Popular PPR Fittings for Cold and Hot Water Applications
Popular PPR Fittings for Cold and Hot Water Applications
This is a list of various PPR pipe fittings. PPR stands for Polypropylene Random Copolymer, a type of plastic commonly used for potable water supply and heating systems due to its durability and affordability.
Here are some of the different PPR fittings:
- Elbow: This fitting is used to change the direction of a pipe, typically at a 90-degree angle. The image shows two types of elbows: long elbow and short bypass bend.
- Tee: This fitting is used to create a branch connection in a pipe line. The image shows a type of tee called equal tee, which has three outlets of the same size.
- Union: This fitting allows two pipes to be joined or disconnected easily. The image shows two types of unions: 2 side PP-R union and union tee.
- Flange: This fitting is used to connect a pipe to a threaded fitting or another pipe with a different diameter. The image shows two types of flanges: PP-R flange and ABS flange.
- Ball valve: This type of valve allows for shutting off or regulating flow in a pipe by rotating a ball with a hole through its center . The image shows several types of ball valves including: union ball valve, filter valve, plastic ball valve, and brass ball valve.
- Reducer: This fitting is used to connect pipes of different diameters. The image shows a reducer fitting simply labeled “reducer”.
- Socket: This is the end of a pipe that is designed to accept another fitting by insertion. The image shows a socket elbow, which is a combination of a socket and an elbow.
PPR fittings are typically connected to PPR pipes using a heat fusion process. This process involves heating the ends of the pipes and fittings until they melt slightly, and then pushing them together to create a permanent weld .