Determining the sizes of pipes you need for your project can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you have not previously learned or researched how to measure pipe thread size or pipe fittings. It is understandable to assume the size of the pipe refers to its outer diameter. However, as with lumber, we have to consider “nominal” versus “actual” sizes. Pipe fittings must have inside diameters that are large enough to fit over the outside diameter of a pipe. Usually, a half-inch fitting will have an outside diameter of around 1.25 inches. Here’s a quick overview of what... View Article
To the uninformed, a valve is a valve, and a valve that’s used in one setting is just fine to use in another—but that’s far from the truth! We sell all sorts of different valves at Royal Brass Incorporated that are used for a variety of purposes in an array of industries. One of the most popular valves we offer are globe valves. But how do globe valves work in San Jose, CA? Continue reading to learn more about globe valves. What do they do? Globe valves are linear-motion valves designed to start, stop and regulate flow. However, they’re primarily... View Article
Crimping and swaging are the two most common ways to combine sections of a hose. To accomplish this task, a crimping machine closes segment dies around the ferrule while reducing it to the necessary outer diameter (OD). While you may already know what crimping is, some folks may want to know what is swaging in San Jose, CA. In swaging, a machine reduces the OD of the ferrule by pushing a ferrule and a fitting through a fixed split die. Another major difference between the two processes is that crimping simultaneously changes the circumference and shape of the ferrule. As... View Article
