1. Socket fittings are a type of pipe connector, and their connection form is socket welding (Socket Welding-SW), that is, the steel pipe is inserted into the socket hole for welding, hence the name "socket fittings". This type of pipe fitting is mainly formed by forging blanks of round steel or steel ingots, and then machined by lathes, and is often used for high-pressure pipeline connections.
2. There are various varieties of socket fittings, mainly including the following types:
Socket elbows, socket tees, Y-type tees, socket pipe clamps, pipe caps, reducers, branch pipes
3. Socket fittings have the following characteristics:
Long service life: Under rated temperature and pressure conditions, socket fittings can be safely used for more than 50 years.
Good corrosion resistance: Except for a few strong oxidants, socket fittings can withstand the erosion of a variety of chemical media and have no electrochemical corrosion.
Excellent wear resistance: When conveying ore slurry, the wear resistance of socket fittings is more than 4 times that of steel pipes.
Good hygienic performance: no heavy metal salt stabilizer is added during processing, the material is non-toxic, does not breed bacteria, and solves the problem of secondary pollution of urban drinking water.
Reliable connection performance: the hot melt or electric melting interface strength of the socket fittings is higher than the pipe body, and the joint will not be disconnected due to soil movement or load.
Good construction performance: the pipe is light, the welding process is simple, the construction is convenient, and the comprehensive project cost is low.
4. Application fields of socket fittings
Socket fittings are widely used in various industries, especially in departments and fields that require high pressure and precise dimensions, such as petrochemical, medical and health, electricity, aerospace, military industry, fire protection, metallurgy, shipbuilding, gas, nuclear power and environmental protection.
5. In summary, socket fittings are an important pipeline connector, which plays a key role in modern industry and civil construction with its excellent performance and wide application fields.
