With any major plumbing jobs, you will likely need pipe and pipe fittings. Pipe size thread type fitting type pipe size thread type length material pipe schedule pressure rating unilok nace pipe fittings. Pipe fittings 4 how to order unilok pipe fittings are ordered by part number as shown as below. Table of contents when you need to cut, bevel or align pipe. Introduction the essential steps of pe pipe and fitting production are to heat, melt, mix and convey the raw material into a particular shape and hold that shape during the cooling process. There are different types of pipe fitting used in piping. The pros know that the key to working smarter is the right tools, and were proud to offer the most essential tools for any welders tool bag. When you repair or modify home plumbing, knowing the kind and size of pipe you need can save you time and. As the building blocks to connect pipe or tubing and adapt to different shapes or sizes, it is important to find the most reliable fittings to craft your systems. This chart gives the mechanical and chemical properties of some of the.
Its new grp pipe manufacturing plant is about 5,000 square meters and produces pipes of diameters ranging from 300mm to 2600mm at production rate of about 26 meters per hour of highquality gravity sewer grp pipes and pressure lines, qualified and tested to international standards. Whether youre redoing your bathrooms plumbing or working on a copper pipe diy project, weve got all of the pipe and pipe fittings needed to get the job done. Oct 23, 2012 here are the 6 basic pipe fittings you need to know while designing or drawing a pipe plan. It is specified as nominal pressure pn or pressure rating pr. Layout and fabrication of structural steel and pipe properties and uses of metal. Pipe joining methods study, december 2007 page 3 study overview background in an effort to examine the use of pipe joining methods, a market research study was commissioned by pm engineer. Welding a fitting to the pipe means it is permanently leak. Here are the 6 basic pipe fittings you need to know while designing or drawing a pipe plan. All pipe and fittings must conform to astm or other recognized standards. Contact for a complete list of workforce training and preparatory courses for pipefitting tests. Alternatively, for pipes and fittings not employing hand lay up techniques, the. Tube in the soft temper can be joined by the same techniques and is also commonly joined by the use of flaretype and compression fittings. They come in various angles like 45 degrees and 90 degrees.
Technical data handbook for butt weld pipe fittings. Cctf stainless steel welding fittings are manufactured in accordance with the material specifications of astm a403. Apply a thin coating of gruvlok lubricant to outside and sealing lips of the gasket. Pipe joining methods study, december 2007 page 3 study overview. Pipe fitters square the pipe fitters square can be used to make a. Pipe is a pressure tight cylinder used to convey a fluid or to transmit a fluid pressure, ordinarily designated pipe in applicable material specifications. Pipe lengths to 40 feet are standard with specials. Outside diameter od remains same for a given size irrespective of pipe thickness. A handy way to insure that the pipe fully bottoms into the fitting. Corrosion allowance as used in pipe classes includes erosion.
Process piping fundamentals, codes and standards module 1. Our pipe fitting tools are designed by manufacturers who know your jobbecause theyve done it. The type of pipe material, shape, and size, will determine the type of connection you need for your pipe fittings. Pipe fittings for high pressure application are available. It includes instructions for the proper drawing of symbols for fittings, flanges, valves, and mechanical equipment. A pipe fitting is defined as a part used in a piping system, for changing. Since 1960, ershigs dedication to quality and service has provided industry with dependable. Scott is a pipefitter and he tells you what pipefitting is like as a career. A typical elbow usually is a 45 or 90 degrees but other angles include 11.
If you find a fixture that is leaking, turn a i off the shutoff valve for that device. Process piping fundamentals, codes and standards module 1 a. Generally, there will either be an oil or rust coating, or a coating to prevent. When you repair or modify home plumbing, knowing the kind and size of pipe you need can save you time and trouble not to mention trips to the hardware store. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify common piping and fittings, use blueprints and other drawings to determine piping configurations. Lanl engineering standards manual pd342 chapter 17 pressure safety section d20b31. We carry a variety of marking tools for precision pipe placement at any angle and secure flange alignment. Changes the size of the pipe such as reducers, reducing tees. Pe pipe and fittings manufacturing introduction the essential steps of pe pipe and fitting production are to heat, melt, mix and convey the raw material into a particular shape and hold that shape during the cooling process. Frequency of bending metal pipe as a way to reduce number of joints in the system. It is also possible to expand the end of one tube so that it can be joined to another by soldering or brazing without a capillary fittinga procedure that can be efficient and economical in many installations. All piping systems are engineered to transport a fluid or gas safely and reliably from one piece of equipment to another.
Look at some of these solutions in the table of contents. Pdf file introduction to piping engineering posted by akki on 12. Modern methods of pipe fabrication pipefitter books. Dont overhang tape on the first thread as it might be entered the system. Pipe fittings are piping component that helps in changes the direction of the flow such as elbows, tees. If there are multiple pieces of the same size and type of pipe, remember to multiply the weight of one piece by the total number of pieces. Over 12 years of pipe welding, pipefitting, and management in the oil and gas industry. Anvil pipe fitters handbook 5 gruvlok installation pipe and flange data weld fitting and steel flange data table of contents gruvlok tech. The branch connection fittings are specified in the piping material class branch tables. Materials designated tube or tubing in the specifications are treated as pipe when intended for pressure service. Identification types of pipe and pipe fittings, valves gaskets, orifice plates and pipe hangers.
