PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:: ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OR UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
Subclass:: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Description

F16L covers rigid and flexible pipes for fluid transport, encompassing design, materials, and construction methods applicable to gases, liquids, or mixed media. The class includes joints, couplings, fittings, and connectors that enable assembly and leak-free operation of piping systems, as well as mechanical supports, clamps, and fastening devices for pipes, cables, and protective tubing. Thermal insulation of pipes and general thermal insulation means for industrial applications are also included. This classification excludes specialized piping for particular industries (e.g., steam pipes in F22, automotive fuel systems in B60) and specific end-use applications covered by their respective technical fields.

Scope Notes

Application references: Special adaptations of pipe joints for use with water-closet bowls

Related Keywords

CLAMP(S) for pipes or hosesCONDUITSCOUPLING(S) for pipes, tubes, or conduitsHEAT insulating in generalHOSE(S) fittings or connectionsJOINTS for pipes, tubes, or conduitswelded or soldered metal pipe JOINTScounteracting inertia in LIQUID(S) supply systemsNIPPLES for pipes or hosesNUT(S) for pipe jointsPIPE(S)connections between PIPE(S)SEALING of pipesTHERMAL [insulation]TUBE(S) [= pipes]pipe UNIONS

32 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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F16L 1/00 Laying or reclaiming pipes; Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 101/00 Uses or applications of pigs or moles
F16L 11/00 Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes
F16L 13/00 Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints
F16L 15/00 Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
F16L 17/00 Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure
F16L 19/00 Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts
F16L 21/00 Joints with sleeve or socket
F16L 23/00 Flanged joints
F16L 25/00 Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F16L 27/00 Adjustable joints; Joints allowing movement
F16L 29/00 Joints with fluid cut-off means
F16L 3/00 Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
F16L 31/00 Arrangements for connecting hoses to one another or to flexible sleeves
F16L 33/00 Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses
F16L 35/00 Special arrangements used in connection with end fittings of hoses, e.g. safety or protecting devices
F16L 37/00 Couplings of the quick-acting type
F16L 39/00 Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
F16L 41/00 Branching pipes; Joining pipes to walls
F16L 43/00 Bends; Siphons