SS316 Stainless Weld Neck On Flange

A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment in a piping system. It is essentially a protruding rim, edge, or collar that is used to strengthen the structure or provide a means for attachment. Flanges are widely used in various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, and manufacturing, among others.  Key Components and Types of Flanges1. **Blind Flange**:- Used to seal the end of a pipe, valve, or pressure vessel.- It does not have a bore and is used to block off the flow of fluids or gases.2. **Weld Neck Flange**:- Features a long tapered hub that can be welded to a pipe.- Provides a smooth transition from the flange to the pipe, reducing turbulence and erosion.3. **Slip-On Flange**:- Slides over the pipe and is then fillet-welded to the pipe.- Easier to align and weld than a weld neck flange, but it provides less strength.4. **Socket Weld Flange**:- Has a socket into which the pipe is inserted and then fillet-welded.- Suitab…