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Importance of Flanges

In most of the construction work you will see that there are lots of pipes are available which basically use to convey some kind of liquid like water, gas, chemical or any other element. It is one of the easiest ways to do this. Especially heavy industrial work you cannot deny the importance of pipe. Now a day, engineers have to keep in mind that there is a huge part of pipe work. If we discuss about it, then you will get a clear idea about it. There are other important parts you need if you want an effective pipe connection to serve your purpose and that is flanges. You may hear about it. It is most common parts of pipe works. Flange look like a disk which have a huge role in improving the pressure, strength and blocking as well. It can be attached which some bolt or screw or weld. It makes the pipe more durable than other element. According to the purpose, manufacturing companies are designing various types of flanges. So, you will get more option when you are going to buy flanges from the market or supplier. Some names are given below to know more about it.

  1. Blind Flange
  2. Slip On Flange
  3. Socket Weld Flange
  4. Lap Joint Flange
  5. Stub End Flange
  6. Threaded Flange
  7. Slip On Flange, etc.

Lets discuss about all these flanges for to know their roles if pipe work.
 

Blind Flange: this Flange has a huge role in pipe works especially on the situation where you need to hold the pressure or prevent flow. Basically Blind Flange used at the end of the pipe seal the end. To test the pressure of flow of any kind of liquid like gas, water, then you have to use this flange. This Flange is the first choice for the engineers where they are working with some pressure system. So you can say that a blind Flange actually a cover, Flanged pip plug or a blind disk. Like other flange there is no hole you will find in the center of this flange. This flange could be found in 3 materials and they are.

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  • Alloy
  • Carbon
  • Stainless Steel

In this category of flange there are two more types of blind flange. One is a Casting Blind Flange and another is Forging Blind Flange.

  1. Casting Blind Flange: The capacity of this Flange is accurate, that’s and small as well. That’s why the cost of lower than other Flanges. But some people said that there is a casting defect. The condition of the internal casting part is not good enough. 
  2. Forging Blind Flange: This Flange is better than Casting Blind Flange. It has lower carbon content. Which help to deduce the tendency to rust. This flange is better in every side like

a. Perfect streamlines shape
b. The structure is dense as it needs
c. Better mechanical properties, etc.
 

From the above discussion we hope you will understand all the facts about the blind flange.