Q: What is a Fitpipe structural pipe fitting?
A: Fitpipe slip-on pipe fittings are ductile cast-iron pipe fittings used in conjunction with steel pipe to build structures of unlimited size and scope. Case-hardened setscrews attach the fittings securely around the pipe or tube. There is no welding, drilling, or bolting required when building with Fitpipe fittings. Fitpipe fittings are galvanized, making them ideal for indoor or outdoor use. The only tools required for building Fitpipe structures are a pipe cutter and a standard hex key.
Q: What are Fitpipe fittings used for?
A: Fitpipe fittings can be used to build various pipe-structures such as railing, racking, retail store fixtures, soft contained play systems, awning, fencing, machinery framework, and hundreds of additional applications.
Q: What type of pipe or tubing can be used with Fitpipe fittings?
A: Fitpipe fittings are designed for use with Schedule 40 or 80 steel pipe.
Q: Which sizes of pipe can I use with Fitpipe fittings?
A: Most styles of Fitpipe fittings are available for nominal pipe sizes ½” I.D. (13.5mm OD) to 2″ I.D. (60.3mm OD).
Q: What style or types are available?
A: Over sixty styles of Fitpipe fittings are available to meet almost any structural pipe needs.
Q: Will Fitpipe fittings rust if used outdoors?
A: Fitpipe fittings are galvanized to BS 729 (ISO 1461) and ASTM A153 which can last for over 30 years. Fitpipe setscrews are also galvanized.
Q: Are Fitpipe fittings available with alternative finishes?
A: Besides the long lasting galvanized finish, Fitpipe fittings can be powder coated to any RAL color special order.
Q: What size hex key is used with Fitpipe fittings?
A: Size 4 fittings use a 3/16″ (4.76mm) A.F. (Across Flat) hex key, while Sizes 5 and 6 use a ¼” (6.35mm) A.F. hex key. Sizes 7, 8, and 9 fittings use a 5/16″ (7.94mm) A.F. hex key.
Q: What is the recommended torque for the set-screws?
A: When constructing with Fitpipe fittings we recommend that you tighten the setscrew to 29 lbs./ft. or 39 Nm. This is approximately “hand-tight.”
Q: What about the fittings being tampered with?
A: Setscrew inserts are available to deter tampering with a finished Fitpipe structure.
Q: What quality certifications has Fitpipe attained?
A: The Fitpipe manufacturing facilities in Punjab, India are certified to ISO 9001, while many Fitpipe fittings have attained TUV certification.
Q: Are there Fitpipe fittings available to modify or extend an existing pipe structure?
A: Fitpipe offers several add-on fittings for retrofitting existing pipe work structures.
Q: Can different sizes of pipe be used when building tubular structures with Fitpipe fittings?
A: Yes, Fitpipe has designed several of its fittings with multiple sized barrels to allow for the utilization of different sizes of pipe when building tubular structures.