What Is a Screw Thread Adapter?
A screw thread adapter is a type of socket that connects two external threads (male threads) and is used to connect pipes of different diameters. The most commonly used type is the threaded type, but the plug type sockets, such as those made of PVC, are also used.
Screw thread adapter sockets are made of different materials depending on the pipe to be connected, but they are basically made of the same material as the pipe to be used. Sockets that connect pipes made of different materials, such as vinyl chloride and cast-iron pipes, are also available, but since pipes are selected in consideration of the fluid flowing through them, the surrounding environment, and their service life, the same conditions are required for joints, so careful consideration must be given when using different materials.
Uses of Screw Thread Adapters
The use of screw thread adapters is to connect pipes of different diameters in a straight line. Piping and pipes are widely used for transporting fluids, such as liquids and gases. If long pipes are used for transporting long distances, not only is there a risk of damage to the piping due to deflection, but the weight and bulk make it difficult to handle during installation, and if damaged, the entire piping must be replaced, This leads to higher costs.
Therefore, the use of sockets and other fittings makes it possible to connect short pipes together and can contribute to solving the above problems.