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Hayward Pipe News

Hayward Pipe News is your go-to source for the latest updates, product insights, and practical guidance from Hayward Pipe & Supply. This blog covers technical topics, including material grade comparisons, flange and valve specifications, piping component selection, installation tips, and industry trends, to help professionals make informed decisions on the job. Stay informed with clear, concise content designed to support engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams working with industrial piping systems.

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5 min

Feb 9, 2026

How to Order Pipe

Ordering pipe correctly prevents costly delays and installation issues. This guide details essential specifications for contractors, engineers, and buyers. Learn to specify material, size, wall thickness, manufacturing, length, end type, coating, documentation, quantity, and origin for accurate, first-time orders.

Hayward Pipe News

3 min

Feb 4, 2026

Why Choose Viega MegaPress Carbon Steel Fittings

Viega MegaPress carbon steel fittings provide a reliable, high-performance solution for industrial and mechanical piping systems. They combine press-fit technology with carbon steel strength, offering faster, safer installations without hot work. Ideal for various applications, MegaPress reduces downtime and labor costs, making it a smart choice for professionals.

3 min

Feb 3, 2026

Why KITZ Bronze Gate, Globe & Check Valves Should Be on Your Approved Manufacturer List

KITZ Corporation stands out as a leading manufacturer of high-quality bronze valves, offering a broad range including gate, globe, and check types. Renowned for their durability, precise operation, and compliance with global standards, KITZ bronze valves are ideal for diverse applications such as potable water, HVAC, industrial, and marine systems.

4 min

Jan 30, 2026

How to Order a Pipe Wye Strainer

Wye strainers are commonly misordered, leading to costly errors and performance issues. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of every decision needed to correctly specify a wye strainer for industrial systems. Learn how to choose the right pipe size, pressure rating, materials, screen type, and end connections to avoid rework and ensure optimal operation.

3 min

Jan 29, 2026

When to Use Stainless Steel Pipe instead of Carbon Steel Pipe

Stainless steel pipe excels in corrosive environments, hygiene-critical applications like food and pharma, and where a clean appearance is paramount. Though initially pricier, stainless steel often delivers better long-term value in harsh conditions by resisting rust and minimizing maintenance. Carbon steel remains economical for mild services, but understanding the application dictates the best choice.

Product Selection

Jan 23, 2026

How to Determine the Proper Pipe Wall Thickness for Pressure and Temperature

Selecting the right pipe wall thickness is crucial for industrial piping design, balancing safety, compliance, and cost. This guide details the process, from defining design conditions and material selection to applying piping codes, accounting for temperature effects, corrosion, and joining methods. The goal is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective system, avoiding common overbuilding mistakes.

Product Selection

Jan 15, 2026

What Pipe Material Is Best for Steam Service?

Choosing the right pipe material for steam service is crucial for safety and longevity. This guide breaks down common options like carbon steel (the industry standard), alloy steel for high temperatures, and stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Copper and cast iron have limited or no use in modern steam systems. Select wisely based on pressure, temperature, and application.

Jan 8, 2026

Schedule 40 vs Schedule 80 Metal Pipe in Industrial Applications

Navigating Schedule 40 versus Schedule 80 metal pipes? Schedule 80 boasts thicker walls for higher pressures and temperatures, though it's heavier and more expensive. Schedule 40 suits common industrial needs. Selecting the right schedule optimizes system safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness based on specific application requirements and codes.

Hangers & Supports

2 min

Nov 18, 2025

When & Why to Use Calcium Silicate Insulation for Pipe Hangers and Supports

Calcium silicate insulation is crucial for industrial piping, especially at pipe supports. It offers exceptional load-bearing strength, high temperature resistance (up to 1,200°F), and moisture resistance. Ideal for demanding environments, cal-sil prevents insulation crushing, maintains thermal performance, and ensures long-term system reliability, safety, and reduced maintenance in critical applications like refineries and power plants.

Product Selection

4 min

Nov 11, 2025

Pipe Flange Specifications Don’t Need to be Confusing - Sizing

This post details pipe flange dimensional specifications, crucial for proper fit and safe operation. It covers key standards like ASME/ANSI, API, MSS, and international norms such as ISO, EN, DIN, BS, and JIS. Understanding these ensures compatibility and defines critical measurements, pressure ratings, and tolerances.

