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Iron Threaded Fittings

Reference data and engineering information about iron threaded fittings for piping systems applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Iron Threaded Fittings in piping systems.

Key Formulas

Continuity

A1v1=A2v2A_1 v_1 = A_2 v_2

Mass conservation in pipe flow.

Pressure Drop

ΔP=fLDρv22\Delta P = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{\rho v^2}{2}

Darcy-Weisbach equation.

Pipe Area

A=πD24A = \frac{\pi D^2}{4}

Cross-sectional area of a pipe.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
DDPipe diameterm
vvFlow velocitym/s
ΔP\Delta PPressure dropPa
ffFriction factor
10 rows
Pressure-Temperature Ratings for Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings
Temperature(°F)
Temperature(°C)
Class 150 1/4 - 1 inch(psig)
Class 300 1/4 - 1 inch(psig)
Class 300 1 1/4 - 2 inch(psig)
Class 300 2 1/2 - 3 inch(psig)
-20-29300200015001000
15066300200015001000
2009326517851350910
25012122515751200825
30014918513601050735
3501771501150900650
400204-935750560
450232-725600475
500260-510450385
550288-300300300

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Standard Scope

This standard covers requirements for Classes 150 and 300 threaded malleable iron fittings, including:

  • Pressure-temperature ratings
  • Size and method of designating openings for reducing fittings
  • Marking
  • Materials
  • Dimensions and tolerances
  • Threading
  • Coatings

Interactive Charts

Pressure-Temperature Ratings for Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

References