A182 F304L Non-standard Flange
A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to provide a seal.
TYPES OF FLANGES
The most used flange types are:
• Welding Neck Flange
• Slip On Flange
• Socket Weld Flange
• Lap Joint Flange
• Threaded Flange
• Blind Flange
• Plate Flange
SPECIAL FLANGES
Except the most used standard flanges, there are still a number of special flanges such as:
• Orifice Flange
• Long Welding Neck Flange
• Reducing Flange
• Spectacle Blind
• Spacer & Blank