Choosing A Forging Manufacturer

Factors To Consider When Choosing A Forging Manufacturer

Choosing the right forging manufacturer is vital to ensure the quality and success of your forged components requirements. There are different factors to weigh in your vetting process. Experience and Reputation: Look for a manufacturer with a solid reputation, client reviews, and a history of successful projects. View their portfolio of work, experience often translates into expertise and reliability. Specialization: …

Forging Long Weld Neck Connector

Long Weld Neck Flange Applications

Industrial long weld neck flanges are commonly employed in high pressure and high temperature scenarios, particularly in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. These flanges, also known as nozzles, function as an extension of the neck and can even replace pipes. Unlike regular weld neck flanges, long weld neck flanges have an extended neck that acts as a boring extension. …

Forged Components Wellhead Manufacturer

Subsea Wellhead Inspection

If a wellhead is not in proper working order, it can lead to issues due to the sensitivity of drilling pressure. This can put human lives at risk and also result in leaks and spills if the wellhead bursts in a damaging manner. To maintain proper operations, wellheads should be regularly inspected by qualified professionals or companies. Subsea wellhead inspections involve …

Forged Components QC Check

Forged Components Quality Standards

FCI consistently meets or exceeds the quality standards set ASME, Association of Mechanical Engineers. Founded in 1880, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a longstanding standards-developing organization in the United States. ASME’s main function is to develop and regulate standards for a wide range of technical areas, such as: Fasteners, Plumbing Fixtures, Elevators, Pipelines, Power Plant Systems and …

FCI Supports Youth Scholarship Program

Forged Components Supporting Youth – Manufacturing Dollars To Scholarship

Each year Navasota Grimes County Chamber offers a scholarship to local graduates enrolled in higher education. This year the Chamber Board of Directors voted to award four scholarships instead of one. Scholarships this year focus on vocational and technical education. Four awards may not seem like much. In an economy where more of our small businesses need help, and costs …

Single Piece Forged Component

Single Piece Forged Nozzle Connections Versus Multi Piece Component Construction

Integrally forged vessel components and long weld neck flanges are significantly stronger than component pieces as the forging process aligns the grain structure of the metal, resulting in improved strength and durability. As compared to multi-piece components which have welded joints that can be potential weak points. Other benefits of using single piece forged components include reducing build times and …

Custom Alloy Forging Capabilities

Forged Components acquires Western of Texas Forge and Flange

Recently, Forged Components expanded its capabilities to manufacture pressure vessels and forged flanges utilizing alloys like stainless steel and nickel by the acquisition of Western of Texas Forge and Flange Co. This enables FCI to utilize Western of Texas Forge and Flange expertise with these custom materials. Located on the Gulf Coast, Western of Texas Forge and Flange is a domestic …

Forging Capabilities With 4 Facilities

Forged Components Expands Its Forging Capabilities With 4 Facilities

Now with four facilities, Forged Components remains the industry leader for pressure vessel and nozzle forging services and products. Our company produces integral self-reinforcing connections and components, forged specifically for ASME pressure vessels. In addition, we also specialize in forging studding outlets, heavy wall cylinders, large diameter flanges, tube sheets, custom forgings, wellhead components, power products, and subsea fittings all …

Pressure Vessel Connections Improve Safety

Forged Components Seamless Pressure Vessel Connections Improve Safety

The evolution of pressure vessels has come a long way since their inception during the industrial revolution. Initially used to generate steam for trains and steamboats, pressure vessels were designed with safety in mind, both for the engines they powered and the operators who ran them. Over the years, pressure vessel connection manufacturers have improved their designs, keeping up with …

Forged Components in a Variety of Industries

What are Forged Components?

Forged components are manufactured as an integral part of many industries. Forging is a process that provides the durability and strength needed to be used across various applications within those industries. Let’s explore what forged components are and why they are widely used. What is the Forging Process? Forging is a process in manufacturing that shapes metal by applying compression and …