What is Federal Supply Class 4730?

FSC 4730 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4730) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4730?

NSC 4730 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4730 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4730 in?

FSC 4730 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 47 which contains Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4730 in?

NSC 4730is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 47 which contains Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings.

What is a Grease Cup?

A Grease Cup (CUP,GREASE) is an item to be mounted on machinery, designed to hold grease and supply it to parts of machinery.

What is a Lubrication Fitting?

A Lubrication Fitting (FITTING,LUBRICATION) is a specifically designed item pressed or threaded into a lubrication passage, for the purpose of adapting a related coupler and/or grease gun, to dispense grease to a bearing, shaft and similar items.

What is a Lubricating Oil Cup?

A Lubricating Oil Cup (CUP,OIL,LUBRICATING) is an item designed to be driven or threaded into a machine part for the purpose of dispensing oil to a lubricating passage or duct, and to seal the passage or duct against dirt and moisture. The item does not have a transparent body, or contain a wick or needle to restrict or filter the flow.

What is a Hose Saddle?

A Hose Saddle (SADDLE,HOSE) is a hose rest to support a suspended hose line without kinking. It is made to the contour of the hose and provided with means for suspending from overhead.

What is a Fueling Manifold?

A Fueling Manifold (MANIFOLD,FUELING) is a device having a single inlet and more than one outlet designed to accommodate more than one connection for the distribution of fuel from a central source. It may include additional equipment, such as valves, fittings, protective caps and/or plugs, and the like.

What is a Bulkhead Hose Connector?

A Bulkhead Hose Connector (CONNECTOR,HOSE,BULKHEAD) is a straight fitting having unthreaded male hose connections designed to join two sections of hose of the same size through a bulkhead or wall section.

What is a Hose Elbow?

A Hose Elbow (ELBOW,HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from the straight flow. Each connecting end must have either standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE TO HOSE; ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE; and ELBOW, HOSE TO BOSS.

What is a Hose Coupling?

A Hose Coupling (COUPLING,HOSE) is a straight hose fitting designed to join a hose fitting or to a hose or another hose fitting. For connecting hose to hose fittings it must have two types of hose connections and one connection must have standard hose threads. For connecting two hose fittings it must have two types of hose connections that have standard hose threads of the same size on both ends, only one connection may be externally threaded. Excludes items with self-sealing and/or quick disconnect features.

What is a Hose Mender?

A Hose Mender (MENDER,HOSE) is a hose fitting constructed of one or more pieces. It is used to join two rubber or plastic hoses; rubber or plastic tubes. The ends of the fitting may have barbed, corrugated, or threaded connections or combinations thereof.

What is a Hose Expansion Ring?

A Hose Expansion Ring (RING,EXPANSION,HOSE) is a metallic, hollow, cylindrical item designed primarily to be inserted in the end of a hose and expanded to secure the hose to a coupling.

A Hose Cap (CAP,HOSE) is a hose fitting, usually internally threaded, designed to fit over or butt against another hose fitting for sealing. Excludes CAP, PIPE.

A Hose Plug (PLUG,HOSE) is a hose fitting with external hose threads designed to mate with another hose fitting for sealing.

What is a Pipe Elbow?

A Pipe Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. Both connecting ends have standard pipe threads or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, TUBE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE. Excludes BEND, SOIL PIPE.

What is a Pipe To Hose Elbow?

A Pipe To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end has standard pipe threads or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, HOSE; ELBOW, PIPE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.

What is a Pipe To Tube Elbow?

A Pipe To Tube Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE TO TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE; ELBOW, TUBE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.

What is a Tube Elbow?

A Tube Elbow (ELBOW,TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from a straight flow. Both connecting ends have machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.

What is a Tube To Hose Elbow?

A Tube To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from a straight flow. One connecting end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube, The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, HOSE; CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE; and ELBOW, SWIVEL FLANGE TO HOSE.

What is a Hose To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter?

A Hose To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,HOSE TO GAS FITTING) is an adapter having standard hose threads on one end, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a hose. The other end has any type or size of external and/or internal recognized National Gas Outlet Threads. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a gas fitting in a straight line.

What is a Pipe To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter?

A Pipe To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO GAS FITTING) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has external and/or internal recognized National Gas Outlet Threads. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a gas fitting.

What is a Pipe To Hose Straight Adapter?

A Pipe To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a hose or hose fitting in a straight line.

What is a Pipe To Tube Straight Adapter?

A Pipe To Tube Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a tube or tube fitting in a straight line.

What is a Tube To Hose Straight Adapter?

A Tube To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO HOSE) is an adapter having machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It is designed to join a tube or tube fitting to a hose or hose fitting.

What is a Hose Bushing?

A Hose Bushing (BUSHING,HOSE) is a fitting with standard hose threads having a female connection inside a male connection, used in conjunction with other fittings to connect in the same line two hoses of different sizes.

What is a Pipe Bushing?

A Pipe Bushing (BUSHING,PIPE) is a fitting with pipe threads having a female connection inside of a male connection, used in conjunction with another fitting, to connect in the same line, two pipes of different sizes.

What is a Tank Bushing?

A Tank Bushing (BUSHING,TANK) is a double internal tapped bushing, recessed between the internal tappings, used to reduce threaded tank openings. They permit the passage of a foot valve, elbow, strainer, and the like through the tank opening, and then reduce the opening to suction pipe size. The internal tappings permit the connection of two pipes of the same size in a straight line.

What is a Hose Nipple?

A Hose Nipple (NIPPLE,HOSE) is a straight fitting used to join two internally threaded hose connections. It has hose connections at both ends externally threaded with the same size standard hose threads. The center section is lugged or suitably shaped to accommodate a wrench. It may include nuts, sleeves, and/or grommets.

What is a Pipe Nipple?

A Pipe Nipple (NIPPLE,PIPE) is a straight one-piece metallic pipe 12 inches(304 MM)or less in length having external threads of the same size on both ends. It may have a center section which is externally shaped to accommodate a wrench. For pipe having internal threads 12 inches(304 MM)or less in length see coupling,pipe. For pipe in excess of 12 inches(304 MM)see pipe as modified.

What is a Tube Nipple?

A Tube Nipple (NIPPLE,TUBE) is a straight, one-piece fitting used to join a tube or tube fitting to another tube or tube fitting. It may have any type externally threaded tube connections of the same size on both ends and is usually shaped externally at the center to accommodate a wrench. It may include nuts, sleeves, and/or grommets.

What is a Tube Seal Bonnet?

A Tube Seal Bonnet (SEAL BONNET,TUBE) is a metal tube fitting used with a coupling nut or sealing cap to cap the end of a fitting. It may include items with integral mounting features.

What is a Pipe Union?

A Pipe Union (UNION,PIPE) is a straight pipe fitting designed to join two lengths of pipe or pipe fittings in such a manner that they may be disconnected without disturbing the rest of the pipe line. The end connections have pipe threads or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe.

What is a Pipe To Hose Union?

A Pipe To Hose Union (UNION,PIPE TO HOSE) is a straight fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of pipe or pipe fittings to hose or hose fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of theline. It must have a pipe connection of any type or size on one end, and any type or size hose connection on the other end.The threaded hose connection must have standard hose threads, or must be an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly.

What is a Pipe To Tube Union?

A Pipe To Tube Union (UNION,PIPE TO TUBE) is a straight fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of pipe or pipe fittings to tubing or tube fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of the line. It must have a pipe connection of any type or size on one end and a tube connection of any type or size on the other end.

What is a Tube Union?

A Tube Union (UNION,TUBE) is a straight tube fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of tubing or tube fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of the line.

What is a Return Tube Bend?

A Return Tube Bend (BEND,TUBE,RETURN) is a fitting designed to join a tube in a parallel position to another tube for reversing the flow of gas, steam, air, or liquids.

What is a Soil Pipe Bend?

A Soil Pipe Bend (BEND,SOIL PIPE) is a fitting used to connect two or more sections of soil pipe to form a turn. This includes bends with side or heel inlets.

What is a Blind Pipe Flange?

A Blind Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE,BLIND) is an item used for covering or closing the end of a flanged pipe fitting. The face may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. Excludes FLANGE, PIPE.

What is a Pipe Flange?

A Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE) is an item solid or split into halves, having a threaded or unthreaded hole for the purpose of connecting or retaining a pipe, tube, or hose fitting. The face of the flange may be smooth, grooved, or serrated and may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. If the item is unthreaded, the pipe or tube may be retained by welding, brazing, compression, or the like. Excludes FLANGE, PIPE, BLIND; FERRULE, GROOVED CLAMP COUPLING; and ADAPTER (as modified).

What is a Swivel Retaining Pipe Flange?

A Swivel Retaining Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE,SWIVEL RETAINING) is an item having an unthreaded hole with a recessed shoulder for the purpose of retaining a swivel type pipe, tube, or hose fitting. The face may be smooth, grooved, or serrated and may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. Excludes ADAPTER (as modified).

What is a Machine Thread Plug?

