REDUCER

FITTING
 What is a Reducer Fitting?

• A Reducer fitting connects pipes

of various sizes, with one end of
the reducer being larger than the
other end.
• These ends are called Male and
Female threads, the larger and the
smaller one respectively.
• The fitting acquired its name as
the reducer fitting looks like a
reducer and an elbow united as
one.
Types of Reducer fittings
 Concentric – reducer to join pipe
sections on the same axis, they are
cone-shaped. They are beneficial if
cavitation is present and have a
common centre line.
 Eccentric – reducer to join two pipes
of different diameters, their edge
parallel to the connecting pipe. The
diameter of the upstream side of the
fitting is larger than the downstream
side, thereby avoiding air bubbles in a
pipeline.
 Uses of Reducer Fittings

• Gas and Air-brake fittings have

reducer fittings.
• Pharmaceutical and refrigerant
appliances use reducers
• They have high utility across
various industries owing to its
abundant flexibility in joining
pipes of various diameters.
• Chemical industry and power
plants use reducer fittings on a
large scale.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
use reducer fittings to join pipes
and tubes.
• Compressed gas pipeline
• Hot, cold and general water
supply facilities for public use
reducer fittings.
Advantages of Reducer Fittings
• They possess the ability to
connect pipes of varying sizes and
diameters.
• They are very flexible to use and
install.
• They are available in multiple sizes
and shapes.
• They offer a tight, rugged and
durable vital line system.
• These fittings withstand vibration
or shock.
• They are leak-resistant and
manufactured with a nickel or
chrome coating, thwarting any
possible corrosion.
• High pressure resistance and
high temperature resistance
• Reducer flanges have excellent
design and heat insulation
properties.
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