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compression fitting

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compression fitting [kəm′presh·ən ‚fid·iŋ]
(engineering)
A leak-resistant pipe joint designed with a tight-fitting sleeve that exerts a large inward pressure on the exterior of the pipe.
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Honeywell manufactures a range of brass bodied pressure reducing valves for the plumbing market with DN15 to DN50 (1/2 inch to 2 inch) compression fittings or screwed connections, as well as flanged valves with cast iron bodies up to DN600 (24 inch) diameter.
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