 85.73 138.11 104.78 80.17

Standard & XS Butt Weld

Standard & XS Butt Weld

Size A B C E

1/4 33.34 53.18 36.51 39.69

3/8 33.34 53.18 36.51 39.69

1/2 34.93 54.77 36.51 39.69

3/4 42.86 64.29 44.45 48.42

1 50.01 76.20 53.98 55.56

1 1/4 57.94 91.28 66.68 62.71

1 1/2 62.71 100.81 76.99 66.68

2 80.96 133.35 104.78 86.52

2 1/2 80.17 131.76 104.78 80.17

3 96.84 158.75 126.21 96.04

4 120.65 198.44 163.51 115.89

Sch. 160 and XXS Butt Weld

Sch. 160 and XXS Butt Weld

Size A B C

1/4 39.69 58.74 36.51

3/8 39.69 58.74 36.51

1/2 46.04 69.85 44.45

3/4 53.98 82.55 53.98

1 63.50 96.84 66.68

1 1/4 69.85 107.95 76.20

1 1/2 85.73 136.53 104.78

F= E + √ (B² – A²) + Root Gap

Before starting your project, you can request the manufacturer for the product dimension to incorporate it into your piping ISO drawings.
Learn about Threadolet and Dimensions Chart for Class 3000 & 6000
What is Threadolet?
Threadolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a Company called Bonney Forge. It is used whenever threaded branch connections are required
from the pipe header. Mostly, it is used for small-size piping with a low-pressure application.
Threadolets are available in full size or reducing size. Full size is when you take a branch of the same size as run pipe size, for example, 3 inches to 3 inches. And
reducing size is when branch size is less than run pipe size. For example, 3 inches to 1 inch. Threadolet ’s end is suited for the threaded connection.
This olet is available in class 3000 and class 6000 pressure-temperature ratings.

Threadolet Dimensions
During the Dimensional inspection of the threadolet, you should check for
• Outer & Inner Diameter of body
• Length of the Hub
• Thread Dimensions
Being a trailer product, threadolets are designed for specific conditions based on Process piping Code ASME B31.3; hence, Dimension is also specified by the
designer. However, MSS-SP-97 provides dimension requirements for standard 90° self-reinforced branch connection with butt, socket, and threaded end types.

Class 3000 Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D Weight in KG

1/8 19.05 25.40 15.88 0.05

1/4 19.05 25.40 15.88 0.05

3/8 20.64 31.75 19.05 0.09

1/2 25.40 35.72 23.81 0.11

3/4 26.99 43.66 29.37 0.16

1 33.34 50.80 36.51 0.27

1 1/4 33.34 65.09 44.45 0.41

1 1/2 34.93 72.23 50.80 0.45

2 38.10 88.11 65.09 0.79

2 1/2 46.04 103.19 76.20 1.36

3 50.80 122.24 93.66 1.97

3 1/2 53.98 132.56 101.60 2.61

4 57.15 151.61 120.65 3.22

5 66.68 185.74 141.29 5.44

6 69.85 219.08 169.86 6.94

Class 6000 Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D Weight in KG

1/4 28.58 34.13 14.29 0.14

3/8 28.58 34.13 14.29 0.14

1/2 31.75 43.66 19.05 0.20

3/4 36.51 49.61 25.40 0.34

1 39.69 61.91 33.34 0.57

1 1/4 41.28 69.06 38.10 0.73

1 1/2 42.86 82.55 49.21 0.88

2 55.03 102.39 69.85 2.27

Size on Size Class 3000 Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D Weight in KG

1/2 25.40 34.93 23.81 15.88 0.07

3/4 26.99 41.28 30.16 20.64 0.11

1 33.34 50.80 36.51 26.99 0.20

1 1/4 33.34 60.33 44.45 34.93 0.32

1 1/2 34.93 73.03 50.80 41.28 0.41

2 38.10 88.90 65.09 52.39 0.64

2 1/2 48.42 103.19 76.20 63.50 1.13

3 50.80 122.24 93.66 77.79 1.95

3 1/2 53.98 136.53 112.71 90.49 2.04

4 57.15 153.99 120.65 103.19 3.08

5 61.91 184.15 133.35 133.35 4.17

6 69.85 220.66 146.05 146.05 7.12

Olets – A Complete Guide – Learn about Weldolet, Sockolet, Elbolet, & more.
There are two ways for branching from the run pipe.

