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Here's a detailed product description for "Flange Type," covering the general category and its various specific forms, presented in Markdown format.

Robust Industrial Flanges: The Backbone of Your Piping System

Flanges are indispensable components in virtually every industrial piping system, acting as the critical connection points for pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment. Engineered for strength, reliability, and ease of maintenance, our comprehensive range of high-quality flanges ensures a secure, leak-proof, and easily detachable joint, vital for the safe and efficient operation of your infrastructure.

Whether you're dealing with high-pressure steam, corrosive chemicals, or municipal water, selecting the correct flange type, material, and rating is paramount. We offer a diverse selection tailored to meet the rigorous demands of various applications and industry standards.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Durable Construction: Manufactured from premium-grade materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and non-ferrous alloys, ensuring longevity and resistance to corrosion, pressure, and temperature extremes.
• Precision Machined: Each flange is meticulously machined to exacting tolerances, guaranteeing a perfect fit, optimal gasket seating, and superior sealing performance.
• Wide Range of Types: From Weld Neck to Blind, Slip-On to Lap Joint, we provide every common flange type to suit specific installation and operational requirements.
• Industry Standard Compliance: Adherence to international standards such as ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, API 6A, and EN 1092-1, ensuring interoperability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimal Sealing: Designed for effective sealing with various gasket materials, minimizing the risk of leaks and maximizing system integrity.
• Ease of Installation & Maintenance: Facilitates straightforward assembly and disassembly, allowing for efficient system modifications, repairs, and inspections without damaging the piping.

Explore Our Comprehensive Range of Flange Types:

Understanding the distinct characteristics of each flange type is crucial for optimal system design and performance.

1. Weld Neck Flanges (WNF)

• Description: Features a long tapered hub that is butt-welded to the pipe. This design provides reinforcement, reduces stress concentration at the base, and facilitates excellent radiographic inspection.
• Applications: Ideal for high-pressure, high-temperature, and sub-zero applications where integrity is critical and resistance to fatigue and thermal shock is required.

2. Slip-On Flanges (SOF)

• Description: Designed to slide over the pipe before being secured with two fillet welds (one inside, one outside).
• Applications: Preferred for lower pressure and less critical applications where ease of alignment and lower installation costs are priorities.

3. Blind Flanges (BLF)

• Description: A solid disc without a bore, used to close off the end of a piping system, valve, or pressure vessel opening.
• Applications: Provides a positive shut-off for lines, allows for future expansion, or provides access to the line. Often used for testing purposes.

4. Lap Joint Flanges (LJF)

• Description: Consists of two parts: a stub end (which is butt-welded to the pipe) and a backing flange (which is free to rotate).
• Applications: Useful for systems requiring frequent disassembly, or for large diameter piping where bolt hole alignment is difficult. The backing flange material can be cheaper if not in contact with the fluid.

5. Socket Weld Flanges (SWF)

• Description: Features a counterbore through which the pipe is inserted and then secured with a single fillet weld on the outside.
• Applications: Best for smaller pipe sizes (NPS 4 and below) in high-pressure systems where internal bore smoothness is not critical. Provides good flow characteristics.

6. Threaded Flanges (THF) / Screwed Flanges

• Description: Features an internal thread that matches the external thread on the pipe. No welding is required.
• Applications: Used in non-critical, lower pressure applications where welding is impractical or prohibited, such as highly explosive areas. Not suitable for systems with thermal cycling or vibration.

7. Orifice Flanges

• Description: Similar in appearance to weld neck or slip-on flanges, but they have extra tapped holes for mounting orifice plates (for flow measurement) and jack screws for easy plate removal.
• Applications: Specifically designed for flow measurement of liquids and gases using orifice plates.

8. Long Weld Neck Flanges (LWNF)

• Description: An extended version of the weld neck flange, commonly used as an anchor flange or as a nozzle on a vessel.
• Applications: Often used in pressure vessel applications where the flange acts as an integral part of the vessel or column.

Material Options:

• Carbon Steel: A105, A350 LF2 (Low Temp), A694 F52/F60/F65
• Stainless Steel: 304/304L, 316/316L, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507
• Alloy Steel: A182 F11, F22, F5, F9, F91
• Nickel Alloys: Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium
• Custom Materials: Available upon request for specialized applications.

Size & Pressure Ratings:

• Nominal Pipe Size (NPS): Available from 1/2" up to 60" and larger.
• ASME Pressure Classes (ASME B16.5): 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#
• Large Diameter Flanges (ASME B16.47): Series A & Series B (Class 150# to 900# for NPS 26 to 60)
• DIN/EN Pressure Classes (EN 1092-1): PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN63, PN100

Industry Standards & Compliance:

Our flanges strictly adhere to, or exceed, the following global industry standards:

• ASME B16.5: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
• ASME B16.47: Large Diameter Steel Flanges
• API 6A: Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment (for specific applications)
• MSS SP-44: Steel Pipeline Flanges
• EN 1092-1: Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated.
• ISO 7005: Metallic flanges

Typical Applications:

Our flanges are trusted in a multitude of industries for their performance and reliability:

• Oil & Gas: Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream operations, refineries, petrochemical plants.
• Power Generation: Thermal, nuclear, and renewable energy facilities.
• Water & Wastewater Treatment: Municipal and industrial water management.
• Chemical Processing: Transporting corrosive and high-temperature chemicals.
• Marine & Shipbuilding: Offshore platforms, marine vessels.
• HVAC Systems: Large industrial and commercial heating and cooling.
• Mining & Metallurgy: Slurry lines and process piping.

How to Select the Right Flange:

Choosing the correct flange requires careful consideration of several factors:

1. Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Match the flange's class to your system's operating conditions.
2. Fluid Type: Consider corrosivity and specific gravity to select the appropriate material.
3. Pipe Material and Size: Ensure compatibility and proper fit.
4. Installation Requirements: Welding capability, space constraints, and ease of assembly.
5. Environmental Conditions: External corrosion, vibration, and seismic activity.
6. Budget and Lead Time: Balance cost-effectiveness with performance and availability.

Ready to enhance the integrity and reliability of your piping systems? Our team of experts is ready to assist you in selecting the ideal flange solution for your specific project requirements.

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