Product Selection

2 min

Nov 11, 2025

Pipe Flange Specifications Don’t Need to be Confusing - Materials

Ordering pipe flanges requires understanding both material and dimensional specifications. This guide outlines essential details like flange type, pipe size, pressure class, facing, and common material grades (e.g., ASTM A105, A182), ensuring you can confidently specify flanges for various industrial applications.

3 min

Nov 11, 2025

ASTM A350 Low Temperature Carbon Steel and Its Material Grades

ASTM A350 specifies carbon and low-alloy steel forgings for low-temperature service, guaranteeing toughness and ductility in sub-zero environments. Essential for piping, pressure vessels, and fittings, grades like LF2 (common cold service) and LF5/LF9 (cryogenic applications) ensure reliable performance. Choosing the correct A350 grade is vital for safety.

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Hayward Pipe News

6 min

Aug 20, 2026

CTS Flanges: History, Design, Types and Benefits

CTS Flange simplifies connecting copper tube to flanged equipment like pumps and boilers. Its floating-flange design allows easy alignment, while integrated insulation prevents galvanic corrosion. This innovative system offers faster installation, reduced hot-work concerns, and eliminates separate dielectric kits, making it a reliable and efficient solution for commercial and industrial piping projects.

3 min

Aug 12, 2026

Keckley Company of Products

For over a century, Keckley Company has been a premier manufacturer of pipeline strainers, ball valves, check valves, and specialty flow control products. Since 1914, their legacy of quality, innovation, and expertise in industrial fluid handling makes them a trusted choice for engineers. Rigorous engineering ensures reliable, comprehensive solutions.

3 min

Jul 21, 2026

Mueller Steam Specialties: History, Innovation, and Product Breadth

For nearly seven decades, Mueller Steam Specialties has been a premier name in pipeline strainers and flow protection. Now part of Watts Water Technologies, they continue to set the benchmark for engineering excellence and durability. Their products, including Y-strainers and check valves, protect sensitive equipment from debris, preventing costly downtime in industrial piping systems.

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Hayward Pipe News

Jul 15, 2026

ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector

Discover the new ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector tool! This invaluable resource simplifies material selection for flanges, ensuring compliance and optimal performance. Quickly find the right materials, streamline your design process, and avoid costly errors. Enhance your engineering workflow with this essential, easy-to-use application. Try it today!

Hayward Pipe News

Hayward Pipe News is your go-to source for the latest updates, product insights, and practical guidance from Hayward Pipe & Supply. This blog covers technical topics, including material grade comparisons, flange and valve specifications, piping component selection, installation tips, and industry trends, to help professionals make informed decisions on the job. Stay informed with clear, concise content designed to support engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams working with industrial piping systems.

72 posts found

1
2
3
4
5

List View Grid View

5 min

Feb 9, 2026

How to Order Pipe

Ordering pipe correctly prevents costly delays and installation issues. This guide details essential specifications for contractors, engineers, and buyers. Learn to specify material, size, wall thickness, manufacturing, length, end type, coating, documentation, quantity, and origin for accurate, first-time orders.

Hayward Pipe News

3 min

Feb 4, 2026

Why Choose Viega MegaPress Carbon Steel Fittings

Viega MegaPress carbon steel fittings provide a reliable, high-performance solution for industrial and mechanical piping systems. They combine press-fit technology with carbon steel strength, offering faster, safer installations without hot work. Ideal for various applications, MegaPress reduces downtime and labor costs, making it a smart choice for professionals.

3 min

Feb 3, 2026

Why KITZ Bronze Gate, Globe & Check Valves Should Be on Your Approved Manufacturer List

KITZ Corporation stands out as a leading manufacturer of high-quality bronze valves, offering a broad range including gate, globe, and check types. Renowned for their durability, precise operation, and compliance with global standards, KITZ bronze valves are ideal for diverse applications such as potable water, HVAC, industrial, and marine systems.

4 min

Jan 30, 2026

How to Order a Pipe Wye Strainer

Wye strainers are commonly misordered, leading to costly errors and performance issues. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of every decision needed to correctly specify a wye strainer for industrial systems. Learn how to choose the right pipe size, pressure rating, materials, screen type, and end connections to avoid rework and ensure optimal operation.

3 min

Jan 29, 2026

When to Use Stainless Steel Pipe instead of Carbon Steel Pipe

Stainless steel pipe excels in corrosive environments, hygiene-critical applications like food and pharma, and where a clean appearance is paramount. Though initially pricier, stainless steel often delivers better long-term value in harsh conditions by resisting rust and minimizing maintenance. Carbon steel remains economical for mild services, but understanding the application dictates the best choice.

