Tube Fitting   

A tube fitting is a type of fitting that is used to connect the tubular sections of pipes to ensure constant supply and zero leakage. Industries such as gas, pharmaceutical, pneumatic and refrigeration to name a few have requirements for this type of fitting. This fitting has many types. Tube union, tube reducer, tube cap, tube plug, tube insert, tube ferrules, bulkhead union, bulkhead reducer, male adapter, female elbow, male run tee, female run tee, bulkhead female connector, port connector, male branch tee, male connector, female connector, reducing tee tube and union cross are some of the types of fitting in this segment.

A tube cap is a tube fitting that is used to seal the ends of tubes to stop flow. Some of the materials used in the making of this fitting are stainless steel, copper and brass. A tube cap can be used in pharmaceutical fitting, hydraulic fitting, gas fitting, airbrake fitting, pneumatic fitting and refrigeration fitting among others. A tube union is a multi purpose tube fitting which can be used in tube to tube piping. The materials generally used in this type of fitting are bronze, brass, copper and stainless steel among others. A tube fitting such as tube reducers is used in the connection of tubes of different sizes. A fittings such as a hose fitting is used in situations where hoses have to be attached, extended or reduced.