Pipe cap symbol
Also called End cap
A pipe cap is a welded or screwed fitting that closes the end of a pipe permanently.
What the pipe cap symbol means
A pipe cap is a welded or screwed fitting that closes the end of a pipe permanently.
How it is drawn
A small half circle or a closed end on the pipe.
The pipe cap symbol in each standard
Drawn as on most US-style legend sheets.
ISO 10628-2 has no separate symbol for this. Check the project legend sheet.
German (DIN): Rohrkappe. See DIN P&ID symbols.
Where you see it on a P&ID
On dead ends, headers and drains.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the pipe cap symbol look like on a P&ID?
A small half circle or a closed end on the pipe.
What is a pipe cap used for?
A pipe cap is a welded or screwed fitting that closes the end of a pipe permanently. You will find it on dead ends, headers and drains.
Is the pipe cap symbol the same in ISA and ISO?
ISO 10628-2 has no separate symbol for this. Check the project legend sheet. Companies vary the details, so always check the legend sheets at the front of the P&ID set.
What is the pipe cap called in German?
Rohrkappe. On a German R&I-Fließschema it is drawn to DIN EN ISO 10628-2.
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