Pipe Fittings Specifications

Fitting End


	Fitting End
	Your choices are...
	Pipe Thread - Male Courtesy of NIBCO INC.		Includes all tapered pipe threads such as NPT, BSPT, etc. Tapered threads are used for sealing without gaskets.
	Pipe Thread - Female Courtesy of NIBCO INC.		Includes all tapered pipe threads such as NPT, BSPT, etc. Tapered threads are used for sealing without gaskets.
	Straight Thread - Male		Includes all straight pipe threads such as UNC, UNF, ASME, etc.
	Straight Thread - Female		Includes all straight pipe threads such as UNC, UNF, ASME, etc.
	Plain End		Straight pipe end; often used to insert into the bell end of the connecting pipe.
	Bell / Socket / Flare		End length of increased diameter into which a pipe end may be fitted.
	Flange Courtesy of NIBCO INC.		Circular or square flange is used to connect fitting, typically via bolting or welding.
	Compression Fitting		Connects to mating pipe with a compression fitting, typically involving a compression nut and ferrule.
	Pipe Clamp End		Fitting end designed to be attached to a run on pipe or other fitting with a pipe clamp.
	Barb / Rib Courtesy of NIBCO INC.		Fitting end has barbs or ridges. Typically practical to connect only non-rigid pipe or hose, or sometimes for use with a clamped end.
	Groove		Pipe fitting end has a groove, typically for the installation of a coupling feature such as an o-ring or elastomeric seal.
	Other		Any unlisted fitting connection.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Material


	Material
	Your choices are...
	ABS		Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is a hard, rigid, thermoplastic polymer. It provides good chemical and creep resistance, and dimensional stability. ABS is used in many industries, in a wide array of applications. It is generally inexpensive, although it is prone to crack when under stress. Common trade names include Cycolac (GE Plastics), Lustran (Bayer) and Novodur (Bayer).
	Aluminum		A bluish silver-white malleable ductile light trivalent metallic element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
	Brass		Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc often with additional elements such as lead or tin; it is characterized by good strength, excellent high temperature ductility and reasonable cold ductility, good conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, good bearing properties and low magnetic permeability.
	Bronze		Bronze is an alloy of copper with other elements such as aluminum, silicon or tin (aluminum bronze, silicon bronze, tin bronze, etc.)
	Carbon / Graphite		Carbon or graphite has an extremely high melting point and is resistant to many molten non-ferrous metals, ceramics and salts. Carbon pipe is used in chemical manufacturing, in heat treating furnaces, in non-ferrous metal production and by the ceramic industries.
	Ceramic / Ceramic-lined		Materials made of metal oxides, carbides, nitrides or combinations of these compounds. Ceramics are typically formed from powders consolidated in a high temperature firing process. Most ceramics resist high temperatures and chemicals, but they typically have low electrical and thermal conductivity.
	Clay / Vitrified Clay		Vitrified clay is composed of crushed and blended clays that are fired at a succession of temperatures to provide excellent strength and a glossy finish. General characteristics include resistance to internal and external chemical corrosion, abrasion, and heat. Vitrified clay is used in many industrial applications, most notably as tile or piping.
	Concrete		Concrete is a composite of cement, sand, and aggregate; frequently other additives are used to enhance qualities such as strength or water resistance. Concrete pipe is frequently used for large infrastructure applications due to its strength and durability.
	CPVC		Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) is a common, versatile pipe material; it shares many of the advantages and application use with PVC and typically carries higher temperature ratings.
	EPDM		Ethylene Propylene (EPDM) offers good resistance to sunlight, weathering and ozone. It has poor resistance to petroleum oils and fuel. Good heat and compression set resistance. Suggested operating temperature (-70° to 275° F). Trade names include Nordel® (Dupont Dow Elastomers), Vistalon® (Exxon Mobil Chemical), Epsyn® (DSM Elastomers), Royalene® (Uniroyal Chemical), and Epcar® (B.F. Goodrich).
	Fiberglass / Composite		Fiberglass reinforced plastics represent the largest class of composites used in pipe manufacturing; other composites utilized in pipe or tube forming for chemical or structural applications include graphite or Aramid fiber reinforced plastics or aluminum-plastic composites.
	Fluororesin (PFA)		PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) is used for temperature requirements of 500°F (250°C); PFA exhibits very good chemical resistance and dielectric properties.
	Glass / Glass-lined		Glass properties include smoothness, nonconductivity, relative inertness, and resistance to acids and other corrosive media. Its chemical resistance makes it suitable for many chemical processing applications.
	Iron (Gray / Cast)		The term "cast iron" refers not to a single material, but to a family of materials whose major constituent is iron, with varying amounts of carbon and silicon. Gray cast iron incorporates the graphite form of carbon in a flaky structure within the iron. Cast iron has been widely used in pipe and fittings for hundreds of years in water and wastewater applications, owing to its durability and excellent corrosion resistance.
	Iron (Ductile)		Ductile iron is a form of cast iron developed in the 1940s that incorporates significant casting refinements, additional metallurgical processes, and superior quality control. The heat treatment after casting nodulizes the graphite into spheroidal shapes, giving ductile iron greater elongation, impact strength, and toughness than its predecessor, gray cast iron; in fact, the properties of ductile iron resemble those of steel more closely than traditional gray cast iron. Ductile iron retains the machinability of gray iron, and its high corrosion resistance is often enhanced with polyethylene encasement. Also called "Nodular Iron" or "S.G. Iron".
	Lead		Lead pipe is used in chemical, nuclear, and other various applications. Lead is noted for its durability, versatile formability, economy, and ability to deform plastically, thereby avoiding catastrophic failure. Environmental regulations govern the use of lead pipe in some water supply applications.
	Neoprene / Rubber / Elastomer		Several elastomeric products can be used in pipe fabrication; the most widely used is Neoprene, a synthetic rubber that resists degradation from sun, ozone, and weather. It performs well in contact with oils and many chemicals. Neoprene remains useful over a wide temperature range, displays outstanding physical toughness, and resists burning inherently better than exclusively hydrocarbon rubbers. Neoprene also offers resistance to damage caused by flexing and twisting. Suggested operating temperature (-45° to 230° F). Neoprene was originally engineered by DuPont Dow.
	Nylon / Polyamide		Nylon, comprising several grades of polyamides, is a general purpose material in wide use; it is tough and resistant to most oils, gasoline, etc., and has good pressure ratings.
	Polyethylene (PE)		A semi-crystalline (typically around 50%), whitish, semi-opaque commodity thermoplastic that is soft, flexible and tough - even at low temperatures - with outstanding electrical properties but poor temperature resistance. It also has very good chemical resistance but is prone to environmental stress cracking; it has poor UV resistance (unless modified) and poor barrier properties, except to water.
	Polypropylene (PP)		Polypropylene is a thermoplastic material exhibiting excellent cold flow, bi-axial strength, and yield elongation properties. It is similar to PVC but can be used in exposed applications because of its resistance to UV, weathering, and ozone.
	PTFE / PTFE-lined		PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is an insoluble compound that exhibits a high degree of chemical resistance and a low coefficient of friction. It is sometimes marketed in proprietary classes of materials such as Teflon®. This selection includes both PTFE both as the primary pipe material and pipe lined with PTFE.
	PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)		PVC is a widely used material that has good flexibility, smooth surface, and nontoxic qualities. Some grades are used in food and chemical processes due to the inert nature of PVC. CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) is a grade of PVC engineered to withstand higher temperatures than standard PVC.
	Steel - Carbon & Alloy		Generic classification for general purpose carbon steel, mild steel or steel alloys containing additions of chrome, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium or other elements to alter hardenability characteristics, toughness, hardness, corrosion resistance, and/or strength. "Black pipe" is typically made of carbon steel.
	Steel - Stainless		Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high pressure ratings; this selection includes all grades of stainless steel.
	Titanium		Commercially Pure (CP) Titanium piping provides excellent corrosion resistance and is an important choice for some chemical processing applications. CP titanium typically provides better corrosion resistance and formability, but lower strength than alpha-beta titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V.
	Zirconium		Zirconium is a refractory metal important in nuclear power generation and chemical processing applications due to its outstanding corrosion resistance. Zirconium’s low neutron absorption cross-section makes the metal a good choice for components and fuel supports (tubes) in nuclear reactors.
	Other		Any unlisted, proprietary or specialized material.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

