Pipe Fittings

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Pipe Fittings

Pipe fittings are essential components used to connect, control, or redirect the flow of fluids in piping systems. They come in various shapes, sizes, and materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and plastic to meet diverse industrial, residential, and commercial needs.
Common types of pipe fittings include elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, and flanges, each serving specific functions like changing direction, joining pipes, or regulating flow. Widely used in industries like oil and gas, water treatment, HVAC, and construction, pipe fittings ensure the safe and efficient operation of piping systems under varying pressure and temperature conditions.
Pipe fittings are crucial in plumbing and industrial piping systems, enabling the connection, branching, or termination of pipes while maintaining fluid integrity. These components, including elbows, tees, reducers, caps, and flanges, are designed to manage directional changes, adjust pipe sizes, and distribute flow efficiently. Available in materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, PVC, and alloys, they are selected based on the application's pressure, temperature, and chemical compatibility requirements. Pipe fittings play a vital role in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water distribution, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Elbows

Elbows are used to alter the pathway of a pipeline

Reducers

Reducers are needed to reduce or increase the size of the pipe bore size

Tees / Crosses

Tees / Crosses are used to split the flow in the pipe multiple ways

Caps

Caps are used if the pipeline needs to be closed off

Buttweld Pipe Fittings

Buttweld pipe fittings are welded directly to pipes, creating a smooth, continuous flow and reducing turbulence and pressure loss. These fittings are available in various shapes such as elbows, tees, reducers, and caps, and are widely used in high-pressure and high-temperature applications. Typically made from materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys, they are ideal for industries like refineries, chemical plants, and power generation.

Threaded Pipe Fittings

Threaded pipe fittings are designed with internal or external threads, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without welding. They are commonly used in low-pressure systems, such as plumbing, water distribution, and air compression lines. Threaded fittings are available in materials like brass, stainless steel, and cast iron, making them versatile for a wide range of applications.

Socket Weld Pipe Fittings

Socket weld pipe fittings are designed for small-diameter, high-pressure pipelines, where the pipe is inserted into a recessed area of the fitting and welded in place. They provide strong, leak-proof connections, ideal for critical systems handling hazardous fluids. Common types include elbows, tees, reducers, and couplings, and they are extensively used in industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and power plants.

Specifications of Pipe Fittings

Standard ANSI, ASME, BS, DIN, JIS, EN
Form 90° Elbow, 45° Elbow, 180° Return, Reducing Elbow, Mitered Elbow
Dimension ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43 etc.
Size 1/2" to 48" (15 NB to 1200NB)
Schedule Sch 5s, Sch 10s, Sch 40s, Sch 80s, Sch 160s, Sch XXS
Type ERW / Fabricated / Seamless / Welded
Materials Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, High Nickel Alloys, Special Alloys, Aluminium Alloys, Copper Nickel, Titanium, Duplex & Super Duplex, Tantalum etc.
Specification for High Nickel Alloy ASTM B366 / ASME SB366
Specification for Alloy Steel ASTM A234 / ASME SA234
Specification for Duplex & Super Duplex ASTM A815 / ASME SA815
Specification for Stainless Steel ASTM A403 / ASME SA403
Specification for Carbon Steel ASTM A234 / ASME SA234
DIN DIN2615, DIN2605, DIN2616, DIN28011, DIN2617

Types of Pipe Fittings

Elbow

45° Elbow, 90° Elbow,180° Elbow, Long Radius (LR) Elbow, Short Radius (SR) Elbow

Tee

Equal Tee, Reducing Tee, Barred Tee, Sweep Tee

Reducers

Concentric Reducer, Eccentric Reducer, Bell Reducer, Hex Reducer

Cap

End Cap, Threaded Cap, PVC Cap

Stub End

Short Pattern Stub End (Type A), Long Pattern Stub End (Type B), MSS Stub End, ANSI Stub End