Stainless-steel Pipe Fittings

Study of Pipe Fittings states that the component which helps in Changing the direction of the flow of fluids such as elbows, tees. Changes the dimensions of the pipe such as reducers, reducing tees. Connect different components with each other such as couplings and stop the flows such as Caps.

Several types of pipe fittings are available in plumbing systems for different purposes and functions. A pipe fitting is used in draining system to join numerous pipes of same size or dissimilar sizes, to normalize the flow or to measure the flow. They are made up of different materials like stainless steel, copper, iron, brass, PVC etc.

Types of Pipe Fittings in Plumbing System

Different pipe fittings and their functions are explained below.

Elbow Pipe Fittings

Elbow pipe fittings are used to change the direction of flow of fluids between two pipes. Elbows are generally available with an angle of 180o, 45o and 90o. If pipes are of similar width then normal elbows are used otherwise Reducers are used. Elbows are made of various materials. These are generally coming with female threads and we can fix them by butt or socket welding also.

Reducer Pipe Fittings

Reducer pipe fittings is a component which decreases the flow size from larger to smaller by reducing size of pipe. Generally there are two types of reducers which are available, the concentric reducer is one which is like cone shaped with slow decreasing around the pipe but in this case of gathering of air may possible and it results in cavitation and the other one is unusual reducer which is having one edge parallel to concerning pipe due to which air accumulation is not possible.

Tee type Pipe Fitting

Tee type fitting is an element of plumbing system which is in T-shape. It has one inlet and two outlets; openings are arranged at 90o to the main line connection. It can also be used to syndicate the flow from two inlets to one outlet. They are also accessible in different materials and different sizes. If the 3 sides of T-fitting are comparable in size then it is called as Equal tee then it is called as Unequal tee.

Cross type

Cross type pipe fittings contain 4 opening in 4 directions. These are associated when there are 4 pipes are meeting at a point. These fittings produce more amount of stress on pipe as the temperature changes, because they are positioned at the center of four connection points. Cross fittings are generally used for fire sprinkler systems.

Coupling

Coupling are also useful if the pipe is broken or leakage occurs. Normally, there are two types of couplings are available. Compression coupling and slip coupling. Compression coupling is consistent coupling which is connected between two pipes. Slip coupling is easier to install and it contains two pipes which are obvious as one into other, inner pipe can slide up to some length. So, we can fix long length damaged pipe by slip coupling.

Valves in Pipe Fittings

Valves are components of plumbing system which are used to halt or regulate flow of fluid in its path. Different types of valves are available liable up on their applications.

Some significant types of valves and its applications are listed below.

o    Gate valve, plug valve and Ball valve – used for isolation only

o    Globe valve – used for throttling

o    Check valve – used for preventing reverse flow (non-return)

o    Butterfly valve – used for isolation as well as throttling

o    Diaphragm valve – used for isolation as well as throttling