Pipe Fittings
Pipe fittings are an important components in piping system which connects, Control, Changing Direction, Divert, Seal, Support and so on.
We can say that the water-supply fittings like elbow, tee, socket, reducer, etc., are fitted to change the direction of flow, distribute the water supply from the main pipe to other pipes of equal size or lower size, etc. Any part used in connection with water supply, distribution, measurement, controlling, use and disposal of water is known as a pipe fitting.
We can say that the water-supply fittings like elbow, tee, socket, reducer, etc., are fitted to change the direction of flow, distribute the water supply from the main pipe to other pipes of equal size or lower size, etc. Any part used in connection with water supply, distribution, measurement, controlling, use and disposal of water is known as a pipe fitting.
1. Collar
2. Elbow
3. Gasket
4. Union
5. Reducer
6. Tee
7. Nipple
8. Trap
While joining two pipes in the same length, collar is used. Collar is fitted in the end of pipe .
2.Elbow :-
Elbows are categorised as follows :-
Long Radius (LR) :- Elbows Here, the radius is 1.5 times the diameter of pipe.
Short Radius (LR) :- Elbows In this, the radius is 1.0 times the diameter of pipe.
90° Elbow :- This is used when the change in direction required is 90° .
45° Elbow : - This is used when the change in direction required is 45° .
3.Gasket :-
They are mechanical seals, generally ring-shaped type and fitted for sealing flange joints. A flange joint is a plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe. Gaskets are made as per by construction, materials and features. Important gaskets used are nonmetallic, spiral-wound and ring-joint type.
4.Union:-
4.Union:-
When two ends of pipes are joined, the pipe fitting used is called union. A union is made of three parts namely a nut, a male end and a female end. The male and female ends are assembled with the support of the nuts, and necessary pressure is made to connect the joint. Since the pairing ends of the union are interchangeable, the union can be changed easily in a short time .
It is used to connect pipes of different diameters. A reducer may be of various types like reducer tee, reducer elbow and reducer socket.
6.Tee :-
It is a piece of pipe having thread at both sides, and could be used for short extension of plumbing lines. It can also be used for connecting two fittings within small distance.
8.Trap:-
It is a fitting in a P, U, S or J-shaped type . Traps are fitted near a plumbing fixture. The trap bend is fitted to prevent sewer gases from entering the building. If the gases are inserted back into home, then it could lead to people inhaling foul smell, which could cause illnesses. It could even explode.
When four pipes are joined,a cross is formed. It is also called a cross branch line or a four-way fitting . This fitting has three outlets and one inlet. Cross fittings may deteriorate when temperatures change, because cross fitting is made at the centre of the four connection points.
10. Offset :-
When an assembly of fittings on a pipeline makes one section of pipe out of line and parallel to a second section, then it is known as an offset.
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