Tag Archives: flange
Ring Joint Types
Ring joints are used in the chemical and petroleum industries to provide a high-pressure seal to pipes during drilling and other applications.[......]
Flange Bolt Specifications
A flange bolt differs from the common bolt in that it has a wider surface area under the head to provide for an even distribution of clamping pressure.[......]
How to Use Slip-On Flanges on a Steam Pipe
A pipe flange is a type of pipe fitting, commonly used in plumbing applications such as installing a toilet or sink. [......]
Weld Neck Raised Face (WNRF) Flange.
The weld neck flange derives its name from the neck portion of the flange that is welded to the end of a piping system. [......]
Spectacle Blind Flange
It is generally a piece of metal that is cut to fit between two pipe flanges and usually sandwiched between two gaskets.[......]
ANSI Flange Standards
ANSI-approved flanges are used for the industrial market which handles gas, air and steam process systems[......]
Test Pressures for ASME Flanges
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers or ASME created the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or BPVC. [......]
Uses of Flanges
In many applications, engineers need to find a way to close off a chamber or cylinder in a very secure fashion, usually because the substance inside must differ from the substance outside in composition or pressure. [......]
Slip-on Flange Problems
A flange is a plate-like device used to construct a piping system; it connects pipes, pumps, valves, and other gadgets. [......]