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Weldless flange use on Epoxy coated steel pipe?

Weldless flange use on Epoxy coated steel pipe?

Weldless flange use on Epoxy coated steel pipe?

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I wanted to check to see if anyone has experience in the use of weldless, Uni-Flange type, setscrew flanges on fusion bonded epoxy coated pipes.  I was considering using one on a 12in pipe exposed to steady water pressure of 85 psi with some infrequent minor pressure pulsation up to perhaps 90psi. The epoxy coating is about .050in thick. I believe these are 12 setscrew flanges. Is there any pressure test standard for which I could test this assembly and what would a typical overpressure safety factor test pressure be?  Thanks,

Phil

RE: Weldless flange use on Epoxy coated steel pipe?

While I can't remember seeing any specific caveats at least in their published literature with regard to this issue, if you have not yet done it may be appropriate to give the designer/manufacturer of these devices (Ford…?)  "a shot" at this inquiry.

RE: Weldless flange use on Epoxy coated steel pipe?

I have used uniflages on prime painted and tar coated steel and ductile iron pipes with out issue. Flange coupling adaptors are a much better coupling and allow much more flex in the pipe.

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