• 1st is a pipe-to-pipe branching. Either with a reinforcement pad or with the help of a standard tee. When we make an opening in the pipe for the pipe to
pipe branching without using TEE, it will weaken the pipe. To avoid this, an additional reinforcement pad is welded to the pipe, and this type of branch
connection is fabricated at the site.
• In the second method, instead of an additional reinforcement pad, you used a heavier, specially designed branch that works as a Self-reinforced branch.
• This Specially designed branch connection is known as “Olets.” A Company called Bonney Forge has pioneered this concept, and olet is their registered
trademark.
• Whenever branch connections are required in size where reducing tees are not available and/or when the branch connections are smaller than header
size, Olets are generally used.

• Self-reinforced branches (Olets) are designed as per Process Piping Code ASME B31.3.
• Another standard available is MSS SP-97 which is the Manufacturers Standardization Society.
• The most commonly used olets are.
o Weldolet, Sockolet, Thredolet, Elbolet and Nipolet,
o Special Olets such as Latrolet, Flexolet, and Coupolet are also used sometimes.
Weldolet

• Weldolet is 90° branch connection

• It comes in full size or reducing the size (Full size is when you take a branch of the same size as run pipe size for example, 3 inch to 3 inch. And reducing
size is when branch size is less than run pipe size 3 inch to 1 inch)
• Weldolet’s end is suited for the butt-welding connection.

Sockolet

• Sockolet is the same as weldolet but with socket end.

• It is 90° branch connection
• Comes in full size or reducing the size
• The end connection is suited for socket welding

Thredolet

• Thredolet is 90° branch connection that comes with a threaded end connection.
• It also Comes in full size or reducing the size.
• The end connection is suited for threaded joint.

Elbolet
 • Elbolet is a special type of olets that fits on the elbow surface. It is 90° branch connection and comes in different types of ends that suit for butt welding,
socket welding and threaded joint.

Nipolet

• Nipolet is a weldolet with an extended pipe body. As you can see in the image
• It is 90° branch connection and comes in different types of ends that suit for butt welding, socket welding, or threaded joint.

Latrolet

• There are some special olets also used in piping, such as

• Latrolet that is used for taking branch which is not at 90 degrees to run pipe.
o Latrolet comes in a 45°or any other special degree as required by the purchaser.
o End connections of a Latrolet can be butt welded, socket welded or threaded.

Coupolet

• Coupolet is Olets with female NPT thread that uses for low-pressure This will reduce the use of one sockolet and one coupling.

Sweepolet

• Sweepolet is used for large-size branch connections.

• It provides a smooth flow transition from a run pipe to a branch pipe.
• Sweepolet is used in piping header and pressure vessel when smooth flow transition is necessary, and a standard tee cannot be used.
Sockolet and its Dimensions
What is Sockolet?
Sockolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a Company called Bonney Forge. It is used in small instrument connections or small size pipe
branches. It is similar to the weldolet, but its branch connection is socket weld type.
It comes in full size or reducing size. Full size is when you take a branch of the same size as run pipe size, for example, 3 inches to 3 inches. And reducing size is
when branch size is less than run pipe size. For example, 3 inches to 1 inch. Weldolet’s end is suited for the butt-welding connection.
Sockolets are available in Class 3000 and Class 6000 Pressure-Temperature ratings.

Sockolet Dimensions
During the Dimensional inspection of sockolet, you should check for
• Outer & Inner Diameter of body
• Length of the Hub
• Socket Dimension as per ASME B16.11
Sockolet is designed for specific conditions based on Process piping Code ASME B31.3; hence, Dimensions are also specified by the designer. However, MSS-SP-97
provides dimension requirements for standard 90° self-reinforced branch connection with butt, socket, and threaded end types.

