Blind flanges are solid round plates that have no center holes. These plates have boltholes around the perimeter of the plate distributed in an even manner. They cover the ends of pipes and can help with pipeline cleaning and maintenance. There are many different kinds of sealing faces incorporated on a blind flange. The sealing faces include: -Flat Face -Raised …
A blind flange is a solid disk used to block off a pipeline or to create a stop. Similar to a regular flange, a blind flange has mounting holes around the perimeter and the gasket sealing rings are machined into the mating surface. The difference is that a blind flange has no opening for fluids to pass through. Instead, it …
Most problems found in metal rings can be attributed to their manufacturing process. Rings that are created through the casting process lack strength and are more likely to break under heavy strain. Rolling, welding or cutting rings from metal plates can also result in defects and lack of tensile strength in the rings. These manufacturing processes create rings that are …
Weld neck flanges have long tapered hubs that are butt welded to a pipe or fitting. The conditions they are used in are usually severe. Conditions are sometimes constant or have wide fluctuations. The Two Types of Weld Neck Flanges There are two types of weld neck flanges, which are standard and long. Standard weld neck flanges are used in …
Carbon steel forgings are used in a variety of industries. The metal is iron based. Applications where carbon steel forgings are mainly used are in the piping industry. Grades of Metal The metal comes in four grades, which have different levels of hardness, strength, and wear endurance. Low grades of carbon steel serve as a quality choice because they have …
Carbon steel is a metal that is iron based. It contains carbon and manganese as well as other kinds of metal. Used in piping applications, pipe fittings and parts that must contain high levels of pressure, carbon steel pipings are popular in the petroleum production industry as well as gas wells and other businesses. Carbon steel is available in four …
Large diameter flanges In case this is the first time you’re hearing the phrase, ANSI flanges simply refers to flanges whose construction meets ANSI (American National Standards Institute) specifications. These may be either smaller or large diameter flanges and as you would expect, there are a variety of different styles used by process engineers across a wide range of industries. Keep …
Many of our clients try to find out whether they should forge or cast parts. There are unique differences to each method. Each process also has advantages and disadvantages over the other. The Difference Between Casting and Forging Casting a product is when the material is heated and then poured into a mold. A forged product is created from solid …
When you are looking for a forging manufacturer, you want to be sure you choose someone who provides industry standard reliability. Forging takes metal, heats it, and shapes it into the parts needed to meet a project’s requirements. Forging is a premier way to produce products over casting because of its strength and durability. Depending on the product, there are …
