What Is The Common End Connections for Valves
The valve has many components that you can choose from when ordering, thus it is always important to know the media or application the valve will be used in. Knowing what end connections you need is very crucial. Not all applications can accommodate. 1.NPT (THREADED) END The valve is threaded into line with male threaded pipe going into the female threads of the valve. These come in 1-piece, 2-piece and 3-piece designs. 2.SANITARY (CLAMP) END Sanitary, or “clamp” valves have a flat face, o-ring groove that is suitable for mating with another clamp (or “ferrule”) end. This is the most common type of end connection used with sanitary/food applications because it is easy to remove from line for cleaning or repair. 3.SOCKET (WELDED) END The valve is welded in line to a mating piece of nonthreaded pipe. Valves have to be 3-piece design because body section needs to be removed prior to welding. Socket weld ends nds are not as extended as with butt weld valve; valve ends have to be cut...