What are the 5 different pipe fittings?

• Tee, Wye, Cross and Elbow Fittings. Tee & Wye Fittings – Tees and wyes are used to connect three pieces of pipe.
• Coupling, Adapter, Bushing and Union Fittings.
• Trap and Flange Fittings.
• Cap, Plug and Nipple Fittings.

What are SS fittings?

Stainless steel pipe fittings are made of stainless steel which is an alloy. Stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant and durable. It has cryogenic toughness and resistance to high temperatures. It can be easily fabricated and transformed.

What are the types of fittings?

There are many different kinds of fittings, made from a variety of materials: some of the most common types are elbows, tees, wyes, crosses, couplings, unions, compression fittings, caps, plugs and valves.

What are the different characteristics of stainless steel pipe fittings?

Stainless Steel Characteristics

• Corrosion resistant.
• High tensile strength.
• Very durable.
• Temperature resistant.
• Easy formability and fabrication.
• Low-maintenance (long lasting)
• Attractive appearance.
• Environmentally friendly (recyclable)

How do you know which pipe fitting you need?

You need a fitting that has an inside diameter large enough to fit around your pipe. Knowing the nominal size of your pipe will help you find accurate fittings. When purchasing fittings, take care to make your decision based on this nominal size rather than the outer or inner diameter of the pipe.

What is the difference between male and female pipe fittings?

The terms Male and Female always refer to the threads on the fitting. Male threads are on the outside, like a bolt. Female threads are on the inside, like a nut. The male threads screw into the female threads.

What is the difference between MNPT and NPT?

NPT stands for National Pipe Thread and is an American standard thread. It may also be reffered to as MPT , MNPT or NPT (M) for male external threads and FPT, FNPT or NPT(F) for female interal threads. Both threads have the same pitch, angle (60 degrees) and shape (flat peaks and valleys).

What are pipeline fittings?

Pipe fittings are components used to join pipe sections together with other fluid control products like valves and pumps to create pipelines. The common connotation for the term fittings is associated with the ones used for metal and plastic pipes which carry fluids.

What is a 4 way fitting called?

Furniture grade 4 way tees are also known as side outlet tees. 4 way furniture tees allow four pipe lengths to be connected at a central support. They feature three sockets at 90° angles along the same plane and one vertical socket from which they derive the common name: side outlet tees.

How do you know what size an fitting I have?

You can always identify AN fittings based on the male thread size (outside diameter). These sizes are constant regardless of brand, hose type, or fitting configuration. If your fitting has a convex 37 degree flare at the end, the threads will tell you the AN size (and vice-versa).

What are the names of pipe fittings?

About 49\% of these are pipe fittings, 3\% are steel pipes, and 1\% are machining. A wide variety of names pipe fittings options are available to you, such as plastic, pp-r, and stainless steel. You can also choose from coupling, elbow, and nipple. As well as from welding, female, and male.

How to seal stainless steel?

Use ½” wide tape dope.

Does stainless steel contain iron or iron alloys?

Stainless steel is an iron and chromium alloy. While stainless must contain at least 10.5\% chromium , the exact components and ratios will vary based on the grade requested and the intended use of the steel.

Is alloy steel is same with stainless steel?

However, stainless steel is a subcategory of steel. Both these are alloy compounds consist of iron and carbon with some other components as well. The difference between steel and stainless steel is that steel is a combination of iron and carbon whereas stainless steel is the combination of chromium and carbon.