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Forged fittings vs Buttweld Fittings

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While Buttweld Fittings are utilized for greater diameter pipe, forged fittings are utilized for pipe systems with dimensions less than 2 or 4 inches (4′′ for 2000#/3000# fittings and 2′′ for 6000#/9000# fittings). These two primary categories of forged steel parts are threaded fittings and socket weld fittings, that are welded to pipes using fillet welders. Forged steel pipe fittings fit ASME B36.10 and ASME B36.19 alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, and high nickel alloy tubes of smaller diameter size are covered by the ASME B16.11, MSS SP 75, MSS SP 83, and MSS SP 95 requirements. The desired shape of forged steel fittings such as forged flanges etc is achieved through machining solid blocks of steel inside the tolerances set forth by the relevant requirements.  However, seamless or welded steel pipes are required to be cut, bent, and curved in order to make buttweld fittings. Forged Fittings Types With bore sizes ranging from 1/8 to 4 inches and ratings ranging from 20...

A Guide to Hose Clamps

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  What are Hose Clamps? Hose clamps are used to secure hoses to fittings, so that when they are clamped down it prevents any fluid leaking from the hose at the connection points because they prevent the hose from slipping. A wide range of attachments are available, ranging from car engines to bathroom fittings. However, hose clamps can be used in a wide variety of different industries for the purpose of securing the transportation of products, liquids, gases, and chemicals in a variety of situations. A hose clamp can be categorized into four general categories: screw/band, spring, wire, and ear. A different hose clamp is used for different types of hoses in accordance with the type of attachment found at each end of the hose. Hose clamps: How Do They Work? An edge of a hose is first clamped with a hose clamp. Once the hose edge has been placed around a choice object, it is closed. This is the stage where the clamp needs to be tightened, ensuring that no air escapes from inside the...

Different Type of Pipe Leak Repair Clamps & their Effectiveness

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  One of the basic aspects of a damaged or deteriorated pipe   that dictates the type of repair component that should be applied is the condition of the pipe’s external surface. The external surface of the pipe might be damaged to the extent that an elastomeric seal cannot provide sufficient sealing forces around the immediate damage, or even in relatively unaffected areas that are adjacent to the major damage (these areas are commonly used to seal stand-off repair clamps), which in turn may require the external pipe surface to be re-installed with some type of filler material if the external surface is damaged to an extent.    These composite wrap products, which are comprised of composite materials combined with rebuilding materials, have demonstrated to be able to accommodate such extensive damages and are applicable to a wide range of defects, including corrosion, non-propagating cracks, dents or gouges, both in axial and circumferential orientation, and girth we...