Pipe Fittings

Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting is a process of connecting and installing various components in a piping system to ensure proper flow, control, and direction of fluids or gases. Two common types of pipe fittings are butt weld fittings and forged fittings.

Butt weld fittings are used in piping systems where a permanent and leak-proof joint is required. These fittings are fabricated by welding the ends of pipes or fittings together. The ends are prepared by beveling, which involves cutting an angle on the pipe end to facilitate proper welding. The two ends are then aligned, heated, and welded using a welding process such as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) or MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding.

Forged fittings, also known as socket weld and threaded fittings, are manufactured by hammering or pressing heated metal billets into desired shapes. Unlike butt weld fittings, which involve welding, forged fittings are joined to the pipe using socket weld or threaded connections.

Types of Pipe Fittings

SS Pipe Fittings

ASTM/ASME A403 - 202, 304, 304L, 304H, 304N, 304LN, 309, 310H, 316, 316H, 317, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L

Duplex Steel Fittings

ASTM/ASM A815 - Duplex 2205, UNS S31803, S32205

Inconel Pipe Fittings

ASTM/ASME B366 - 600, 601, 617, 625, 690

Monel Pipe Fittings

ASTM/ASME B366 - 400, K500

Hastelloy Fittings

ASTM/ASME B366 - C22, C276, B2

Nickel Alloy Pipe Fittings

ASTM/ASME B366 - Nickel 200 (N02200), Nickel 201 (N02201), Nickel 205 (N02205)

Third Party Inspection

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