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Flange Gasket Guide: Types, Materials & Applications Explained
A flange gasket is an elastic material installed between the sealing surfaces of two flanges, used to fill uneven surfaces and prevent fluid or gas leakage.
What is a Flange bolt?
A flange bolt is a fastener specifically used to connect two flanges. It has a cylindrical body, threaded on one end and with a head on the other; the shank of the bolt is non-tapered. Bolts are made from a variety of materials, with steel being the most common in engineering applications. The counterpart to a bolt is the nut, which is the internally threaded fastener. Other common fasteners include screws (set screws) and studs.
Flange 101: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide
SSM is a manufacturer and supplier of flanges. If you are unfamiliar with the basics of flanges, we will provide you with a simple introduction to help you understand them better.
How Are Forged Flanges Made? – Complete Guide to Production Methods
Forged flanges are pipe connection components manufactured through forging processes (hot or cold forging), where metal billets such as carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel are plastically deformed under high pressure. They are used for sealing and supporting in piping systems.
AISI 304 (X5CrNi1810/ 1.4301 / SUS304) Stainless Steel
AISI 304 stainless steel (0Cr18Ni9/1.4301/SUS304) is an austenitic 18-8 series chromium-nickel alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in oxidizing environments and good formability/weldability.
How to Design Flanges According to ASME B16.5 Standards: A Step-by-Step Process
Designing flanges according to ASME B16.5 standards involves selecting the appropriate flange type, pressure rating, material, and size based on the application’s operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, and medium.
How to Effectively Use the ASME B16.5 Standard to Determine Flange Pressure Ratings
Whether you are an engineer, procurement professional, or a specialist in pipeline system design, it is essential to correctly select the pressure rating (Class) of flanges in projects to ensure system safety and compliance.
Flange Advantages: Strength, Sealing, and Adaptability in Industrial Applications
Flanges play a crucial role in pipeline systems, with their main functions including connecting pipes and equipment, ensuring sealing, adapting to different sizes and materials, withstanding high pressure and temperature, providing standardization and interchangeability, facilitating maintenance, and adapting to complex layouts.
Overview of ANSI Flanges and Its Dimensions
ANSI flanges are pipeline connectors that comply with the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). They are used to connect pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment. The design and manufacturing of ANSI flanges follow standards such as ANSI/ASME B16.5 or ANSI/ASME B16.47, ensuring uniformity and interchangeability in dimensions, pressure ratings, and materials.
Comparison of Swage and Reducer Fittings: Which One Is More Suitable for Your Piping System?
Both Reducer and Swage fittings are used to connect pipes of different diameters, but a Reducer provides a smoother transition and is usually used in larger piping systems where gradual changes in pipe size are necessary. On the other hand, a Swage is designed to rapidly change pipe size over short pipe sections, making it ideal for compact spaces and situations where limited dimensional changes are required.
MSS SP-95 2018 Explained: Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
MSS SP-95-2018 is a standard practice document issued by the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS), which provides detailed specifications for the design, manufacture, and inspection of swaged nipples and bull plugs.
MSS SP-43 2019 Explained: Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding Fittings
MSS SP 43 provides requirements for wrought and fabricated butt-welding fittings intended for low pressure, corrosion resistant applications. Requirements covered include pressure ratings, size, marking, materials, metal thickness, dimensions, testing, and tolerances.
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