If you are from the plumbing or a related sector, then you must have an idea of various types of pipes and press fittings available in the local and global market. But if you are a simple homeowner and want to do the small plumbing and fixing activities by your own self, then here is a short guide for you on the press-fitting and their various types.
One of the most common types is of Press fittings stainless steel, which is widely used in the general household. The piping method is very simple as you just need a straight long enough pipe of a suitable material, and you can fix it. But when coming to the press fittings in order to control and manipulate the flow of the subjected object, they are a little complicated. This guide will lead you knowing different types of press fittings and their use.
1. Adapters: these are used to help extend the size or to change the type of connection at the end of any pipe. This allows us to connect different sizes and shapes of pipes together with a smooth flow. These adapters come in various materials such as PVC, metal, stainless steel, and such others.
2. Plugs or caps: they offer a simple purpose to close the end of the pipe by applying the same size cap fixing to it.
3. Coupling: it is another shape of fitting which is used to increase the run of a particular size of pipe and to extend /contract its size or shape.
4. Elbows: these are also included in press fittings as they serve to turn the direction of flow. These are the traditional fittings and still used for the same purpose.
5. Flanges: these are mostly of steel or metal and used to connect two pipes by welding them through the flange to produce a seal.
6. Tees: these are used to join three connections together and are of T-shaped.
There are many more press fights out in the market, but the above mentioned are the most commonly used. I hope it had cleared your thoughts related to press fittings a lot.