FLANGES
A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It alsoprovides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged jointsaremadebyboltingtogethertwoflangeswith agasketbetween themtoprovideaseal.
Most Used Types of Flanges
- Welding Neck Flange
- Slip On Flange
- Socke tWeld Flange
- Lap Joint Flange
- Threaded Flange
- Blind Flange
Flanges for Special Applications
- Orifice Flanges
- Long Welding Neck Flanges
- Weldo flange/ Nipo flange
- Expander Flange
- Spacer, Spectacle Blind / Figure 8
- Reducing Flange
Sizes : ½” to 144”
Material of Construction : Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Gun Metal, NAB, Duplex Steel, Inconel
Standards : ASME, JIS, IS, BS, AWWA, API, MSS
Class : 125#, 150#, 300#, 400#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#
Depending on the connecting Equipment and Usage End Facing of Flanges can be of Different types
- Raised Face
- Flat Face
- Ring-Type-Joint
- Male and Female
- Tongue and Groove
Different types of pipe flanges are selected and used in the piping systems depending upon the Fluid, Pressure Temperature rating, material of construction, connecting equipment etc.
