Mild Steel Flanges

Pipe flanges are flat circular discs with protruding rims used to connect pipes valves pumps and other equipment in a piping system Flanges provide a secure and leak resistant connection allowing for easy assembly and disassembly when necessary They are available in different materials such as carbon steel stainless steel and alloy steel to suit various applications and operating conditions Here are some key types of pipe flanges Weld Neck Flange Weld neck flanges have a long tapered neck that is welded to the pipe providing high strength and integrity They are commonly used in high pressure and high temperature applications Slip On Flange Slip on flanges have a flat slightly larger inner diameter than the pipe allowing the pipe to slip into the flange They are easier to align and are suitable for low pressure applications Socket Weld Flange Socket weld flanges have a socket shaped recess into which the pipe is inserted and then fillet welded for a secure connection They are often used for small diameter high pressure piping systems Threaded Flange Threaded flanges have internal threads that match the external threads of the pipe allowing for a threaded connection They are commonly used for low pressure applications and in small diameter piping systems Blind Flange Blind flanges are solid discs used to close the end of a pipe valve or vessel They are typically used for maintenance purposes or to block off a pipe end Lap Joint Flange Lap joint flanges consist of two parts a stub end and a backing flange The stub end is welded to the pipe while the backing flange is free to rotate allowing easy alignment of bolt holes Orifice Flange Orifice flanges are specifically designed for flow measurement applications such as installing an orifice plate or flow nozzle in a pipeline It s important to select pipe flanges that are compatible with the pipe material pressure rating and temperature requirements of your piping system Consulting with a professional or reputable supplier is recommended to ensure the proper selection of flanges for your specific project