Pipe Fittings

Socket Weld Flanges
Socket-weld flanges are typically used on smaller sizes of high pressure pipes. These pipe flanges are attached by inserting the pipe into the socket end and applying fillet weld around the top. This allows for a smooth bore and better flow of the fluid or gas inside of the pipe. Slip on Pipe flanges with a hub have published specifications that range from 1/2″ thru 24″.

Socket Weld flange is very similar in appearance to a Slip-On flange, but the main difference is the socket weld flange is bored out match a specific pipe inside-diameter. The back side of this center opening is then counter bored to form the appropriate size socket to take the pipe outside diameter.

The diameter of the smaller bore is the same as the inner diameter of the matching pipe. A restriction is built into the bottom of the bore, which sets as a shoulder for the pipe to rest on. This eliminates any restriction in flow when using a socket-weld flange. Socket weld flanges are primarily used to make flanged joints where required in small sizes in socket welded pipe specs.

Tongkang Flange provides Socket Weld pipe flanges in all material grades, specifications and sizes.

Contact Us
Jessica
Tel:0086-21-33578946
Fax:0086-21-33578945
E-mail:sales@flangefittings.net