An Overview of Pipe Jointing System

Pipe jointing system is an integral part of industries dealing with water and waste, marine, power plant and desalination plants.

What is a pipe jointing system?

It is difficult for a pipe network to have a continuous length of pipe. Hence pipe joints are connected to a piping system to make a lengthy pipe network. Pipe fitting referred to as pipe connectors attach one pipe to another to lengthen the run of the pipe or change the direction of flow in the plumbing system.

What are the different types of pipe jointing systems?

·         Brazing

·         Manipulative mechanical jointing

·         Non-manipulative jointing

·         Crimp ring

·         Sliding sleeve

·         Heat fusion welding

·         Solvent cement welding

Pipe joints are the weak sections of a piping network. So the durability of the technique used to form the joints determine the actual working of the piping and plumbing system. Several joining methods are used in a piping assembly. However, different types of pipe joints and their designs have a major impact on the installation cost. Also, the long-term operating and maintenance cost, as well as the performance of the piping system, is dependent on the quality of the piping joints and their durability.

Factors to consider while selecting pipe joints:

There are several factors to be considered while selecting pipe joints including

·         The material cost

·         Installation labour cost

·         Leakage integrity cost

·         Periodic maintenance cost

·         Specific performance cost as and when required