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Socket Weld fittings

Socket Weld fittings are a member of the ‘high-pressure fittings’ family, the pipe being interpolated into the recessed area of the fitting. <br>In conjunction to the fitting, fillet-type seal welds helps in connecting the pipe to the fitting, to form a leak proof pipe structure.<br>Pipes with small diameters have Socket Weld fittings.

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Socket Weld fittings

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  1. SOCKET WELD FITTINGS

  2. What is a Socket Weld fitting? Socket Weld fittings are a member of the ‘high-pressure fittings’ family, the pipe being interpolated into the recessed area of the fitting. In conjunction to the fitting, fillet-type seal welds helps in connecting the pipe to the fitting, to form a leak proof pipe structure. Pipes with small diameters have Socket Weld fittings.

  3. Uses of Socket Weld Fittings Industrial processes use Socket Weld fittings for: • These fittings affix pipes sending combustible, toxic or valuable substances, and steam up to 300 to 600 PSI • They promote peaceful flow of the inner fluid media.

  4. Their availability comes in three pressure classes mainly Class 3000, Class 6000 and Class 9000 • Used only in areas where there is permanent pipe-work, these fittings are produced in terms of ASTM standards.

  5. Advantages of Socket Weld Fittings • These fittings cost less as they needs no special preparations similar to Butt Weld fittings • This fitting cannot enter the bore of the pipe • Likewise the pipe does not require to be beveled for weld preparation. • They are an alternative to threaded fittings

  6. Disadvantages of Socket Weld Fittings • As there is a gap left between the pipe and the Socket Weld fitting during installation (as per the Socket Welding assembly), these gaps tend to catch corrosion inside. • These fittings cannot be used in corrosive environments

  7. They are not suitable in radioactive systems as the solid build-up between the gaps cause problems in operation and maintenance of the pipeline. • The SW fitting doesn’t pass through the bore of the pipe, the crevice between them leads to difficulties in cleaning.

  8. To know more about Socket Weld fittings visit http://www.sangeetametal.com/

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