Carbon Steel Pipes & Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes, Fittings, Flanges and Bars Manufacturers !

Call
Us +918928722715 | +919167989294 | Email Us - info@metallicametals.com

Types of Flanges

Types of Flanges – Forged, Plate Cut & Machined Flange

The flange is the second most used joining method after welding. A flanged joint is composed of
three separate and independent although interrelated components; the flanges, the gaskets, and
the bolting. We are manufacturing flanges in various sizes and material standards. We have large
stock of flanges in carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel.
A steel flange (forged, cut from plate, or rolled) comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit
different applications. A flange is usually in the shape of a round disc and is used to connect
two pipes together or to connect a pipe to a pressure vessel, valve, pump, integral flanged
assembly or other component. A flange comes with holes for bolts around the rim. Bolts are
used to connect two flanges which are typically attached to pipe ends with a gasket in between.
Flanges are available in multiple shapes, as welding neck (the pipe is welded to the collar of the
flange), threaded (the pipe is screwed on the flange), socket weld (fillet welds connections), lap
joint (for connections using stub ends), slip on, etc. A flange can also be a plate for covering or
closing the end of a pipe. This is called a blind flange. Thus, flanges are considered to be internal
components which are used to support mechanical parts.
The ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 specifications cover US standard pipe flanges, the EN 1092-1
specification covers European steel flanges.
A flange can be produced and designed to the specific pressure ratings; 150lb, 300lb, 400lb,
600lb, 900lb, 1500lb and 2500lb.
 Manufacturer of Steel Flanges in India

Types of Flanges

Anchor Flanges Long Weld Neck Flanges

Blind Flanges Orifice Flanges
Expander Flanges Welding Neck Flanges
High Hub Flanges Ring Type Joint Flanges (RTJ)
Lap Joint Flanges Plate Flanges
Spades & Ring Spacers Threaded Flanges
Reducing Flanges Slip On Flanges
Socket Weld Flanges Spectacle Blind Flanges
Square Flanges Nipoflanges

International Standards

Design According to EN Type According to DIN

Weld Neck Flange Type 11 DIN 2627 – DIN 2638
Blind Flange Type 05 DIN 2527
Threaded Flange Type 12 DIN 2558, DIN 2565 – DIN 2569
Flat Flange Type 01 DIN 2573, DIN 2576
Lapped Flange Type 02 & Type 04 DIN 2641, DIN 2642, DIN 2655, DIN 2656
Similar to ASME flanges, EN1092-1 steel and stainless flanges, have several different versions of raised
or none raised faces. According to the European form the seals are indicated by different form:

Form: types of Contact Faces DIN EN 1092-1

Without Raised Face Form A
Raised Face (Rz = 160 Mechanical Turned) Form B1
Raised Face ( Rz = 40 Mechanical Turned) Form B1
Raised Face (Rz = 16 Mechanical Turned) Form B2
Tongue According to DIN2512 Form C
Groove According to DIN 2512 Form D
Male According to DIN 2513 Form E
Female According to DIN 2513 Form F
Female According to DIN 2514 Form G
Male According to DIN 2514 Form H

Types Of Flanges

1. Threaded Flanges:-
1. Threaded Flanges:-

Threaded flanges can be fitted to pipes of various sizes without welding and this is one
chief benefit for which these flanges are highly demanded.
They can be used in extremely high pressure applications, particularly at or near
atmospheric temperature, where the necessary post weld heat treatment is not possible.
They are ideal for small diameter piping applications.
They are economical and time saving devices.
These threaded flanges are normally designed for non-cyclic applications.
The flanges are suitable to be used in applications where welding is hazardous.
They can be used in highly explosive areas.
Threaded flanges are widely demanded as pipe flanges i.e called as threaded pipe flanges
used in different industrial applications.
Threaded Flanges are also known as screwed flange, and it is having a thread inside the
flange bore which fits on the pipe with matching male thread on the pipe.
Threaded (Screwed) flange is similar to the Slip-On flange, but the bore is threaded.
The various types of threaded flanges are as follows:
Plain Threaded Flanges
Female Threaded Flanges
Male Threaded Flanges