A Machine Thread Plug (PLUG,MACHINE THREAD) is an item with a cylindrical shaped body having external threads other than pipe or hose series. It is desinged to mate into a preformed threaded component for the purpose of plugging a hole during equipment operation. It may have a head and/or internal drive and may contain a bleeder hole. See also PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL and CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL. Excludes PLUG, TUBE FITTING, THREADED.

What is a Tube Lateral?

A Tube Lateral (LATERAL,TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at various angles other than 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run to permit tubes or tube fittings to be taken off laterally from the main line. It may have side inlet(s).

A Hose Tee (TEE,HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of hose or hose fitting.

A Pipe Tee (TEE,PIPE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have standard pipe threads or 1s unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fittings.

What is a Pipe To Hose Tee?

A Pipe To Hose Tee (TEE,PIPE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection(s) has standard pipe threads or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The hose connection(s) has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting and a hose or hose fitting.

What is a Pipe To Tube Tee?

A Pipe To Tube Tee (TEE,PIPE TO TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection(s) has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting and a tube or tube fitting.

What is a Pipe To Tube To Hose Tee?

A Pipe To Tube To Hose Tee (TEE,PIPE TO TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The tube connection has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The hose connection has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting, tube or tube fitting, and hose or hose fitting.

A Tube Tee (TEE,TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a tube or tube fitting.

What is a Tube To Hose Tee?

A Tube To Hose Tee (TEE,TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The hose connection(s) has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of the tube or tube fitting and a hose or hose fitting.

Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4730

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4730

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 47 Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 47 Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14

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NSN Format for Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
Codified by France

47	30	14	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
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NATO Supply Class 4730 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 47, which is dedicated to Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 4730 focuses on Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. This class includes various types of fittings that are used in the assembly and connection of hoses, pipes, and tubes. These fittings are designed to provide secure and leak-free connections, as well as to facilitate the flow of fluids or lubricants.

Examples of fittings that fall under NATO Supply Class 4730 include couplings, adapters, connectors, elbows, tees, valves, clamps, and other similar components. These fittings are used in a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, aerospace, and military sectors.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 4730 is to provide a standardized classification system for these types of fittings, making it easier for NATO member countries to identify, procure, and exchange these items. This classification system helps ensure compatibility and interoperability among different military forces and organizations.

When searching for or procuring fittings within NATO Supply Class 4730, it is important to refer to the NATO Codification System (NCS) or consult relevant NATO supply catalogs and databases. These resources provide detailed information about the specific fittings, including their part numbers, technical specifications, and applicable standards.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 4730 plays a crucial role in the efficient management and supply of hose, pipe, tube, lubrication, and railing fittings within NATO member countries.

FSC 4730 Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings - France (FR)

Includes Adapters; Bends; Caps; Clamps; Connectors; Couplings; Crosses; Elbows; Expansion Joints; Ferrules; Flanges; Laterals; Lubrication Fittings; Manifolds; Nipples; Nozzles; Outlets; Plugs; Reducers; Swing and Swivel Joints; Tees; Traps; Unions; Wyes.

Excludes Air Conditioning-Heating Fittings (FSC 4520); Bituminized Fiber and Concrete Fittings (FSC 5630); Conduit Boxes and Fittings (FSC 5975); Downspout Fittings (FSC 5670); Medical and Surgical Fittings (FSC 6515); Laboratory Fittings (FSC 6640); Post Caps and Rail Ends (FSC 5660); Machine Thread Bushings and Plugs (FSC 5365).

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4730

What is Federal Supply Class 4730?: FSC 4730 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4730) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4730?: NSC 4730 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4730 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4730 in?: FSC 4730 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 47 which contains Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4730 in?: NSC 4730 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 47 which contains Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4730

