Pipe Socket

The Ultimate FAQ Guide Of Pipe Sockets

This guide answers all the questions you have about pipe sockets. If you have been looking for information about stainless steel pipe sockets, look no further.

You will find the most direct, yet detailed answers to basic questions, you often ask about stainless steel threaded pipe sockets.

Without further ado, here we go:

1. What Is A Pipe Socket?

A socket is a fitting that simply goes over the end of a pipe. A 1" socket end will fit on a 1" pipe. These are extremely common. Many PVC couplings have socketed ends. A commonly used abbreviation for "socket" is "soc." And the pipe socket is a type of pipe fitting used to connect two pipes or fittings.

Pipe Socket Types

• Classified by material: stainless steel pipe sockets, alloy steel pipe sockets, carbon steel pipe sockets, etc.
• Classified by the appearance: socket banded, socket O.D. machined, and socket plain. 
• Classified by the connection form: there are welding pipe sockets and threaded pipe sockets.

2. What Are Pipe Sockets Used For?

In contrast to buttweld fittings, Socket Weld fittings or Threaded Pipe Sockets are mainly used for small pipe diameters (Small Bore Piping); generally for piping whose nominal diameter is NPS 2 or smaller. To join pipe to Valves and fittings or to other sections of pipe, fillet-type seal welds or threaded connection be used.

3. What Is A Stainless Steel Threaded Pipe Socket?

The stainless steel threaded pipe socket is a type of stainless steel casting threaded pipe fittings and made of 304/316 stainless steel. The threaded pipe socket is used in a pressure pipeline. And the stainless steel threaded pipe socket is also a very short steel pipe, with a threaded socket at both ends that allow two pipes or fittings to be connected together. There are three types, including socket banded, socket O.D. machined, and socket plain. 

4. Where To Buy Stainless Steel Threaded Pipe Sockets?

SANVO is the quality stainless steel pipe socket supplier, manufacturer, factory, exporter, wholesaler, company in China, and supplies size 1/8"-4" 304/316 stainless steel threaded pipe sockets.

Some points worth noting for buyers:

• Stainless steel threaded pipe sockets can be customized according to drawings, samples, or customer special requirements.
• Samples can be sent to customers free of charge.
• Because we are a stainless steel pipe socket factory, we can guarantee quality and affordable prices for customers, and guarantee timely delivery.

So welcome to China stainless steel pipe socket supplier, manufacturer SANVO to purchase the threaded pipe socket you want. There are various sizes and types to meet your needs.