Product Selection

Jan 23, 2026

How to Determine the Proper Pipe Wall Thickness for Pressure and Temperature

Selecting the right pipe wall thickness is crucial for industrial piping design, balancing safety, compliance, and cost. This guide details the process, from defining design conditions and material selection to applying piping codes, accounting for temperature effects, corrosion, and joining methods. The goal is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective system, avoiding common overbuilding mistakes.

Product Selection

Jan 15, 2026

What Pipe Material Is Best for Steam Service?

Choosing the right pipe material for steam service is crucial for safety and longevity. This guide breaks down common options like carbon steel (the industry standard), alloy steel for high temperatures, and stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Copper and cast iron have limited or no use in modern steam systems. Select wisely based on pressure, temperature, and application.

Jan 8, 2026

Schedule 40 vs Schedule 80 Metal Pipe in Industrial Applications

Navigating Schedule 40 versus Schedule 80 metal pipes? Schedule 80 boasts thicker walls for higher pressures and temperatures, though it's heavier and more expensive. Schedule 40 suits common industrial needs. Selecting the right schedule optimizes system safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness based on specific application requirements and codes.

Hangers & Supports

2 min

Nov 18, 2025

When & Why to Use Calcium Silicate Insulation for Pipe Hangers and Supports

Calcium silicate insulation is crucial for industrial piping, especially at pipe supports. It offers exceptional load-bearing strength, high temperature resistance (up to 1,200°F), and moisture resistance. Ideal for demanding environments, cal-sil prevents insulation crushing, maintains thermal performance, and ensures long-term system reliability, safety, and reduced maintenance in critical applications like refineries and power plants.

Product Selection

4 min

Nov 11, 2025

Pipe Flange Specifications Don’t Need to be Confusing - Sizing

This post details pipe flange dimensional specifications, crucial for proper fit and safe operation. It covers key standards like ASME/ANSI, API, MSS, and international norms such as ISO, EN, DIN, BS, and JIS. Understanding these ensures compatibility and defines critical measurements, pressure ratings, and tolerances.

Product Selection

2 min

Nov 11, 2025

Pipe Flange Specifications Don’t Need to be Confusing - Materials

Ordering pipe flanges requires understanding both material and dimensional specifications. This guide outlines essential details like flange type, pipe size, pressure class, facing, and common material grades (e.g., ASTM A105, A182), ensuring you can confidently specify flanges for various industrial applications.

3 min

Nov 11, 2025

ASTM A350 Low Temperature Carbon Steel and Its Material Grades

ASTM A350 specifies carbon and low-alloy steel forgings for low-temperature service, guaranteeing toughness and ductility in sub-zero environments. Essential for piping, pressure vessels, and fittings, grades like LF2 (common cold service) and LF5/LF9 (cryogenic applications) ensure reliable performance. Choosing the correct A350 grade is vital for safety.

Total 72 posts

show per page

1
2
3
4
5

Hayward Pipe News

6 min

Aug 20, 2026

CTS Flanges: History, Design, Types and Benefits

CTS Flange simplifies connecting copper tube to flanged equipment like pumps and boilers. Its floating-flange design allows easy alignment, while integrated insulation prevents galvanic corrosion. This innovative system offers faster installation, reduced hot-work concerns, and eliminates separate dielectric kits, making it a reliable and efficient solution for commercial and industrial piping projects.

3 min

Aug 12, 2026

Keckley Company of Products

For over a century, Keckley Company has been a premier manufacturer of pipeline strainers, ball valves, check valves, and specialty flow control products. Since 1914, their legacy of quality, innovation, and expertise in industrial fluid handling makes them a trusted choice for engineers. Rigorous engineering ensures reliable, comprehensive solutions.

3 min

Jul 21, 2026

Mueller Steam Specialties: History, Innovation, and Product Breadth

For nearly seven decades, Mueller Steam Specialties has been a premier name in pipeline strainers and flow protection. Now part of Watts Water Technologies, they continue to set the benchmark for engineering excellence and durability. Their products, including Y-strainers and check valves, protect sensitive equipment from debris, preventing costly downtime in industrial piping systems.

Newsletter Sign Up

Hayward Pipe News

Jul 15, 2026

ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector

Discover the new ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector tool! This invaluable resource simplifies material selection for flanges, ensuring compliance and optimal performance. Quickly find the right materials, streamline your design process, and avoid costly errors. Enhance your engineering workflow with this essential, easy-to-use application. Try it today!

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