The purpose of pipes and fittings is to join straight pipe sections, as well as adapt them to different shapes and sizes. They can also regulate fluid flow and pressure. You can use different fittings to connect two sections of pipe. These connectors are used in the construction industry. Below is a list listing all the available fittings. Some of these devices can be used in industrial processes, while some are used in homes or 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. The pipe is tapered at both ends to allow for threading. To allow threading, the pipe is coated with a thread sealant (commonly PTFE or Teflon). Once the sealant is dry, the pipe can be screwed into its fitting. A pipe wrench is required to tighten the coupling.

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 can have both male or female threads. Other types include bends and tees. There are many options for couplings. They are essential plumbing fixtures and can transform a space from a simple bathroom into a luxurious home.

Many materials can be used for fittings and pipes. Copper is a common material for plumbing. It comes in two types: M and L. It can also be ordered in different lengths and angles. Galvanized pipe is the last option for indoor plumbing. It is cheaper than copper and can develop corrosion within the pipe. They are not recommended for outdoor usage. They are best for indoor use in homes or 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 can also be called a bell reducer. Because of its shape, it is difficult to connect different sizes of pipe. Nipples are the most common type of wyes. 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 be used as a bell reducer 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 couplings can be used to modify the length of the pipe or connect it to another pipe. Similarly, a reducing nipple is a ring-shaped valve. They can be used for lengthening or reducing a piece of metal.

There are many materials that can be used to make pipes and fittings. There are many options, including a tee or a nickel coupling. Each type has its uses. The nipple-tee connects two pieces pipe. A nipple nippee is a type of nipple-shaped coupling.

A nipple, a short, male-threaded pipe joining two pipes, is called a snipple. It has a 90-degree “branch” at the center. They can be used for plumbing and hose applications. There are two types. Some are male-threaded, while others are female-threaded. A nipple is a connector between 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 compression and butt-welded options. Two pipes can be connected by the tees. These tees can also be used to connect elbows.