fitting needed for changing from one type of end condition to
another. ANSI: American National Standards. A piping
specification. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. A
piping specification. ASTM: American Society for Testing Materials. A
piping specification. Ambient Temperature: The average temperature of
the atmosphere in the area of an appliance. Aqueous: Containing water
Opens by turning a handle attached to a ball inside the valve. BSP: British Standard Piping. A piping
specification. Bushing: A pipe fitting, threaded on both the
inside and outside, used for joining pipes with different diameters
together. Bulkhead fitting: Used to attach flexible pipes
with the help of male adapters.
fitting that joins two pieces of pipe. Cast Iron: Metal formed by casting in molds. Compression Fitting: A sealed pipe connection
without soldering. Cross: Used for 4-way branch connections.
Change direction of pipe.
Consists of a circular clamp which is used to hold together. Female thread: Threaded on the outside. Flange: A type of pipe fitting that connects via
nuts and bolts.
It is a type of valve having a gate that moves perpendicular to flow
of the service. Globe valve: Linear motion valves with spherical
A hollow plug is a valve used to restrict or prevent the flow of a
liquid or gas through a pipe. Hex plug: The hex pipe plug is threaded in the end
and the top of the plug takes a hexagon shape.
Inside diameter. All pipes are sized according to their inside
A connection in which the internal and external fittings are
threaded and they are also screwed together.
Lap joint flange:
Flanges are used on piping fitted with with lapped pipe or with lap
joint stub ends.
Threaded on the inside.
length of straight pipe with male threads on both ends.
Outside diameter. All pipes are sized according to their outside
diameter. Orifice flange: Flanges where orifice plate or
flow nozzle is used.
Available in various shapes, sizes and materials, they are used to
connect pipes. Plug: Cap end inserted into the end of tubing to
dead-end the flow.
fitting that connects pipes of different sizes. Rigid coupling: Used to connect rotating members
such as shafts.
Fittings used to join the assorted pipes in a drain, waste and vent
system. Sleeve: A fitting with a base plate and attached
to a sleeve portion. Stop Valve: A valve that controls the flow of
T-shaped pipe fitting with three openings used to create branch
Three-piece fitting that joins two sections of pipe and they also
can be disconnected without cutting the pipe.
Y-shaped fitting with three openings used to create branch lines.