Pipe Fittings from Wellhead to Household

March 4th, 2010

We at Chemipetro supply a wide range of precision-made pipe fittings and flanges for use in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Our pipe flanges, tee-joints and other fittings are widely used in offshore oil platforms; onshore oil and gas plants; submarine pipelines; chemical injection systems and fuel and lubrication systems.

Flanges and pipe fittings used in these industries must show excellent chemical and atmospheric resistance. They must have low maintenance requirements and be strong enough to withstand sudden changes in environmental temperatures and pressures. High-profile and exotic alloys, such as super duplex and titanium, are the norm. Extra precautions, such as cathodic protection, are used where necessary.

Industrial pipe fittings are not just used on drilling platforms and in refineries. They are also used in power plants. Fossil-fired, biofuel, hydroelectric and combined cycle plants all require leak-proof pipe fittings in a variety of configurations and alloys. The nuclear power industry has particularly stringent demands.

Valves, hoses and pipe fittings are used extensively in power plants to control fluid and gas flow. Hydraulic pumps, rotary actuators, accumulators, stationary compressors and gas exchangers are just some of the components reliant upon high quality pipe fittings. To minimise leakage and corrosion, as well as maximise pressure resistance, plants use pipe fittings made from titanium, duplex and other fine alloys.

Often, stainless steel alloys are used alongside softer, more flexible materials for easy bending, routing and installation of plant components. We at Chemipetro have probably the largest range of industrial pipe fittings in the UK, and can custom-design components for non-standard procedures.