The Purpose Of Forged Flanges
Forged flanges combine two separate machinery parts together. They can be an extension to a structure in order to make the object stronger. Industrial flanges have numerous uses including connecting sheets, pumps, pipes and structures that specifically require an intermediate point of connection.
Types Of Forged Flanges
Stainless steel flanges come in many different types. Each type meets its own requirement. Long weld neck flanges are attached to a pipes neck. The way this flange is welded ensures the thickness is the same as the dimensions of the pipe that it was connected to. These flanges are most commonly used for applications that use high pressure.
Advantages
A connection that has been FCI forged will eliminate certain aspects of shop fabrication. A reinforced pad application eliminates the need for cutting, drilling, layout, forming and the tapping of the weep hole.
Better Quality Control
The inspections relating to shop fabrication, components and material trace ability is greatly reduced. This lets the Quality Control Inspectors use their time in areas that are of a more critical concern. Barrel distortion is also reduced significantly.
Reduced Production Costs
The FCI has reduced the production of fabrication costs. This applies to material requisitioning, purchasing, expediting, quality control, inspections, documentation, testing, the fabrication schedule and material requisitioning. All of this lowers the cost of production and saves money.
Any questions can be easily addressed by having a consultation. You questions will be correctly and promptly answered.
Chemical Properties:
| | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
316
(S31600) | 0.08
max | 2.0
max | 0.75
max | 0.045
max | 0.03
max | min: 16.0
max: 18.0 | min: 2.0
max: 3.0 | min: 10.0
max: 14.0 | 0.10
max |
316L
(S31603) | 0.03
max | 2.0
max | 0.75
max | 0.045
max | 0.03
max | min: 16.0
max: 18.0 | min: 2.0
max: 3.0 | min: 10.0
max: 14.0 | 0.10
max |
Mechanical Properties:
| Grade | Tensile Strength
ksi (min) | Yield Strength
0.2% ksi (min) | Elongation % | Hardness (Brinell) MAX | Hardness
(Rockwell B) MAX |
316
(S31600) | 75 | 30 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
316L
(S31603) | 70 | 25 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
Physical Properties:
Density
lbm/in3 | Thermal Conductivity
(BTU/h ft. °F) | Electrical
Resistivity
(in x 10-6) | Modulus of
Elasticity
(psi x 106 | Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion
(in/in)/°F x 10-6 | Specific Heat
(BTU/lb/°F) | Melting
Range (°F) |
| 0.29 at 68°F | 100.8 at 68 212°F | 29.1 at 68°F | 29 | 8.9 at 32 – 212°F | 0.108 at 68°F | 2500 to 2550 |
| | | | | 9.7 at 32 – 1000°F | 0.116 at 200°F | |
| | | | | 11.1 at 32 – 1500°F | |
Flanges we also provide:
ANSI/ASME FORGED FLANGES
MSS-SP-44 FLANGES/ANSI B 16.47 SERIES A
API TYPE 6A - RTJ Face Flanges.
API-605 FLANGES/ANSI B 16.47 SERIES B
A.G.A. ORIFICE UNIONS - Furnished with or without Hardware.
ASME BOILER CODE FLANGES
CL. 125 LIGHTWEIGHT FLANGES - For low pressure applications.
PLATE FLANGES - From 1/4" thru 8" Thick, Including AWWA C-207,and all other
special designs.
ANSI LONG WELDNECKS & SPECIAL BODY CONNECTORS
SPECTACLE BLINDS
Special Ring Flanges
Materials:
CARBON STEEL - ASTM/ASME SA-105, A-350 LF-2, LF-3, A694, SA-516-70, A36
CHROME ALLOYS - A-182-F-1, F-5, F-6, F-7, F-9, F-11, F-12, F-22, F-51
STAINLESS STEEL - A-182 - F-304, 304L, 316, 316L, 309, 310, 317L, 321, 347,
Alloy 20
ALUMINUM - 1100, 2014, 3003, 5083, 5086, 6061, 7075
HASTALLOY - B-2, C-276, G, X
INCONEL - 600, 601, 625, 718
INCOLLOY - 800, 825
MONEL - 400
COPPER - C11000
NAVAL BRASS - (Bronze)
TITANIUM
