subject: Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings [print this page] Stainless Steel is used in a wide range of applications in domestic as well as commercial sector. Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings are widely used in the piping industry for their exceptional durability and cost effectiveness. Pipe Fittings are mechanically joined to different piping systems and are used to change piping configuration. Variety of models exist in the category of Pipe Fittings including butt-welding, forged/casting thread socket-weld, elbows, tees, reducer, stubend, unions, caps, nipples couplings, elbowlets, weldolets, etc. The Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings are available in a range of sizes, shapes and specifications to cater to diverse industrial requirements. Precision manufacturing and the rigorous testing processes, nowadays, ensure that dependable SS Pipe Fittings are available for customers.
The two major types of Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings are:
Butt weld (Seamless & ERW)
Socket weld (Forged)
A piping system using Butt Weld Pipe Fittings come with many inherent advantages over other forms. Some of them are:
Welding of a fitting to the pipe makes it permanently leak proof
The metal structure between pipe and fitting lends strength to the system
Smooth inner surface and gradual directional changes reduce pressure losses and turbulence minimizing the action of corrosion and erosion
Requires minimum space
Socket weld is a permanent-weld-type tube fitting providing a sturdy make that remains unaffected by thermal distortion, vibration or shock. Some of the advantages are:
Pipe need not be beveled for weld preparation
No need for temporary tack welding for alignment
Weld metal cannot enter into the bore of the pipe
Can be used in place of threaded fittings to reduce chances of leakage
Nowadays, top class inspection systems have come up to meet the growing demands of the industry in terms of better quality and durability. Three commonly used inspection systems by leading manufacturers of the industry are Magnetic leakage flux testing (MLFT), Ultrasonic testing (UT) and Eddy current testing (ET).
Niko Steel Centre is a widely acclaimed Exporter, Stockist And Supplier of Nonferrous Metal Products like Steel Bars, Steel Fasteners, Steel Sheets & Plates, Pipes & Tubes, Steel Fittings, Steel Filler Wire, Syphon Tubes. The technical expertise coupled with in-depth knowledge of the field has enabled the company to emerge as one of the prominent Stainless Steel Pipes Suppliers In India. For more information, one can log on to http://www.nikosteelcentre.co.in.
