Put simply, a fitting is what you need to gain internal access to piping or a pipeline. After that, it becomes more complex because there are many types of fittings for many purposes. Aside from size of line, pressure and temperature, and pipe wall thickness, there are many questions to be answered in the fitting selection process. For example:
- Why do you need access to the line?
- Do you want to recover the tapping valve when work is completed, or will it be permanent?
- Is the pipe steel, cast iron, polyethylene, concrete or other?
- How do you want to attach the fitting to the pipe?
TDW has designed and manufactured fittings for more than 60 years. We can help you with answers to these questions and provide the correct solutions, high quality products and services. We group fittings into four basic categories: high pressure/transmission, distribution systems, distribution systems PE fittings, and water pipeline fittings. Use the links below to pick the basic category, then look for the fitting that will meet your needs. Or if your fitting requirements are special, complete the questionnaire provided and call TDW.