Here are some of the most common types of grooved joint fittings used in installations:
Couplings
Used to join two pieces of pipe together. Basic coupling has two housing segments that bolt together over grooved pipe ends.
Elbows
Allow for 90 degree turns in piping. Available in 90° and 45° angles. Can be short or long radius.
Tees
Used where a branch line connects to a main pipe. Have an inlet and outlet with a branch connection.
Crosses
A 4-way fitting that connects 4 sections of pipe. Useful where piping intersects.
Reducers
Transition from larger to smaller piping. Have grooves of different sizes to accomodate pipes.
End Caps
Cap off the end of a pipe run. Attach to grooved pipe end for an end termination.
Unions
Allow two grooved pipe sections to be disconnected with ease. Do not require disassembly of entire joint.
Flanges
Allow grooved piping to be connected to flanged valves, pumps and equipment.
Base Tees
Have an anchoring lug to resist movement caused by changes in pipe direction.
valves
Grooved end versions of control, check and butterfly valves. Can be directly installed into piping.
The grooved couplings and fittings are made from materials like black or galvanized malleable iron, stainless steel or bronze. They offer fast, flexible installations.