September 2026

ASTM A53, ASTM A795, and ASTM A135 often show up in requests for electric-resistance-welded steel pipe. However, these codes mean different things for buyers. A53 is a general pipe standard. People use it for various mechanical and pressure tasks. A795 is made specifically for fire protection systems....

Threaded cast iron fittings are essential components widely utilized in water supply and drainage, fire protection, HVAC, municipal engineering, and industrial fluid conveyance systems. In the current global market, two mainstream material solutions dominate threaded pipe connections: traditional black...

Three busy days at Expo Guadalajara have officially come to an end, and the team at Fluid Tech Piping Systems Co.,Ltd is returning home with incredible energy, new partnerships, and memorable results from Expo Nacional Ferretera 2026. There is something irreplaceable about meeting people face to face....

Even if a grooved coupling looks perfectly assembled, it might still leak once you fill and pressure test the fire sprinkler system. Often, the coupling itself works fine. Instead, leaks usually happen because of gasket position, wrong groove sizes, or uneven bolt tightening. Poor pipe alignment, dirty...

Picking between a 45° and 90° grooved elbow affects more than just pipe direction. This fitting also impacts routing space and hydraulic losses. It changes the joint count, setup time, and future upkeep. A 90° grooved elbow makes a sharp right-angle turn. In contrast, a 45° grooved elbow offers a softer...