The United States has over 1,382,569 million miles of pipeline. They deliver billions of tons of liquid petroleum and trillions of tons of natural gas annually. Many businesses in the industrial sector rely on pipelines to effectively deliver products in an efficient manner. Having the right connections literally ensures your products reach their destinations safely […]
Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings: Which is Right for Your Project?
Pipe fittings can make a huge difference in your project and how successful it will be. Finding the right stainless steel or carbon steel pipe fittings for your project can mean the difference between one that is going work well over time and one that might not be well suited for what you want it […]
Top Benefits of Pipe Flanges
Pipelines keep things moving for many different industries. What happens when pipelines are not able to transfer resources as they should? The breakdown for the transit of many resources would look something like the following: it would take a line of 750 tanker trucks constantly being loaded and moved every 2 minutes, 24/7, to move […]
4 Differences Between Carbon Steel Piping and Black Steel Piping
There are several differences between carbon steel piping and black steel piping. These differences also account for why these pipes are used for different applications. Susceptibility to Erosion One of the main differences between carbon steel and black steel is that carbon steel piping and carbon steel pipe fitting are susceptible to corrosion. Black steel […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Forging
Metal can be manipulated and formed into different shapes using various techniques like welding, casting, and forging. While each method offers its own unique benefits, forging produces better results than other methods. That said, before you contact fitting distributors, here are frequently asked questions you may have about forging. What is Forging? Forging is a […]
Blank Off Pipe Ends with Blind Flanges
An oil and gas plant is a complex industrial marvel with thousands of miles of running pipes interconnected through vital fittings. Each piping system may contain hundreds of components, including straight lines, elbows, flanges, gaskets, flow meters, pressure taps, thermowells, and much more. Flanges are a critical part of the pipeline infrastructure, making them the […]
The Importance of Long Weld Neck Nozzles in the Oil and Gas Industry
According to the US Department of Transportation, the United States maintains approximately 2 million miles of natural gas distribution mains and pipelines, 321,000 miles of gas transmission and gathering pipelines, and 175,000 miles of hazardous liquid pipeline. Additionally, there are over 114 active liquid natural gas plants connected to the transportation and distribution systems. The […]
7 Tips For Identifying The Right Fitting Distributors
According to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Organization, there are over 160,521 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines and approximately 1,585,672 miles of natural gas distribution mains and pipelines. Pipe fittings are a critical part of the oil and gas industry, interconnecting the different components into one seamless pipeline. Finding high-quality components for your plant […]
Top 3 Benefits of Choosing Custom Pipe Fittings
There are more than 1,382,569 million miles of pipelines in the United States. These pipes are used to deliver tons of liquid petroleum and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas all year round. While most of these pipes are joined conventionally, there are instances where there is a need to use custom pipe fittings […]
Forged vs Cast: Which is Better?
There are a number of methods through which metal can be manipulated and formed into different shapes and two of these are forging and casting. With forging, metal is heated to just under its melting point and then hammered into the required shape. With casting, the metal is heated until it becomes liquid, and then […]