Pipe Ferrule

Materials Used

Types

Application

Benefits

A pipe ferrule is a type of pipe fitting made of various materials used especially for joining or binding one part to another (as pipe sections). A pipe ferrule consists of a circular clamp which is used to hold together and attach fibers, wires or posts. It is a type of a ring or cap attached to an object to protect against damage, splitting or wear. A pipe ferrule is also known as a circular fitting device that is used to hold the pipes together.

Pipe ferrules are available in various sizes. Pipe ferrules of larger sizes are designed in such a way that they have special hardening processes which can offer better leak resistance and tube holding at higher pressures.

Types of pipe ferrule:

Single ferrule: In the single ferrule, the nose of the ferrule is used to perform two functions—one to bite into the tube to hold it and two to provide a sealing element for the coupling body.

Twin/Double ferrule: The twin/double ferrule uses grip by the back ferrule and seal by the front ferrule.

Image of a ferrule at the end of a fiber optic cable:

Industrial applications:
A pipe ferrule is used in various industries such as:

• Hardware
• Electrical & electronics
• Fiber optics
• Lawn and garden instruments
• Automotive
• Compressed-gas
• Fire suppression
• Welding
• Furniture
• Beverage
• Appliance
• Farm and lighting industries etc.

Benefits of Pipe Ferrule:
Some important benefits of pipe ferrule are as follows:

• Pipe ferrules are used widely in compression fittings for attaching piping.
• They are used with the connector to connect the fiber cable either to another cable or to a transmitter or receiver.
• Pipe ferrules keep the fibers accurately aligned within the connector.
• Pipe ferrule is used to align and protect the stripped end of a fiber.