What is a Grease Cup? 38 Items: A Grease Cup (CUP,GREASE) is an item to be mounted on machinery, designed to hold grease and supply it to parts of machinery.
What is a Lubrication Fitting? 707 Items: A Lubrication Fitting (FITTING,LUBRICATION) is a specifically designed item pressed or threaded into a lubrication passage, for the purpose of adapting a related coupler and/or grease gun, to dispense grease to a bearing, shaft and similar items.
What is a Lubricating Oil Cup? 23 Items: A Lubricating Oil Cup (CUP,OIL,LUBRICATING) is an item designed to be driven or threaded into a machine part for the purpose of dispensing oil to a lubricating passage or duct, and to seal the passage or duct against dirt and moisture. The item does not have a transparent body, or contain a wick or needle to restrict or filter the flow.
What is a Hose Saddle? 58 Items: A Hose Saddle (SADDLE,HOSE) is a hose rest to support a suspended hose line without kinking. It is made to the contour of the hose and provided with means for suspending from overhead.
What is a Fueling Manifold? 31 Items: A Fueling Manifold (MANIFOLD,FUELING) is a device having a single inlet and more than one outlet designed to accommodate more than one connection for the distribution of fuel from a central source. It may include additional equipment, such as valves, fittings, protective caps and/or plugs, and the like.
Nozzle,Garden Hose 10 Items
What is a Bulkhead Hose Connector? 1849 Items: A Bulkhead Hose Connector (CONNECTOR,HOSE,BULKHEAD) is a straight fitting having unthreaded male hose connections designed to join two sections of hose of the same size through a bulkhead or wall section.
What is a Hose Elbow? 281 Items: A Hose Elbow (ELBOW,HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from the straight flow. Each connecting end must have either standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE TO HOSE; ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE; and ELBOW, HOSE TO BOSS.
What is a Hose Coupling? 743 Items: A Hose Coupling (COUPLING,HOSE) is a straight hose fitting designed to join a hose fitting or to a hose or another hose fitting. For connecting hose to hose fittings it must have two types of hose connections and one connection must have standard hose threads. For connecting two hose fittings it must have two types of hose connections that have standard hose threads of the same size on both ends, only one connection may be externally threaded. Excludes items with self-sealing and/or quick disconnect features.
What is a Hose Mender? 182 Items: A Hose Mender (MENDER,HOSE) is a hose fitting constructed of one or more pieces. It is used to join two rubber or plastic hoses; rubber or plastic tubes. The ends of the fitting may have barbed, corrugated, or threaded connections or combinations thereof.
What is a Hose Expansion Ring? 17 Items: A Hose Expansion Ring (RING,EXPANSION,HOSE) is a metallic, hollow, cylindrical item designed primarily to be inserted in the end of a hose and expanded to secure the hose to a coupling.
What is a Hose Cap? 134 Items: A Hose Cap (CAP,HOSE) is a hose fitting, usually internally threaded, designed to fit over or butt against another hose fitting for sealing. Excludes CAP, PIPE.
What is a Hose Plug? 85 Items: A Hose Plug (PLUG,HOSE) is a hose fitting with external hose threads designed to mate with another hose fitting for sealing.
What is a Pipe Elbow? 95 Items: A Pipe Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. Both connecting ends have standard pipe threads or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, TUBE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE. Excludes BEND, SOIL PIPE.
What is a Pipe To Hose Elbow? 11 Items: A Pipe To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end has standard pipe threads or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, HOSE; ELBOW, PIPE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.
What is a Pipe To Tube Elbow? 41 Items: A Pipe To Tube Elbow (ELBOW,PIPE TO TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE; ELBOW, TUBE; and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.
What is a Tube Elbow? 4690 Items: A Tube Elbow (ELBOW,TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from a straight flow. Both connecting ends have machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, PIPE and CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.
What is a Tube To Hose Elbow? 197 Items: A Tube To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from a straight flow. One connecting end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube, The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, HOSE; CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE; and ELBOW, SWIVEL FLANGE TO HOSE.
What is a Hose To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter? 154 Items: A Hose To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,HOSE TO GAS FITTING) is an adapter having standard hose threads on one end, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a hose. The other end has any type or size of external and/or internal recognized National Gas Outlet Threads. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a gas fitting in a straight line.
What is a Pipe To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter? 36 Items: A Pipe To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO GAS FITTING) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has external and/or internal recognized National Gas Outlet Threads. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a gas fitting.
What is a Pipe To Hose Straight Adapter? 39 Items: A Pipe To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a hose or hose fitting in a straight line.
What is a Pipe To Tube Straight Adapter? 136 Items: A Pipe To Tube Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a tube or tube fitting in a straight line.
What is a Tube To Hose Straight Adapter? 430 Items: A Tube To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO HOSE) is an adapter having machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It is designed to join a tube or tube fitting to a hose or hose fitting.
What is a Hose Bushing? 42 Items: A Hose Bushing (BUSHING,HOSE) is a fitting with standard hose threads having a female connection inside a male connection, used in conjunction with other fittings to connect in the same line two hoses of different sizes.
What is a Pipe Bushing? 61 Items: A Pipe Bushing (BUSHING,PIPE) is a fitting with pipe threads having a female connection inside of a male connection, used in conjunction with another fitting, to connect in the same line, two pipes of different sizes.
What is a Tank Bushing? 24 Items: A Tank Bushing (BUSHING,TANK) is a double internal tapped bushing, recessed between the internal tappings, used to reduce threaded tank openings. They permit the passage of a foot valve, elbow, strainer, and the like through the tank opening, and then reduce the opening to suction pipe size. The internal tappings permit the connection of two pipes of the same size in a straight line.
What is a Hose Nipple? 209 Items: A Hose Nipple (NIPPLE,HOSE) is a straight fitting used to join two internally threaded hose connections. It has hose connections at both ends externally threaded with the same size standard hose threads. The center section is lugged or suitably shaped to accommodate a wrench. It may include nuts, sleeves, and/or grommets.
What is a Pipe Nipple? 49 Items: A Pipe Nipple (NIPPLE,PIPE) is a straight one-piece metallic pipe 12 inches(304 MM)or less in length having external threads of the same size on both ends. It may have a center section which is externally shaped to accommodate a wrench. For pipe having internal threads 12 inches(304 MM)or less in length see coupling,pipe. For pipe in excess of 12 inches(304 MM)see pipe as modified.
What is a Tube Nipple? 2297 Items: A Tube Nipple (NIPPLE,TUBE) is a straight, one-piece fitting used to join a tube or tube fitting to another tube or tube fitting. It may have any type externally threaded tube connections of the same size on both ends and is usually shaped externally at the center to accommodate a wrench. It may include nuts, sleeves, and/or grommets.
What is a Tube Seal Bonnet? 88 Items: A Tube Seal Bonnet (SEAL BONNET,TUBE) is a metal tube fitting used with a coupling nut or sealing cap to cap the end of a fitting. It may include items with integral mounting features.
What is a Pipe Union? 36 Items: A Pipe Union (UNION,PIPE) is a straight pipe fitting designed to join two lengths of pipe or pipe fittings in such a manner that they may be disconnected without disturbing the rest of the pipe line. The end connections have pipe threads or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe.
What is a Pipe To Hose Union? 20 Items: A Pipe To Hose Union (UNION,PIPE TO HOSE) is a straight fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of pipe or pipe fittings to hose or hose fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of theline. It must have a pipe connection of any type or size on one end, and any type or size hose connection on the other end.The threaded hose connection must have standard hose threads, or must be an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly.
What is a Pipe To Tube Union? 12 Items: A Pipe To Tube Union (UNION,PIPE TO TUBE) is a straight fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of pipe or pipe fittings to tubing or tube fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of the line. It must have a pipe connection of any type or size on one end and a tube connection of any type or size on the other end.
What is a Tube Union? 1050 Items: A Tube Union (UNION,TUBE) is a straight tube fitting capable of being taken apart and reassembled. It permits disconnection and connection of tubing or tube fittings without disturbing the end connections or the rest of the line.
What is a Return Tube Bend? 273 Items: A Return Tube Bend (BEND,TUBE,RETURN) is a fitting designed to join a tube in a parallel position to another tube for reversing the flow of gas, steam, air, or liquids.
What is a Soil Pipe Bend? 13 Items: A Soil Pipe Bend (BEND,SOIL PIPE) is a fitting used to connect two or more sections of soil pipe to form a turn. This includes bends with side or heel inlets.
What is a Blind Pipe Flange? 315 Items: A Blind Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE,BLIND) is an item used for covering or closing the end of a flanged pipe fitting. The face may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. Excludes FLANGE, PIPE.
What is a Pipe Flange? 3610 Items: A Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE) is an item solid or split into halves, having a threaded or unthreaded hole for the purpose of connecting or retaining a pipe, tube, or hose fitting. The face of the flange may be smooth, grooved, or serrated and may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. If the item is unthreaded, the pipe or tube may be retained by welding, brazing, compression, or the like. Excludes FLANGE, PIPE, BLIND; FERRULE, GROOVED CLAMP COUPLING; and ADAPTER (as modified).
What is a Swivel Retaining Pipe Flange? 174 Items: A Swivel Retaining Pipe Flange (FLANGE,PIPE,SWIVEL RETAINING) is an item having an unthreaded hole with a recessed shoulder for the purpose of retaining a swivel type pipe, tube, or hose fitting. The face may be smooth, grooved, or serrated and may be drilled for connecting bolts or studs. Excludes ADAPTER (as modified).
