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  1. MBOT

    Water & air lines: Slip-on versus weld neck flanges ?

    Greetings all Our plants currently utilize a line class specification for utility water and air applications that specifies the use of 150# FF slip-on flanges for pipe sizes 2-24". Given that this is an old line spec (up for review), catering for non-lethal services, i was wondering...
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    "Set in" nozzles versus "Set on" nozzles - pros &cons?

    Hello all I have recently been asked to update a standard drawing design which includes a 1" nozzle projecting from a larger diameter elbow. But the problem in terms of structural strength, welding practicality etc is whether to make it a 'set on' or 'set in' nozzle. Has anybody else out...
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    flange surface finish for spiral wound gasket

    Hello everybody I have been tasked with determining why the old spec. for the petrochemical company that i work for has recommended a flange surface finish of 1.6 to 3.2 micrometer for use with spiral wound gaskets. Everywhere i have searched has suggested a 3.2 to 6.3 micrometer finish for the...

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