2. Socket-Weld Flanges

The socket weld flange, abbreviated as SWF, is similar to a slip-on flange, except only one
fillet weld is made to the flange and pipe.
Socket-Weld Flanges has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done
from outside on the pipe.
The socket welding flange is similar to a slip-on flange except it has a bore and a
counterbore dimension.
The pipe need not be beveled for weld preparation. Temporary tack welding is no needed
for alignment, because in principle the fitting ensures proper alignment.
The weld metal can not penetrate into the bore of the pipe.
They can be used in place of threaded fittings, so the risk of leakage is much smaller.
Radiography is not practical on the fillet weld; therefore correct fitting and welding is
crucial. The fillet weld may be inspected by surface examination, magnetic particle (MP),
or liquid penetrant (PT) examination methods.
Construction costs are lower than with butt-welded joints due to the lack of exacting fit-
up requirements and elimination of special machining for butt weld end preparation.
Pipe is welded to socket weld flanges by inserting the pipe into the socket and backing the
piping out between 1/16” and 1/8”. This is to prevent the expanding pipe on the inner
side of the weld from expanding when headed and cracking the weld on the fitting.

3. Welding Neck Flange

 A weld neck flange (also known as a high-hub flange and tapered hub flange) consists of
a circular fitting with a protruding rim around the circumference.
There are two designs. The regular type is used with pipes. The long type is unsuitable for
pipes and is used in process plant.
Generally machined from a forging, these flanges are typically butt welded to a pipe. The
rim has a series of drilled holes that permit the flange to be affixed to another flange with
bolts.
Such flanges are suitable for use in hostile environments that have extremes of
temperature, pressure or other sources of stress.
The resilience of this type of flange is achieved by sharing the environmental stress with
the pipe with which it is welded.
This type of flange has been used successfully at pressures up to 5,000 psi.
Weld neck flanges are Bulky & costly with respect to other types of flange.

4. Slip On Flange

Slip-On flange has a hole with matching outside diameter of pipe from which pipe can
pass.
Slip on Flange is essentially a ring that is placed over the pipe end, with the flange face
extending from the end of the pipe by enough distance to apply a weld bead on the
inside diameter. The OD of slip on flange is also welded on the back side of the flange.
Slip-On Flange is suitable for low pressure and temperature application.
This type of flange is available in large size also to connect big bore piping with storage
tank nozzles.
Socket Weld Flanges are used for small-size and high-pressure piping that do not
transfer highly corrosive fluids. This due to the fact that these flange types are subject to
corrosion in the gap area between the end of the pipe and the shoulder of the socket.

5. Lap Joint Flange

Lap joint flanges resemble, in shape, slip-on flanges except for the radius at the crossing of
the flange face and the bore to accommodate the flanged portion of the stub end.
Reduces the overall cost of the pipeline’s flanged joints, as the use of higher grade
materials is minimized.
Bolting operations are simplified, as the lap joint flange can be rotated around the pipe to
help with bolts alignment.
Lap flange is used where frequent dismantling is required, and space is constrained.
It is primarily used in carbon or low alloy steel piping systems.

6. Blind Flange

A blind flange is a solid disk used to block off a pipeline or to create a stop.
The blind flange is a blank disc with bolt hole.
These types of flanges are used with another type of flange to isolate the piping system or
 These types of flanges are used with another type of flange to isolate the piping system or
to terminate the piping as an end.
Blind flanges are also used as a manhole cover in the vessel.
Blind flanges are commonly produced and stocked in several different materials.
They are often called Blank Flanges.
Blind flanges are commonly used in petrochemical, pipe engineering, public services and
water works.
Without a blind flange, it would be next to impossible to repair or perform ongoing
maintenance to a pipeline unless the flow was shut off at a earlier valve, which could
affect miles of pipeline.
It is maybe interesting to observe that, while this flanges type is easier to manufacture,
they are sold at a premium average cost per kilogram compared to the other flange types.

