pipefittings

Tubes' linking hardware

Pipefittings are the connectors, adapters, and joints used to link sections of pipe or redirect flow in plumbing, gas, and industrial systems.

Elbows change direction, tees create branches, couplings join straight runs, and valves control flow.

The term covers a broad category of standardized components: The plumber loaded his truck with pipefittings.

Also spelled as two words.

components

elbow

Arm's middle joint

teeGolf ball support
couplingJoint between systems
unionJoining into one

reducer · adapter · cap · plug · bushing · nipple · collar · flange · cross · wye

connection

junction

Point where things meet

threadingPassing strand through opening
solderingLow-temp metal fusion
weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces

brazing · compression · crimp · glue · cement · sweat · flare · gasket · seal · o-ring

materials

copper

Reddish-brown metallic element

PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
PEXCross-linked polymer conduit
galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity

brass · cast iron · stainless steel · black iron · ABS · polyethylene · carbon steel · chrome · bronze

systems

plumbing

Water and waste infrastructure

drainageLiquid removal system
sewerageWastewater removal infrastructure
sprinklerWater-dispersing lawn fixture

irrigation · HVAC · ductwork · hydronic · radiant · conduit · fire suppression · chilled water · steam

Opposites

plumbing component type

pipefittingspipes

Cylindrical fluid carriers

tubing · straight pipe · tubes · conduit · hose

connection vs. conduit function

pipefittingsmain lines

Primary transportation corridors

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G