More Specs


	Section Shape:
	Your choices are...
	Round		Circular cross section; most common fitting section shape.
	Oval		Round section with a major and minor axis.
	Square		Four-sided section of equal lengths.
	Rectangular		Four-sided section with unequal height and width.
	Other		Any other section shape.
	Search Logic:		Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	*Schedule (if applicable):*		The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) assigns "schedule numbers" to classify wall thicknesses for different pressure uses. ANSI schedule numbers cover all pipe and fitting sizes from NPS 1/8 through NPS 36 identified as Standard (STD), Extra Strong (XS) and Double Extra Strong (XXS) and all wall thicknesses by ANSI schedule number. This selection is only for fittings that mate with pipe conforming to an ANSI schedule number. Many types of fittings do not carry this designation.
	Your choices are...
	5S
	10S
	40S
	80S
	10
	20
	30
	40
	60
	80
	100
	120
	140
	160
	STD
	XS
	XXS
	SDR 13.5
	SDR 21
	SDR 26
	SDR 41
	Other
	Search Logic:		Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	Lined?		Manufactured with an integral lining. These linings are often made from engineered polymers for use with process materials or in applications such as food processing where media cleanliness is important.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Plated? Courtesy of Waukesha Cherry-Burrell		Platings such as nickel and chrome are sometimes used on pipe for appearance or corrosion resistance.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Insulated?		Pre-insulated pipe fitting; includes a variety of insulating materials and jacket construction.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Underground Rated?		Designed and constructed for underground application.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

What do you want to do?
		Show All Pipe Fittings Companies
		Learn more about Pipe Fittings
		Search By Specification