July 24th, 2010
It has become accepted that unless we are purchasing something unique, such as a piece of art, we expect it to conform to a set standard and that it will be exactly like all the other units of the same type from the same manufacturer. We also expect that items purchased from one manufacturer will be compatible with similar units from another manufacturer.
This however has not always been the case. In early manufacturing, each component was unique and manufactured to perform a specific job for a particular manufacturer. This was why a ‘fitter’ was called such. His job was to adjust and manufacture the pieces so they ‘fitted’ together.
This caused fundamental problems with compatibility with even simple components such as nuts and bolts, let alone with more complex units such as pipe flanges and pipe fittings.
It therefore became apparent very quickly that there needed to be some sort of national standard to which specifiers could refer to ensure they always got what they required and manufacturers could consult so they could produce a standard compatible product.
This resulted in the following national standards being set up:
BS – British Standards Institute founded in 1901
ANSI – American National Standards Institute founded in 1918
ASTM – A voluntary standards organisation formed in 1898
DIN – The German Institute for Standardisation founded in 1917
Today these institutes publish the worldwide standards for engineering products.
We at Chimipetro manufacture a wide range of pipe fittings and flanges to meet all these standards, so that you can specify the right product in the certain knowledge that it will be compatible with your installation.
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July 21st, 2010
As well as a wide range of pipe fittings and pipe flanges, we at Chemipetro manufacture an extensive range of pipes for use in the petrochemical industry. But this is not all we do as we also manufacture a range of seamless pipe especially designer for use in boilers and heat exchangers.
On first considerations this may seem like it is moving outside our normal field but in the processing of chemicals there is a regular requirement for these. Whilst we are all very familiar with boilers, what exactly is a heat exchanger?
Heat exchangers and boilers are very similar in function in that they are used to transfer heat from one medium to another. In the case of a boiler the heat comes from the combustion of a fuel producing a hot gas. This hot gas is then used to heat a second liquid, which in the case of boilers is water.
In a heat exchanger the process is similar in that heat is transferred from one medium to another, but in this case they are usually both liquids. A hot liquid runs through the primary tube transferring heat to a second liquid on the secondary side. By passing a cold liquid through the primary tube, they can also be used for cooling.
The common link between boilers and heat exchangers is that they are called to handle liquids over a wide range of temperatures and high pressures and that the pipes used to manufacture them must be of the highest standards. So perhaps not so outside our field as you might first think.
To view a wide range of pipe fittings and flanges on their website, visit Chemi Petro’s website today.
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August 28th, 2009
In order to select the right type of pipe fittings, it is important that you are aware of what pipe fittings are available. There are a number of pipe fittings sold by various stores, including here at Chemipetro. You are able to look at the online catalogue of these suppliers and find out the manufacturers of these pipe fittings as well as the various materials that they are made from before making your choice.
The first thing that you need to do when selecting pipe fittings for the job is to acquaint yourself with all different types, shapes and forms of pipe fittings that are stocked. Only by being familiar with the various pipe fittings will you be able to tackle your project successfully.
Pipe fittings are found in seven major materials. This includes aluminium pipe fittings, cast iron, malleable pipe fittings, and steel, brass, copper and plastic pipe fittings. All materials have their own characteristics. While plastic pipe fittings may be low costing and easy to install aluminium pipe fittings are light weight and corrosion resistant. Steel on the other hand is a popular choice for pipe fittings because they are strong and durable.
Pipe fitting parts
Besides the material, there are also a whole range of different pipe fitting types. You will select parts according to the requirements for your project. The various types of pipe fittings include pipe plugs, tees, caps, adapters, fasteners, valves and many more. By knowing where each type of pipe fitting is placed, you will know if it is suitable for your project.
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