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Engineering Guides
Six comprehensive guides covering everything from flange selection to material specifications and standards compliance.
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Flange Types Guide
Weld neck, slip-on, blind, threaded, socket weld, lap joint, and specialty types. Application criteria, pressure ratings, and material considerations for each.
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Pressure-Temperature Ratings
ASME B16.5 P-T tables for carbon steel, stainless, alloy, and nickel alloys. Look up allowed pressure at any temperature for your service condition.
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Material Grade Reference
A105, A350 LF2, F304, F316, F11, F22, F91, duplex, super duplex, and nickel alloys. Composition, mechanical properties, and temperature limits.
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Corrosion Prevention Guide
Material selection, protective coatings, galvanizing, epoxy, and design practices to extend service life in corrosive environments.
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Piping & Flange Glossary
Terms, acronyms, and technical definitions used in flange engineering, pressure vessel design, and piping systems.
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Standards & Compliance
ASME B16.5, B16.47, AWWA C207, DIN/EN 1092, API 6A, and specialty standards. What each covers and how to verify compliance.
Read Guide →Getting Started
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Determine your service: pressure, temperature, and fluid
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Select the correct flange type and pressure class
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Choose material based on corrosion and temperature needs
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Verify dimensions against your piping connection
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Check bolt compatibility and torque requirements
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Request MTR and compliance documentation
Advanced Topics
Thermal stress in flanges at extreme temperatures
Fatigue analysis under cyclic loading
Gasket seating and stress concentration
Raised-face vs. flat-face pressure equivalence
Custom bore and overbore calculations
Weld overlay and hard-facing specifications
Engineering Blog & Updates
Real-world case studies, application notes, standards updates, and technical articles written by our engineering team.
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