Flange & Fitting

A swage nipple, also known as a swaged nipple, is a short piece of pipe used to make reductions in the straight-run line and create a smooth transition from a larger to a smaller diameter in the nipple. The term “swage” refers to the process of reducing the diameter of one end of the nipple by hammering or squeezing, which …

Scope, Applications & Product Forms ASTM A860 WPHY butt-welding fittings are wrought high-strength ferritic steel butt-welding fittings of seamless and electric-fusion welded construction. These fittings are for use in high-pressure gas and oil transmission and distribution systems, including pipelines, compressor stations, metering and regulating stations and mains. Six steel grades are specified according to its minimum yield strength: WPHY 42, …

Standard, Pressure Ratings, Sizes & Products Forms ASME B16.11 is the standard covering ratings, dimensions, tolerances, marking and material requirements for forged fittings, both socket-welding and threaded. Custom-design forged fittings with special dimensions, threads, or counterbores may be made by agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser, provided they meet all other stipulations of this standard. Threaded fittings are available in …

Drawing, Construction, Function & Manufacture The EN 1092-1 Type 35 weld ring neck is a collar, that is always used with a Type 02 loose plate flange. As illustrated in Figure-1, it consists of the straight pipe length (“neck”) and a flared pipe end (“ring”). The thickness of the flared section is thicker than that of a Type 36 counterpart. …

Drawing, Construction & Function As illustrated in Figure-1, EN 1092-1 Type 36 and Type 37 pressed collars consist of two sections: the straight pipe length and the lapped (or flared) pipe end. The major distinction between the two types is the total length: Type 36 has extended length compared to Type 37. That is why Type 36 is featured with …

Construction, Drawing & Function The EN 1092-1 Type 34 weld neck collar resembles a weld neck flange. It consists of a tapered hub with a short straight length plus a flared end. The taper of the hub generally has an angle not exceeding 7° on the outside surface for forging purpose. The tapered section of the hub provides an enhancement …

Construction (Drawing) & Function The EN 1092-1 Type 32 weld on plate collar is a typical flat metallic ring available in PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25 and PN 40. The bore diameter B is exactly the same as that of the Type 01 flange but a bit smaller than that of the mating Type 02 loose plate …

Construction Characteristics Both EN 1092-1 Type 02 and Type 04 flanges are loose plate flanges, which resemble the function of lap joint flanges of ASME B16.5. They can be viewed as a Type 01 slip-on plate flange with enlarged bore diameter and chamfered end to facilitate the insert of a lapped collar. Bolt holes shall be drilled along the periphery …

Technical Drawing & General Introduction The EN 1092-1 Type 05 flange shall be provided as blind flange, which is used to blank off the piping. Substantially, it is a round solid disc with bolting holes drilled along the circumference. The EN 1092-1 Type 05 blind flanges may be furnished with flat facing (FF) or raised facing (RF). Dimensions & Masses …

The EN 1092-1 Type 11 flanges are weld neck flanges, which have the same function and usage as that of ASME B16.5. It can be joined to piping by a butt welding process. The EN 1092-1 Type 11 weld neck flanges cover all standard PN designations: PN 2.5, PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63, …

Technical Drawing & General Introduction The EN 1092-1 Type 01 flange is also known as “plate flange for welding”. Usually, it is also called “steel ring flange” or “S/O plate flange”. It is a loose type flange which is very similar to slip on flange but without hub. The Type 01 plate flange can slip onto the pipe prior to …

Technical Drawings The reducers are often used when the piping designers want to reduce the diameter of a straight run of pipe. There are two styles of standard reducers available in ASME B16.9: Concentric – having a common centerline; Eccentric reducer – having offset centerlines. Dimensions *NPS: Nominal Pipe Size; O.D L: Outside Diameter at Bevel, large end; O.D S: …