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Main types of stainless steel pipe fittings

Mar. 17, 2025

There are many types of stainless steel pipe fittings, which can usually be classified according to the connection method, structural shape and special purpose. The following are the main types and descriptions:

1. Classification by connection method

1. Welded pipe fittings

Butt-welded pipe fittings: Pipes are welded together and used in high-pressure or large-diameter systems (such as elbows and tees).

Socket-welded pipe fittings: Pipes are inserted into pipe fittings and then welded, suitable for small-diameter or low-pressure scenarios.

2. Threaded pipe fittings

Male thread: such as male elbows and male flexible joints.

Female thread: such as female tees and female plugs.

3. Compression pipe fittings

Use tools to tighten the sealing ring connection, which is easy to install and is commonly found in thin-walled stainless steel water pipe systems.

4. Flange pipe fittings

The flange is fixed by bolts, which is easy to disassemble and maintain, such as flange blind plates and flange elbows.

5. Quick-install pipe fittings (sanitary grade)

Use clamps or quick-install connectors, suitable for food and pharmaceutical industries, easy to clean.

2. Classification by structural shape

1. Elbow

Change the flow direction, common 45°, 90°, 180° specifications, divided into equal diameter and reduced diameter.

2. Tee

Divide or merge, divided into equal diameter tees and reduced diameter tees (such as T-type, Y-type).

3. Cross

Four-way diversion, used for complex piping systems.

4. Reducer

Connect different pipe diameters, divided into concentric reducers (axis alignment) and eccentric reducers (used to avoid cavitation).

5. Cap

Close the end of the pipe to prevent contamination or leakage.

6. Union

Removable connector for easy local maintenance.

7. Stub End

Used with flanges, the end is flanged to enhance the connection strength.

III. Special-purpose pipe fittings

1. Sanitary pipe fittings

Surface polished to Ra≤0.8μm, no dead angle design, in line with food-grade standards (such as DIN, 3A).

2. High-pressure pipe fittings

Thickened design, made of 316L or duplex steel, suitable for petrochemical and nuclear power high-voltage systems.

3. Insulating joints

Built-in insulating material to prevent electrochemical corrosion, commonly used in buried pipelines.

4. Expansion Joints

Compensate for thermal expansion and contraction, reduce pipeline stress.

IV. Other common types

Plug: Temporarily close the pipe mouth.

Pipe Saddle: Used for branch pipe connection.

Pressure measuring joint: Integrated pressure gauge interface for easy monitoring.

The selection of stainless steel pipe fittings needs to be combined with the working pressure, medium characteristics and industry standards (such as GB, ASTM, DIN) to ensure the safety and reliability of the system.

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