Reducers are pipe fittings designed to connect pipes of different diameters, allowing for a smooth transition between larger and smaller pipe sizes. They are commonly used to adapt the pipeline to different flow requirements or equipment sizes.
Key Feature
1. Size Transition
Allows the connection of pipes with different diameters, enabling flexibility in system design.
2. Flow Regulation
Helps manage changes in flow velocity and pressure, ensuring efficiency when downsizing or upsizing the pipeline.
3. Types:
Concentric Reducers: Used when the centerlines of both pipes align, typically for vertical piping systems.
Eccentric Reducers: Used when one pipe is offset, commonly in horizontal pipelines to prevent pooling or air pockets.
4. Durability
Made from strong, corrosion-resistant materials to withstand pressure and environmental challenges.
Reducers are essential in systems where flow adjustments or connections between different pipe sizes are necessary, such as in drainage, wastewater, and industrial applications.