Structural pipe fitting

Structural fittings are also known as slip on pipe fittings, and are sometimes called clamps or pipe clamps. They do just what they say, they build structures such as handrails, guardrails, and almost any type of pipe or tubular structure you can conceive. You can even build furniture and theatrical riggings. The fittings slip on the pipe and are usually locked down with what is called a set screw. The set screw can then be tightened with a simple hex wench. Because of the modular design of standard fittings, assembly is easy, only simple hand tools are required, and risks from welding a structure is eliminated.

Other advantages of using structural pipe fittings are easy installation and reconfigurable design. Since there are no permanent welds in your structure, the set screws of the fittngs can simply be loosened, allowing them to be repositioned. The project can be disassembled and stored if needed, or even taken apart with fittings and pipe recycled into a new project.

Fittings used for strong structures are usually cast metal, and come in many styles such as elbows, tees, crosses, and flanges. The fittings are not threaded; they simply lock onto the pipe with the supplied hex set screws.