Much has been said about domestic steel manufacturing vs. international steel manufacturing. Let’s be clear: It’s usually an issue of cost. International steel manufacturing is seen as being more affordable and plentiful compared to domestic options, but that isn’t always the case. When it comes to domestic steel fittings and international steel fittings, companies can … Read more
When it comes to pipe fittings, there are two major types of fulfillment: quick-turn manufacturing and stock orders. While there may be some edge cases, which type of fulfillment is best will usually be obvious depending on the part and its use. Here’s what you need to know about these different types of ordering parts, … Read more
It is commonplace nowadays to check out reviews on products before we make a purchase. We want to know what other people thought of the product. Did it accomplish what it was intended to? Did it last? Did it arrive on time? Is it made from quality materials? Will the piece that I buy be … Read more
We specialize in manufacturing items like butt weld fittings, but many who aren’t familiar with the term may wonder: What is a butt weld, or a butt weld fitting? This information is intended to give some basic guidelines to welding and definition of terms for welding fittings to pipelines. Some terms used commonly are butt … Read more
Sometimes, connections need to be made to a pipeline or a tank without taking the pipeline or tank out of operation. When that happens, it’s time for hot tapping. Hot tapping refers to the ability to make connections to a tank or pipeline without having to shut it down beforehand. Usually, this is done through careful welding … Read more
Pipe reducers are one of the many types of fitting that can be used to control the flow within a piping system. In a piping system, there are two major types of reducer: concentric reducers and eccentric reducers. We’re going to talk about both types of reducer, what they are, and when you might use … Read more
