Material And Features of Loose Flange

A loose flange is a type of pipe flange. A loose flange, also known as a slip-on flange or a mother-and-child flange, is a flange that is loosely attached to the flange of a container or pipe. It is usually used on pipes, and the pipes on both sides can be rotated by loosening the bolts for easy disassembly and assembly.

Common materials for loose flanges

1. Carbon steel: Carbon steel is a common material for loose flanges, and its main components are carbon and iron. This material is inexpensive and has high strength, and performs well in some general use scenarios. At the same time, carbon steel is easy to process and can be processed into various types of flanges, which is convenient for users to replace.

2. Stainless steel: Stainless steel is a high-quality material that is rust-proof and is often used in the manufacture of loose flanges. Compared with carbon steel, stainless steel has better corrosion resistance and thermal properties. In addition, stainless steel has a high surface gloss, a beautiful appearance, and is easier to maintain. It is widely used in chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other fields.

3. Alloy steel: Alloy steel has a higher content than carbon steel, and has higher strength and corrosion resistance. In high temperature or high pressure environments, alloy steels include chromium-molybdenum alloy steels, etc. This material is very suitable for use in specific industrial occasions, such as the storage and transportation of oil, natural gas, and liquefied gas.

Features of loose flanges

Loose flanges are a type of pipe connector consisting of a loose sleeve, a flange, and a gasket. Its characteristics are as follows:

1. Easy installation: The installation of loose flanges does not require rotating and tightening the flange bolts. You only need to install the loose sleeve and flange on the pipes at both ends, add a gasket in the middle, and then use bolts to connect the two ends of the flange to complete the installation. Compared with traditional flange connections, this connection method is simpler and faster.

2. Good sealing: During the pipeline connection process, the role of the gasket is to bear the role of sealing. The gaskets used in loose flanges are usually made of rubber, PTFE and other materials. They have good sealing properties, can effectively prevent medium leakage, and ensure the safety and reliability of pipeline connections.

3. Strong pressure bearing capacity: Loose flanges usually use flange connections, and their pressure bearing capacity is equivalent to that of traditional flange connections. During the use of pipelines, loose flanges can withstand higher pressures to ensure the stability and safety of pipeline connections.

Application of loose flanges

Loose flanges are suitable for various pipeline connections, especially in the chemical, petroleum, natural gas and other industries. The specific application scenarios are as follows:

1. High temperature and high pressure pipelines: In high temperature and high pressure environments, loose flanges can ensure the sealing and stability of pipeline connections and ensure the safety of pipeline operation.

2. Pipelines of corrosive media: In the connection of corrosive media pipelines, loose flanges are often used for anti-corrosion treatment of connections. The use of special materials and coatings can effectively prevent the erosion and corrosion of the pipeline connection by the medium.

3. Large-diameter pipeline connection: In large-diameter pipeline connections, the use of traditional flange connections requires a large number of bolts and manual installation, which is expensive and time-consuming. The loose flange connection adopts a loose sleeve design, which can greatly reduce the number of bolts and installation time, and improve the efficiency and quality of pipeline connections.

Summary

In short, as an important pipeline connector, the loose flange has the characteristics of easy installation, good sealing, and strong pressure bearing capacity in practical applications. Understanding the characteristics and applications of loose flanges helps us find the right flange supplier.