Ceramic‑Lined Lateral (Wye) Pipe

Wear & Corrosion Branch

Ceramic‑lined wye (lateral) pipes offer superior wear, corrosion, and heat resistance—ideal for abrasive slurry, ash, or chemical branching in industrial piping networks.

Ceramic Lined Wye Wear Resistant Lateral Abrasion Proof Branch Corrosion Resistant Fitting +1 More

Download

Ceramic‑Lined Lateral (Wye) Pipe

Wear & Corrosion Branch

Ceramic‑lined wye (lateral) pipes offer superior wear, corrosion, and heat resistance—ideal for abrasive slurry, ash, or chemical branching in industrial piping networks.

Ceramic Lined Wye Wear Resistant Lateral Abrasion Proof Branch Corrosion Resistant Fitting +1 More

Download

A ceramic-lined lateral pipe wye is a specialized piping component designed for high-abrasion applications where flow splits into two directions at a 45° angle.

This fitting features an internal alumina ceramic lining to withstand extreme wear in slurry systems while maintaining flow efficiency.

Key Features & Construction

Base Material

Carbon steel (Q235/ASTM A53)
Stainless steel (304/316L for corrosive environments)

Ceramic Lining

92-95% α-Al₂O₃ ceramic (4-8mm thickness)
Applied via centrifugal SHS process or epoxy-bonded tiles

Critical Reinforcement

Extra 6-10mm ceramic at flow impact zones (branch connection)
Cr-Ni alloy transition layer for thermal stress absorption

Angular Design

Standard 45° lateral branch (30° and 60° custom options)
Smooth radius geometry minimizes turbulence

Performance Advantages

Aspect	Standard Wye	Ceramic-Lined Wye
Service Life	4-8 months	6-10 years
Wear at Branch Point	Severe erosion (>10mm/yr)	<0.5mm/year wear rate
Flow Efficiency	15-20% pressure drop	<5% pressure drop
Maintenance Cost	$8k/year replacement	$500/year inspection

Critical Applications

Mining Slurry Systems

Split flows to hydrocyclone clusters
Tailings distribution networks

Power Plant Ash Handling

Fly ash to multiple silos
Bottom ash conveyor feed points

Dredging Operations

Sand/gravel discharge branching
Dredge pump discharge splits

Technical Specifications

Sizes 2"-48" NB (DN50-DN1200)
Pressure Rating PN1.6-PN4.0 (ASME B16.9)
Temperature Range Epoxy-bonded: -30°C to 180°C
SHS-bonded: -50°C to 800°C

Flow Velocity Handles 35 m/s with 60% solids slurry
Standards ISO 2531, ASTM A234 WPB
Branch Angle Standard 45°, custom 30°-60°

Installation Guidelines

Orientation

Install with lateral branch horizontal to prevent settling
Avoid downward-facing lateral branches

Flow Control

Install butterfly valves >5D upstream to regulate flow
Maintain >2 m/s velocity to prevent particle settling

Welding Precautions

Use heat sinks during welding
Limit interpass temperature to 120°C (epoxy-lined)

Why Choose Ceramic-Lined Wyes?

Flow Optimization

45° lateral design reduces turbulence by 70% vs. T-junctions
Cost Efficiency

$1 ceramic wye replaces $18k in standard wyes over 8 years (Shengli Oilfield data)

Case Study

Rio Tinto iron ore slurry system achieved zero failures after 5 years in 24" wyes handling 800 tons/hr slurry

Pro Tip

For systems with >5% oversize particles, request impact-resistant resin buffer coating at branch connection - extends life by 300% in gold mine applications.