Why Threaded Steel Pipe Is More Efficient And Useful
Threaded steel pipes and tubing are used in a variety of applications including natural gas and oil pipelines, water pipes, garbage systems, fireplaces and hot water heating systems. To ensure optimum performance and longevity, these pipes and tubes are often made using high quality threaded steel rod with an internal diameter of more than six inches. The threaded steel rod is then shaped into various profiles and bent to achieve specific pipe shapes, such as round, oval, flanged, crimped, textured and other customized shapes.
Most plumbing hardware stores stock ready-to-install threaded steel pipe and fittings. They may also stock a range of specialty products such as pre-threaded water hose coupler, threaded water hose coupler lock nut set, threaded stem nut, cast iron pipe fittings and joints and threaded adapter ring. Plumbers interested in stocking these products should contact a local plumbing hardware store.
Many plumbing hardware stores also stock pre-threaded steel pipe fittings in different sizes, diameters and thread types. They often have a variety of designs that include straight, tapered, bended and slanted ends. Pre-threaded fittings can be specially designed to cater to specific application needs. For example, one can find pre-threaded stems for oil piping that are designed to prevent oil dripping from the stem. A threaded stem tap for drainages may have a flat, slightly textured surface. Threaded fittings can also be pre-threaded to prevent slinging against the walls of a drain trap.
There are different reasons why threaded pipe and fittings are preferred over standard materials. Firstly, threaded pipe has a greater dimensional stability, which ensures long term stability of the system. It is more resistant to corrosion, shrinkage, distillation and warping. Further, if there is a problem with the threads, the repair is much easier as compared to drilling out the old fitting and replacing it.
Another advantage of threaded fittings is that they offer flexibility. Depending on the application where it is to be fitted, you can opt for round, tapered turned ends. If the joint needs to have sealing surfaces, then you can choose ball jointed sockets or sealing flanges. These options ensure that your joint will perform well even during harsh conditions.
Threaded steel pipe fittings also offer more accurate fitment and better performance than standard butt weld fittings. The former are considered as precision machined fittings by many contractors and engineers. The threaded steel pipe fittings are made of the finest grade of stainless steel to ensure that they do not suffer from rusting even during prolonged usage. They are also available in different lengths and diameter to accommodate different joint sizes.
For commercial applications, threaded steel pipe fittings are preferred over standard butt weld fittings. You need to use them in more difficult tasks such as laying pipes in places that are hard to access. Since the threaded fittings are more difficult to remove, they provide for a more durable and safer installation. Further, when used in critical areas, they are capable of bearing the extra tension and force that is necessary for safe and flawless installation and proper functioning. They can even handle bigger diameter pipe joints.
With threaded fittings, you get better flexibility and functionality for your joints. You can choose from various materials such as iron, stainless steel and copper. You can even find them in various colors like black, blue, red, gold, silver, copper and more. To ensure optimum performance and durability, it is advisable to go for quality threaded fittings made from chromium or ferric iron. Both these metals are highly magnetic and are usually coated with an epoxy resin to give them additional strength and durability.
