flangeended

Flangeended refers to components that terminate with a flange at one or both ends, allowing them to be bolted to mating flanges as part of a piping, hydraulic, or mechanical assembly. The flange provides a flat sealing surface and a bolt pattern to secure joints. Flange-ended parts are common in piping, hoses, tubes, and some shaft assemblies.

Design and standards commonly govern flange-ended components. Flanges come in various face styles, such as raised face or flat face, and in different drilling patterns. Standardization bodies supply size, pressure rating, and interface requirements, with examples including ANSI/ASME B16.5, ISO 7005, and DIN standards. Materials for flange-ended parts range from carbon steel and stainless steel to alloy steels, aluminum, and certain plastics, selected for strength, temperature, and chemical compatibility.

Connectivity and assembly involve pairing a flange-ended part with a matching flange, securing them with a gasket between the faces, and tightening bolts to a specified torque. Proper gasket selection, surface finish, bolt load, and alignment are important for joint integrity. Flange-ended configurations can vary in bore size (full bore, reduced bore) and may be used with different end types such as slip-on, welding neck, or threaded adapters, depending on application requirements.

Applications span many industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, water treatment, HVAC, and industrial machinery. The flange-ended design supports modularity, ease of inspection, and straightforward disassembly for maintenance or upgrades.

Advantages include standardized interfaces, strong leak-tight joints, and ease of assembly. Considerations involve material compatibility, gasket choice, bolt torque, flange dimensions, and potential added weight or cost compared with non-flanged terminations.