Special Types of Flange:

Types of Flanges

1. NipoFlange:- A Nipoflange is used for branch pipelines at 90 degrees and is a product

manufactured by combining a welding neck flange with a forged Nipolet.
2. WeldoFlange:-A Weldoflange is conceptually similar to a Nipoflange, as that they are a
combination of a weld neck flange and a branch fitting connection (a Weldolet in this case).
Weldoflanges are made out of a single piece of solid forged steel, not by welding separate parts
together.
3. Elbow Flange and Latro Flange:- Other less common types of flange Olets is the so-called
Elboflange (a combination of a flange and an Elbolet) and “Latroflange” (combination of a flange
 Elboflange (a combination of a flange and an Elbolet) and “Latroflange” (combination of a flange
with a Latrolet). Elboflanges are used to branch a pipeline at 45 degrees.
4. Swivel Flange:- The Swivel Flanges permits 360° rotation of an outer ring around a hub, to
allow easy alignment of bolt holes when attaching to a mating standard flange. For subsea
applications, this capability is important when only a single diver is available to align and make
up the flange connection. Swivel ring flanges facilitate the alignment of the bolt holes between
the two mating flanges, a feature that is helpful in many circumstances, such as the installation
of large diameter pipelines, subsea and offshore pipelines, pipe works in shallow waters and
similar environments.Swivel flanges suit oil, gas, hydrocarbons, water, chemical and other
demanding fluids in petrochemical and water management applications.
5. Expanding Flange:- Expander Flanges is a Welding Neck pipe flange where the nominal size of
the non-flanged end is larger than the nominal size of the flanged end. They can be used to
change the size of a pipe run. These are usually used to increase the line size to the first or
second larger size. This is an alternative to using a separate reducer and weld neck flange
combination. The expander flange can be used to connect pipe to pumps, compressors and
Valves.
6. Reducing Flange:- Reducing flanges are specified by giving firstly the size from which the
reduction is made, followed by the reduced size. They are available in all pressure classes and
provide a good alternative to connecting two different sizes of pipe. This type of flange should
not be used if an abrupt transition would create unwanted turbulence, such as at a pump.
Reducing flanges are normally provided as one of three types:
Reducing Welding Neck flange
Reducing Slip-On flange
Reducing Threaded flange

Other Flange Classification

The shape is the most obvious way to classify the different type of flanges. However, other ways to
classify flanges exist and they are:

Flange Face Type

Flat Face (FF)

Raised Face (RF)
Ring Joint (RTJ)
Tongue and groove (T&G)
And Male and Female type

Flange Dimensions

Pipe Size – Pipe flanges also have a corresponding pipe size, generally according to accepted
standards.
Outside Diameter of Flange (OD) – this is measured from outer edge to opposing outer edge.
Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) – this is a diameter that measures from the center of bolt hole to
opposing bolt hole.
 opposing bolt hole.
Flange Thickness – this measures only the thickness of the attaching outer rim, and does not
include the part of the flange that holds the pipe.
Nominal Size
Pressure Ratings

Flange Finish

Smooth
Serrated
Stock

Types of Connection

1. Bolted Flange connections:- A bolted flange connection is a complex combination of many

factors (Flange, Bolts, Gaskets, Process, Temperature, Pressure, Medium). All these various elements
are interrelated and depend upon one another to achieve a successful result. The reliability of
the flanged joint depends critically upon competent control of the joint making process.

Pressure Temperature Ratings

Higher the rating, heavier the flange and can withstand higher pressure and temperature.
When the temperature goes up, the pressure goes down, and vice versa.
Flanges are classified as per their pressure-temperature ratings which are designated as 150#,
300#, 400#, 600#, 900#, 1500# and 2500#.
Large diameter flanges i.e. 24” to 60” are available up to 900# class.