What is a Machine Thread Plug? 38 Items: A Machine Thread Plug (PLUG,MACHINE THREAD) is an item with a cylindrical shaped body having external threads other than pipe or hose series. It is desinged to mate into a preformed threaded component for the purpose of plugging a hole during equipment operation. It may have a head and/or internal drive and may contain a bleeder hole. See also PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL and CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL. Excludes PLUG, TUBE FITTING, THREADED.
What is a Tube Lateral? 53 Items: A Tube Lateral (LATERAL,TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at various angles other than 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run to permit tubes or tube fittings to be taken off laterally from the main line. It may have side inlet(s).
What is a Hose Tee? 220 Items: A Hose Tee (TEE,HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of hose or hose fitting.
What is a Pipe Tee? 53 Items: A Pipe Tee (TEE,PIPE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have standard pipe threads or 1s unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fittings.
What is a Pipe To Hose Tee? 24 Items: A Pipe To Hose Tee (TEE,PIPE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection(s) has standard pipe threads or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The hose connection(s) has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting and a hose or hose fitting.
What is a Pipe To Tube Tee? 12 Items: A Pipe To Tube Tee (TEE,PIPE TO TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection(s) has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting and a tube or tube fitting.
What is a Pipe To Tube To Hose Tee? 11 Items: A Pipe To Tube To Hose Tee (TEE,PIPE TO TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The pipe connection has standard pipe threads, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. The tube connection has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The hose connection has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of pipe or pipe fitting, tube or tube fitting, and hose or hose fitting.
What is a Tube Tee? 4235 Items: A Tube Tee (TEE,TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a tube or tube fitting.
What is a Tube To Hose Tee? 61 Items: A Tube To Hose Tee (TEE,TUBE TO HOSE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The hose connection(s) has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of the tube or tube fitting and a hose or hose fitting.
What is a Tube Coupling Inverted Nut? 190 Items: A Tube Coupling Inverted Nut (INVERTED NUT,TUBE COUPLING) is an externally threaded fastening device which has an internal or external seat, designed to mate with the seat of an internally threaded tube fitting for the purpose of securing the tube to the fitting to form a leakproof connection.
What is a Hose Coupling Nut? 93 Items: A Hose Coupling Nut (NUT,HOSE COUPLING) is a cylindrical item which serves as the outer shell of a multipiece end connection designed to directly grip the end of a hose.
What is a Tube Coupling Nut? 1330 Items: A Tube Coupling Nut (NUT,TUBE COUPLING) is an internally threaded nut which has either an internal seat or shoulder and/or is designed to be used with a ferrule, to mate with the seat of an externally threaded tube fitting to form a leakproof connection. Excludes NUT (1), TUBE COUPLING, REDUCING; and NUT (1), UNION.
What is a Reducing Tube Coupling Nut? 30 Items: A Reducing Tube Coupling Nut (NUT,TUBE COUPLING,REDUCING) is a tube coupling nut with the shank end accommodating a smaller tube size than is accommodated by the tube fitting which connects to the threaded end.
What is an Union Tailpiece? 96 Items: An Union Tailpiece (TAILPIECE,UNION) is a fitting used with a union nut and thread piece to form a union.
What is an Union Thread Piece? 133 Items: An Union Thread Piece (THREAD PIECE,UNION) is a fitting used with a union nut and a tailpiece to form a union.
What is a Tube Swing Joint? 17 Items: A Tube Swing Joint (SWING JOINT,TUBE) is a metallic connector designed to join two lengths of tube and/or tube fittings in a fluid line to permit swinging or turning at one or more joints. Each joint permits turning on its axis on one plane. It may incorporate bearing(s) to facilitate swinging action after installation.
What is a Pipe Swivel Joint? 153 Items: A Pipe Swivel Joint (SWIVEL JOINT,PIPE) is a metallic connector designed to join two lengths of pipe and/or pipe fittings in a pipeline to permit turning on its axis on one plane and to allow for angular movement.
Expansion Joint,Pipe 229 Items
What is a Sediment Strainer? 663 Items: A Sediment Strainer (STRAINER,SEDIMENT) is a strainer having inlet and outlet connections and designed to be connected in a pipe, tube or hose line.
What is a Hose Coupling Assembly? 267 Items: A Hose Coupling Assembly (COUPLING ASSEMBLY,HOSE) is an item consisting of two or more hose fittings which are complete items and may be assembled in a combination forming a single item of supply designed to connect hose lines. Excludes COUPLING ASSEMBLY, SELF-SEALING and COUPLING ASSEMBLY, QUICK DISCONNECT.
What is a Steam Trap? 25 Items: A Steam Trap (TRAP,STEAM) is a device for allowing the passage of condensate, or of air and condensate, and for preventing the passage of steam.
What is a Pipeline Separator? 14 Items: A Pipeline Separator (SEPARATOR,PIPELINE) is a mechanical device used in a piping system carrying steam, air, or other vapor. It is designed to remove particles of condensed vapor or oil by means of baffles. If automatic draining, see TRAP, MOISTURE.
Clamp,Pipe,Anchor And Reinforcement 132 Items
What is a Pipe Cap? 20 Items: A Pipe Cap (CAP,PIPE) is a pipe fitting primarily designed for permanent installation during piping system operation to fit over or butt against a pipe or pipe fitting for sealing. Excludes FLANGE, PIPE, BLIND.
What is a Tube Cap? 652 Items: A Tube Cap (CAP,TUBE) is a tube fitting primarily designed for permanent installation during tubing system operation to fit over or butt against a tube or fitting for sealing. See also CAP, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL and CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.
What is a Drainage Pipe Coupling? 18 Items: A Drainage Pipe Coupling (COUPLING,DRAINAGE PIPE) is a straight fitting having an internally threaded or unthreaded connection of the same size on both ends. It is provided with internal shoulder(s) at the end(s) of its internal threaded or unthreaded portion, whose inside diameter conforms to standard weight wrought iron pipe or copper drainage, waste and vent (DWV)tube. When connected, the mating pipe and/or pipe fitting is close to the shoulder to eliminate a pocket and provide a smooth flow to the contents of the line. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to another pipe or pipe fitting in a drainage line. Excludes COUPLING, PIPE.
What is a Pipe Coupling? 53 Items: A Pipe Coupling (COUPLING,PIPE) is a straight fitting 12 inches (304 mm) long or under having the same or different type pipe connection of the same size on both ends. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to another pipe or pipe fitting. Excludes fittings with threaded external connections on both ends. See also NIPPLE, PIPE.
What is a Pipe Plug? 57 Items: A Pipe Plug (PLUG,PIPE) is a pipe fitting primarily designed for permanent installation during piping systems operations to fit into another pipe or pipe fitting for sealing. It usually is threaded.
What is a Tube Coupling? 2175 Items: A Tube Coupling (COUPLING,TUBE) is a straight fitting 12 inches (304 mm) long or under having the same or different type of connection of the same size on both ends. It is designed to join a tube or tube fitting to another tube or tube fitting. Excludes fittings with threaded external connections on both ends. Excludes NIPPLE, PIPE.
Splicing Set,Hose 27 Items
What is an Air Eductor? 34 Items: An Air Eductor (EDUCTOR,AIR) is a hollow, tapered, metallic tube attached to a base. The base has an inlet for the attachment of a hose (compressed air or steam). The operation of the unit is dependent on the air or steam pressure to produce a venturi effect and increase the volume of free air to be circulated.
What is a Hose Reducer? 121 Items: A Hose Reducer (REDUCER,HOSE) is a straight hose fitting having a different size connection on each end. It is designed to join two hoses of different sizes. Excludes BUSHING (as modified).
What is a Pipe Reducer? 53 Items: A Pipe Reducer (REDUCER,PIPE) is a straight pipe fitting having a different size connection on each end. It is designed to join two pipes of different sizes or two pipe fittings of different sizes. Excludes BUSHING (as modified).
What is a Tube Reducer? 2329 Items: A Tube Reducer (REDUCER,TUBE) is a straight tube fitting having a different size connection on each end. It is designed to join two tubes of different sizes. Excludes BUSHING (as modified).
What is a Hose Cross? 12 Items: A Hose Cross (CROSS,HOSE) is a fitting having four branches in the same plane whose axes form right angles. The connections have standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or are unthreaded and designed to accomodate a hose. It is designed to be used as a junction at the intersection of hose and/or hose fittings. It may have side inlet(s).
What is a Tube Cross? 564 Items: A Tube Cross (CROSS,TUBE) is a fitting having four branches in the same plane whose axes form right angles. The connections have machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or are unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It is designed to be used as a junction at the intersection of tubing and/or tube fittings. It may have side inlet(s).
What is a Pipe-Tube Escutcheon? 34 Items: A Pipe-Tube Escutcheon (ESCUTCHEON,PIPE-TUBE) is a shield, usually circular in shape, having a centrally located hole. It is designed to conceal the excess portion of a wall, ceiling or floor opening around a pipe or tube or a pipe or tube fitting such as a shower bath valve. The item is never threaded, Excludes FLANGE, FAUCET.
What is a Spool Piece? 113 Items: A Spool Piece is a straight cut length of pipe fabricated with drilled and faced flanges on each end. It may have steel lifting rings or ears welded longitudinally to the pipe and is generally used for submerged pipeline, fuel loading line, and the like.
What is a Slip Joint Nut? 92 Items: A Slip Joint Nut (NUT,SLIP JOINT) is a nut having one female threaded iron pipe size opening and one reduced size nonthreaded opening. It is specifically designed for connecting a nonthreaded end of thin wall tubing to a male threaded pipe or pipe fitting using a compression method consisting of a friction ring and a rubber washer or other equivalent packing. Excludes compression and packing nuts.
What is a Pipe Locknut? 18 Items: A Pipe Locknut (LOCKNUT,PIPE) is a hexagonal or octagonal nut containing internal straight pipe threads. It has flat faces, one of which contains a packing recess. See also LOCKNUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT; LOCKNUT, TUBE FITTING; and SEAL NUT, PIPE.