Class 3000 Sockolet Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D E Weight in KG

1/8 19.05 25.40 15.88 6.83 7.14 0.05

1/4 19.05 25.40 15.88 9.25 7.14 0.05

3/8 20.64 31.75 19.05 12.52 11.11 0.09

1/2 25.40 35.72 23.02 15.80 14.29 0.14

3/4 26.99 43.66 29.37 20.93 14.29 0.16

1 33.34 50.80 36.51 26.64 19.84 0.27

1 1/4 33.34 65.09 44.45 35.05 19.05 0.39

1 1/2 34.93 72.23 50.80 40.89 19.05 0.45

2 38.10 88.11 65.09 52.50 20.64 0.73

2 1/2 39.69 103.19 76.20 62.71 19.05 1.25

3 44.45 122.24 93.66 77.93 23.81 1.72

3 1/2 53.98 132.56 101.60 90.12 25.40 1.95

4 47.63 151.61 120.65 102.26 26.99 3.29

Size in Inches A B C D E Weight in KG

5 66.68 185.74 141.29 128.19 34.13 5.44

6 69.85 219.08 169.86 154.05 35.72 6.58

Class 6000 Sockolet Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D E Weight in KG

1/2 31.75 43.66 19.05 11.84 22.23 0.23

3/4 36.51 49.61 25.40 15.60 22.23 0.36

1 39.69 61.91 33.34 20.70 23.81 0.59

1 1/4 41.28 69.06 38.10 29.46 20.64 0.73

1 1/2 42.86 82.55 49.21 33.99 22.23 0.91

2 52.39 102.39 69.85 42.90 30.16 2.34

Size on Size Class 3000 Dimensions

Size in Inches A B C D E Weight in KG

1/2 25.40 34.93 23.81 15.80 13.49 0.07

3/4 26.99 41.28 30.16 20.93 11.91 0.11

1 33.34 50.80 36.51 26.64 18.26 0.20

1 1/4 33.34 60.33 44.45 35.05 14.29 0.29

1 1/2 34.93 73.03 50.80 40.89 16.67 0.39

2 38.10 88.90 65.09 52.50 23.81 0.64

2 1/2 39.69 103.19 76.20 62.71 19.05 1.02

3 44.45 122.24 93.66 77.93 23.81 1.70

3 1/2 42.86 136.53 112.71 90.12 17.46 1.95

4 47.63 153.99 120.65 102.26 26.99 2.99

5 61.91 184.15 133.35 128.19 25.40 4.08

6 68.26 220.66 153.99 154.05 30.16 7.03

Weldolet and Dimension Chart
What is Weldolet?
Weldolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a Company called Bonney Forge. It is used when branch connections are required in size
where reducing tees are not available and/or when the branch connections are smaller than header size or when tee cannot be accommodated in the piping
header, weldolets are used.
It comes in full size or reducing size. Full size is when you take a branch of the same size as run pipe size, for example, 3 inches to 3 inches. And reducing size is
when branch size is less than run pipe size. For example, 3 inches to 1 inch. Weldolet’s end is suited for the butt-welding connection.
Weldolets are available in Standard Weight, Extra Strong, and Double Extra Strong (Schedule 160).

Weldolet Dimensions
During the Dimensional inspection of weldolets, you should check for
• Outer & Inner Diameter of body • Length of the Hub • End preparation (Bevel angle)
Olets are designed for specific conditions based on Process piping Code ASME B31.3; hence, Dimension is also specified by the designer. However, MSS-SP-97
provides dimension requirements for standard 90° self-reinforced branch connection with butt, socket, and threaded end types.

