When working with suction lift or pressure: Select tubing with thicker wall thickness. Viscous liquids: Select tubing with thicker wall thickness and bigger inner diameter. High precision requirement: Select the tubing with the smallest inner diameter that can meet the flow rate requirement.
How do you determine your fitting size?
As mentioned earlier, you can always identify AN fittings based on the male thread size (outside diameter). These sizes are constant regardless of brand, hose type, or fitting configuration. If your fitting has a convex 37 degree flare at the end, the threads will tell you the AN size (and vice-versa).Jul 25, 2012
What type of fitting is commonly used on tube that carries a flammable liquid or gas?
Brass pipe fittings are typically used for carrying water, chemicals, flammable gases, slurries, and other plumbing substances. Pipe fittings made of brass come in a wide range of shapes and thread sizes to connect, adapt, or control any liquid or gas in pipes.Apr 19, 2019