A weld neck flange is a type of flange that is joined to a piping system by butt welding. The flange consists of a circular fitting with a protruding rim around the circumference. The rim has a series of drilled holes that permit the flange to be affixed to another flange with bolts. The flange also has a long tapered hub that gradually meets the wall thickness of the pipe or fitting. Technical Specifications: Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex steel, alloy steel, etc. Dimensions: 1/2" to 24" Class range: Class 150 to 2500 (ANSI/ASME B16.5) Type: RF,FF,RJT PN range: PN 2.5 to PN 250 Hub length: Short hub (SH), Long hub (LH), Extra long hub (XH) Finish: Black, mill finish, painted, etc. Advantages of Weld Neck Flanges: Increased strength and durability Reduced stress concentration Smooth transition from flange thickness to pipe or fitting wall thickness Easy to radiograph for flaw detection Can be used in high pressure and high temperature applications Applications: Power plants Chemical plants Oil and gas industries Water treatment plants HVAC systems Other industrial applications