ASME Standards Request Procedures

ASME Standards are established and reviewed to reflect the interests of all relevant individuals and organizations. Any entity may collaborate with the committee regarding revisions, clarification and committee meeting participation. Send all correspondence to: Secretary, B16 Standards Committee The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 Suggesting Revisions: The B16 Committee accepts and assesses all …

The Types and Uses of Weld Neck Flanges

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 …

5 Different Types of ANSI Flanges

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 …

Applications of ANSI Long Weld Neck Flanges

Applications involving high pressure and the need for a hub that is long and tapered are what weld neck flanges are most often used for. Specifying the schedule of pipe that it will be utilized for is of utmost importance when ordering. This type of flange is excellent for use in environments involving extreme temperature fluctuations and excessive handling and …

How Global Flange Standards Prevent Faulty Equipment

Pipe flanges mechanically connect equipment, pipe sections, and inline components to each other. During the dismantling process, flanges carry out the dismantling and joining of pipes without welding or cutting, thus reducing the chances of problems. However, flanges that do not meet specific guidelines pose a danger of opening up a breakable joint that may result in a pathway in …