Types of common pipe fittings

What are Pipe Fittings?

Pipe fittings are parts that connect pipes and pipe fittings that can connect two or more pipes and change the direction of the fluid so that the flow rate increases or decreases.

They are widely used in chemical, oil, gas, pharmaceutical and other industries, so there are many different types of fittings. This post will introduce some common types of pipe fittings.

Pipe Elbow

Elbow is one of the most basic and common pipe fitting in a pipeline system. It can change the direction of the pipe and is often used to connect two pipes in different directions. There are three types according to the Angle of 45 degrees, 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

Pipe Tee

A tee is a kind of pipe fitting in a pipe system that can divide a pipe into two or combine two pipes into one. The tee is divided into equal tee and reducing tee. According to the connection direction, it is divided into straight type, three-way type and four-way type.

Pipe Reducer

A reducer is a pipe fitting in a piping system that can connect one or more pipes of different diameters. Reducer is divided into three kinds of reducing, expanding and equal diameter, which are often used to change the cross-sectional area of the pipeline to meet the flow requirements.

Pipe Cap

The pipe cap is a kind of pipe fitting used to seal the pipe in the pipe system. It is installed at the end of the pipe to stop the flow of fluid. The pipe cap is divided into flat head, ball head and cone.

Conclusion

In conclusion, in the pipeline system, the common pipe fittings mainly include elbow, tee, reducer, flange, pipe cap, pipe plug and so on. Each pipe has a different purpose and scope of application. And the design and selection of appropriate pipe fittings is a very important step in the design of pipe systems.