AWWA Flange Standards

AWWA Flange Standards differ from ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Wide Variety of AWWA Pipe Flanges

AWWA flanges come in a huge amount of variety. In this article, we look at some of this variety which is on offer, delving into the unique attributes of each.

Types of Pipe Flanges by raw material

Most of the times, flanges are made of forging but under particular circumstances, they can also be made by welding quality plates.

Understanding Pipe Flanges

Pipe flanges are attachments to pipes that serve a wide array of purposes. For instance, they may help in attaching other items to pipes. Then they also serve as a cushion to bolster strength in the pipes. Finally, if you are looking to provide any blockage to a pipe, you are quite likely to deploy …

Definition and Details of Flanges

Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to provide a seal.

the standards for flange are replaced by DIN EN 1092-1

Flanges: the following standards are replaced by DIN EN 1092-1

What is an Expander Flange?

Expander Flange is a Welding Neck pipe flange where the nominal size of the non-flanged end is larger than the nominal size of the flanged end.

How to select the gasket for Flange Connections?

One of the best all-around seals, the spiral wound gasket offers a low-cost solution that has the ability to handle temperature and pressure fluctuations. Multiple plies of metal and filler in the spiral create a barrier that reduces the possibility of leaks. Heat Exchanger Gaskets Garlock manufactures a wide variety of double-jacketed, spiral-wound, metal-clad and …

Pressure Classes of Flanges

Forged steel flanges, according to ASME B16.5, are made in seven primary ratings as 150Lbs, 300Lbs, 400Lbs, 600Lbs, 900Lbs, 1500Lbs, 2500Lbs.

What is the use of a blind flange?

Blind pipe flanges are often used for high pressure applications.