1) What is a Slip-on structural pipe fitting?
Slip-on pipe fittings are malleable cast-iron pipe fittings, which conform to ASTM A47-77-32510.
Slip-on pipe fittings are used in conjunction with steel pipe to build structures of unlimited size and scope. Case hardened set screws attach the fittings securely around the pipe or tube.
There is no welding, drilling, or bolting required when building with Slip-on fittings. Slip-on fittings are galvanized, making them ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
The only tools required for building Kee Klamp structures are a pipe cutter and a standard hex key.
2) What are Slip-on fittings used for?
With Slip-on fittings, you can build various pipe-structures such as railing, racking, retail store fixtures, soft contained play systems, awning, fencing, machinery framework, and 1001 additional applications.
You are only limited by your imagination!
3) What type of pipe or tubing can be used with Slipo-on fittings?
Slip-on fittings are designed for use with standard nominal bore pipe, from 20nb to 50nb
4) Which sizes of pipe can I use with Slip-on fittings?
Most styles of Slip-on fittings are available for nominal pipe sizes ½" I.D. (13.5mm OD) to 2" I.D. (60.3mm OD).
5) What style or types are available?
Over sixty different Slip-on fittings are available to meet almost any structural pipe needs.
6) Will Slip-on fittings rust if used outdoors?
The Slip-on fittings are galvanized to BS 729 (ISO 1461) and ASTM A153 which can last for over 30 years. The setscrews are resistant to corrosion.
7) Are Slip-on fittings available with alternative finishes?
Besides the long lasting galvanized finish, Slip-on fittings can be powder coated to any RAL color special order.
8) What is the recommended torque for the set-screws?
When constructing with Slip-on fittings we recommend that you tighten the setscrew to 29 lbs./ft. or 39 Nm. This is approximately "hand-tight."
9) What are the structural design specifications when building with Slip-on fittings?
The fittings have been independently tested in terms of load capacity and vibration resistance. A series of structural design guidelines are available that must be followed when building with Slip-on fittings.
10) What about the fittings being tampered with?
Setscrew inserts are available to deter tampering with a finished Kazed structure.
11) Are there fittings available to modify or extend an existing pipe structure?
Yes, there are several add-on fittings for retrofitting existing pipe work structures.
12) Can different sizes of pipe be used when building tubular structures with Slip-on clamp fittings?
Yes,
the fittings have been designed with multiple sized
barrels to allow for the utilization of different sizes of pipe when
building tubular structures |
