The IC TEE refers to a pipe fitting manufactured using the Investment Casting (IC) process to create a Tee shape. A Tee fitting is a component used in piping systems to create a branch line at a 90-degree angle from the main run of the pipe. The "IC" designation highlights the specific manufacturing method employed.
An IC Elbow refers to an Investment Cast Elbow, a type of pipe fitting used to change the direction of flow in a piping system. The "IC" signifies that it's manufactured using the investment casting (also known as lost-wax casting) process, which is known for producing components with high precision, excellent surface finish, and intricate details.
An IC Hose Nipple, often referring to an "Investment Cast" hose nipple, is a robust and essential fitting designed for securely connecting hoses to pipes or other fittings within various industrial applications. Typically manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, such as SS 304 or SS 316 (CF8 and CF8M grades are common for investment casting), these nipples are known for their exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and durability, making them suitable for demanding environments including plumbing, chemical processing, food and beverage, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
An IC Hex Nipple, or "Investment Cast" Hex Nipple, is a type of threaded pipe fitting commonly used to connect two female-threaded pipes or components. Distinguished by its hexagonal body in the center, which allows for easy tightening and loosening with a wrench, these nipples are typically manufactured using the investment casting process. This method ensures high precision, excellent surface finish, and consistent quality, especially when produced from corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel (e.g., SS 304 or SS 316).
An IC Reducer, or "Investment Cast" Reducer, is a high-quality pipe fitting designed to connect pipes or fittings of different diameters within a fluid or gas transfer system. Manufactured through the precise investment casting process, typically from durable materials like stainless steel (e.g., SS 304, SS 316, or their investment cast equivalents CF8, CF8M), these reducers ensure excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and a smooth internal finish that minimizes turbulence and pressure drop.
An IC Hex Bush, or "Investment Cast" Hex Bushing, is a type of pipe fitting used to reduce the size of a threaded opening while maintaining a secure and leak-proof connection. It typically features male threads on the larger end and female threads on the smaller end, allowing for a transition between different pipe or port sizes. The "Hex" in its name refers to the hexagonal head, which facilitates easy tightening and loosening with a wrench.
An IC Cross, short for "Investment Cast" Cross, is a specialized pipe fitting that features four connections in a "cross" or "plus" shape, allowing for the intersection and distribution of fluid or gas flow in four directions. Manufactured through the precision investment casting process, these fittings are typically made from high-quality stainless steel grades like SS 304 (CF8) or SS 316 (CF8M), ensuring superior corrosion resistance, exceptional strength, and a smooth internal finish that minimizes flow restriction.
IC Ball Valves, or "Investment Cast" Ball Valves, are a widely used type of quarter-turn valve that employs a rotating ball with a bore to control the flow of liquids or gases. Manufactured using the precise investment casting process, these valves are typically made from high-grade stainless steel (like SS 304/CF8 or SS 316/CF8M), offering exceptional corrosion resistance, durability, and a smooth internal finish essential for reliable performance.
A Tee, in the context of piping and fittings, is a common and essential component used to combine or divide fluid or gas flow in a piping system. Shaped like the letter "T", it has one inlet and two outlets, or vice-versa, with the branch connection typically at a 90-degree angle to the main run. Tees can be "equal" (all three openings are the same size) or "reducing" (one or more openings are smaller than the others). They are available in various materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, PVC, and copper, and can be manufactured through different processes such as casting, forging, or welding.
An elbow is a fundamental pipe fitting used in piping systems to change the direction of fluid or gas flow. These fittings are essentially curved sections of pipe, typically designed for common angles like 45, 90, or sometimes 22.5 degrees, though other angles are also available for specialized applications. Elbows are critical for navigating piping around obstacles, corners, or to align with the layout of a building or industrial facility.
A Socket Weld Union is a three-piece pipe fitting designed to provide a secure, leak-proof, yet easily detachable connection in piping systems, particularly in low-pressure applications where periodic dismantling for maintenance or inspection is required. It consists of two internally threaded ends (a male end and a female end) and a centerpiece (nut or union ring) that draws the two ends together. The ends of the union feature a socket where the pipe is inserted and then permanently joined by a fillet weld on the outside.
