What does RFWN mean?

Raised Face Weld neck Flange
RFWN Flange (Raised Face Weld neck Flange) are one of the most commonly used flange in the piping industry. They are easy to recognize with their long tapered hub that is matched to the wall thickness (bore) of the pipe.

What is Rfso flange?

An RFSO flange is a raised face slip on flange.

What is the difference between RF and FF flange?

Flat face (FF) flanges are similar to the RF flanges, but they do not have the raised area like the RF flange. Instead, the whole surface is flat. They are commonly used in low temperature and pressure environments such as pump suctions or water treatment flanges.

What is the difference between Weldolet and Threadolet?

The mainly differences are the connection surface, weldolet ends in plain or beveled to weld on the the branch pipe, sockolet ends in socket type that to insert branch pipe. Threadolet is insert branch pipe and with screw connection. Weldolet: Compatible with higher pressure and simple connection, cost lower.

Is 1538 a flange?

Jasmin & Company | ID: 22314019033….IS 1538 Flange.

What are different types of flanges?

Most commonly used flanges are weld neck flange, slip on flange, blind flange, socket weld flange, threaded flange and lap joint flange (RTJ Flange). This type of connection in a pipe flange allows for ease of disassembly and separation for repair and regular maintenance.

What is an RTJ gasket?

Ring type joint gasket (RTJ Gasket) is a high integrity sealing gasket, high temperature and high pressure gasket for applications in petroleum industry, oilfield drilling, pressure vessels joints, pipes and valves etc from Goodrich Gasket Pvt.

What is the strongest type of piping flange?

Weld Neck Flanges Weld neck flange is the most widely used type in process piping. It gives the highest level of joint integrity due to Butt-welded with a pipe. These types of flanges are used in high pressure and temperature application.

What is flange in beam?

The upright portion carrying the tension of the beam is termed a web or stem, and the horizontal part that carries the compression is termed a flange.

What is a Sweepolet?

Sweepolet® Sweepolet® is a contoured, integrally reinforced, butt-weld branch connection with a low stress intensification factor for low stresses and long fatigue life. The attachment weld is easily examined by radiography, ultrasound and other standard non-destructive techniques.