Forged SW Equal Cross
The Socket Weld Equal Cross is a four-outlet forged pipe fitting with all outlets positioned at 90-degree angles in a single plane, forming a plus-sign geometry. Each of the four outlets accepts a pipe end into its socket, secured with a fillet weld, creating permanent high-pressure connections in four directions simultaneously.
The cross fitting is used where two intersecting pipelines must be connected at a single junction point. The equal cross configuration means all four outlets are the same nominal pipe size. Cunimet Alloy International manufactures SW crosses through closed-die forging, ensuring a structurally sound body at the highly stressed central intersection where all four outlets meet.
The forged central body of an equal cross is more compact and stronger than fabricated alternatives using branch connections, making it the preferred choice for high-pressure systems where minimising weld joints and maintaining structural integrity at the intersection is critical.