What is a Flange?
Flanges are essential components in various engineering and industrial applications, serving as connectors between pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment. They provide a means for joining or assembling different parts of a system securely. Typically, flanges are flat, circular discs with evenly spaced holes for bolts or studs to fasten them together.
Flanges come in different types, such as weld neck, slip-on, socket weld, lap joint, and threaded. Each type has specific features and applications based on factors like pressure, temperature, and the type of fluid or gas being conveyed.
The primary function of flanges is to provide a leak-proof connection, ensuring the integrity and safety of the system. They also facilitate easy assembly, disassembly, and maintenance. Flanges are widely used in industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, and many others where fluid handling and transportation are involved.