All kinds of flanges are available with extremely high-quality raw materials that can be offered in varied sizes, shapes, and surface finishes, and all our products are shipped with assured quality and authenticity checks. Types of flanges available: Blind pipe flanges, Pipe flanges, Slip-on flanges, Welding neck flanges, Long weld neck flanges, Threaded flanges, Socket weld flanges, Puddle flanges, Split flanges, Lap-joint flanges, Ansi flanges, Reducing flanges, Forged flanges and more as per demand
All types of Flanges
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A pipe flange connects piping and components in a piping system by use of bolted connections and gaskets. Most commonly used flanges are weld neck flange, slip on flange, blind flange, socket weld flange, threaded flange and lap joint flange (RTJ Flange). This type of connection in a pipe flange allows for ease of disassembly and separation for repair and regular maintenance. Most common specification for carbon steel and stainless steel flange is ANSI B16.5 / ASME B16.5.
A slip-on flange is connected to the pipe or the fittings by two fillet welds, one executed inside and one outside the cavity of the flange. The bore size of a slip-on flange is larger than the outside diameter of the connecting pipe, as the pipe has to slide inside the flange to be connected by the execution of a fillet weld. Slip-on flanges are also defined Hubbed Flanges and they are easy to recognize due to their slim and compact shape.
A welding neck flange (WN) features a long tapered hub that can be welded with a pipe. This flange type is used, normally, in high-pressure and high/low temperatures applications that require an unrestricted flow of the fluid conveyed by the piping system (the bore of the flange matches with the bore of the pipe). The absence of pressure drops prevents negative effects as turbulence and erosion/corrosion of the metals in the proximity of the flanged joints. The tapered hub allows a smooth distribution of the mechanical stress between the pipe and the weld neck flange and facilitates the execution of radiographic inspections to detect possible leakages and welding defects. The dimension of the flange (NPS and the pipe schedule) shall match the dimension of the connecting pipe.
Long weld neck flanges (LWN) are similar to weld neck flanges, with the exception that the neck (tapered hub) is extended and acts like a boring extension. Long weld neck flanges are generally used on vessels, columns or barrels. These flange types are available also in the heavy barrel (HB) and equal barrel (E) types
Threaded flanges are joined to pipes by screwing the pipe (which has a male thread, generally NPT per ASME B1.20.1) onto the flange, without seam welds (in certain cases, though, small welds are applied to increase the strength of the connection). Threaded flanges are available in sizes up to 4 inches and multiple pressure ratings, however, they are used, mostly, small size piping in low pressure and low-temperature applications, like water and air utility services. Threaded flanges are also a mandatory requirement in explosive areas, such as gas stations and plants, as the execution of welded connections in such environments would be dangerous.
Blind Pipe Flange is used whenever a line must be capped off at a flange. It is good practice to install blind pipe flange at the end od header or at location where future tie-ins are anticipated. Blind pipe flanges are also used extensively for manways, in which case a davit is recommended for ease in handling the unbolted manway cover. Blind pipe flange is specified by ANSI B16.47. We offers blind pipe flange in A105, A105N, SS316, SS304, A20, High Yield & Nickel Alloys.
Socket weld flanges are connected to pipes using a single fillet weld executed on the outer side of the flange (different from the slip-on flange type that requires two welds). According to ASME B31.1, to execute a flanged connection using a socket weld flange, the pipe shall be at first inserted in the socket of the flange until it reaches the bottom of the flange, then it should be lifted by 1.6 mm and finally welded. This gap shall be left to allow proper positioning of the pipe inside the flange socket after the solidification of the weld. Socket Weld Flanges are used for small-size and high-pressure piping that do not transfer highly corrosive fluids. This due to the fact that these flange types are subject to corrosion in the gap area between the end of the pipe and the shoulder of the socket. Their static strength of socket weld flanges is similar to slip-on flanges, but their fatigue strength is higher due to the presence of a single, instead of double, fillet weld.
