The Pipe Fittings and its Various Forms - Applications and Advantages A Fitting/Fittings is used in pipe systems to connect straight pipe to adjust to various sizes and shapes and for other needs such as regulating fluid flow. Piping is frequently used to explain the highperformance (high-pressure, high-flow, high-temperature) conveyance of fluids in specialized applications. Fittings (Various types) require money, time, materials and tools to install, and are an important part of piping systems. Valves are generally fittings, but are normally discussed separately.
A Pipe Fittings can be of different types. Some of them are: 1. Elbows. 2. Swivel Unions. 3. Tee.
Elbows:
The Elbow is set in place between two lengths of pipe to permit a change in direction, normally 90° and 45° angle. 22.5° elbows are also accessible. Elbows are classified by design. The radius of the long-radius elbow is 1.5 times the pipe diameter. In the short-radius elbow the radius equals to the pipe diameter. The various angles in elbows like Ninety, Sixty, forty Five-degree are also available.
Unions:
The swivel unions are similar to the coupling that allows the convenient separation of pipes for continuity.The union allows easy attachment and separation. It consists of three parts: 1.The nut. 2.The female end. 3.The male end. When the female and male ends are joined, the nut seals the joint.