WHAT PIPE FITTINGS ARE LISTED?
We carry all pipe fittings that are essential to changing direction of flow, adapting or reducing sizes in piping systems.
Changing flow direction: elbows, tees or crosses.
Change the size of the pipe : use of reducers required (reducing tees, reducers).
To connect different components: couplings
To stop flow: caps
A pipe nipple is a short stub of pipe which has a male pipe thread at one or both ends. It used for connecting two other fittings. Nipples are used for connecting pipe, hoses, and valves. Pipe nipples are used in low-pressure piping.
There are different kinds of pipe fittings used in piping systems. The main and most commonly sought are: elbows, tees, reducers, unions, couplings, crosses, caps, swage nipples, plugs, bushings, adapters, outlets, valves & flanges.
These pipe fittings can be found in various pressure classes ranging from 150 PSI to 3000 LB. We also carry 2000# up to 6000# forged carbon steel fittings. We also carry MSS SP-114 fittings.
MATERIAL TEST REPORTS / CERTS
Let us know on your order notes if you need a MTR or certification for your order.
TYPES OF PIPE FITTING CONNECTIONS:
When it comes to the connections - BFO lists various types to accommodate all types of end connection requirements.
We carry the largest types and size fittings with the following connections:
Abbreviation | System Name |
BSPP | British Standard Pipe Parellel |
BSPT | British Standard Pipe Taper |
CHT | American Standard Fire Hose Thread (1" National Hose Thread is Chemical Hose Thread, also known as Booster Hose Thread) |
GHT | Garden Hose Thread (FGH - Female Garden Hose) (MGH - Male Garden Hose) |
IPS | Iron Pipe Straight Thread |
IPT | Iron Pipe Thread |
JIC | Joint Industrial Commitee |
NHT or NST | American Standard Fire Hose Coupling Thread (National Hose Thread also known as National Standard Thread) |
NPT | American Standard Taper Pipe Thread (National Pipe Tapered) |
NPTF | American Standard Taper Pipe Fuel Dryseal Thread (National Pipe Tapered)(Drysealed) |
NPSH | American Standard Straight Pipe for Hose Couplings (National Pipe Straight Hose) |
NPSM | American Standard Straight Mechanical Joints (National Pipe Straight Mechanical) |
Association Abbreviations
SAE International (SAE) is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries. The Society is a standards development organization for engineering of powered vehicles of all kinds including cars, trucks, boats, aircrafts & others.
AGA - American Gas Association
JIC- Joint Industrial Committee
ASA - American Statistical Association
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers