NAICS Code 423840-45 - Orifice Fittings (Wholesale)

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NAICS Code 423840-45 Description (8-Digit)

Orifice fittings are a type of industrial supply that is used to regulate the flow of fluids or gases through a pipeline. These fittings are designed to be installed in a pipeline and have a small hole or orifice that restricts the flow of the fluid or gas. Orifice fittings are commonly used in the oil and gas industry, as well as in chemical processing plants and other industrial applications.

Parent Code - Official US Census

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Tools

Tools commonly used in the Orifice Fittings (Wholesale) industry for day-to-day tasks and operations.

  • Orifice plate
  • Orifice flange
  • Orifice meter
  • Flow nozzle
  • Venturi tube
  • Differential pressure transmitter
  • Pressure gauge
  • Thermocouple
  • Flow computer
  • Control valve

Industry Examples of Orifice Fittings (Wholesale)

Common products and services typical of NAICS Code 423840-45, illustrating the main business activities and contributions to the market.

  • Oil and gas pipelines
  • Chemical processing plants
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Power generation facilities
  • Water treatment plants
  • Food and beverage processing plants
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Mining operations

History

A concise historical narrative of NAICS Code 423840-45 covering global milestones and recent developments within the United States.

  • The history of the Orifice Fittings (Wholesale) industry dates back to the early 20th century when the first orifice plate was invented by an American engineer, Charles H. Bentley. The orifice plate is a device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid in a pipeline. The orifice fitting industry grew rapidly during World War II when there was a high demand for orifice fittings in the oil and gas industry. In the 1960s, the industry saw a significant shift towards the use of computerized flow measurement systems, which led to the development of new orifice fitting technologies. In recent years, the industry has seen a growing demand for orifice fittings in the chemical and petrochemical industries due to the increasing need for accurate flow measurement. In the United States, the Orifice Fittings (Wholesale) industry has experienced steady growth over the past decade. The industry has benefited from the increasing demand for orifice fittings in the oil and gas industry, as well as the chemical and petrochemical industries. The industry has also seen a growing trend towards the use of digital orifice fittings, which provide more accurate and reliable flow measurement. Overall, the industry has been able to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements, which has helped to sustain its growth in recent years.