What is a Pipe Coupling

Pipe Coupling

Features

Materials Used

Application

Types

A pipe coupling is any fitting or device used to join two or more pipes in such a way that continuity is maintained between them. The body of a pipe coupling is typically made of the same or similar materials as those used to construct the pipes it joins. They may be rigid or flexible depending on the amount of movement the pipe is subjected to and may per permanent or removable fixtures. A pipe coupling can be stepped or reduced in internal diameter to accept pipes of different sizes, be T or cross shaped to join more than two pipes, or angled to form bends. Pipe couplings may also include peripheral features or equipment such as inspection openings, flow meters, or valves.

Salient Features:
Some important features of couplings are as follows:

• Couplings come in all standard pipe sizes and are available for almost all types of pipe.
• Available in several finishes.
• Mostly cylindrical in design.
• Couplings compensate for axial, lateral and angular shaft misalignment.
• Couplings operate in quiet and smooth way.
• There is a great degree of torsional stiffness.
• There is the right angular transmission of angular motion and torque.
• Usually long life.
• Easy mounting and dismounting.
• Low lateral stiffness etc.

Parts of Pipe Coupling as shown below:

Materials Used:

Pipe couplings are made of various materials and the buyers should always consider the material used for making them. Some of the materials used for making couplings are:

• Brass
• Aluminum
• Cast Iron
• Stainless Steel
• Copper
• Bronze etc.