What is a Tube Repair Plug? 79 Items: A Tube Repair Plug (PLUG,TUBE REPAIR) is a tapered item designed to plug temporarily, the end of a leaking boiler tube(s), condenser tube(s), and the like. Excludes PLUG, TUBE REPAIR, EXPANDING. See also CAP-PLUG, RADIATOR TESTING and PLUG, RADIATOR TEST.
What is a Hose Clamp? 2772 Items: A Hose Clamp (CLAMP,HOSE) is a clamp in which the body (band or wire) completely encircles an item and distributes a relatively even amount of pressure throughout the entire 360 degrees (6.282 radians) of the periphery of the item to be compressed. Its compression quality is dependent upon an integral screw mechanism, (screw, bolt spring compression and the like mechanical fasteners), or it may be applied by a device not integral with the clamp itself. It is specifically designed to prevent leakage between a hose and its attaching connection(s) when the body of the clamp is round or circular. For square, rectangular, or irregularly shaped items, see CLAMP, HOSE, SPECIAL-SHAPED. Excludes CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; CLAMP, LOOP; CLAMP, FIRE HOSE, SHUTOFF; FERRULE (as modified); and HAND SCREW.
What is an Inflating Air Chuck? 33 Items: An Inflating Air Chuck (CHUCK,AIR,INFLATING) is an air hose fitting with a check valve, designed for adapting the discharge end of the hose to the mouth of the valve stems on inner tubes, pneumatic bags, tanks, and the like.
What is a Fuel Feeder Manifold? 103 Items: A Fuel Feeder Manifold (MANIFOLD,FUEL FEEDER) is a pipelike item with one or two threaded pipe end inlets and one or more outlets which may be threaded for pipe connections.
What is a Pipe Clamp Coupling? 28 Items: A Pipe Clamp Coupling (COUPLING,CLAMP,PIPE) is a device of two or more bolted segments of housing and a gasket, designed to connect grooved or plain end pipe or tube (or fittings) and which creates a fluid tight joint.
What is a Rapid Action Coupled Pipe Cap? 27 Items: A Rapid Action Coupled Pipe Cap (CAP,PIPE,RAPID ACTION COUPLED) is a steel cap designed with a clamping lever type female connection to fit over the male end of a rapid action coupled pipe or fitting.
What is an Air Line Manifold? 148 Items: An Air Line Manifold (MANIFOLD,AIR LINE) is an item having threaded inlet(s) and two or more threaded outlets used for air distribution.Excludes automotive air brake manifolds, valves, restrictors, filters, and like devices.Excludes MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY, AIR DRIVE.
What is a Tube Fitting Locknut? 23 Items: A Tube Fitting Locknut (LOCKNUT,TUBE FITTING) is an item with internal machine threads designed to fit the external machine threads of a tube fitting. It has flat faces, one of which has a counterbored recess to accommodate packing, packing or sealing ring(s), gasket(s), and the like. The item, when installed, provides a method of locking and sealing the connection. See also LOCKNUT, PIPE; NUT (1), TUBE COUPLING and NUT (1), PLAIN, HEXAGON.
What is a Pipeline Flexible Spacer? 656 Items: A Pipeline Flexible Spacer (SPACER,FLEXIBLE,PIPELINE) is an item made from rubber in various shapes, flanged on each end, and having a centrally located hole of the same size as the piping with which used. It is designed to be inserted between sections of pipe or pipe and casing of fans, pumps, or the like, to absorb shock, dampen vibration and to facilitate removal of section(s) for repair or other purposes.
What is an Adapter Bushing? 105 Items: An Adapter Bushing is an item having wrenching facilities on one end and a threaded connection of one type within an externally threaded connection of another type. One connection must have machine threads not designed for any type of tube or tube fitting.
What is a Tube Fitting Brazing Ferrule? 529 Items: A Tube Fitting Brazing Ferrule (FERRULE,BRAZING,TUBE FITTING) is a flanged cylindrical metallic item designed to be slipped over tubing and brazed in place. The rear face of the flange forms a bearing surface for the coupling nut, and the front face is of a contour designed to seat against a mating contour on a fitting. When assembled the joint seals at the seat in a manner similar to a seat type union.
What is a Tube Fitting Clinch Sleeve? 368 Items: A Tube Fitting Clinch Sleeve (SLEEVE,CLINCH,TUBE FITTING) is a flanged cylindrical item having a sharp cutting surface on the inside diameter at the end opposite the flange. The cutting edge, in use, is designed to imbed in the tubing due to pressure exerted when the outside diameter of the sleeve is forced into and against an angular seat. This firmly attaches the sleeve to the tubing and the flanged end then serves as a bearing surface for the coupling nut to bring the tubing into the mating fitting.
What is a Tube-Hose Fitting Compression Sleeve? 509 Items: A Tube-Hose Fitting Compression Sleeve (SLEEVE,COMPRESSION,TUBE-HOSE FITTING) is a ring-shaped item whose outer surface is so shaped as to form a seat for the coupling nut and the fitting between which it is assembled. It is designed to be slipped over tubing or hose so that tightening of the coupling nut to the fitting compresses the sleeve against the circumference of the tubing or hose thereby effecting a tight seal between the tubing, or hose fitting and coupling nut.
What is a Tube Fitting Flared Sleeve? 94 Items: A Tube Fitting Flared Sleeve (SLEEVE,FLARED,TUBE FITTING) is a flanged cylindrical metallic item designed to be used on tubing to back up the flared end and to provide a bearing surface for the coupling nut, thereby reducing wear on the tubing flare. The inside diameter of the flanged end is countersunk to form a seat for the flare when assembled to a mating fitting.
What is a Packing Nut? 631 Items: A Packing Nut is an item having internal and/or external machine thread(s) (threads other than pipe or hose series), specifically designed to retain, by means or groove(s), shoulder(s), and the like, packing and/or a packing gland within a stuffing box. See also BUSHING, MACHINE THREAD; INVERTED NUT, TUBE COUPLING; and NUT, TUBE COUPLING. Excludes PACKING NUT, STUFFING TUBE; and use with electrical cable, and LOCKNUT, PIPE.
What is a Pipe Coupling Leak Repair Clamp? 34 Items: A Pipe Coupling Leak Repair Clamp (CLAMP,LEAK REPAIR,PIPE COUPLING) is an item designed to provide leakproof flexible housing, by longitudinal compression, for a leaking pipe coupling. Excludes CLAMP, REPAIR, PIPE.
What is a Water Well Strainer? 70 Items: A Water Well Strainer (STRAINER,WELL,WATER) is a tubular item designed to remove solid particles from the water passing through it and to be used in water wells and the like. The particle removing section may be constructed of a continuous winding of wire around the outside bars securely mounted on end couplings, perforated pipe, or perforated pipe covered with fabricated brass or wire mesh jackets. Excludes STRAINER, SUCTION.
What is a Pipe Elbow Assembly? 73 Items: A Pipe Elbow Assembly (ELBOW ASSEMBLY,PIPE) is an item consisting of a long radius pipe elbow with a pipe flange welded to one end. The other end has a lapped, stud end nipple butt-welded thereto on which is mounted a loose, slip-on pipe flange lapped to mate with a lapped nipple. The loose flange facilitates the alignment of the make-up bolt holes. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s).
What is a Drainage Pipe Trap? 12 Items: A Drainage Pipe Trap (TRAP,DRAINAGE PIPE) is a device designed to be connected to a drainage system to prevent sewer gas from backing up beyond a desired point by forming a water seal in the line. This is accomplished by its peculiar shape, which is usually in the form of the letter P and S. It is provided with an internal shoulder(s) at the end(s) of its internal threaded or unthreaded portion, whose inside diameter conforms to standard weight wrought iron pipe or copper drainage, waste and vent (DWV) tube. When connected, the mating pipes make up close to the shoulders to eliminate pockets and provide a smooth flow of pipe and/or pipe fitting contents. Excludes TRAP, DRAIN, PLUMBING FIXTURE; and TRAP, SOIL PIPE.
What is a Fluid Flow Restrictor? 369 Items: A Fluid Flow Restrictor (RESTRICTOR,FLUID FLOW) is an item of solid one-piece construction, designed to restrict the flow of a fluid through it. It has an orifice of a smaller size than the diameter of flow into it. Excludes items such as VALVE (1), (as modified); and others with an adjustable orifice. Excludes pipe, tube, or hose fittings with restricted passages and items designed to test fluid flow. For items containing screens or filters, see RESTRICTOR UNIT, FLUID FLOW.
What is a Self-Sealing Coupling Assembly? 308 Items: A Self-Sealing Coupling Assembly (COUPLING ASSEMBLY,SELF-SEALING) is a multipiece fluid line fitting consisting of two COUPLING HALF, SELF-SEALING fittings.
What is a Swivel Flange To Hose Connector? 65 Items: A Swivel Flange To Hose Connector (CONNECTOR,SWIVEL FLANGE TO HOSE) is a straight fitting having a swivel flange connection on one end. It is designed to permit axial rotation of the fitting, usually for ease of installation, prior to securing it to a flange or mounting pad. The other end has a hose connection that grips the hose directly, either externally, internally, or both.
What is a Self-Sealing Coupling Half? 289 Items: A Self-Sealing Coupling Half (COUPLING HALF,SELF-SEALING) is a fluid line fitting having a pipe, tube or hose connection or a through hole to accommodate a BOLT, FLUID PASSAGE on one end. The other end must have an external or internal thread for connecting a mating part to form a self-sealing coupling assembly. The fitting has either a self-sealing feature for the purpose of automatically shutting off the flow of fluid when disconnected from its mating half, or, if it has no self-sealing feature, is specifically designed to mate with a fitting with a self-sealing feature. For self-sealing fittings with a quick disconnect end, see COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT. For fluid line fittings without a self-sealing feature, see COUPLING (as modified).
Fitting Kit,Tube-Pipe 101 Items
What is a Pipe Fitting Assortment? 50 Items: A Pipe Fitting Assortment is a collection of two or more sizes and/or types of pipe fittings grouped together in a single tray, package, or storage bin. Individual sizes/types are sometimes sorted in separate compartments within a single bin. It may include close and very short pipe nipples, for individual repeated replacement and/or general use.
What is a Drainage Pipe Elbow? 11 Items: A Drainage Pipe Elbow (ELBOW,DRAINAGE PIPE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. It is provided with internal shoulder(s) at the end(s) of its internal threaded or unthreaded portion, whose inside diameter conforms to standard weight wrought iron pipe or copper drainage, waste and vent (dwv) tube. When connected, the mating pipes are close to the shoulders to eliminate pockets and provide a smooth flow of the pipe and/or fitting contents. It is designed to join two sections of pipe and/or pipe fittings. It may include side or heel inlet(s). Excludes BEND, SOIL PIPE; and ELBOW, RAILING.
What is a Water Distribution Nozzle? 26 Items: A Water Distribution Nozzle (NOZZLE,DISTRIBUTION,WATER) is an item, the discharge end of which is fitted with a hood, designed to be fitted on a water line to distribute the water uniformly over the surface of a tank or settling basin or uniformly drain a tank or settling basin.