Material Types

Carbon Steel: – ASTM A105, ASTM A350 LF1 /LF2 /LF3, ASTM A181, ASTM A694 F42, F52, F60,
F655
Alloy Steel: – ASTM A182 F1 /F2 /F5 /F5a /F7 /F9 /F11 /F12 /F22/ F91
Stainless Steel: – ASTM A182 F6 /F304 /F304L /F316 /F316L/ F321 /F347 /F348, ASTM A182
F51 (duplex flanges) /F53-F55 (superduplex flanges)
Or Combination of Exotic materials (Stub) and other backing materials:-
Nickel Alloys / Superalloys
• ASTM B166 UNS NO6600 (Inconel 600)
• ASTM B564 UNS N06625 (Inconel 625)
• ASTM B425 UNS-NO8800 (Incoloy 800)
• ASTM B564 UNS N08825 (Incoloy 825)
• ASTM B160 UNS N0200 (Nickel 200)
• ASTM B564 UNS N04400 (Monel 400)
• ASTM B564 UNS N10276 (Hastelloy C-276)
Titanium:- ASTM B381 Gr.2 (Titanium)
Aluminium
 Aluminium
Copper
Polypropylene, etc.
List of materials used to manufacture flanges is covered in ASME B16.5 & B16.47 :-
ASME B16.5 -Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½” to 24”
ASME B16.47 -Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26” to 60”

Flange Inspection

Outer & Inner Diameter of body

Bolt Circle & Bolt hole Diameter
Hub Diameter & thickness of weld end
Length of the Hub
Straightness and alignment of the bolt hole

Marking

Manufacturer logo
ASTM material code
Material Grade
Service rating (Pressure-temperature Class))
Size
Thickness (Schedule)
Heat No
Special marking if any QT (Quenched and tempered) or W (Repair by welding)

ASME, ANSI and MSS Specifications

The standards govern the dimensions and tolerances to which fitting are manufactured:

ASTM A.182 – Forged or Rolled Alloy Steel Pipe Flanges & Fittings for high temperature service
ANSI B. 16.5 – Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (½ inch to 24 inch nominal diameter)
MSS SP.6 – Flange Facings
MSS SP.25 – Marking of flanges
MSS SP.39 – Bolts and Nuts for Flanges
MSS SP.44 – Large Diameter Pipeline Flanges. (Over 24 inch dia)
API-605 – Large Diameter Flanges for petroleum Usage. (Over 24 inch dia)

The following are not flange specifications but they influence the manufacture of forged steel flange:

ANSI B. 31.10 – Code for Pressure Piping

ANSI B. 31.3 – Petroleum Refinery Piping
ANSI B. 31.4 – Oil Transportation Piping
ANSI B. 31.5 – Refrigeration Piping Systems
ANSI B. 31.7 – Nuclear Power Piping
ANSI B. 31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping systems
 ANSI B. 36.10 – Standard for Wrought Steel pipe
ANSI B. 36.19 – Standard for Stainless Steel Pipe
ANSI B. 16.10 – Valve Dimensions Face & End
ANSI B. 16.11 – Forged Fittings Socket Weld & Threaded

Advantages of Flanges

A new line can contain multiple pipe spools and can be manufactured in a workshop.
This pipe spools can be assembled in the plant without the need to be welded.
NDO (X-ray, Hydro test etc.) in the plant is not necessary, because this has been done in the
workshop.
Blasting and painting in the plant is not necessary, because even this has been done in a
workshop
(only paint damages during installation should be repaired).

Disadvantages of Flanges

1. Each flange connection can leak (some people claim that a flange connection is never 100
percent leak proof). Special controls are required in the selection and application of all these
elements to attain a joint, which has acceptable leak tightness. However, it is not advisable to
used flange connection in underground piping when it supposed to be buried. The flange is also
the most common source of leak and fire in a process plant.
2. Flanged pipe systems need much more space (just think of a pipe rack).
3. Insulation of flanged pipe systems is more expensive (special flange caps).

