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What Is a Hammer Union? How Do You Install Hammer Unions

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A hammer union, also called WECO couplings, is basically a connection common in the oil industries which consists of two joints integrated with threaded nuts. They allow for quick connecting the pipelines and flexible hose assemblies in the oil and gas industry. Sledgehammer hammer is used to hit the protrusions on the nut and strengthen the connections. Hammer unions are usually used for treating iron because of their malleability and ductility. SWBM hammer unions are made up to 15,000 PSI non-shock and cold working pressure and all have full working traceability. Mud tanks can be enjoined using the hammer Union without the need of rim connections.  While ordering hammer unions, following pointers should be kept in mind. Mixing the different figure numbers of the hammer Union can be problematic SWBM hammer Union subse nuts segments should only be associated with SWBM mating parts. Exceeding the working pressure of the hammer Union can be hazardous. Particular hammer union is designe