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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.

53 posts found
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Apollo
3 min
Aug 12, 2025

Types and Quality of Apollo Ball Valves

Apollo Valves are renowned leaders in manufacturing reliable, precision-engineered ball valves for diverse industrial, commercial, and residential applications. This post explores the primary types of Apollo ball valves, their design benefits, quality standards, and the features that make them a trusted choice for superior flow control across various industries.
Greg Peddie
Manufacturers
3 min
Aug 11, 2025

Campbell Fittings Cam & Groove Fittings

Explore Campbell Fittings' precision-engineered Cam & Groove couplings, a staple for quick, secure connections in industries from petroleum to food processing. This guide details their variations in types, materials, and sizes, emphasizing Campbell's commitment to quality, safety, and durability, ensuring reliable hose coupling solutions.
Greg Peddie
Butt Weld Fittings
3 min
Aug 8, 2025

Understanding Pipe Fitting Connection Types: Threaded, Flanged, Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Grooved, and Press Fit

Choosing the right pipe connection is crucial for industrial piping, affecting installation, leak prevention, and maintenance. This guide covers six widely used types: Threaded, Flanged, Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Grooved, and Press Fit, detailing their applications, pros, and cons to help you make informed decisions for your system.
Greg Peddie
Wayland
1 min
Aug 8, 2025

Why Wayland Stands Out

Wayland Industries offers top-tier stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, tubing, and accessories. Meeting strict 3-A standards with 304/316L materials, their complete range ensures hygienic performance for food, pharma, and dairy processing. With new 5" tubing and strategic warehousing, Wayland delivers precision and cleanliness for critical applications.
Greg Peddie
Fittings
3 min
Aug 7, 2025

Nickel Alloy Piping Products: Types, Applications, and Benefits

Nickel alloy piping systems offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and mechanical stress, making them vital for demanding industries like chemical processing, aerospace, and marine applications. Available in various forms, these alloys provide long-term performance, safety, and reliability where standard steels fail.
Greg Peddie
Flanges
4 min
Aug 6, 2025

ASME B16.5 Flanges: Types, Materials, and Technical Considerations

Explore ASME B16.5, the key standard for pipe flanges. This guide covers common flange types (Weld Neck, Slip-On, Blind), diverse material grades (carbon, stainless, alloy steel), pressure classes, and crucial facing types. Make informed selections for robust and safe piping systems.
Greg Peddie
Manufacturers
4 min
Aug 5, 2025

Made in the USA, Buy American, and Federal Sourcing Rules

Navigating domestic sourcing rules like Buy American, Buy America, DFARS, AIS, and BABA is crucial for government, infrastructure, and defense projects. This post clarifies the distinct legal and compliance requirements, helping engineers and buyers make informed decisions and avoid costly errors. Understanding these regulations is key to successful project execution.
Greg Peddie
Pipe & Tube
4 min
Aug 4, 2025

ASTM A106 Grade B vs. ASTM A53 Grade B Type S: What’s the Difference?

This post breaks down the key differences between ASTM A106 Grade B and ASTM A53 Grade B Type S seamless carbon steel pipes. While A106 is ideal for high-temperature and high-pressure service with stricter testing, A53 is for general-purpose, ambient conditions. However, many pipes today meet both specifications, offering versatile performance.
Greg Peddie
Hangers & Supports
3 min
Jul 29, 2025

The Benefits of Cushion Strut Clamps

Cushion strut clamps are essential for industrial systems, securing pipes, tubes, and conduits while isolating vibration and reducing noise. This post explores their construction, purpose, and key benefits, including vibration damping, corrosion protection, and accommodating thermal expansion. Discover how these versatile supports enhance system longevity and performance.
Greg Peddie
Valves
3 min
Jul 28, 2025

Class 800 Gate Valves: High-Pressure Performance for Demanding Applications

Class 800 gate valves are essential for high-pressure industrial systems, providing reliable isolation. This post details their functionality, materials, design variations, and common applications in oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation. Engineered from forged steel, they meet rigorous standards for demanding environments, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Greg Peddie
Valves
3 min
Jul 25, 2025

Globe Valves: A Century of Precision in Flow Control

The globe valve has been a critical component in fluid control for over a century. Known for reliability, durability, and precision throttling, it's widely used across industries from energy to water treatment. This post explores its origin, evolution, features, and modern applications, cementing its role as a cornerstone of industrial valve technology.
Greg Peddie
Strainers
3 min
Jul 24, 2025

The Importance of Wye Strainers in Industrial Piping Systems

Wye strainers are crucial mechanical filters that protect fluid handling systems. They remove debris, safeguarding pumps and valves, extending equipment life, reducing downtime, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective operations. Explore their function, diverse applications, material options, and essential maintenance tips for optimal performance.
Greg Peddie
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Pipe & Tube
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
Fittings
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.
Greg Peddie

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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.

