A Flange is a type of the pipe fitting materials that connects pipes or with other components such as valves, instruments, equipment as a part of piping system with easy access for installation and maintenance cleaning or inspection. The Flange joint is usually by bolting with a gasket for a sealing.
Reference Definition by Wermac.org: A Flange is a piping component that functions to connect pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed, and flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to provide a seal. The most used Flange Types in petrochemical and refinery industry are: Welding Neck Flange, Slip On Flange, Socket Weld Flange, Lap Joint Flange, Threaded Flange, Blind Flange, and there are still a number of special flanges such as: Orifice Flanges, Long Welding Neck Flanges, Weldoflange / Nipoflange, Expander Flange, Reducing Flange.
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