1. Pipe fittings. Parts used in the pipeline system for direct connection, turning, branching, reducing, and end use, including elbows, tees, tees, reducer pipe joints, pipe hoops, internal and external threaded joints, unions, fast Joints, thread nipples, reinforced pipe joints, pipe plugs, pipe caps, blind plates, etc. (excluding valves, flanges, fasteners).2. Pipeline accessories. The general term for pipe fittings, compensators, valves and their assembly, etc...