A sockolet is a branch outlet with a socket weld end for small bore branches.
Confirm sizes and rating.
What is a sockolet?
Stainless steel resists corrosion, so it is used for food plants, kitchens, balustrades and process lines. Grade 201 is a lower-nickel grade for dry, decorative uses; 304 is the standard grade for food and water; 316 adds molybdenum for better resistance to salt and chemicals.
Sheets, tubes, branch outlets and balustrade fittings are listed here along with galvanized and aluminium sheet. Therefore, choose grade and thickness for the environment and the load.
Further reading
- Stainless steel (Wikipedia)
- Sheet metal (Wikipedia)
- Galvanization (Wikipedia)
Key terms explained
- Grade 304
- The standard 18/8 chromium nickel stainless steel.
- Grade 316
- Stainless with molybdenum for more corrosion resistance.
- Grade 201
- Lower nickel stainless for dry, decorative use.
- Weldolet
- A forged branch outlet welded onto a pipe.
- Sockolet
- A branch outlet with a socket weld end.
Features and benefits
- 201, 304 and 316 sheets.
- Round tubes and Schedule 40 tube.
- Weldolets, sockolets and weld caps.
- Balustrade fittings and threaded rods.
- Galvanized and aluminium sheet.
Technical specifications
| Product | Branch outlet |
|---|---|
| End | Socket weld |
| Packing | Confirm with quote |
| Supplier | Sparks Plumbing Experts Ltd, Nairobi |
| Supplier | Sparks Plumbing Experts Ltd, Nairobi |
Sizes, grades and ratings depend on stock and model. Tell us what you need, and we will confirm before you order.
Applications of a sockolet
- Food plants. 304 and 316 sheet.
- Commercial kitchens. Worktops and splash backs.
- Balustrades. Tubes, clamps and base plates.
- Process piping. Branch outlets and caps.
- Coastal sites. 316 grade.
- Ducting. Galvanized and aluminium sheet.
- Signage and trim. 201 tube and sheet.
- Hangers. Threaded rods.
- Glass railings. Glass clamps.
- Tanks. Sheet fabrication.
How to choose and install
- Pick 316 near the sea or chemicals.
- Use 304 for food contact work.
- Keep carbon steel tools off stainless to avoid rust spots.
- Confirm thickness before cutting.
Why choose Sparks Plumbing Experts
- Valves, flanges and gaskets togetherComplete a pipeline joint with matching valves, flanges, gaskets and bolts.
- Pressure-rated optionsMany items come in PN16, class 150 or class 300 ratings, so you can match the line.
- Stainless and carbon steelChoose stainless for corrosion resistance or carbon steel where it suits the service.
- Plant maintenance sparesKeep critical spares on hand for planned shutdowns and breakdowns.
- Visit or collect in NairobiOur store is at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, in the Industrial Area, so you can see parts before you buy or collect your order.
- Quotes your wayAsk for prices by phone, WhatsApp, email or the online quote form, whichever suits you on site.
- Over 1,600 products in one placeOur catalogue covers 55 categories, so one supplier can handle most of your parts list.
- Help choosing the right partSend a nameplate photo, a drawing or the old part, and we help you match size and specification.
- Single items or project quantitiesWe price a single replacement part just as readily as a full site order.
- Supply across East AfricaWe serve customers across Kenya, and we also supply buyers in Uganda and Tanzania.
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Ordering from Sparks Plumbing Experts
We supply customers across Kenya, and we also serve buyers in Uganda and Tanzania. You can collect from our store at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, Nairobi, or ask us about delivery to your site. Send your quantities and specifications, and we will reply with prices and availability.
Request a Quote WhatsApp 0726 086 895
Frequently asked questions
What details do you need to quote stainless items?
Tell us the grade, size and quantity. A photo of the old part, a nameplate or a drawing also helps. Then call or WhatsApp 0726 086 895, or use the quote form on this page.
Do you deliver stainless items outside Nairobi?
Yes. We supply customers across Kenya, and we also serve buyers in Uganda and Tanzania. Delivery or courier arrangements are agreed when you confirm the order.
How much does a stainless item cost in Kenya?
The price depends on the item, size or model and the quantity. Therefore, send your list with a quote request and we will reply with current figures.
Which grade for a kitchen?
304 is the usual choice.
Do you cut sheets?
Ask us about cutting.
What length are the round tubes?
The 201 round tubes are listed at 5.8 m.
Are threaded rods stainless?
Confirm grade with the quote.
Do you supply balustrade kits?
Send your design and we will quote.
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Prices change with size, model and quantity. Request a quote from Sparks Plumbing Experts for current figures.
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