The Connection types of union fitting can be divided into socket welding and threaded connection. So what's the difference between socket weld union and threaded union?
What is the socket weld union fitting?
Socket welding is the process of inserting steel pipes into socket holes for welding. Socket weld union fitting is consist of a socket and a socket slot. This design makes its installation and disassembly more convenient, while improving the ease of the operation. Socket weld union fitting has higher connection strength, which avoid the risk of leakage. So it is suitable for high pressure environments.
What is the threaded union fitting?
Threaded connection is the process of screwing steel pipes into screw holes for connection. Despite its installation and disassembly is relatively convenient, compared with the socket weld union fitting, the connection strength of threaded union fitting is lower. Which may be lead to the leakage. So it is not suitable for high pressure and high temperture environment.
What is the difference between socket weld union fitting and threaded union fitting?
The main difference between socket weld union fitting and threaded union fitting is connection strength and convenience. Compared with the threaded union fitting, socket weld union fitting has higher connection strength, which avoid the risk of leakage. While the threaded union fitting is more convenient to installation and disassembly than socket weld union fitting, which makes it easy to replacement and maintenance.
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