Pipes and fittings are used to join straight sections of pipe and to adapt them to different shapes. They can also regulate the flow and pressure of fluids. If you need to connect two sections of pipe, you can use different types of fittings. These connectors are used in the construction industry. Below is a list listing all the available fittings. Some of these fittings can be used in industrial processes while others are used in homes and businesses.

A coupling is a piece or pipe that has a threaded connection at one or both ends. These connections are used for joining steel pipes. To allow for threading, the pipe is tapered at both ends. The pipe is then coated with a thread sealant (commonly PTFE, or Teflon) to allow for threading. Once the sealant has dried, the pipe can then be screwed into the fitting. To tighten the coupling, a pipe wrench is needed.

An elbow is a fitting which changes the flow direction. Some elbows have threaded and sweaty connections, while others are capped with a flare. Street elbows are the most popular type of elbow. They have both male and female threads. There are also bends and tees. There are many choices for couplings. They are essential plumbing fixtures, and can transform a space’s appearance from a simple bathroom to an extravagant home.

There are many materials that can be used to make fittings and pipes. Copper is a common material used for plumbing. It comes in two types: M and L. It can also be ordered in different lengths and angles. Galvanized pipes are the last option for indoor plumbing. It is less expensive than copper, but it can also develop corrosion. They are generally not recommended for outdoor use. They are generally only recommended for indoor use in homes and commercial buildings.

A wye fitting can be described as a type nipple with a curved inlet. This type of coupling can alter the size of a pipe. The wye is also known as a bell reducer. It is difficult to connect different sizes of pipes because of its shape. Most common wyes are nipples. They are used to reduce or increase the pipe’s length.

The wye is not made from metal and is the same as the Nipple pipe. The wye can also be used to connect the two pipes. Because of their shape, these reducing couplings may also be called “bell” reducers. They can be threaded male or female and can be screwed together with a nut.

Another type of wye, a nipple-coupling, is another type. Its length and diameter are different. Two-piece nipple fittings can be used for modifying the length of the pipe and connecting it to another pipe. A reducing nipple, on the other hand, is a ring-shaped vale. They can be used for lengthening or reducing a piece of metal.

Pipes and fittings can come in many different materials. There are many options, including a tee or a nickel coupling. Each type has its own uses. The nipple-tee connects two pieces pipe. A nipple nuppee is a type nipple-shaped coupling.

A nipple, a short, male-threaded pipe joining two pipes, is called a snipple. It has a 90-degree “branch”, at its center. They can be used for plumbing and hose applications. There are two types. Some are male-threaded while others are female. A nipple connects two pipes.

Weldable branches fittings are a type or weldable coupling that strengthens the pipe where the hole has been made. This type of nipple is used to connect two DWV systems. There are also options for butt-welded and compression. The tees can be used to connect two parts of a single pipe. Those types are also used for connecting elbows.