When installing a pipe system, you generally need to use a lot of related accessories. There are many types of accessories. So what are the names of PVC pipe fittings? What are their functions? Let’s take a look.
PVC pipe fittings names
1. Direct: also known as casing, sleeve joint. When used, pay attention to match the size of the water pipe, and when the pipe is not long enough, it can be used as an accessory to connect two pipes to extend the pipe.
2. Elbow: In short, the elbow refers to a pipe fitting used for pipe bends. Since the water pipe itself is straight and cannot be bent, if you want to change the direction of the water pipe, it can only be achieved by elbows, mainly 45° elbows and 90° elbows.
3. Tee: It is divided into equal diameter tee and reducing diameter tee, which is used to connect three different directions of water pipes, and needs to be used when leading a waterway from a water pipe.
Sometimes the outer wire and inner wire tee are also used, the outer wire tee is also known as the male tee, the external thread tee, the inner wire tee is also known as the female tee, the internal thread tee.
4. PVC y fitting: PVC y fitting is a special three-way pipe fitting, mainly used to connect two pipes that are not on the same vertical line.
5. Pipe clamp: Pipe clamp is a commonly used pipe fitting in plumbing installation, mainly used to fix pipes before ground leveling. In order to better determine the direction in the installation project, it is recommended to mark the fixed place first, then weld it, embed the lower part of the pipe clamp, and put the pipe to be fixed. Then put the other half of the pipe clamp body and cover plate, and tighten it with screws.
6. Bend the pipe. Also called a bridge, when two water pipes intersect in the same plane but do not connect, in order to ensure the normal use of the water pipe, we use a bend transition, just like an arch bridge, to avoid the direct intersection of the water pipes by avoiding the plane.
7. Stop valve: used to open and close the water flow and control the flow of water in the pipe.
8. Reducer: also called a reducer, used to connect two pipes of different diameters to ensure the tightness and stability of the connection.
9. Plug fittings: Plug fittings are also called blind plates, which are mainly used to block the end of the pipe to prevent debris from entering the pipe.
Precautions for purchasing PVC pipe fittings
1. Choose matching pipe fittings: Make sure the selected pipe fittings match the PVC pipes. It is best to choose matching pipe fittings of the same brand to ensure compatibility and performance consistency.
2. Check the quality of the pipe fittings:
Smell: Good quality pipe fittings should not have any irritating odor.
Observe the appearance: Pay attention to whether the color and gloss of the pipe fittings are uniform, whether the wall thickness is consistent, and whether the pipe wall is smooth.
Test performance: Put the pipe fitting sample in high-temperature hot water to observe whether it can maintain its original hardness to test its heat resistance.
3. Choose a well-known brand: Buy reputable brand products to ensure product quality and after-sales service.
4. Consider the use environment: Choose suitable PVC pipe fittings according to the specific use environment of the pipeline (such as special conditions such as high temperature, high pressure or chemical corrosion).
5. Check the markings and specifications of the pipe fittings: Ensure that the pressure resistance of the pipe fittings meets the actual use requirements, and check the markings and specifications of the pipeline to determine whether its pressure resistance meets the requirements.
6. Pay attention to installation and maintenance: Understand the installation methods and maintenance requirements of PVC pipe fittings to ensure their safety during use
The above are common types of PVC pipe fittings names, and each pipe fitting has its unique application scenarios and characteristics. In actual applications, appropriate PVC pipe fittings should be selected according to specific needs to ensure the normal operation of the pipeline system.
