Protect your pipe- buy pipe caps!

Pipe caps act as protective gear which protects the pipe ends. They have designs in various shapes and sizes. Pipe caps are known as an important fixture for pipe fittings.

Why you should buy pipe caps?

● They are mainly used to waterproof the connections.

● You can find them in - plumbing apparatus of domestic, commercial, and industrial water supply lines, machinery and processing equipment etc.

● To remove air blocks, they are fitted on water pump lines.

● They are used to close the ends of hydraulic or pneumatic pipes and tubes.

Different types of shapes of pipe caps!

Pipe caps are available in various shapes and sizes. You need to know the shape of the pipe cap while buying pipe caps. Some of the general conditions of pipe caps include- round, square, rectangular, U shape Cap, I Shape Cap and Hex Cap etc. Each shape has a specific purpose of adhering to.

Features of pipe caps

There are important specifications that the buyer should know before purchasing pipe caps:

· National Pipe Thread size:

 It is a U.S. standard for measuring tapered threads on threaded pipes and fittings. The tube has a male NPT thread, while the elbow is female. This feature is valid for round-shaped caps, wherein the object that has to be protected has a male NPT thread.

· British Standard Pipe size:

British Standard Pipe is a set of industry standards for screw threads are used internationally outside North America, interconnecting sealing pipes and fittings by mating an external- male thread with an internal-female thread. This size option is only for round-shaped caps, wherein the object to be capped has a male BSP thread.

Diameter: It is an important dimension that is important only for round caps and plugs. The diameter is not important consideration when the lid, plug, or object capped has a tapered (NPT or BSP) thread.

Shape: The length and shape of pipe caps play an important role. Pipe caps of different bodies have different features.

A brief about the shapes of pipe caps  

● Round Caps:  

Types of round caps:  

1. Flange: It provides easy removal or additional protection of pipe or tube surfaces. They also help to prevent accidental pushing away of the plug through the opening.

2. Slotted head: Slotted caps can be easily installed or removed with the help of a screwdriver.

3. Knurled: Knurled or faceted heads designs for threaded caps and plugs only. Knurls or facets offer hassle-free installation and removal.

4. Tear tab: Pipe caps provided with a tear-tab are easy to remove.

● Square or Rectangular Cap:

The most important dimension in this type is length and width. For rectangular caps, the breath is the smaller cross-sectional dimension, whereas, for square caps, both have the same dimensions. 

Protecting the Fence:

With this blog, you got to know the specifications of pipe caps which are important to protect your fences.

They are a covering that fits over the top of the posts on a level or fence. They come in many colors - black, white, and natural shades such as greens and browns. It looks like a decorative item, but just like pipe caps, they protect your fence post. The tops of fence posts are usually more exposed to atmospheric conditions- wet, sun, and wind, leading to cracking of the wood, mold, or mildew, leading to rotting.