Compression fitting: advantages, features of application and installation

Compression fitting is a special device that helps to firmly connect plastic or metal pipes without using welding technologies. Thus, installation of engineering systems becomes cheaper and faster. The present device is made of metal or polypropylene. The diameter of the fitting can be different: from 1.6 to 11 cm. The color of the product is rather limited. In addition, there must be a high-quality sealing rubber inside it, which will ensure the tightness of the connection.

The compression fitting is used in the construction of facilities (main water pipes, water wells , pipe wiring), as well as in the design of irrigation systems (large and small watering plants). We listed only some of the main areas of use of the device.

The compression fitting has certain advantages:

• Reliability of parts.
• Manual assembly, which excludes the use of welding machines or any other complex tools. To connect all the elements you need only a conventional crimp key, the configuration of which depends on the features of the part.
• Self-assembly. To install the fitting you will not need the help of specialists. In its design and purpose is quite easy to understand. At the same time, installation becomes cheaper.
• The product can be used several times. If it is necessary to repair the damaged pipe, it is not necessary to buy a new connection.
• Low cost.

The compression fitting can be disassembled and used in other configurations. However, it should be noted that in this case, the use of products should be temporary. After some time, the tightness of the joint can be disturbed due to the reduction of the compression. Use the product only if you can quickly and easily reach it.

Compression fittings for pipes are very easy to install. To work you will need a special pipe cutting scissors, chamfering knife, a plumbing lubricant, a white marker, an appropriate clamping wrench, a drill with attachments.

So, to begin with, you have to cut off those elements that will be connected. The edge of the pipe must be perfectly even and not contain burrs. If they are, then they can be eliminated by a facelift, which at the same time makes a cone at the end of the element. Then it should be noted at what depth the fitting will sit. Now the pipe can be lubricated. Further it is necessary to prepare compression fittings. To do this, they need to be completely disassembled (as far as the design allows). Now it is necessary to put the clamping nut, collet and other parts of the product on the pipe. All the elements of the fitting must be twisted together and fixed.

Naturally, after this, the entire structure should be checked for leaks. If everything is in order, then we can safely use the system. That's all the features of installing the presented devices. Good luck!