A pipe fitting is used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes such as regulating (or measuring) fluid flow. these fittings are used in plumbing to manipulate the conveyance of water, gas, or liquid waste in domestic or commercial environments, within a pipe system.
There are many types of pipe fittings available on the market today. The most common types include:
Pipe Elbows: Elbows change the direction of a flow of water, air or other liquids and gases. They can be used to make 90° turns or 180° turns, depending on their size and orientation.
Pipe Tees: A tee fitting is a combination of two pipes coming together at different angles. A tee fitting can be used to split a liquid flow into two flows or combine two separate flows into one larger flow.
Pipe Bends - A bend is another type of pipe fitting that connects two sections of tubing at an angle other than 90 degrees. The difference between an elbow and a bend is just how much the angle changes; for example, a 45° elbow would be considered a "low" angle while a 67° bend would be regarded as a "high" angle.
Pipe Crosses - A cross-connects two sections of tubing at right angles so they meet each other at four points rather than just two like an elbow does. Crosses can come in many different.
Pipe Reducers - Used to reduce the diameter of a pipe by placing an internal sleeve inside the tube material that slides into place over the outside diameter of your existing pipe, reducing its size by one-half inch increments (or more).
