What is a WECO connection?
Originally branded under the Weco® names, the wing unions & swivel joints have built a worldwide reputation with generation to generation of field operators. Whatever name is used, they are the most common quick connection method for joining piping components together in a temporary system.
Will a WECO 1502 Wing half make up to a guiberson 607 thread half?
Use only Unions supplied by FMC and in good condition. Like 1002 and 602 Unions, a Guiberson thread half will make up to a 1502 wing nut, but will fail explosively.
Where are hammer unions used?
HAMMER LUG unions, or WECO couplings, as they are called, allow for quick connecting the pipelines and flexible hose assemblies in the oil and gas industry . They are popularly used on onshore and offshore drilling rigs to transfer petroleum, gas, drilling mud, cement, water, air and many other media.
How do hammer unions work?
A connection common in the oil industry consisting of two joints coupled by a threaded nut. Protrusions on the nut are hit with a sledgehammer to tighten the connection and energize the seals. Hammer unions are commonly used on treating iron because of their ability to be quickly made up or broken down.
What is a 1502 connection?
For example, the widely used 1502 connection has a working pressure of 15,000 psi for standard service, as indicated by the first three digits (150). Similarly 206 connections would be rated to a working pressure of 2000 psi. The final digit relates to the seal type.
Why are hammer unions used?
How much PSI does a high pressure lines have?
High pressure service (6000–20,000 psi).
What is normal water pressure for a house?
Most often homeowners complain about low pressure; however, having high pressure can result in expensive damage. The pressure level can vary, but 60 PSI (pounds per square inch) is recommended for most residential homes. Water pressure should not be higher than 80 PSI.
What is considered high pressure for piping?
high-pressure and high-temperature fluids designed to operate at more than 250 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 p.s.i. gauge used for heating, ammonia (717) refrigeration-system piping, and. bioprocess piping systems.
How do I increase water pressure in my house?
Look on the main supply pipe near your water meter for a conical valve that has a bolt sticking out of the cone. To raise pressure, turn the bolt clockwise after loosening its locknut. Keep an eye on the gauge to make sure the pressure is within bounds, then retighten the locknut.
What bar should my water pressure be?
Water pressure is measured in ‘bar’, and generally speaking anything 0.3 bar or below requires a low water pressure tap or shower, and anything at 1.0 bar or above requires a high water pressure tap or shower.