Any part used in connection with water supply, distribution, measurement, controlling, use and disposal of water is known as a pipe fitting fig. There are several types of pex fittings and connectors. Pipe fittings pipe end thread information the end connections with the lower pressure rating is the determining factor of pressure rating for the fittings with both unilok tube ends and pipe thread ends. Introduction to piping engineering by gerald may, p. These fittings are used in plumbing to manipulate the conveyance of water, gas, or liquid waste in domestic or commercial environments, within a. A fitting or adapter is used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes such as regulating or measuring fluid flow. As already mentioned, various types of fittings like elbow, gasket, union, etc. Only the fixtures within the bathroom groups shall connect to the wetvented horizontal branch drain. Pipe threads used in hydraulic circuits can be divided into two types. Thanks to its flexibility and ease of connection, pex is gradually becoming the preferred pipe for residential and commercial uses. The pipe is the male fitting and the socket is equivalent to a female fitting. Basic fitting types for connecting pex plumbing pipe. Types of pipe fittings in plumbing system for different purposes. Unions are used as an alternative to flanges connection in lowpressure small bore piping where dismantling of the pipe is required more often.
Flanges are used, alternatively to welded connections, to facilitate maintenance operations a flanged joint can be dismantled quickly and conveniently. Like the other fittings, it has a trapezoidal area where the pipe can inserted into the tee branch and weld together. This part is used to connect different pieces of piping, through a y or t shaped intersection. A pipe fitting is used in plumbing system to join multiple pipes of same size or different sizes, to regulate the flow or to measure the flow. Socket weld tee is a kind of high pressure pipe connection fitting. British standard pipe bsp and bspt tapered connections are comparable to npt fittings, except most sizes have a different thread pitch, plus the o. Anvil pipe fitters handbook 5 gruvlok installation pipe and flange data weld fitting and steel flange data table of contents gruvlok tech. A flange is a plate or ring that is attached to a pipe. Learn different types of pipe flanges used in piping. A wide variety of pipe connection type options are available to you, such as hexagon. A, 2%, 3 %, 5 and 22, and any other nominal pipe size not shown in asme b36. Identification of standard weight high strength drill pipe. All valves and fittings are supplied complete with appropriate gland and tubing collar.
Pe pipe joining procedures 329 butt fusion of pe pipe products with different wall thicknesses pe pipes of the same outside diameter but having different specified wall thicknesses, that is, different dr designations, may be butt fused to each other under special conditions. Various types of pipe fittings are available in plumbing systems for different purposes and functions. Teflon tape is commonly used only for installation of the pipe fittings with male thread. Jul 31, 2015 reotemp offers several thermowell connection types, learn more about them in this video. Different pipe fittings and their functions are explained below. It is recommended that you download this pdf document and assignment. Types of pipe joints in plumbing system for pipes connection. Types of pipe fittings pipe fittings, also known as pipe connectors, attach one pipe to another in order to lengthen the run or change the flow direction in a plumbing system. The standard connection shall utilize the standard pipe fitting or manufacturers recommended adapter designed to join the type of pipes involved. A discussion and recommendations are provided to create an awareness of different. Types of pipe fittings used in piping a complete guide. Nc50 drill pipe grades grade symbol e75 e x95 x g105 g s5 s v150 v figure ds3. Where necessary to match a manufacturers equipment connection, a.
To provide a tight seal it is best to line the outside of the pipe and the inside of the socket with a sealant. Since this represents a special situation, it is subject to limitations. Pressure rating for pipe end thread tapered pipe threads npt or iso 71bspt allowable pressure ratings for male and female threads are. Different types of pipe joints used in plumbing system are as follows. Used with copper pipe not tubing, cpvc, and pex a special insert is available to maintain the integrity of pex when using these fittings, the connection is made possible by a combination of speciallydesigned orings and metal teeth that grip and hold the pipe or tube in place.
High pressure 60,000 psi 020125se 0220 fittings high pressure fittings pressures to 60,000 psi 4140 bar high pressure connection components. These are used to combine, divert or reduce the flow of the water supply, and they come in a variety of sizes to fit the pipe they will connect. These innovative connection types allow quick and easy connection of the pipe s to the valve. The types of flanges for piping explained projectmaterials. Low pressure systems and where welding could be hazardous. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe fitting dv fitting. Selecting the proper screw thread is an important criteria in creating a leakproof seal. Apr 17, 2015 it is attached to the female connection of the pipe, through a solvent, thread or weld method. Bp8120 light preinsulated pipe support 2 bp8 medium preinsulated pipe support 3 bp8140 medium preinsulated pipe support 4 bp8150 medium preinsulated pipe support 5 bp8160 medium preinsulated pipe support 6 bp8170 heavy preinsulated pipe support 7 bp8172 heavy preinsulated pipe support 8 bp8174 xheavy preinsulated pipe support 9. Pipe fittings the most common types used in the industry. It is a form of flexible plumbing tubing used for both hot and cold water supply lines. Jun 24, 2016 pipe fittings come in all varieties, there are elbows, t fittings, reducers, nipples, and all sorts of connections used on pipe but instead of discussing the types of fittings used in pipe, this article will focus on the connection itself and the advantages of each. There are three pieces in a union, a nut, a female end, and a male end. To order these components separately, use part numbers listed below.
Jul 19, 2019 pex plumbing pipe is a term that refers to crosslinked polyethylene. Equal tee and reducing tee specifications steel pipe tee. This fitting is used to split or combine the flow, but offers less resistance in comparison to the others. Thread types are colorcoded for easy identification. The type of flange to be used for a piping application depends, mainly, on the required strength for the flanged joint. Any additional fixtures shall discharge downstream of the horizontal wet vent. There is an oring inside the valve port that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe to be connected. Whether youre redoing your bathrooms plumbing or working on a copper pipe diy project, weve got all of the pipe and pipe fittings needed to get the job done. Sep 20, 2017 nps xx designates a pipe size, but not an exact inside diameter of the pipe in inches. When the pipe is pushed in, the oring gets stretched around the pipe and compressed between the valve body and the pipe. Threaded flanges are also known as screwed flange, and it is having a thread inside the flange bore which fits on the pipe with matching male thread on the pipe. Review of various pipe jointing procedures, water distributioncollection pipefitting.
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