53 posts found
List View Grid View
Apollo
3 min
Aug 12, 2025

Types and Quality of Apollo Ball Valves

Apollo Valves are renowned leaders in manufacturing reliable, precision-engineered ball valves for diverse industrial, commercial, and residential applications. This post explores the primary types of Apollo ball valves, their design benefits, quality standards, and the features that make them a trusted choice for superior flow control across various industries.
Greg Peddie
Manufacturers
3 min
Aug 11, 2025

Campbell Fittings Cam & Groove Fittings

Explore Campbell Fittings' precision-engineered Cam & Groove couplings, a staple for quick, secure connections in industries from petroleum to food processing. This guide details their variations in types, materials, and sizes, emphasizing Campbell's commitment to quality, safety, and durability, ensuring reliable hose coupling solutions.
Greg Peddie
Butt Weld Fittings
3 min
Aug 8, 2025

Understanding Pipe Fitting Connection Types: Threaded, Flanged, Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Grooved, and Press Fit

Choosing the right pipe connection is crucial for industrial piping, affecting installation, leak prevention, and maintenance. This guide covers six widely used types: Threaded, Flanged, Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Grooved, and Press Fit, detailing their applications, pros, and cons to help you make informed decisions for your system.
Greg Peddie
Wayland
1 min
Aug 8, 2025

Why Wayland Stands Out

Wayland Industries offers top-tier stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, tubing, and accessories. Meeting strict 3-A standards with 304/316L materials, their complete range ensures hygienic performance for food, pharma, and dairy processing. With new 5" tubing and strategic warehousing, Wayland delivers precision and cleanliness for critical applications.
Greg Peddie
Fittings
3 min
Aug 7, 2025

Nickel Alloy Piping Products: Types, Applications, and Benefits

Nickel alloy piping systems offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and mechanical stress, making them vital for demanding industries like chemical processing, aerospace, and marine applications. Available in various forms, these alloys provide long-term performance, safety, and reliability where standard steels fail.
Greg Peddie
Flanges
4 min
Aug 6, 2025

ASME B16.5 Flanges: Types, Materials, and Technical Considerations

Explore ASME B16.5, the key standard for pipe flanges. This guide covers common flange types (Weld Neck, Slip-On, Blind), diverse material grades (carbon, stainless, alloy steel), pressure classes, and crucial facing types. Make informed selections for robust and safe piping systems.
Greg Peddie
Manufacturers
4 min
Aug 5, 2025

Made in the USA, Buy American, and Federal Sourcing Rules

Navigating domestic sourcing rules like Buy American, Buy America, DFARS, AIS, and BABA is crucial for government, infrastructure, and defense projects. This post clarifies the distinct legal and compliance requirements, helping engineers and buyers make informed decisions and avoid costly errors. Understanding these regulations is key to successful project execution.
Greg Peddie
Pipe & Tube
4 min
Aug 4, 2025

ASTM A106 Grade B vs. ASTM A53 Grade B Type S: What’s the Difference?

This post breaks down the key differences between ASTM A106 Grade B and ASTM A53 Grade B Type S seamless carbon steel pipes. While A106 is ideal for high-temperature and high-pressure service with stricter testing, A53 is for general-purpose, ambient conditions. However, many pipes today meet both specifications, offering versatile performance.
Greg Peddie
Hangers & Supports
3 min
Jul 29, 2025

The Benefits of Cushion Strut Clamps

Cushion strut clamps are essential for industrial systems, securing pipes, tubes, and conduits while isolating vibration and reducing noise. This post explores their construction, purpose, and key benefits, including vibration damping, corrosion protection, and accommodating thermal expansion. Discover how these versatile supports enhance system longevity and performance.
Greg Peddie
Valves
3 min
Jul 28, 2025

Class 800 Gate Valves: High-Pressure Performance for Demanding Applications

Class 800 gate valves are essential for high-pressure industrial systems, providing reliable isolation. This post details their functionality, materials, design variations, and common applications in oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation. Engineered from forged steel, they meet rigorous standards for demanding environments, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Greg Peddie
Valves
3 min
Jul 25, 2025

Globe Valves: A Century of Precision in Flow Control

The globe valve has been a critical component in fluid control for over a century. Known for reliability, durability, and precision throttling, it's widely used across industries from energy to water treatment. This post explores its origin, evolution, features, and modern applications, cementing its role as a cornerstone of industrial valve technology.
Greg Peddie
Strainers
3 min
Jul 24, 2025

The Importance of Wye Strainers in Industrial Piping Systems

Wye strainers are crucial mechanical filters that protect fluid handling systems. They remove debris, safeguarding pumps and valves, extending equipment life, reducing downtime, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective operations. Explore their function, diverse applications, material options, and essential maintenance tips for optimal performance.
Greg Peddie
Total 53 posts
show per page
Pipe & Tube
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
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.
Greg Peddie
Fittings
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.
Greg Peddie
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