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The document discusses different types of materials and connections used for pipe flanges. It describes the main types of flanges as threaded, slip-on, weld neck, blind, and specialty flanges. It also discusses different flange facing types like flat face, raised face, ring joint face, and tongue and groove. Dimensions that are important for flanges like outside diameter, thickness, bolt circle diameter, pipe size, and nominal bore size are also covered.

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Flanges

The document discusses different types of materials and connections used for pipe flanges. It describes the main types of flanges as threaded, slip-on, weld neck, blind, and specialty flanges. It also discusses different flange facing types like flat face, raised face, ring joint face, and tongue and groove. Dimensions that are important for flanges like outside diameter, thickness, bolt circle diameter, pipe size, and nominal bore size are also covered.

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Materials for Flanges

Pipe flanges are made of materials like cast iron, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, plastic and
many others. However, most of them have machined surfaces and are forged carbon steel.
Moreover, flanges are equipped with layers of material of an entirely different quality for specific
purposes.

Welded Connections vs. Flanged Connections


There are no standards that determine the use of a flange. Because one weld is needed to connect these pipes,
customary flanges are used in a newly-installed factory. This saves flange costs.
Benefits of flange connections
– Painting and blasting are not necessary.
– Piping spools can be assembled without welding.
– Numerous piping spools can be manufactured.

Disadvantages of flanges
– It is expensive to insulate flanged pipes.
– More space is needed for flanged pipe systems
– A flange connection can leak
THREADED
FLANGES
Also known as a screwed flange,
this style has a thread inside the
flange bore which fits with the
matching male thread on the
pipe or fitting. The threaded
connection means you can avoid
welding in many use cases.
Simply match the threading to
the pipes you wish to connect.
SLIP-ON FLANGES
Slip-on flanges are very
common and are
available in a large
range of sizes to
accommodate systems
with higher flow rates
and throughput. Simply
match the flange to the
outer diameter of the
pipe you intend to
connect. Installation is
slightly more technical
as you’ll need fillet weld
both sides to secure the
flange to the pipe
WELD NECK
FLANGES
Like lap joint flanges,
weld neck flanges require
butt welding for
installation. However,
their integrity,
performance in systems
with multiple repeat
bends, and the ability to
use them in high-pressure
and high-temperature
systems make them a
leading choice for process
piping.
BLIND
FLANGES
Used for terminating
or isolating piping
systems, blind
flanges are
essentially boltable
blank discs. When
installed properly
and combined with
the correct gaskets,
they can achieve an
outstanding seal
which is easy to
remove when
needed.
SPECIALTY FLANGES
The flange types listed above are the most
common. However, there is a range of
additional specialized flange types available
to suit a range of uses and environments.
Other options include nipoflanges,
weldoflanges, expanding flanges, orifice,
long weld neck and reducing flanges.
FLANGE FACING TYPES
Flange design is only the start when considering the ideal flange for your piping system. Face types are another
characteristic that will have a major impact on the final performance and service life of your flanges.

Facing types determine both the gaskets needed to install the flange and characteristics related to the seal created.

Common face types include:

•Flat Face (FF): As the name suggests, flat face flanges feature a flat, even surface combined with a full face gasket that
contacts most of the flange surface.

•Raised Face (RF): These flanges feature a small raised section around the bore with an inside bore circle gasket.

•Ring Joint Face (RTJ): Used in high-pressure and high-temperature processes, this face type features a groove in which a
metal gasket sits to maintain the seal.

•Tongue and Groove (T&G): These flanges feature matching grooves and raised sections. This aids in installation as the
design helps the flanges to self-align and provides a reservoir for gasket adhesive.

•Male & Female (M&F): Similar to tongue and groove flanges, these flanges use a matching pair of grooves and raised
sections to secure the gasket. However, unlike tongue and groove flanges, these retain the gasket on the female face,
providing more accurate placement and increased gasket material options.
A LOOK AT FLANGE DIMENSIONS

Apart from the functional design of a flange, flange dimensions are the most likely factor to impact
flange choices when designing, maintaining, or updating a piping system.
However, you must consider how the flange interfaces with the pipe and the gaskets in use to
ensure proper sizing.
Common considerations include:

•Outside diameter: The distance between two opposing edges of the flange face

•Thickness: A measure of the thickness of the outer attaching rim

•Bolt circle diameter: The distance between opposing bolt holes when measured from centre to
centre

•Pipe size: A designation of the pipe size with which the flange corresponds

•Nominal bore size: A measurement of the flange connectors inner diameter

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