There are a lot of challenges that come with maintaining piping systems. However, the best way to minimize these challenges is to ensure you have a proper maintenance plan in place. You need to maintain everything from safety valves to pressure release valves. While pressure-reducing valves won’t typically fail, they are crucial for safety, meaning […]
Apart from welding, steel pipe flanges are the most commonly used joining method. These flanges are available in a variety of styles and pressure classes. To classify them, the flanges are given a rating that ranges from 150 to 2500. Read on to find out more about the most common pipe flange sizes and uses. […]
Both cast iron and forged steel fittings are used in a variety of industrial and residential applications. These fittings are used to connect pipes in buildings, including toilet fixtures, showers, and drainage pipes. If you are looking to purchase some fittings for a particular application, you will want to find out which type is better […]
Flanges can be manufactured using one of three main techniques – casting, forging, or cutting from rolled plate metal. No matter what technique is used, the basic procedure always involves processing the raw material and then forming them into the appropriate shapes. Flanges will then be sealed and finished to meet applicable standards before being […]
It’s believed that the first oil pipeline in the US was built in Pennsylvania around 1862. Since then, both the oil and gas industries have built immeasurably more pipes. The pipes and pipe fittings are constructed from various materials. The material used for each pipe fitting depends on the application. Below we explore more about […]
Flanges are an integral part of any pipeline. Flanges on natural gas lines have to tolerate pressure up to 1500 psi. Of course, by the time the gas reaches its destination, the pressure is reduced to about .25 psi. Corrosion can substantially reduce durability. There are ways that you can avoid corrosion on flanges. Flange […]
Weld neck flanges are used extensively for pipes in all kinds of systems. However, when pipes are transporting high-temperature or high-pressure fluids, or fluids that fluctuate in temperature, industrial long weld neck flanges are considered the better option. This is especially true in the oil and gas industry. Why Choose Long Weld Neck Flanges? Industrial […]
Cast or forged steel fittings is a very common question. The truth is that the question of which is better largely depends on what the components are being used for. Cast and forged steel fittings have multiple similarities, as both require steel to be heated until it becomes malleable, both often have surface treatments applied […]
Every year, the nation’s 2.6 million miles of pipeline will transport an almost impossible to imagine amount of natural gas (trillions of cubic feet) and hundreds of billions of tons/miles of liquid petroleum. Each of these pipes has unique flanges, including industrial long weld neck flanges, that help makes delivery possible. Here’s a look at […]
The United States has the largest number of oil pipelines in the world. As of 2020, there were 111 operational pipelines across the nation, transporting over 11.9 billion barrels of petroleum each year. The US also houses the largest number of gas pipelines, with over 135 active pipelines and 52 still under development. Flanges are […]