Flare fittings are a sort of pressure fitting utilized with metal tubing, typically delicate steel, malleable (delicate) copper and aluminum, however, different materials are additionally utilized. Cylinder flaring is viewed as a kind of producing activity and is generally a virus working strategy.

Flared fittings are proper choices to weld type joints when the utilization of an open fire is either not wanted or unrealistic. Copper cylinder utilized for propane, LP, or gaseous petrol may utilize flared metal fittings of a solitary 45°-flare type, as indicated by NFPA 54/ANSI. Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code.

Flare fittings consist of a body with a flared or coned end. Uncommon flaring instruments are utilized to introduce the cylinder to fit inside the flared end, giving a profound seal. Flare fittings can deal with higher weights and more extensive scope of working parameters than standard pressure fittings.