March 13, 2024 by Brina

Metal Flange

Flanges made of metal materials are called metal flanges including carbon steel flanges, stainless steel flanges, alloy steel flanges, and so on, which are the most extensive variety of flanges in the flange application field.

Metal Flange VS Steel Flange

1. Standard (Similarity):

Both metal & steel are flange’s materials. Both metal flanges & steel flanges have ANSI/ASME, DIN, BS, JIS, UNI & EN 1092-1 standard.

2. Design Pressure (Similarity)

Steel flanges is one kind of metal flanges, metal flanges are not only steel flanges.

Both metal &steel flange pressure can be PN6/PN10/PN16/PN25/PN40,150LBS/300LBS/400LBS/600LBS/900LBS.

3. Type & Facing (Similarity):

Type: Slip-on, Weld Neck, Blind, Lap Joint, Socket Weld, Threaded.Plate, Loose, SOP, SOH(A BC )

Facing: RF, FF, RT

4. Installation (Similarity and Difference):

Metal flanges, including steel flanges, are used to connect the pipe systems and are an integral part of the pipe connection.  

Metal Flange FAQ
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What Are the Main Features of Flange Connection?

The main features of flange connection are easy disassembly, high strength and good sealing performance. During the installing, the two flanges are required to be parallel, the sealing surface of the flange should not be damaged and it should be cleaned.