What is a Pipe True Wye? 114 Items: A Pipe True Wye (WYE,TRUE,PIPE) is a fitting in the form of the letter Y with each branch usually fixed at 45 degrees (0.78539 radians) to the run. It has identical flanged ends.
What is an Air Trap? 114 Items: An Air Trap (TRAP,AIR) is a device used to automatically vent air from water or vent gas from any liquid in a pipeline or closed vessel. See also TRAP, MOISTURE.
What is a Moisture Trap? 49 Items: A Moisture Trap (TRAP,MOISTURE) is a device designed to operate in a compressed air or gas system, to accumulate moisture and automatically discharge it from the system.
What is a Swivel Flange To Hose Elbow? 32 Items: A Swivel Flange To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,SWIVEL FLANGE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. One end connection must have a swivel flange designed to permit axial rotation of the fitting, usually for the ease of installation, prior to securing it to a flange or mounting pad. The other end connection is designed to grip the hose directly, either externally, internally, or both. It includes items designed to accommodate a swivel flange.
What is a Sediment Strainer Element? 939 Items: A Sediment Strainer Element (STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT) is a replaceable device designed to remove solid particles from flowing liquids. The removal of particles is accomplished by porous material (metallic or non-metallic), wire mesh, perforated metal, or the like, constructed so the liquid can flow through the device while the solid particles are retained. It is designed to fit into a STRAINER, SEDIMENT (or similar cavity). It may have a reinforcement to prevent collapsing, distorting or rupturing. The degree of particles removed must be nominally rated at 50 microns, or more, or absolutely rated at 75 microns, or more. See also FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID.
What is a Quick Disconnect Coupling Half? 2779 Items: A Quick Disconnect Coupling Half (COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a fluid line fitting having a pipe, tube or hose connection or a through hole to accommodate a BOLT, FLUID PASSAGE on one end. The other end must have an internal or external quick disconnect feature for connecting a mating part to form a quick disconnect coupling assembly. The fitting may incorporate a self-sealing feature for the purpose of automatically shutting off the flow of fluid when disconnected from its mating half. For self-sealing fittings with an external or internal threaded disconnect end, see COUPLING HALF, SELF-SEALING. See also, CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.
What is a Fluid Pressure Line Multiple Connector? 2956 Items: A Fluid Pressure Line Multiple Connector (CONNECTOR,MULTIPLE,FLUID PRESSURE LINE) is a device of varying shapes with two or more connections to accommodate hydraulic or air passage(s) line end connections and/or a BOLT, FLUID PASSAGE(S).
What is a Fluid Passage Bolt? 1833 Items: A Fluid Passage Bolt (BOLT,FLUID PASSAGE) is a boltlike item having a concentric hole along the longitudinal centerline which may extend a part or the full length of the item. It has a hole(s) perpendicular to the axis, joining or passing through the concentric hole along the longitudinal centerline. The item is designed to distribute fluid, air, or lubricant through its body to a mating item, such as a CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE, bearing(s), bushing(s), or the like. The item must be capable of attaching to a block fitting and/or a tubing line or be designed to accommodate a FITTING, LUBRICATION. Excludes BOLT, INTERNALLY RELIEVED BODY; BLEEDER VALVE, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM; and BUSHING, MACHINE THREAD. See also PIN, VEHICULAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE.
What is a Sediment Strainer Body? 63 Items: A Sediment Strainer Body (STRAINER BODY,SEDIMENT) is a component of a STRAINER, SEDIMENT designed to contain a STRAINER ELEMENT, SEDIMENT. It may have inlet and/or outlet connections, means for mounting, or a drain plug(s) or cock(s). Excludes BOWL, SEDIMENT. See also FILTER BODY, FLUID.
What is a Solder Type Tube Fitting Plug? 30 Items: A Solder Type Tube Fitting Plug (PLUG,TUBE FITTING,SOLDER TYPE) is a tube fitting primarily designed for permanent installation during tubing system operation to fit into another tube fitting for sealing. It has a solid end with a shoulder which butts against end of fitting.
What is an Union Nut? 315 Items: An Union Nut (NUT,UNION) is an internally threaded nut which has an internal seat or shoulder designed to engage the nut retaining flange of a union tailpiece. The threaded portion is used to engage the thread piece of a union, union elbor or the like. Excludes NUT (1), TUBE COUPLING.
What is a Lubricant Pressure Relief Fitting? 74 Items: A Lubricant Pressure Relief Fitting (FITTING,LUBRICANT PRESSURE RELIEF) is a spring loaded device designed to relieve excessive oil and grease pressure from gear box housings and such items as bearings, kingpins and universal joints. Excludes FITTING, LUBRICATION.
What is a Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly? 379 Items: A Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly (COUPLING ASSEMBLY,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a multipiece fluid line fitting consisting of two COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT fittings.
What is a Fluid Flow Restrictor Unit? 85 Items: A Fluid Flow Restrictor Unit (RESTRICTOR UNIT,FLUID FLOW) is an assembly consisting of an orifice in a fixed plate, disk, or tube with screens or filters on one or both sides, depending on the direction of filtered flow. See RESTRICTOR, FLUID FLOW.
What is an Air Hose Connector? 65 Items: An Air Hose Connector (CONNECTOR,AIR HOSE) is a straight fitting having generally a serrated shank on one end for air hose connection. The other end is designed to be connected to the valve stem on an inner tube, pneumatic bag, or the like. Excludes items with pipe threads. For items with a check valve see CHUCK, AIR, INFLATING.
What is a Hose To Boss Straight Adapter? 478 Items: A Hose To Boss Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,HOSE TO BOSS) is an adapter having standard hose threads on one end, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a hose. The other end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a boss or boss fitting in a straight line on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. See also COUPLING, HOSE and CONNECTOR, HOSE, BULKHEAD. Excludes items having flanged ends.
What is a Pipe To Boss Straight Adapter? 28 Items: A Pipe To Boss Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO BOSS) is an adapter having standard pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join a pipe or pipe fitting to a boss or boss fitting in a straight line on items such as tanks, housing, valve fittings, or the like. See also ADAPTER BUSHING and COUPLING, PIPE.
What is a Tube To Boss Straight Adapter? 9756 Items: A Tube To Boss Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO BOSS) is an adapter having machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join a tube or tube fitting to a boss or boss fitting in a straight line on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. See also COUPLING, TUBE and NIPPLE, TUBE.
What is a Boss Elbow? 34 Items: A Boss Elbow (ELBOW,BOSS) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. The boss connections have external and/or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and are designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side or heel inlet(s). It is designed to join two bosses or boss fittings on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. Excludes ELBOW, TUBE.
What is a Hose To Boss Elbow? 96 Items: A Hose To Boss Elbow (ELBOW,HOSE TO BOSS) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end must have either standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. The other connecting end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a boss or boss fitting on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s). See also ELBOW, HOSE; and ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE. Excludes ELBOW, PIPE TO HOSE and items having flange ends.
What is a Tube To Boss Elbow? 424 Items: A Tube To Boss Elbow (ELBOW,TUBE TO BOSS) is a fitting that forms an angle of less that 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from a straight flow. One connecting end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side or heel inlet(s). It is designed to connect a tube or tube fitting to a boss or boss fitting on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, or the like.
What is a Boss Tee? 15 Items: A Boss Tee (TEE,BOSS) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and are designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a boss or boss fitting on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. Excludes TEE, TUBE.
What is a Hose To Boss Tee? 23 Items: A Hose To Boss Tee (TEE,HOSE TO BOSS) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The hose connection(s) have standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. The boss connection(s) has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a hose or hose fitting and a boss or boss fitting on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like. See also TEE, HOSE and TEE, TUBE TO HOSE. Excludes TEE, PIPE TO HOSE.
What is a Tube To Boss Tee? 244 Items: A Tube To Boss Tee (TEE,TUBE TO BOSS) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. The boss connection(s) has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a tube or fitting and a boss or boss fitting on items such as a tank, housing, valve fitting, or the like. See also TEE, TUBE; and TEE, PIPE TO TUBE. Excludes CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.
What is a Boss Reducer? 77 Items: A Boss Reducer (REDUCER,BOSS) is a straight fitting having a boss connection of a different size at each end. Both connections have external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and are designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. Excludes BUSHING (as modified).
What is a Pipe Seal Nut? 14 Items: A Pipe Seal Nut (SEAL NUT,PIPE) is a hexagonal nut containing internal tapered pipe threads. It has raised undetachable sealing member on the face of the bearing surface. The item, when installed, provides a method of sealing the connection at the boss or mating surface. It does not provide any method for locking at the connection. See LOCKNUT, PIPE.
What is a Boss Nipple? 110 Items: A Boss Nipple (NIPPLE,BOSS) is a straight, one-piece fitting used to join two bosses or boss fittings. Both ends are the same size and have external machine threads (straignt threads other than pipe or hose series). It is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. The center section may be suitably shaped to accommodate a wrench.
What is a Boss Coupling? 176 Items: A Boss Coupling (COUPLING,BOSS) is a straight one-piece fitting 12 inches (304 mm) long or under having the same size fitting on each end (straight machine threads other than pipe or hose series). It may have internal threads on both ends or internal threads on one end and external threads on the other designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join two bosses or boss fittings. Excludes items having external threaded connections on both ends.