Search Products from Our Site!

Search... 

Our Products

Products 

Price List 

Stainless Steel 

Carbon Steel 

Alloy Steel 
Flanges 

Types of Flanges

ANSI/ASME Flanges

DIN Flanges

EN1092-1 Flanges

BS Flanges (BS10, BS4504, BS1042)

Welding Neck Flanges

Threaded Flanges

Spades and Ring Spacer Flanges

Square Flanges

Spectacle Blind Flanges

Socket Weld Flanges

Slip On Flanges

Reducing Flanges

Ring Type Joint Flanges (RTJ)

Plate Flanges

Ori몭ce Flanges

Nipo몭ange

Long Weld Neck Flange

Lap Joint Flanges

High Hub Flanges

Anchor Flanges

Blind Flanges

Expander Flanges

Pipe Fittings 

Nickel and Nickel Alloy Steel 

Copper Nickel (90/10, 70/30)

 Titanium (Grade 2, Grade 5)

Tantalum (R05200, R05400)

Tungsten

Molybdenum

Aluminium Bronze

Niobium

Phosphor Bronze

Nickel Aluminium Bronze

Zirconium

Instrumentation & Hydraulic Products 

Get Best Prices for Our Products

Pipe Fittings in Kanpur ₹250.00 ₹200.00

SS 304/304L Seamless Pipes in Jamshedpur (1.4301/1.4306, UNS S30400/S30403) ₹205.00

SS 304/304L Seamless Pipes in Kochi (1.4301/1.4306, UNS S30400/S30403) ₹205.00

SS 316/316L Large Diameter Pipes ₹250.00 ₹245.00

A270 TP316 Sanitary Pipes/Tubes (1.4401, UNS S31600) ₹260.00

Pipe Fittings in Visakhapatnam ₹250.00 ₹200.00

Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes in Thane ₹275.00 ₹260.00

SS 309S/309H Seamless Pipe Stockist ₹520.00

Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes in Lucknow ₹275.00 ₹260.00

Pipe Fittings in Bellary ₹250.00 ₹200.00

ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Pipes (1.4301, UNS S30400) ₹200.00

Stainless Steel Pipes in Delhi ₹200.00

Mild/Carbon Steel Pipes in Coimbatore ₹74.00

Stainless Steel Round Tube ₹215.00

Stainless Steel Hexagonal Pipes/Tubes ₹215.00

Stainless Steel 310S Pipes in Ranchi (1.4845, UNS S31008) ₹575.00

Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes in Bhopal ₹275.00 ₹260.00

