Difference between revisions of "Adapter"
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| − | An '''adapter''' goes from one | + | An '''adapter''' goes from one attachment method to another, typically [[socket-weld]] to threaded, although exotic things like socket-weld to bulkhead are available.<br> |
In the threaded application variety, it comes in 2 types: "[[male threads|male]]" and "[[female threads|female]]". Males have threads on the outside, females have threads on the inside. This allows the male to be screwed into the female fitting, forming a non-permanent joint. | In the threaded application variety, it comes in 2 types: "[[male threads|male]]" and "[[female threads|female]]". Males have threads on the outside, females have threads on the inside. This allows the male to be screwed into the female fitting, forming a non-permanent joint. | ||
| − | Because of this usefully property, it is often used in male-female pairs to fulfill the applications of a [[coupler]] (connecting pipes), while keeping the pipes | + | Because of this usefully property, it is often used in male-female pairs to fulfill the applications of a [[coupler]] (connecting pipes), while keeping the pipes separable. |
[[Category:Fittings]] | [[Category:Fittings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 5 June 2007
An adapter goes from one attachment method to another, typically socket-weld to threaded, although exotic things like socket-weld to bulkhead are available.
In the threaded application variety, it comes in 2 types: "male" and "female". Males have threads on the outside, females have threads on the inside. This allows the male to be screwed into the female fitting, forming a non-permanent joint.
Because of this usefully property, it is often used in male-female pairs to fulfill the applications of a coupler (connecting pipes), while keeping the pipes separable.