Pipe fitting phase 2 6 piping components and fittings revision 2. Soldering bronze welding compression joints flange joints 1. This is necessary to produce solid wall and profile wall pipe as well as compression and injection molded fittings. The pipe and fitting used have, or are prepared with, standard weld. Pipe fittings are available in various shapes and sizes, and are essential when trying to fit pipes where needed, around corners, underground, or up a wall. With countless standards and applications to consider, skilled trade workers must keep up and stay on top of the current pipefitting practices in the industry. This is a euphemism jargon if you will quite often used among piping designers and engineers. Jul 02, 2018 learn about 11 different types of pipe fittings. He gives you the formulas for pipe fabrication then how to work them. Also, for certain services some options available through b31. Cleaning unilok pipe fittings are free from machine oils. Based upon a unique or proprietary design of a pipe, fitting, or joint, the manufac. Both the outside of the pipe and the inside of the fitting must be thoroughly cleaned with. Whenever possible, pad should be made in one piece before fitting onto pipe.
For the availability of 6000psig and 0psig, contact your local distributors. In order to know how long a pipe fitting you need to connect two other pipes, you must first find out how much length the elbows ells add to connecting these pipes together. Connect different components such as couplings and stop the flows such as caps. For screwed systems the cap would have female threads where a plug would have male threads. Once you are familiar with the scales and tables of this square, you will be able to solve many of the complex problems encountered during pipe fitup and layout work with speed and accuracy. The study results will be the basis of an editorial article, scheduled to appear in the. The standard pressure ratings for each thread sizes are based on asme b31. Pipe end cleaning pipe rarely will be received in a condition suitable for welding. A piping system using buttweld fittings has many inherent advantages over other forms. Cctf stainless steel welding fittings also conform with one or more of the following standards. A technique used in various metal forming processes with the aim of. Cctf stainless steel welding fittings are manufactured and available in the following types.
The working pressure of a pipe or a fitting is the maximum internal water pressure to which the pipe or the fitting is subjected continuously in ordinary use, with certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur. Proper engineering design of a system will take into consideration the type and effectiveness of the techniques used to join the piping components and. Measuring pipes and pipe fittings by larry johnston. Pe pipe joining procedures 327 chapter 9 pe pipe joining procedures introduction an integral part of any pipe system is the method used to join the system components. Modern methods of pipe fabrication helps you learn both. The pipe will have either exterior male threads or interior female threads to connect. Pipe fittings are plumbing parts used to connect different sections of a pipe.
Types of pipe fittings used in piping a complete guide. Nov, 2014 scott is a pipefitter and he tells you what pipefitting is like as a career. Pdf file introduction to piping engineering piping guide. Chapter 4 pe pipe and fittings manufacturing 108 figure 2 typical singlestage, singlescrew extruder resin flow from right to left there are many different types of screw designs 10, but they all have in common the features shown in figure 3. Experience includes land based and offshore pipelines, compressor stations, offshore production facilities, refineries, and fabrication shops. Take the pipe fitting and maintenance training to recognize symbols commonly used to indicate types of pipes, pipefittings, and welding connections. If the fitting falls out of the pipe, do not assemble. There is a difference in understanding what needs to be done and being able to do it. If youre interested in a briefer refresher course covering the fundamentals of reducing connections and leak points with some focus on bending techniques, learn. The basics of pipes and bends on ships page 17 female elbow a female elbow is a pipe fitting that is used to change the direction of the piping and has female threads on both sides, which allow for fixing pipes or fittings with male threads. Chapter 2 layout and fabrication of structural steel and pipe topics 1. Hydraulic piping standard handbook is intended for professionals working.
Pdf mainly, this presentation covers the pipes and fittings of piping system. You can also use pipe charts when they are available, but when necessary, calculate the weight of steel pipe by using the formula below. After welding and testing the hole shall be permanently plugged, e. Pipe drafting and design, third edition provides stepbystep instructions to walk pipe designers, drafters, and students through the creation of piping arrangement and isometric drawings.
Measuring tools and techniques when performing maintenance and repair tasks on catapults and arresting gear equipment, you must take. It will be the intent of these articles to address questions and misunderstandings as they relate to industry on a general basis. Basic pipefitting skills is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for determining piping configurations and dimensions, measuring and cutting pipe, and correctly installing pipe and fittings. The basics of pipes and bends on ships marine insight. It is also possible to expand the end of one tube so that it can be joined to another by soldering or brazing without a capillary fitting a procedure. When theyre properly parallel, i use a square to cut them both to a compatible length, glue an elbow into the pipe segment that fit on both ends, glue that onto one pipe at the proper angle to just touch lips with the other pipe, wait for the glue to dry a couple minutes with rain or shine glue.
The following part number, phrn08n04nssis designated for reducing hex nipple, 12 mnpt x 14 mnpt, 316ss. Chapter 2 layout and fabrication of structural steel and pipe. The basics of piping system a piping system is an assembly of pipe, fittings, valves, and specialty components. Fitting symbols and orientation when orienting fittings and valves its important to know that there are good methods and poor methods in this orientation process the general rule for producing an isometric using good techniques, is to draw the fittings so they are parallel to the last direction change or branch in the pipe. Unlike a traditional local plumbing supply, has the pipe, fittings, nipples, and more readily available to be shipped straight to your door. A quarter or half turn with a wrench might do the trick. This book is designed for use in an instructorled program consisting of classroom discussion, demonstration, skill practice and selfstudy. The gap between pipes should be the same distance, if possible. Fundamentals of pipe fitting training manual course no. They are furnished in accordance with astm standard a403, with material specifications to astm a312 covering fittings made from pipe, and a240 for fittings made from plate.
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