Why buttweld fittings are important and what are their uses

The most common types of pipe fittings are threaded fittings, socket welded fittings, and buttweld fittings, of which the threaded fittings are the most popular.  There are several advantages to both of these types of fittings.

It is necessary to use pipe fittings in pipelines in order to allow the following to take place:

– Changing the direction in which liquid flows through pipes. – Liquid flows in two directions through the branching of the pipe. – The diameter of the pipe is reduced. – Auxiliary equipment is attached. – The pipeline has reached its end.

Hot or cold forming is the process of manufacturing a buttweld fitting by bending and molding it into the desired shape. Heat treatment is also used to remove any residual stresses and to achieve specific mechanical properties. Buttweld fittings have to have the ends of their end caps beveled.

Manufacturing:

Types of Butt Weld Pipe Fittings

1. Pipe Elbows 2. Pipe Bending 3. Pipe Tees 4. Pipe Cross 5. End Caps 6. Pipe Reducer 7. Stub End 8. Coupling Fittings

Applications:

Many industries use buttweld fittings for altering, dividing, and terminating fluid flow. The following types of processes are used in these facilities: waste treatment, chemical processing, breweries, petrochemical plants, cryogenic plants, paper production and more.

Advantages:

It is possible to use buttweld pipe fitting in very harsh environments. They can withstand high pressures and temperatures. No matter what industry it is required for, they are generally considered the most robust welding fixtures. It takes a skilled installer to weld and they do take some time to install.