Flanges General
A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to provide a seal.

TYPES OF FLANGES
• Welding Neck Flange
• Long weld neck
• Slip On Flange
• Socket Weld Flange
• Lap Joint Flange
• Threaded Flange
• Blind Flange
• Orifice Flange
• Spade and spacer
• Spectacle blind

 

GASKETS
A gasket is a ring or sheet composed of a supple material used in static applications to seal joints, flanges, and other mating surfaces to prevent leakage. Depending on the material and application, gaskets can be produced using a broad range of manufacturing techniques.
Types of Gaskets
• RING TYPE JOINT
• SPIRAL WOUND
• FLAT GASKET

What are forged fittings?

Forged fittings are used to connect, branch, blind or route small diameter piping systems (generally, below 2 inches). Contrary to butt weld fittings, which are manufactured from pipes and plates, forged fittings are produced by forging and machining steel. Forged fittings are available in multiple shapes, sizes (bore sizes and pressure ratings) and forged material grades (the most common are ASTM A105, ASTM A350 LF1/2/3/6 for low-temperatures, ASTM 182 for corrosive, high-temperature applications). Forged fittings are connected to pipes by socket weld or threaded connections. ASME B16.11 is the reference specification. Forged fittings are manufactured according to the ASME B16.11, MSS SP 75, MSS SP 83, MSS SP 95 specifications to fit ASME B36.10 carbon and alloy steel pipes and ASME B36.19 stainless steel and nickel alloy pipes.

Forged fittings types

• FORGED ELBOW 45, 90 DEGREES
• EQUAL AND REDUCING FORGED TEE
• FORGED CAPS
• FORGED PIPE PLUG
• FULL AND HALF COUPLING
• FORGED OLETS
• NIPPLE
• SWAGE NIPPLE