A Forge Hex End Plug is a robust and essential pipe fitting primarily used to permanently seal the end of a threaded piping system or a port, effectively stopping flow. Unlike other plug types, the "Forge" designation indicates that it is manufactured through a forging process, which involves shaping metal under high pressure and temperature. This process refines the grain structure of the material, resulting in exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to high pressures and temperatures, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.
A Forge Cross, also known as a Forged Cross or Forged Cross Tee, is a critical pipe fitting with four outlets arranged in a "cross" configuration, designed to connect four pipes and allow fluid or gas to flow in intersecting directions. Its "forge" designation signifies that it is manufactured through the forging process, where metal is shaped under intense heat and pressure, resulting in a refined grain structure that provides superior strength, toughness, and resistance to extreme temperatures, pressures, and corrosive environments compared to cast fittings.
A TC Ferrule, also widely known as a Tri-Clamp or Tri-Clover ferrule, is a critical component in sanitary piping systems, predominantly found in industries requiring high levels of hygiene such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology. It is a short, flanged fitting typically made from high-grade stainless steel (like SS 304 or SS 316) with a smooth, polished surface to prevent bacterial growth and ensure easy cleaning.
A TC BSP fitting is a specialized adapter that combines a sanitary Tri-Clover (TC) connection with a standard British Standard Pipe (BSP) threaded connection. This hybrid fitting is commonly used in industries such as brewing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and dairy, where the need to integrate hygienic Tri-Clamp systems with conventional threaded plumbing or equipment is frequent. Typically manufactured from high-grade stainless steel (SS 304 or SS 316) for its corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning, TC BSP fittings are available in both male and female BSP thread configurations.
A TC Hose fitting, often referred to as a Tri-Clover or Tri-Clamp hose adapter, is a crucial component designed to connect flexible hoses to sanitary piping systems or equipment that utilize Tri-Clamp connections. These fittings are specifically engineered for industries demanding stringent hygiene standards, such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology.
A TC Tee, or Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp Tee, is a sanitary pipe fitting designed to split or combine fluid flow in three directions within a hygienic piping system. Essential for industries like food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology, it features three Tri-Clamp ferrule ends, allowing for quick, tool-free assembly and disassembly. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel (typically SS 304 or SS 316) with a smooth, polished internal finish, the TC Tee ensures optimal cleanliness, prevents bacterial accumulation, and facilitates easy CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes.
A TC Band, more commonly known as a Tri-Clamp Band or Tri-Clover Clamp, is a critical component used in sanitary piping systems to securely fasten two mating Tri-Clover ferrules together, creating a leak-proof and hygienic seal. These clamps are indispensable in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology, where quick assembly, disassembly, and rigorous cleaning are essential.
A TC Reducer, often referred to as a Tri-Clover or Tri-Clamp Reducer, is a specialized sanitary fitting designed to connect two pipes or components of different diameters within a hygienic processing system. Crucial for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and dairy, these reducers facilitate a smooth and gradual transition in flow, minimizing turbulence and ensuring efficient product transfer.
A TC Cross, also known as a Tri-Clover or Tri-Clamp Cross, is a sanitary pipe fitting designed to connect four sections of hygienic tubing or components, allowing for the intersection and distribution of fluid or gas flow in four directions. Essential for complex piping layouts in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology, this fitting features four Tri-Clamp ferrule ends.
A TC Ball Valve, or Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp Ball Valve, is a critical sanitary valve designed for on/off flow control in hygienic process lines. Utilized extensively in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology industries, these valves feature a rotating ball with a bore to regulate media flow and are distinguished by their Tri-Clamp connections at each end.
A TC Diaphragm Valve, or Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp Diaphragm Valve, is a specialized sanitary valve primarily used for precise flow control and isolation in ultra-hygienic applications such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, and dairy industries. Unlike traditional valves, it utilizes a flexible diaphragm, typically made of EPDM or PTFE (often FDA-approved), which acts as the sealing element, preventing the process media from coming into contact with the valve's bonnet and stem.
An SMS Union, adhering to the Swedish Manufacturing Standard (SMS 1145), is a widely recognized type of hygienic pipe fitting crucial for applications demanding stringent cleanliness, such as in the food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. It typically comprises four key components: a welding male part, a welding liner (or end cap), a special L-shaped or square-section gasket seal, and a round slotted nut that secures the assembly.
