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Installation Best Practices for Hydraulic Pipe Nipples

The hydraulic pipe nipple is an element that connects pipes. According to different classifications, hydraulic pipe nipple has different kinds. There may be users who are concerned that this may have an impact on its installation. But after understanding hydraulic pipe nipple, you will realize that this effect can be ignored. Because they are essentially the same thing.


How to Prevent Leakage for hydraulic pipe nipple


Hydraulic systems, whether metal pipe fittings or hose fittings, have the problem of being prone to leaks. For the tube fitting, mostly due to the pipe by a large external force or impact, so that the ferrule loosening or tube end surface deformation and cause leakage. At this time, we should check whether the ferrule is out of round, whether the edge is defective, whether the pipe end is intact, and the degree of compression of the ferrule nut. At the same time, we also need to eliminate the pipeline external forces. For flared pipe joints, mostly due to excessive flaring, quality requirements, or multiple disassembly, resulting in flaring deformation or cracks caused by leakage. At this time, the front end can be cut off to re-flare. If the use of male and female cone top pressure for sealing, most of the leakage is due to the damage of the two cone surface, grinding sand can be used to grind the cone surface.


Installation Steps of hydraulic pipe nipple


  • Positioning and Alignment: Determine the installation location of the hydraulic pipe nipple according to the system design drawings. Use a locating tool for precise positioning to ensure that the pipe nipple is aligned with the pipe axis.


  • Tightening and Securing: Connect the hydraulic pipe nipple to the piping and tighten with the appropriate fastening tool. Take care to control the tightening force to avoid damage or leakage caused by over-tightening.


  • Sealing and Inspection: Apply sealant or install a sealing ring on the hydraulic pipe nipple at the point where it connects to the piping to ensure that the connection is well sealed. After the installation is completed, conduct a pressure test to check for leakage.


Precautions for hydraulic pipe nipple


  • Avoid over-tightening: Over-tightening may result in deformation, damage or leakage of the hydraulic pipe nipple. Therefore, control the strength during tightening to avoid over-tightening.


  • Prevent contamination: During installation, prevent impurities, oil and other contaminants from entering the piping and hydraulic pipe nipple, so as not to affect the normal operation of the system.


  • Pay attention to safety: The installation process should follow safe operating procedures, such as wearing protective gloves, goggles and other protective equipment to ensure personnel safety.


Under the pressure of modern industry, the development speed of all industries is very amazing. This is not only reflected in the China pipe nipple and equipment updates, but also more reflected in the market response effect. If we want to make better use of hydraulic pipe nipple, we also need to pay attention to the way it is installed. With the further development of technology, its installation will be more simplified.

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