Casting other than a pipe, which allows pipeline deviation, change of direction or bore. In addition flanged-sockets, flanged-spigots and collars are also classified as fittings. Iron or steel pipes and tubes are used in a variety of industries. Different types of pipe fittings are used to connect different types of pipe. The type of fitting used will depend on the type of service the pipe being connected must perform.
Pipe fittings basically include the range of components that are used to connect pipe ends for in-line, multi-port, offset and mounting configurations. Pipe fitting cross sections are mostly, but not always, circular in shape to match with the pipe section with which they are connected. Pipes can be metallic or plastic and pipe fittings vary depending on the type of pipe used.
Pipe fittings are used for various purposes. They can be used to extend or terminate pipe runs, change a pipe's direction, to connect two or more pipes and to change the pipe size.Types of D.I. Pipe : Pipe Adopter , Pipe Elbow, Pipe Coupling, Pipe Union, Pipe Reducer, Pipe Tee . Thus, as an entrepreneur this project offers an exciting opportunity to you.
Few Indian Major Players are as under
• Ashutosh Castings Ltd.
• Birla Accucast Ltd.
• Carnation Industries Ltd.
• Chetan Foundries Ltd.
• Dee Dee Steel Castings Ltd.
• Electrosteel Castings Ltd.
• Electrosteel Steels Ltd.
• Electrotherm (India) Ltd.
• Govind Steel Co. Ltd.
• Hindusthan Malleable & Forgings Ltd.
• I C L Foundries Ltd.
• Indu Engineering & Textiles Ltd.
• J K M Ferrotech Ltd.
• Jai Balaji Steels (Purulia) Ltd.
• Jindal Saw Ltd.
• Nelcast Ltd.
• Porwal Auto Components Ltd.
• Sathavahana Ispat Ltd.
• United Foundries Pvt. Ltd.
• Yashwant Iron & Steel Works Ltd.