Typically, the long weld–neck flange are the anchors for water-mains or sources of gas being pumped into a larger network of pipes, such as those in a factory or in an apartment building. Long weld–neck flanges also are used in situations expansion bends or changes the pipe because of the high pressure.
FLANGE STANDARD(S) |
ANSI B16.5 (ASME B16.5) |
SIZES |
½” – 24” |
CORE MATERIAL |
CARBON STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL |
CONNECTING FINISH |
STOCK FINISH, SPIRAL SERRATION (OR PHONOGRAPHIC), CONCENTRIC SERRATION AND SMOOTH SURFACE |