Weldolet Dimensions Chart

Schedule STD Weldolet Dimensions

Size Size in mm Height A OD -B Hole Dia C Weight in KG

1/4 8 14.3 25.4 15.9 0.04

3/8 10 19.05 31.75 19.05 0.07

1/2 15 19.05 34.93 23.81 0.08

3/4 20 22.23 44.45 30.16 0.11

1 25 26.99 53.98 36.51 0.23

1 1/4 32 31.75 65.09 44.45 0.36

1 1/2 40 33.34 73.03 50.8 0.45

Size Size in mm Height A OD -B Hole Dia C Weight in KG

2 50 38.1 88.9 65.09 0.79

2 1/2 65 41.28 103.19 76.2 1.13

3 80 44.45 122.24 93.66 1.81

3 1/2 90 47.63 142.88 112.71 2.5

4 100 50.8 152.4 120.65 2.86

5 130 57.15 179.3 141.29 4.65

6 150 60.33 215.9 169.86 6.44

8 200 69.85 263.53 220.66 10.66

10 250 77.79 322.26 274.64 17.69

12 300 85.73 377.83 325.44 26.76

14 350 88.9 409.58 357.19 29.94

16 400 93.6 463.55 407.99 34.02

18 450 96.84 520.7 458.79 44

20 500 101.6 571.5 508 53.52

24 600 144.5 717.5 609.6 101

26 650 155.6 778 660.4 120

30 750 174.6 893.6 762 190

36 900 206.4 1070 914.4 310

40 1000 225.4 1187.6 1016 435

42 1050 235 1244.6 1066.8 540

48 1200 241.3 1404 1219.2 750

Schedule XS Weldolet Dimensions

Size Size in mm Height – A OD – B Hole Dia – C Weight in KG

1/4 8 N/A 25.4 15.88 0.05

3/8 10 N/A 31.75 19.05 0.07

1/2 15 19.05 34.93 23.81 0.09

3/4 20 22.23 44.45 30.16 0.14

1 25 26.99 53.98 36.51 0.21

1 1/4 32 31.75 65.09 44.45 0.41

1 1/2 40 33.34 73.03 50.8 0.5

2 50 38.1 88.9 65.09 0.79

2 1/2 65 41.28 103.19 76.2 1.18

3 80 44.45 122.24 93.66 1.86

3 1/2 90 47.63 136.53 112.71 2.54

4 100 50.8 152.4 120.65 2.9

6 150 77.79 225.43 169.86 10.43

8 200 98.43 292.1 220.66 16.78

Size Size in mm Height – A OD – B Hole Dia – C Weight in KG

10 250 93.66 323.85 265.11 20.87

12 300 103.1 379.41 317.5 27.67

14 350 100.01 431.8 350.84 31.75

16 400 106.36 466.73 403.23 46.27

18 450 111.13 523.88 455.61 58.97

20 500 119.06 582.61 509.59 71.67

24 600 152.4 722.2 609.6 142

26 650 165.1 782.6 660.4 168

30 750 181 896.8 762 218

36 900 212.7 1074.4 914.4 404

40 1000 235 1194 1016 582

42 1050 244.5 1250.8 1066.8 590

48 1200 273 1425.6 1219.2 910

Schedule XXS Weldolet Dimensions

Size Size in mm Height – A OD – B Hole Dia – C Weight in KG

1/2 15 28.58 34.93 14.29 0.11

3/4 20 31.75 44.45 19.05 0.32

1 25 38.1 50.8 25.4 0.38

1 1/4 32 44.45 61.91 33.34 0.57

1 1/2 40 50.8 69.85 38.1 0.79

2 50 55.56 80.96 42.86 0.97

2 1/2 65 61.91 96.84 53.98 1.53

3 80 73.03 120.65 73.03 2.87

4 100 84.14 152.4 98.43 4.76

5 130 93.66 187.33 122.24 6.46

6 150 104.78 220.66 146.05 12.7

8 200 111.12 284.16 173.04 20.41

10 250 125.41 312.74 215.9 38.56

Schedule 160 Weldolet Dimensions

Size Size in mm Height – A OD – B Hole Dia – C Weight in KG

1/2 15 28.58 34.93 14.29 0.11

3/4 20 31.75 44.45 19.05 0.32

1 25 38.1 50.8 25.4 0.38

1 1/4 32 44.45 61.91 33.34 0.57

1 1/2 40 50.8 69.85 38.1 0.79

2 50 55.56 80.96 42.86 0.97

Size Size in mm Height – A OD – B Hole Dia – C Weight in KG

2 1/2 65 61.91 96.84 53.98 1.53

3 80 73.03 120.65 73.03 2.87

4 100 84.14 152.4 98.43 4.76

5 130 93.66 187.33 122.24 6.46

6 150 104.78 220.66 146.05 12.7

8 200 111.12 284.16 173.04 20.41

10 250 125.41 312.74 215.9 38.56

WELDOLET

Why Weldolet is Used in Piping?

Weldolate is self-reinforced branch fittings suitable for butt welding.

It is used in piping to take branches from the run pipe without using a reinforcement pad.

A reinforcement pad is welded around the branch to compensate for the weakness created by a hole in the run pipe to take the branch.

But you can use heavier, specially designed olets that work as self-reinforced branches. You can see this in the bottom image.