SS Seamless Pipe Suppliers in Delhi ₹205.00

A269 TP321H, 1.4878, UNS S32109 Stainless Steel Tubes ₹320.00

321/321H Stainless Steel Tubing ₹560.00

Stainless Steel 310S Pipes in Vijayawada (1.4845, UNS S31008) ₹575.00

Seamless Pipes & Tubes in Nashik ₹74.00

Stainless Steel Pipes in Bangalore ₹200.00

Seamless Pipe Suppliers in Mysore, Karnataka ₹72.00

SS 317/317L Seamless Pipe Manufacturers ₹520.00

ABOUT US VISIT OUR WAREHOUSE IN KALAMBOLI

Established in 1975, the Metallica Metals Group Phone: +912267436694

has its operations spread across major cities in Mobile: +919167989294
India. We are a pioneer in the stainless steel Email: sales@metallicametals.com
pipes, carbon steel pipes and alloy steel pipes
manufacturing and processing industry. Our
products are exported to over 70 countries Phone: +912266159079
across the world, while in India we have supplies Mobile: +919167989294
to even the remote areas. With over 250 tons of Email: sales@metallicametals.com
sale in stainless steel and carbon steel pipes
every day, Metallica has emerged as a
prominent vendor for many buyers in India and STAINLESS STEEL & NICKEL ALLOYS
Overseas.
1. Pure Nickel Alloys
 1. Pure Nickel Alloys
We procure significant quantities of materials
2. Monel Alloys (Ni-Cu Alloys)
from Indian carbon steel pipe mills and overseas
3. Inconel (Ni-Cr-Mo) Alloys
manufacturers of stainless steel pipes. Given our
4. Incoloy Alloys (Ni-Cr-Fe)
extensive network for sourcing the best quality
5. Hastelloy Alloys
goods at most competitive prices, we are a
6. Stainless Steel 304/304L
preferred seller of steel products for various
7. Stainless Steel 309S/309H
turnkey project in India and Worldwide.
8. Stainless Steel 310/310S
Our annual sales volume over 70,000 tonnes in 9. Stainless Steel 316/316L
India and Worldwide, has won us the dealership 10. Stainless Steel 316Ti
and distributorship of renowned seamless 11. Stainless Steel 317/317L
(JINDAL, ISMT) and welded steel pipes 12. Stainless Steel 321/321H
manufacturing companies across the globe. 13. Stainless Steel 347/347H
14. Stainless Steel 904L
15. Duplex Steels (UNS S32205, UNS
VISIT US IN OUR OPERATIONS OFFICE! S31803)
16. Super Duplex Steels (UNS S32760 /
Phone: +912266581538 UNS S32750)
Mobile: +919167989294
Email: sales@metallicametals.com

LATEST PRICE LIST FOR STEEL PIPES KEY PRODUCTS

Carbon Steel Pipes Price List in India 1. Steel Sheet & Plate
SS 304 Seamless Pipes Price List 2. Steel Coil & Strip
3. Steel Pipes
SS 304L Seamless Pipes Price List
4. Steel Tubes
SS 321/321H Seamless Pipes Price List
5. Electropolish Tube
SS 310/310S Seamless Pipes Price List
6. Heat Exchanger Tubes
SS 316L Seamless Pipes Price List 7. Steel Bars/Rods & Wire
SS 317L Seamless Pipes Price List 8. Fasteners (Nut, Bolt, Washer)
9. Steel Angle Bars
10. Hex Steel Bars
INSTRUMENTATION TUBES & FITTINGS 11. Round Steel Bars & Rod
12. Flat Steel Bars
1. Instrumentation Tube 13. Forgings, Rings & Forged Blocks
2. Hydraulic Tubing 14. Stainless Steel Pipe
3. Seamless Tubing 15. Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe
4. Instrumentation Tube Fittings 16. Stainless Steel Welded Pipe
5. Double Compression Tube Fittings 17. Stainless Steel Tubes
6. Precision Pipe Fittings 18. Stainless Steel Furnace Tubes
19. Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
 7. Needle & Guage Valves 19. Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
8. Manifold Valves 20. Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Tubes
21. Large Diameter Pipe

ALL TYPES OF PIPE FITTINGS

INFORMATION ON OUR PRODUCTS
Pipe Fittings
 We Sell Round Bars at Best Prices in India –
1. Flanges
Updated Price List
2. Butt Weld Pipe Fittings – ASME B16.9
3. Forged Pipe Fittings  Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Process
Socket Weld Fittings
Threaded Pipe Fittings  A Complete Guide to Steel Flanges
Threaded Plugs & Bushings
Coupling Reducers and Caps – ASME  Introduction to Butt Weld Pipe Fittings
B16.11
Union – MSS-SP 83  What are Forged Pipe Fittings?
Outlets (Olets) – MSS-SP97
Swage Nipple and Bull Plugs – MSS
SP-95, BS 3799
Pipe Nipple and Hex Nipple

© Copyright 2018 | All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | The Steel Pipes Factory, by
Metallica Metals

 