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Benefits and Features of Stainless Steel Super Duplex Flanges
Duplex is a Fe-Ni-Cr alloy that has a two-phase ferritic-austenitic stainless-steel microstructure when it is at room temperature. Combining austenitic grades and ferritic comes with an advantage. It
What are the Uses of Alloy 20 Pipe?
Alloy 20 is a chromium-iron-nickel-based, austenitic alloy that comes with excellent corrosion resistance in chemical environments. It contains sulfuric acid and many aggressive media well. The alloy
8 Materials for Constructing Flanges
When it comes to flanges, the purpose is simple – they help to reinforce the ring, collar, rim, or ridge on an object like pipe, beam, column, and so on. Flanges provide additional stiffness and stren
How Are Flange Bolts Tightened?
Bolted flange joints are used widely in water mains. It is the reason why a proper bolt tightening sequence in flanged joints is a must. This precaution helps in controlling the stress variation in fl
Use of ASME B16.5 Standards for Flange Pressure Ratings
Why are ASME B16.5 Standards important? Engineers rely on ASME/ANSI standards and codes to define pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking, testing, and methods of desi
Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make With Flange Fittings
Flanges are amongst the fastest and most secure methods to connect and protect pipe systems. The use of flanges adds flexibility to the piping system by allowing easier assembly and disassembly and gr
Guide to Properly Measure Flanges
Flanges are the best and easiest way to connect pipes, pumps, and valves. They come in different types and shapes. Flanges are in high demand and are the most convenient and cost-effective components
How To Install Flange Covers For Pipe Protection?
While you might assume that flanges, fittings, and valves can function effectively without the use of flange covers, many factors need to be considered regarding flange and pipe protection, including
The Airline Industry Has Been Hit Hard By The Oil Price Plunge
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has damaged the oil and gas industry just as much as it has all others. The primary effect was a huge and immediate price plunge which threatened to linger for some
Importance of ASTM Standards For You
The use of flanges has grown significantly over time, prominently due to the development of new infrastructures and their need to export gases and liquids. Usually, flanges and piping are crucial for
The Known Unknowns Of 2021
As it is said many times over, and particularly applicable today… the only known constant is change. “Erik Hedborg, senior analyst at commodity firm CRU, told CNBC Friday that China’s strong economic
What Does the $5 Billion Chevron Acquisition Mean For The Oil Industry?
No event in recent memory has led to a crazy rollercoaster in the stock market like the pandemic of 2020. Despite losses in some industries of as much as 40% many markets have recovered fully and even
What is ‘OPEC'?
You might have heard something in the news recently about OPEC or OPEC Plus but you’re not quite sure what people are talking about. Other than the fact that this term is used in the context of oil, n
What Is Crude Oil?
What's Meant by Crude Oil? The 2020 decade went off with a bang! Seems like every month has some breaking news story. One thing that was almost overshadowed by the overwhelming amount of information w
The Differences Between Forged Flanges and Cast Flanges
Are Flanges Forged or Cast? Flanges can either be forged or cast. Both manufacturing methods have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on the application you have in mind for your flange. Her
Pipe Flange Pressure Classes Per ASME B16.5
Flange O'Clock: Episode 2 Join our host John Barnett as he explains and demonstrates what pipe flange pressure classes are, and the differences between each of the pressure classes per ASME B16.5: 150
The Coronavirus, The Economy, & The State of Oil & Gas
What is the COVID-19? (Previously referred to as 2019-nCoV or more broadly, the coronavirus) According to the CDC, COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Barnett VS Strickland: Titans of Industry Collide
The Fight Texas Flange and TowerForce present: This Saturday, February 1st 2020, come witness two middle aged businessmen duke it out in the name of giving! After months of strenuous and unwavering tr
