A grooved reducing cross is a pipe fitting that allows four pipes of different diameters to be connected in a cross configuration. It has three differently sized inlets for entering the pipe and a fourth, usually smaller, outlet. The "groove" aspect refers to the method of joining pipes, typically using grooves on the pipe ends along with gaskets and coupling systems to achieve a strong and sealed connection.
When using a grooved reducing cross to join two pipes, you will follow a similar process to other grooved fittings:
Grooving the Pipe Ends: Make sure the ends of the pipes you want to join are grooved. This involves creating a groove or notch in the end of the tube to facilitate a grooved connection.
Gasket Installation: Place a gasket in the grooved end of each pipe. Gaskets provide a seal between pipes to prevent leaks.
Locating the groove reducing spool: Insert the grooved end of the pipe into the appropriately sized opening on the groove reducing spool. Make sure the pipe fits securely into the groove.
Fitting installation: Place the fitting on the grooved end of the pipe, covering the gasket. The joint is responsible for holding the pipes together and maintaining the integrity of the seal.
Tighten the coupling: Use the required tools to tighten the coupling to ensure the connection is tight and leak-free. Follow the manufacturer's specifications for torque or tightening procedures.
The exact steps may vary depending on the specific design of the groove reducing tee and the manufacturer's guidelines. Be sure to refer to the manufacturer's documentation and follow any applicable industry standards and codes for proper installation.
The groove connection method is commonly used in applications that require fast and reliable installation, such as fire protection systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and various industrial piping systems.
Nominal Size
mm/in |
Pipe O.D
mm |
Working
Pressure
PSI/Mpa |
Dimensions mm/in |
| L1 |
L2 |
| 100X25/4X1 |
114.3X33.7 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 100X32/4X1Y4 |
114.3X42.4 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 100X40/4X1V2 |
114.3X48.3 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 100X50/4X2 |
114.3X60.3 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 100X65/4X30D |
114.3X76.1 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 100X80/4X3 |
114.3X88.9 |
300/2.07 |
102/4.01 |
102/4.01 |
| 125X32/5120DX1Y4 |
139.7X42.4 |
300/2.07 |
124/4.88 |
124/4.88 |
| 125X40/5120DX112 |
139.7X48.3 |
300/2.07 |
124/4.88 |
124/4.88 |
| 125X50/5120DX2 |
139.7X60.3 |
300/2.07 |
124/4.88 |
124/4.88 |
| 125X65/5120DX212 |
139.7X76.1 |
300/2.07 |
124/4.88 |
124/4.88 |
| 125X80/5120DX3 |
139.7X88.9 |
300/2.07 |
124/4.88 |
124/4.88 |
| 150X25/6120DX1 |
165.1X33.7 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
| 150X32/6120DX114 |
165.1X42.4 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
| 150X40/6120DX112 |
165.1X48.3 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
| 150X50/6120DX2 |
165.1X60.3 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
| 150X65/6120DX3OD |
165.1X76.1 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
| 150X80/6120DX3OD |
165.1X88.9 |
300/2.07 |
140/5.50 |
140/5.50 |
what is the rigid and flexible Coupling difference?
Coupling play an important role in connecting pipe segments to prevent leaks caused by damaged or damaged joints while maintaining the integrity of the pipe in the process. It is a very suitable fitting for the pipe and pipe industry. Most pipe installations require multiple pipe sections to be joined together or cut to facilitate changing direction and traversing obstacles. A fitting is a concise pipe or pipe. It has a socket or female thread at one or both ends. Fitting allows two pipes or pipes of the same or different sizes to be joined together to form a long pipe.
Flexible coupling
Flexible couplings are designed to transmit torque while allowing some radial, axial and angular misalignment. They can accommodate angular misalignment of up to a few degrees and some parallel misalignment. Elastic couplings allow for some angular misalignment and axial movement, meaning they can be used to create smooth bends and absorb thermal expansion contractions in piping systems. In some cases, the use of elastic couplings can even exclude conventional expansion joints, loops and other expansion devices from the system entirely. When assembling a stretch rubber gasket, the gasket is slightly smaller than the pipe diameter at both pipe ends and produces the first seal. The two halves of the coupling are then placed around the washers that adapt to them. The coupling halves are bolted together to further improve the seal.
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