A bronze faced union (also known as a Navy Union) is a heavy-duty three-piece pipe fitting designed to create a durable, high-pressure seal in demanding environments where ease of disassembly is also required.
Key Features and Sealing Mechanism
The defining characteristic is the sealing face:
Bronze Seat: A precision-machined internal seating surface made of bronze provides a reliable metal-to-metal seal. This spherical or conical seat is superior to standard flat-face seals that rely on gaskets, as it is more durable and resistant to high temperatures and pressures.
They are widely used in critical systems where reliability is paramount:
Steam and Hot Water: Suitable for high-temperature applications (up to 200°C).
Marine and Naval Systems: The bronze components resist saltwater corrosion, making them ideal for use below the waterline.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris euismod ultrices accumsan. Nullam congue nunc ipsum, ut aliquam elit bibendum eu. Vivamus malesuada nulla nec eros scelerisque lacinia. Nullam vestibulum ornare est. Nulla eget mollis tellus, ut fringilla risus. Morbi malesuada, ante eget posuere sagittis, velit enim pretium libero, eget interdum lacus ipsum a nisi. Maecenas metus ex, finibus id sem sed, placerat posuere arcu. Curabitur non ante sit amet felis tincidunt interdum sed ut velit.