socket weld flange vs slip on flange
socket weld flange vs slip on flange
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What are the advantages or disadvantages of both? Why not just use socket weld flange for everything?
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RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange
Slip-On flanges are NORMALLY used on low pressure, low temperature non-toxic services in sizes 3" (DN 80mm) and larger.
Exceptions may be made or required in both cases depending on specific situational conditions and/or Client specific directives.
What are the advantages? The answer to this is Safety and Cost.
Why not just use Socket-weld flanges in both cases? Have you tried to buy 12" (DN 300mm) Socket-Weld Flanges?
RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange
RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone. - Pablo Picasso
RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange
RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange
For Slip-On Flanges: 308.2.1
For Socket Welding Flanges: 308.2.3 & 311.2.5
RE: socket weld flange vs slip on flange