Stainless steel pipe fittings are attachments used to connect or close the end of pipes and tubing to increase in-line, offset, multiport and mounting capabilities. As pipe bending can be a difficult and sometimes costly secondary operation, fittings are often used join two straight sections of pipe together at an angle as needed for various pipe configurations.
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Penn Stainless ProductsQuakertown, PA 800-222-6144 Penn Stainless Products division is devoted to supplying their loyal customers with specialized tubular products in a variety of material types on or even before the specified delivery date. With numerous products and a wide variety of materials, you are sure to find what you are looking for at Penn Stainless. For your next order of stainless steel pipe fittings, be sure to call!
MetalmenLong Island City, NY 800-767-9494 Metalmen is devoted to finding the perfect solution to your metal problems. They have seasoned, hands-on metal supply specialists prepared to get you the product needed, and provide you with on-time delivery. For all your projects and goals, be sure to contact Metalmen so they can help locate the stainless steel pipe fittings that will fit your exact specifications.
Falcon Stainless & Alloys CorporationWaldwick, NJ 800-631-0728 For superior service and quality you can trust, look no further than Falcon Stainless and Alloys Corporation. The experienced team here is able to supply numerous products of all sizes. Their Falcon's Forge division can provide sizes that are larger than those typically available through mill production. For all orders, including stainless steel pipe fittings, be sure to contact us today!
Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc.Franklin, MA 800-528-8650 Eagle Stainless Tube and Fabrication's philosophy of being "the best" is constantly reflected in the attitude of their employees. Team effort drives the company to produce the superior quality and service that customers have come to expect. For all needs, including stainless steel pipe fittings, Eagle has the perfect solution for you. Call today for a quote!
Metal AssociatesPompton Plains, NJ 800-838-1978 At Metal Associates, they stress high quality standards and maximum customer satisfaction. Their expertise is problem solving and they work to constantly provide customers with the products that adhere exactly to all their specifications and requirements. For stainless steel pipe fittings, and all other orders, be sure to call Metal Associates today so they can start working for you.
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An integral part of plumbing and flow systems, pipe fittings must be able to safely transport all fluids, gases and even solids that may be entered into the system. For this reason and others, stainless steel is a common material used in the production of these fittings as it is extremely strong, durable and resists corrosion in a number of corrosive environments. Pulp and paper, petrochemical, water treatment, automotive, medical, dental, semiconductor, food processing and aerospace industries among others utilize these fittings in a number of different applications. Stainless steel pipe fittings are the most common choice in medical and food processing environments as high grade alloys are hygienic and easily sanitized. The many benefits of stainless steel pipe and fittings often outweighs the higher initial cost as the elemental structure of stainless steel significantly increases product longevity, reducing long term expenses such as maintenance and replacements. Although fittings may eventually need repair or replacement, this material is easily melted down and recycled, further reducing costs and waste.
Steel is composed primarily of iron with varying amounts of carbon and a wide variety of additional metallic components. To be classified as stainless, chromium must make up at least 10% of alloy content. Stainless steels can be placed into one of four major categories based on content and properties, these categories are used to determine the proper composition required for pipe fittings in a given application. Ferritic, martensitic, duplex and austenitic are common categorizations of stainless steel with the latter being the most popular choice for pipes, tubes and fittings. Welding, seamless tubing via extrusion, die-cutting and metal spinning are common techniques employed in the production of fittings which can be conformed to work with round, oval, square and rectangular cross-sectioned pipes. Common examples of these fittings include adapters, bulkhead fittings, caps, couplings, end bells, expansion joints, flanges, reducers and elbows. The process, particular stainless steel alloy and part configuration should be carefully considered with regards to the intended use of stainless steel fittings. Further considerations include inner and outer dimensions, wall thickness, pressure rating, maximum bend radius, temperature range, length and finishing. These concerns must take into account not only what will flow through the fittings, but also the pipes to which they will be connected. Improper dimensions, for example, may lead to leaks and even the failure of a flow system.