What is a Pipe Outlet? 16 Items: A Pipe Outlet (OUTLET,PIPE) is a fitting having one end connection designed to accommodate a pipe. The other end is designed to be attached to a flat surface or the external contour of a pipe, tube, or fitting by welding, brazing, soldering, or the like. It is used to fabricate pipe outlets in a piping or tubing line.
What is a Tube Outlet? 670 Items: A Tube Outlet (OUTLET,TUBE) is a fitting having one end connection designed to accommodate tubing. The other end is designed to be attached to a flat surface or the external contour of a tube, pipe or fitting by welding, brazing, soldering, or the like. It is used to fabricate tube outlets in a pipe or tubing line.
What is a Threaded Tube Fitting Plug? 254 Items: A Threaded Tube Fitting Plug (PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED) is a tube fitting with external threads other than pipe or hose series having an internal or external seating surface. The seating surface is designed to form a seal when mated with other tube fittings to retain fluids under pressure during equipment operation. For items without a specific seating surface which are designed to utilize a gasket or packing under the head for forming a seal, see PLUG, MACHINE THREAD.
What is a Flange To Boss Straight Adapter? 51 Items: A Flange To Boss Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO BOSS) is an adapter having a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has external or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like to form a seal at the boss. It is designed to join a flange or flange fitting to boss or boss fitting in a straight line on items such as tanks, housings, valve fittings, and the like.
What is a Flange To Hose Straight Adapter? 107 Items: A Flange To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO HOSE) is an adapter having a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a hose. It is designed to join a flange or flange fitting to a hose or hose fitting in a straight line.
What is a Flange To Pipe Straight Adapter? 12 Items: A Flange To Pipe Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO PIPE) is an adapter having a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has standard pipe threads or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a pipe. It is designed to join a flange or flange fitting to a pipe or pipe fitting in a straight line.
What is a Flange To Tube Straight Adapter? 182 Items: A Flange To Tube Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO TUBE) is an adapter having a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It is designed to join a flange or flange fitting to a tube or tube fitting in a straight line.
What is a Swivel Flange To Hose Straight Adapter? 40 Items: A Swivel Flange To Hose Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,SWIVEL FLANGE TO HOSE) is an adapter having a swivel flange connection on one end designed to permit axial rotation of the fitting, usually for the ease of installation, prior to securing it to a flange or mounting pad. The other end is designed to grip the hose directly, either externally, internally, or both. It is designed to join a flange or flange fitting to a hose or hose fitting in a straight line. It includes items designed to accommodate a swivel flange.
What is a Flange Elbow? 59 Items: A Flange Elbow (ELBOW,FLANGE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from the straight flow. It has flange connections on both ends designed to connect with another flange connection, or a compression type mounting pad. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s).
What is a Flange To Boss Elbow? 48 Items: A Flange To Boss Elbow (ELBOW,FLANGE TO BOSS) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. It has a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection, or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has external and/or internal machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series), and is designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer, or the like, to form a seal at the boss. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s).
What is a Flange To Hose Elbow? 65 Items: A Flange To Hose Elbow (ELBOW,FLANGE TO HOSE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. It has a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection, or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed toaccommodate a hose. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s).
What is a Flange To Tube Elbow? 190 Items: A Flange To Tube Elbow (ELBOW,FLANGE TO TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less that 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. It has a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection, or a compression type mounting pad. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side and/or heel inlet(s).
What is a Swivel Flange To Tube Elbow? 16 Items: A Swivel Flange To Tube Elbow (ELBOW,SWIVEL FLANGE TO TUBE) is a fitting that forms an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.141 radians) from the straight flow. One connecting end has a swivel flange designed to permit axial rotation of the fitting, usually for the ease of installation, prior to securing it to a flange or mounting pad. The other end has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a swivel flange. It may have side and/or heel inlets.
What is a Flange Tee? 27 Items: A Flange Tee (TEE,FLANGE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The connections have flanges designed to connect with another flange or to a compression type mounting pad. It may have side inlet(s).
What is a Flange To Tube Tee? 28 Items: A Flange To Tube Tee (TEE,FLANGE TO TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run. The flange connection(s) is designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The tube connection(s) has machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a tube. It may have side inlet(s). It is used as a junction at the intersection of a flange or flange fitting and a tube or tube fitting.
What is a Quick Disconnect Elbow? 14 Items: A Quick Disconnect Elbow (ELBOW,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a fluid line fitting shaped to form an angle of less than 180 degrees (3.142 radians) from straight flow. Both ends must have a quick disconnect feature. The fitting may incorporate a self-sealing feature for the purpose of automatically shutting off the flow of fluid when disconnected from a mating quick disconnect feature. For elbow type fluid line fittings with a quick disconnect feature on one end and a pipe, tube or boss connection on the other end, see COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT.
What is a Quick Disconnect Plug? 157 Items: A Quick Disconnect Plug (PLUG,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a fluid line fitting having an external quick disconnect feature, designed to be inserted into a fitting with an internal quick disconnect feature to block the flow of fluid. Excludes PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.
What is a Quick Disconnect Reducer? 35 Items: A Quick Disconnect Reducer (REDUCER,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a straight fluid line fitting having a different size quick disconnect feature on each end, designed to couple mating quick disconnect features. Both ends may have external quick disconnect features.
What is a Quick Disconnect Wye? 64 Items: A Quick Disconnect Wye (WYE,QUICK DISCONNECT) is a fluid line fitting shaped to form the letter "Y" with a quick disconnect feature on the branch ends and having a pipe, tube, hose or quick disconnect feature on the base or inlet end.
What is a Suction Strainer? 212 Items: A Suction Strainer (STRAINER,SUCTION) is a strainer having only one connection and designed to be attached to the intake end of a hose, tube or pipe line. Includes fire hose strainers. Excludes STRAINER, WELL, WATER.
What is a Tube Fitting Insert? 37 Items: A Tube Fitting Insert (INSERT,TUBE FITTING) is a flanged cylindrical metallic or nonmetallic item designed to be inserted into soft plastic tubing to accommodate the sleeve of compression type tube fittings.
What is a Tube To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter? 296 Items: A Tube To Gas Fitting Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO GAS FITTING) is an adapter having machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has external and/or internal recognized National Gas Outlet Threads. It is designed to join a tube fitting to a gas fitting.
What is a Fluid-Emulsion Spray Nozzle? 158 Items: A Fluid-Emulsion Spray Nozzle (NOZZLE,SPRAY,FLUID-EMULSION) is an item designed to be attached to the discharge lines of a sprayer or a discharge pipe for the application of liquid detergents, waxes, acids and other solvent compounds in pressure cleaning, asphalt and light tar emulsions in concrete processes, and/or liquid insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, growth inhibitors and other chemicals in agricultural applications. It is a one-piece or multi-piece construction and may include a strainer and/or check valve.
What is a Tube-Hose Adapter Body? 35 Items: A Tube-Hose Adapter Body (ADAPTER BODY,TUBE-HOSE) is an incomplete fitting which, when installed is designed to join together in a straight line a tube and/or tube fitting to a hose and/or hose fitting. The item may have a complete connection on one end; the other end always requires an additional nut and/or sleeve to make a complete end connection.
What is a Flexible Tube Coupling Assembly? 194 Items: A Flexible Tube Coupling Assembly (COUPLING ASSEMBLY,TUBE,FLEXIBLE) is a multipiece gasket sealed item specifically designed for joining plain end ferruled tubing or beaded end tubing that will accommodate angular misalignment, axial motion and permits expansion and contraction of the tubing. It may be disconnected for seal replacement without disturbing the rest of the line. The seals are not normally furnished with the item. For rigid type items see COUPLING, TUBE; and UNION, TUBE.
What is a Tube Coupling Body? 52 Items: A Tube Coupling Body (COUPLING BODY,TUBE) is an incomplete fitting which, when installed is designed to join together in a straight line two tubes and/or tube fittings of the same size. The item may have a complete connection on one end; the other end always requires an additional nut, sleeve, ferrule or the like to make a complete end connection.
What is a Tube Coupling Nut Assembly? 60 Items: A Tube Coupling Nut Assembly (NUT ASSEMBLY,TUBE COUPLING) is an item consisting of an internally threaded nut and an integral floating washer designed to be used with a gasket seal to connect beaded or swaged ferruled thin wall tubing to a coupling body, boss connection, or the like to form a flexible or rigid leakproof connection.
What is a Quick-Disconnect Nipple? 197 Items: A Quick-Disconnect Nipple (NIPPLE,QUICK-DISCONNECT) is a fluid line fitting having external quick-disconnect features of the same size on both ends, designed to couple mating internal quick-disconnect fittings.
