What are Pipe Fittings

22 April 2020
Posted by Albis Flanges

PIPE FITTINGS

A pipe fitting is defined as a part used in a piping system, for changing direction, branching or for change of pipe diameter, and which is mechanically joined to the system.  We manufacture the many different types of fittings and they are the same in all sizes and schedules as the pipe.

 

Fittings are divided into three groups:

  1. Buttweld (BW) fittings whose dimensions, dimensional tolerances etc are defined as the ASME B16.9 standards. Light-weight corrosion resistant fittings are made to MSS SP43
  2. Socket Weld (SW) fittings Class 3000, 6000, 9000, are defined in the ASME B16.11 standards
  3. Threaded (THD), screwed fittings Class 2000, 3000, 6000, are defined in the ASME B16.11 standards.

We manufacture and sell the following mainly in stainless steel, chrome-moly, alloys and carbon steel. We can also manufacture in brass, copper, aluminium and some carbon plastics. We steer away from wrought iron.

  • Elbows:  45°- 90° - 180° LR/SR – Reducing
  • Tees:    Straight, reducing, cross
  • Reducers: Eccentric; concentric
  • End Caps
  • Stub Ends
  • Nipples
  • Couplings – Full, Half, Reducing
  • Plugs; Square head, Round Head, Hex Head
  • Unions
  • Reducer Inserts

 

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