The Steel Exporter

  Typical slip on flanges is designed to accept pipe into the bore/centre of the flange slip on to allow welding both on the outside diameter (OD) of the pipe and on the interior side of the connection. You may recognize them: Because the slip-on flange welding do not have a weld bevel, they provide an excellent alternative to weld necks, allowing the pipe to be adjusted in length according to its position. As the bore of the slip on weld flange is large enough for the matching pipe, there should be enough room for it to fit. Welders and fabricators can make the connection with enough space. Applications involving lower pressures are extremely common with this flange type. Main characteristics of the slip-on flange Slip flanges are popular because of their low material cost and ease of installation. The flanges can also be used as lap-joint flanges if Type B or Type C ends are being handled. There are models with low pressures and a variety of diameters to choose from. ...

  The appearance, strength, and other properties of forged steel differ from those of stainless steel. In contrast to stainless steel, which is usually cast and polished, forged steel is rougher, and has a different molecular and grain makeup. What is Stainless Steel? The term ‘stainless’ was coined in the early days for steel used in cutlery. Steels that resist corrosion or oxidation are referred to as corrosion-resistant steels, which encompass a broad range of grades and types. The chromium content of stainless steel must be at least 10.5%. The steels also have properties such as cryogenic toughness and formability enhanced by adding other alloying elements. Application environments and applications that require corrosion-resistant materials commonly use stainless steel. First and foremost, corrosion resistance must be considered when choosing stainless steel grades. The requirements for service performance may include additional mechanical or physical properties. Forgin...