Pipe fittings

What is Pipe Fittings?

Pipe Fittings are piping component that helps in Changes the direction of
the flow such as elbows, tees. Changes the size of the pipe such as reducers,
reducing tees. Connect different components such as couplings and stop the
flows such as Caps.
There are different types of pipe fitting used in piping. Pipe Fittings used
in piping work are listed below.

Elbow Cross
Tee Cap
Reducer Swage Nipple
Union Plug
Coupling Bush
Adapters Expansion Joint
Olet Steam Traps
Valve Long Radius Bend
Flanges

FLANGES B16.5/16.47

A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other

equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning,
inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged
joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to
provide a seal.

TYPES OF FLANGE MATING:

 Flat face  Female and male

 Raised face  Tongue and groove

 Rtj (ring type joint)  Lap joint

TYPES OF FLANGE:

Flanges Special flange

 Welding Neck Flange  Orifice Flanges

 Slip On Flange  Long Welding Neck Flanges

 Socket Weld Flange  Weld-o-flange / Nipo-flange

 Lap Joint Flange  Expander Flange

 Threaded Flange  Reducing Flange

 Blind Flange

VALVES
A valve is a device that regulates, controls, or directs the flow of a fluid by
opening, closing, or partially obstructing fluid flow. (OR) A valve is a
mechanical device that controls the flow and pressure of fluid within a system
or process. So basically, it controls flow & pressure.
Types of valves
 Gate Valve  Ball Valve
 Globe Valve  Butterfly Valve
 Check Valve  Needle Valve
 Plug valve  Pinch Valve
 Pressure Relief Valve

GASKETS (ASME B16.20, 16.21)

A Gasket is sealing material placed between connecting flanges to create
a static seal. This will maintain the leakage proof sealing in all operating
conditions. Different types of gaskets are used to achieve the leak proof sealing
between the pipe flanges.
Types of gaskets:

Non- metallic Metallic Composite

Compressed non asbestos

Oval ring gasket Spiral wound gasket
fibre gasket (CNAF)

PTFE gasket Octagonal ring gasket Cam-profile gasket

Rubber gasket Metal jacketed gasket