Stainless steel elbows are elbows made of stainless steel. The Stainless steel elbow is a kind of elbow fittings. Because of the material, they can remain rust-free and non-corrosive for a long time, so they are more reliable to use. And the service life is longer than that of iron, so many people now choose to use stainless steel elbows. Then after we buy the stainless steel elbow, its storage is very important. There are also many things to note when using it. Today I will talk to you about the storage conditions and usage precautions of stainless steel elbows.
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Storage conditions of stainless steel elbows
1. Stainless steel elbows should be stored in a dry and ventilated place indoors. They should not be piled up outdoors or stored in the open air. This will easily cause dust and dirt on the surface of the stainless steel elbows, which will be difficult to handle and affect normal use.
2. Stainless steel elbows must be well protected before storage, and the elbow mouth must be well protected to prevent damage and deformation. In addition, care must be taken to handle them with care, so as to avoid a lot of unnecessary injuries, which will cause damage to the stainless steel elbows and affect their use.
3. When storing stainless steel elbows, pay attention to whether there are heavy objects squeezing them. If so, we need to take protective measures for the stainless steel elbows. Protective plates can be installed at the contact positions to prevent the elbows from being squeezed and deformed.
4. When storing, you should also pay attention to avoid some humid environments, and avoid contact with salt water, dust, iron and some other corrosive pollutants. In this way, you can avoid a large part of the damage and ensure the normal use of the stainless steel elbow.
Precautions for using stainless steel elbows
1. When using stainless steel elbows, pay attention to repairing them immediately if an accident occurs. If they cannot be repaired, replace them to ensure the normal use of the stainless steel elbows.
2. During the use of stainless steel elbows, the stainless steel elbows are directly installed on the pipes. However, attention should be paid to the direction of the stainless steel elbows during installation and use. They should be tested before use, and attention should also be paid to the sealing to prevent problems after installation that affect use.
3. During the use of stainless steel elbows, the bolts of the stainless steel elbow valves should be tightened evenly to avoid leakage of the valve, which is very troublesome.
4. In addition, it should be noted that during the use of stainless steel elbows, they should always be kept clean and the threads must be lubricated regularly. When a fault is found, it should be stopped immediately, the cause should be found out and the fault should be solved, and then it can be used normally after processing.
Conclusion
The above is all about the storage conditions and precautions for stainless steel elbows. When storing stainless steel elbows, you should pay attention to the use conditions of stainless steel elbows. According to these, choose appropriate storage conditions. Generally, it is necessary to store them in a dry and ventilated environment. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that they are clean, pollution-free and not damaged. These are very important and we must pay attention to them.
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