Socket weld flanges are easily identified by their tampered hub, which gradually transitions into the wall thickness of a pipe or fitting. This design ensures a smooth and seamless connection, making them highly effective in applications where high pressure, elevated temperatures, or sub-zero conditions are present. Their smooth transition from flange thickness to pipe wall thickness provides enhanced durability and reinforcement in demanding environments.
These flanges excel in systems subjected to repeated bending or variable forces, such as expansion. Their robust design offers superior strength and reliability, making them an ideal choice for piping systems that experience fluctuating pressures and stresses. Socket weld flanges provide the reinforcement necessary for long-term performance, even under challenging conditions.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
Forged flanges are robust, disc-shaped components installed at the back of pipes or other objects, providing an easy and reliable connection. These flanges serve as an essential part of piping systems, offering a simple and secure fitting. Forged flanges are created through a forging process, where mechanical energy is applied to shape and strengthen the material, ensuring superior durability and performance.
Due to their exceptional strength and reliability, forged flanges are widely used across industries such as oil and gas refineries, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, and many others. Their ability to withstand harsh conditions and provide long-lasting solutions has made them a trusted choice for critical applications in demanding environments.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
Blind flange is a solid flange used to seal off a pipe or vessel end that is not in use. Commonly found on pipes extending from vessels, blind flanges are typically flanged to allow easy connection to valves or piping. These flanges effectively block off unused sections, providing a secure closure.
Blind flanges are often used in pressure testing within plants or when certain vents or connections are not required on a tank. Their reliable sealing properties make them an essential component in ensuring safety and efficiency in industrial systems.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
Lapped joint flanges are primarily used in carbon or low alloy steel piping systems and require a lap-joint stub end for installation. This flange and stub end assembly is particularly beneficial in systems where frequent dismantling is needed for inspection or routine maintenance. Their design allows for easy disassembly, making them a preferred choice for piping configurations that require regular access.
These flanges are also valuable in the construction of large-diameter or difficult-to-adjust piping systems, as they provide quick bolt hole alignment for smoother installation. Depending on the pipe material, the lap can be formed by shaping the pipe substance after the loose flange is installed, or in the case of weldable materials, the lap end can be butt-welded directly to the pipe. Their versatility makes lapped joint flanges a reliable solution in various industrial applications.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
Reducing flanges are specialized flanges used to connect pipes of varying sizes in a piping system. These flanges are available in several types, including weld-neck reducing flanges, slip-on reducing flanges, and more, providing flexibility for various applications. They are ideal when a small reduction in bore size is required, ensuring a secure connection without compromising system integrity.
One of the key features of reducing flanges is the staggered bolt hole design, which prevents bolt holes from clashing when connecting different-sized pipes. Additionally, in cases where the reduction is not significant, these flanges are designed with bolt holes that avoid interference with nuts, making installation more efficient. Reducing flanges are essential for systems requiring smooth transitions between different pipe sizes while maintaining strength and reliability.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
A Weld Neck Flange is designed to effectively redistribute stress to the connected pipes, reducing high-stress concentrations at its base. The key feature of this flange is its long, tapered center, which provides essential reinforcement, making it suitable for applications involving sub-zero temperatures, high pressure, or elevated temperatures. The taper ensures a smooth transition from the flange thickness to the pipe, which is particularly advantageous in situations of repeated bending, such as those caused by line expansion or external forces.
Weld Neck Flanges come in two primary designs. The standard design is used with pipes, offering a reliable and durable connection. The longer type, on the other hand, is not used with pipes but is specifically designed for process plants. This design provides greater strength and support for heavy-duty applications, ensuring a robust and long-lasting performance in harsh industrial environments.
Sizes: 1/2″ to 48″
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel
At Ever Piping Solutions, we specialize in providing top-quality MS, SS, CS Pipes, and a comprehensive range of Fittings, Flanges, and Valves (including Globe Valve, Gate Valve, Ball Valve, Butterfly Valve, and more).