A Dairy Band, sometimes referred to generically as a "pipe band" in the dairy context, is a type of stainless steel fitting primarily used in hygienic piping systems to connect pipes at a 90-degree corner, effectively forming a bend. While the term "Dairy Band" can sometimes refer to a clamp used in dairy settings, in the context of a fitting, it typically describes a specialized bend designed to meet the rigorous sanitary requirements of the dairy, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
A Butterfly SMS Union Valve is a specialized hygienic valve that combines the on/off and flow control capabilities of a butterfly valve with the quick-connect and sanitary advantages of an SMS (Swedish Manufacturing Standard) Union. Designed primarily for the dairy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, this valve features a disc that rotates on a shaft to regulate flow, integrated with SMS union ends for tool-free assembly and disassembly.
A Milk Plug Valve, particularly a 3-Way configuration, is a specialized sanitary valve commonly used in the dairy, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to divert or combine fluid flow between three different lines. These valves feature a rotating tapered or cylindrical plug with an opening (or multiple openings) that can be turned to align with various ports, thereby controlling the flow direction.
A Milk Plug Valve, in its 2-Way configuration, is a hygienic shut-off valve predominantly utilized in the dairy, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to control the flow of liquid between two ports. This valve operates by rotating a tapered or cylindrical plug that has a bore, aligning it with the flow path for an open position or turning it 90 degrees to block the flow for a closed position.
Tube fittings are essential mechanical components used to create secure, leak-proof, and often detachable connections between tubing in various fluid and gas systems. Unlike pipe fittings, which typically use nominal dimensions, tube fittings are specified with exact outside diameters (ODs), making them ideal for precise instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process control applications. They come in a wide array of types, including compression fittings (single or double ferrule designs), flared fittings, push-to-connect fittings, and welded fittings, each suited for different pressure, temperature, and application requirements. Manufactured from diverse materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, and plastics, tube fittings are critical for ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable fluid transfer in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to chemical processing and medical equipment, offering advantages like easy installation, reusability, and excellent resistance to vibration and corrosion.
A Camlock Coupling, also known as a cam and groove coupling, is a highly popular and versatile quick-connect fitting designed for rapidly and securely joining or disconnecting hoses and pipes. It operates on a simple lever principle, where a male adapter is inserted into a female coupler, and two cam arms on the coupler are then pushed down to create a tight, leak-proof seal.
A Victaulic Coupling is a proprietary mechanical pipe joining system, best known for its innovative grooved pipe joining technology. Developed by the Victaulic Company, these couplings provide a fast, reliable, and flexible alternative to traditional welding, flanging, or threading methods for connecting pipes. The system works by forming a groove near the ends of pipes, into which a specialized gasket is placed, and then a metal housing (the coupling) is bolted around the pipe ends, engaging with the grooves.
An IC Union, or "Investment Cast" Union, is a three-piece pipe fitting designed to provide a secure, leak-proof, and easily detachable connection in piping systems without disturbing adjacent pipes. It typically consists of a male end, a female end, and a nut that draws and holds these two ends together, with a gasket or metal-to-metal seating for sealing.
A TC 3-Way Ball Valve, or Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp 3-Way Ball Valve, is a versatile sanitary valve specifically engineered for diverting or combining fluid flow between three different lines within hygienic processing systems. Commonly utilized in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and biotechnology industries, this valve features a multi-port ball that can be rotated to control the flow direction, offering either L-port or T-port configurations to suit various flow path requirements.
An SS Coupling, or Stainless Steel Coupling, is a fundamental pipe fitting used to join two pipes of the same diameter, or sometimes different diameters (in the case of reducing couplings), in a straight line within a piping system. Made from high-grade stainless steel (commonly SS 304 or SS 316, and their variants like SS 304L or SS 316L), these couplings are highly valued for their exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, durability, and ability to withstand various temperatures and pressures.
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Stainless Steel Tank Butterfly Valves are specialized versions of butterfly valves designed for use at the outlets or on the bodies of tanks and vessels, particularly in industries requiring high levels of hygiene and corrosion resistance.
| Size | 1.50 inch |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Acute |
| Material Grade | SS304 |
| Shape | Round |
| Usage | Dairy and Pharmaceutical Industries, Power Plant, Chemical Plant, Food Product Equipment |
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