Kinds of Pipe Fitting ComponentsPosted by shripipefitting on April 15th, 2014 Pipe fitting components are widely used in plumbing systems to join tubing sections and straight pipes to adapt to varied shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they may also be used to regulate or measure fluid flow. While plumbing is more often used for facilitating conveyance of gas, liquid or water in domestic environments, Pipe Fitting is more related to high performance conveyance of liquids in special applications. Pipe fitting materials There is an entire gamut of materials used for manufacturing pipe fitting components. The one that you choose depends on the purpose of your fitting. Some of the most commonly used materials used for manufacturing pipe fitting include: • Carbon steel Usually, the body of pipe fittings is same as the material of pipe to be connected, such as steel, copper, PVC, CPVC, ABS etc. Therefore, any material that you choose should be compatible with the rest of the entire system, the fluid to be transported, and the pressure and temperature both inside and out. Earthquake resistance, fire hazards, and other such factors can also affect the selection of your pipe fitting materials. Types of pipe fitting components Some of the pipe fitting components commonly used in piping and plumbing systems include: • Elbow- Installed between two pipe or tubes to allow change of direction Now that you know the different kinds of pipe fitting components, find a reputable manufacturer or supplier in your locality, and ensure the efficiency of your piping system. Like it? Share it!More by this author |