What is a Sediment Bowl? 32 Items: A Sediment Bowl (BOWL,SEDIMENT) is a removable concave vessel designed as a component part of a carburetor, cam-actuated fuel pump, sediment strainer, water separator, and the like for collecting the sediment from a fluid. The item may have a pressure relief valve, drain plug, or drain valve. Excludes: Bowl (as modified); FILTER BODY, FLUID; AND STRAINER BODY, SEDIMENT.
What is a Boss Outlet? 177 Items: A Boss Outlet (OUTLET,BOSS) is a fitting having one end connection designed to accommodate a boss. The other end is designed to be attached to a flat surface or the external contour of a tube, pipe, or fitting by welding, brazing, soldering, or the like. It is used to fabricate boss outlets in a pipe or tubing line.
What is a Pipeline Adapter? 70 Items: A Pipeline Adapter (ADAPTER,PIPELINE) is an item of various shapes and sizes, used for connecting pipelines and/or hoselines to water supply and fire brigade installations and intermediate pressure reducing components.
What is a Boss Bushing? 32 Items: A Boss Bushing (BUSHING,BOSS) is a straight fitting with internal and external straight threads other than pipe or hose with wrenching facility. Designed to facilitate a gasket, preformed packing, washer or the like to form a seat at the boss. Excludes REDUCER, BOSS and BUSHING, MACHINE THREAD.
What is an Exhaust-Intake Pneumatic Muffler? 65 Items: An Exhaust-Intake Pneumatic Muffler (PNEUMATIC MUFFLER,EXHAUST-INTAKE) is a noise control/filtering device of various sizes, shapes, designs, materials (metallic/non-metallic) and varied mounting configurations used to diffuse air blasts, lowers air velocity, reduce noise, filtration of airborne moisture and/or dust contamination, pressure equalization, speed control for air operated devices. For vehicular application see MUFFLER, (as modified).
What is a Hose To Grooved Clamp Coupling Straight Adapter? 33 Items: A Hose To Grooved Clamp Coupling Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,HOSE TO GROOVED CLAMP COUPLING) is an adapter having standard hose threads on one end, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the hose directly, or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a hose. The other end is designed to mate with a COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a COUPLING HALF, GROOVED CLAMP CONNECTING in a straight line.
What is a Flange To Flange Straight Adapter? 22 Items: A Flange To Flange Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO FLANGE) is a straight one-piece fitting with flange connections on both ends. It is designed to join flange end fitting to different size flange connections in a straight line.
What is a Grooved Clamp Connecting Coupling Half? 25 Items: A Grooved Clamp Connecting Coupling Half (COUPLING HALF,GROOVED CLAMP CONNECTING) is a fluid line fitting having a pipe, tube or hose connection or a through hole to accommodate a BOLT, FLUID PASSAGE on one end. The other end must be designed to accommodate a COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED for connecting a mating part to form a clamped coupling assembly. The fitting may incorporate a self-sealing feature for the purpose of automatically shutting off the flow of fluid when disconnected from its mating half.
What is a Branched Tubing Connector? 58 Items: A Branched Tubing Connector (CONNECTOR,TUBING,BRANCHED) is a metallic/nonmetallic item of either a T or Y shape used in making three way connections with metallic/nonmetallic tubing.
Connector,Tubing,Straight 123 Items
What is a Hydraulic Manifold Assembly? 74 Items: A Hydraulic Manifold Assembly (MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC) is a hydraulic system component designed to distribute fluids between components such as accumulators, restrictors, valves, filters and the like. It includes some or all of the above components.
What is a Hose Fitting Swaging Socket? 34 Items: A Hose Fitting Swaging Socket (SWAGING SOCKET,HOSE FITTING) is a circular item designed to be compressed around a mating piece such as a nipple assembly to form a high compression seal. Excludes SWAGING SLEEVE, WIRE ROPE.
What is a Tube Swivel Joint? 13 Items: A Tube Swivel Joint (SWIVEL JOINT,TUBE) is a metallic connector designed to join two lengths of tube and/or tube fittings in a fluid line to permit turning on its axis on one plane and to allow for angular movement.
What is a Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly Set? 24 Items: A Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly Set (COUPLING ASSEMBLY SET,QUICK DISCONNECT) is an item consisting of two or more COUPLING ASSEMBLY QUICK DISCONNECT. May include dust caps.
Adapter,Check Valve 23 Items
Connector,Suction Pump 13 Items
Nipple,Special 183 Items
Cap,Retention,Pressure Plug 36 Items
Adapter Assembly,Filler Cap 62 Items
Steam Trap Element 16 Items
Adapter Assembly,Valve 27 Items
Adapter And Flange Assembly 30 Items
What is a Tube Coupling Assembly? 425 Items: A Tube Coupling Assembly (COUPLING ASSEMBLY,TUBE) is an item consisting of two or more tube fittings which are complete items and may be assembled in a combination forming a single item of supply designed to connect tube lines. Excludes COUPLING ASSEMBLY, SELF-SEALING and COUPLING ASSEMBLY, QUICK DISCONNECT.
What is a Vaporizing Nozzle? 37 Items: A Vaporizing Nozzle (NOZZLE,VAPORIZING) is a device designed to be attached to the end of a fire hose connection to convert discharge solution into vapor and direct in specified discharge patterns.
What is a Hose Connector Sleeve? 38 Items: A Hose Connector Sleeve (SLEEVE,HOSE CONNECTOR) is a threadless metallic item with center wrenching facility designed to be slipped over soft tubing and shank connector to form a tight fitting.
What is a Hose-Tube Flange Lateral? 12 Items: A Hose-Tube Flange Lateral (LATERAL,FLANGE,HOSE-TUBE) is a fitting having three connections with the branch connection fixed at various angles other than 90 degrees (1.5708 radians) to the rim to permit hose and/or hose fittings, tube and/or tube fittings to be removed laterally from the main lines.
What is a Tube Fitting Socket Welded Ferrule? 112 Items: A Tube Fitting Socket Welded Ferrule (FERRULE,SOCKET WELDED,TUBE FITTING) is a flanged cylindrical metallic item designed to be slipped over tubing and welded in place. The rear face of the flange forms a bearing surface for the coupling nut, and the front face is of a contour designed to seat against a mating contour on a fitting. When assembled the joint seals at the seat in a manner similar to a seat type union.
What is a Flange To Grooved Clamp Straight Adapter? 14 Items: A Flange To Grooved Clamp Straight Adapter (ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FLANGE TO GROOVED CLAMP) is an adapter having a flange connection on one end designed to connect with another flange connection or a compression type mounting pad. The other end is designed to mate with a COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED. It is designed to join a hose or hose fitting to a COUPLING HALF, GROOVED CLAMP CONNECTING in a straight line.
What is a Special-Shaped Hose Clamp? 78 Items: A Special-Shaped Hose Clamp (CLAMP,HOSE,SPECIAL-SHAPED) is a clamp in which the body (band or wire) completely surrounds the item and exerts an evenly distributed pressure on its periphery. It is specifically designed to prevent leakage between a hose and its attaching connections when the body of the clamp is square, rectangular, or irregularly shaped. For items with round or circular bodies, see CLAMP (1) , HOSE.
What is a Tube To Boss Swivel Joint? 107 Items: A Tube To Boss Swivel Joint (SWIVEL JOINT,TUBE TO BOSS) is a metallic connector designed to join lengths of tube and/or tube fittings to a length of boss and/or boss fittings in a fluid line to permit turning on its axis on one plane and to allow for angular movement.
What is a Pipe To Tube Swivel Joint? 22 Items: A Pipe To Tube Swivel Joint (SWIVEL JOINT,PIPE TO TUBE) is a metallic connector designed to join a length of pipe and/or pipe fitting to a length of tube and/or tube fitting in a pipeline to permit turning on its axis on one plane and to allow for angular movement.
What is a Pipe Fitting Flared Collar? 25 Items: A Pipe Fitting Flared Collar (COLLAR,FLARED,PIPE FITTING) is a cylindrical metallic item for use with piping, designed to back up the flared end and provide a bearing surface for the nut or outer sleeve of a pipe coupling. See SLEEVE, FLARED (as modified).
What is a Non-Metallic Connecting Sleeve? 52 Items: A Non-Metallic Connecting Sleeve (SLEEVE,CONNECTING,NON-METALLIC) is a cylindrical shaped item of solid or laminated non-metallic materials. IT is designed to connect ducts, piping and the like when some degree of flexibility is required, and is usually secured at the ends by clamps. May be convaluated or straight and may have preformed ends. For items cut from bulk hose see HOSE (as modified). Excludes SLEEVE, SEAL, COUPLER.
What is a Lubrication Fitting Adapter? 25 Items: A Lubrication Fitting Adapter (ADAPTER,FITTING,LUBRICATION) is an item specifically designed to be pressed or threaded into a lubrication passage for the purpose of making accessable a FITTING, LUBRICATION which is otherwise inaccessable.
What is a Fluid Orifice Plate? 119 Items: A Fluid Orifice Plate (PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID) is an item that restricts the flow of fluid by means of a pattern of holes.
What is a Coupling Retainer? 12 Items: A Coupling Retainer (RETAINER,COUPLING) is a rigid or flexible item of various shapes designed to fasten two tubes together and also allow for expansion and contraction of the tubes.
What is a Tube Coupling Nut Ring? 13 Items: A Tube Coupling Nut Ring (RING,NUT,TUBE COUPLING) is a semirigid metal item of round cross section and predetermined length, designed to be inserted into an internal groove of a NUT,TUBE COUPLING. It is used to position and retain the tube within the nut. Excludes RING,RETAINING.
What is a Hydraulic Swivel Joint? 64 Items: A Hydraulic Swivel Joint (SWIVEL JOINT,HYDRAULIC) is a mechanical fluid passage joint designed for linkage of rigid hydraulic lines and components subject to pivotal, linear, or rotational position changes. The device allows two-directional flow of high pressure fluid and permits single plane rotation upon its axis. It may also allow for angular movement. Excludes SWIVEL JOINT, PIPE; and SWIVEL JOINT, TUBE.
What is a Hydraulic System Accessories Manifold? 194 Items: A Hydraulic System Accessories Manifold (MANIFOLD,HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ACCESSORIES) is a hydraulic system component with three or more openings designed to distribute fluids between components such as accumulators, restrictors, valves, filters, and the like. Does not include components to which the fluid is distributed.
What is a Tube Reducer Body? 26 Items: A Tube Reducer Body (REDUCER BODY,TUBE) is an incomplete fitting which upon installation is designed to join together in a straight line two tubing lines and/or fittings of different sizes. The item consists of the body which has a complete end connection on one end; the other end is designed to mate with a tube or tube fitting but requires an additional nut and/or sleeve to make a complete end connection.
What is a Water Feeder Manifold? 20 Items: A Water Feeder Manifold (MANIFOLD,WATER FEEDER) is a pipe like item with end inlet and several pipe outlets including valves, fittings, adapters, braces, and the like. It also includes removable feed mounted on each manifold end.