Pipe fittings in various industrial fittings are defined as components of piping that aid in routing the pipe for direction changes, size alterations, and branch connections.
Pipe elbows, reducers, tee fittings, couplings, caps, crosses, etc., are pipe fittings widely used in the plumbing and piping industries.
Different pipe fittings perform various functions based on design or process requirements.
These types of fittings are produced as separate items and are sourced individually. Pipe fittings connect to the plumbing using various end fittings.
Pipe fittings play a crucial role in the proper functioning of pipes in applications across different industrial fittings.
This article provides an overview of the different types of pipe fittings used in the plumbing industry.
Types of Industrial Pipe Fittings
Various types of industrial pipe fittings are used in the piping, plumbing, and pipeline industries for connecting branches or other internal piping components.
Common pipe fittings widely used in industries are listed below.
Industrial Plumbing Elbows
- 90-degree elbow
- 45-degree elbow
- Long radius elbow
- Short radius elbow
Industrial Tee Fittings
- Equal tee
- Reducing tee
- H-tube
Reducers
- Concentric reducer
- Eccentric reducer
Couplings
- Half coupling
- Reducing coupling
Adapters
Olet-Connections
- Weldlet
- Socklet
- Elbow
- Thredolet
- Nipplet
- Latrolet
- Sweepolet
- Flangelet
Pipeline Valves
- Gate valve
- Ball valve
- Check valve
- Y-valve
- Needle valve
- Butterfly valve
- Universal Valve
- Cross
- Equal cross
- Reducing cross
- Wyes
- Hat fitting
- Nipple
- Branch
- Bush
- Pipe flanges
- Expansion joint
- Steam traps
- Long radius bend
- Three-dimensional bend
- Five-dimensional bend
- Snap
- Lock nut
- Meter bend
However, note that a pipe or pipeline bent in a pipe manufacturing shop for direction alteration is not a pipe fitting. Pipe fittings are always separate items from the pipe.
Various Types of Industrial Fittings for the Plumbing Industry
Pipe Union Industrial Fittings
Pipe Union is a specific type of pipe fitting that connects two pipes and easily separates without deformation from the pipes. They provide positive sealing and easy assembly as well as disassembly. In pipe fitting applications, they are mainly utilized for small plumbing and piping industries.
Pipe unions are made from carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, nickel, aluminum, plastic, and alloy materials depending on temperature and service requirements.
A pipe union consists of three parts: a male end, a nut, and a female end. The female end has internal threads, while the male end has external threads. The nut provides the necessary pressure and seals the joint.
Common Pipe Fittings Used in Industrial Pipe Connections
Pipe Adapters
Adapters are used as pipe fittings to connect dissimilar pipes. Pipe adapters are available in various types for different applications.
Therefore, it is essential to pay attention when ordering to receive the appropriate type. They are classified as: lock pipe adapter, offset pipe adapter, male pipe adapter, female pipe adapter, straight thread adapter, and others.
Typically, they are made from steel, cast iron, polymers, brass, aluminum, bronze, and copper.
Industrial Olet Pipe Fittings
Piping Olet is a self-reinforcing branch connection used for connecting small branches from larger main pipes.
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