Socket Weld Flanges are similar to slip-on flanges, however, socket welds have an internal recess on the inside diameter to allow for a smoother flow of the process fluid. The positive of this is that is creates a smooth bore with the proper welding and grinding. The negative of this type of flange is that it can be more expensive than a slip-on due to more intricate machining, and they can be less readily available than slip-ons due to the fact that the bottom half of the inside diameter must be made to the same schedule as the pipe that is being used. (you must specify the schedule needed) These socket weld flanges were initially developed for use on smaller sizes of pipe at higher pressure ratings. They are more used on lower pressure temperature as well today. Specialty Flange and Fitting, Inc. offers these flanges in stainless and alloy material. See the diagram below for the general place the pipe fits in the flange.
Key Features:
The recess on the inside diameter allows for a good fit of the pipe allowing for a smooth flow of liquid
Work well for smaller sizes and higher pressure temperature conditions.
Similar to slip-on flanges, but must specify the pipe schedule they will be used for with socket welds
Standard
1.ASME
ANSI B16.5,ASME B16.5,ASME B16.47,ASME B16.36,ASME B16.48,AWWA C-207,API 605,API590,MSS SP44,API6A
2.DIN
DIN2527,DIN2566,DIN2573,DIN2576,DIN2627,DIN2628,DIN2629,DIN2630,DIN2631,DIN2632,
DIN2633,DIN2634,DIN2635,DIN2636,DIN2637,DIN2638,DIN2641,DIN642,DIN2655,DIN2656,
DIN2673,DIN28030,DIN28031,DIN28032,DIN28036,DIN28038,DIN86029,DIN86030,DIN11864-2
3.EN
EN1092-1,EN1759-1
4.BS
B.S 3293,B.S 4504,B.S 10
5.ISO
ISO 7005-1
6.AS
AS2129,AS4087, AS, NZS 4331.1
7.JIS
JIS B2220,JIS B2238,JIS B2290,JIS G3443-2,JPI-7S-15,JPI-7S-43
8.UNI
UNI2253,UNI2254,UNI2276,UNI2277,UNI2278,UNI2280,UNI,2281~2286,UNI6091~6094
Size
1/8”~160”,DN10~DN4000
Pressure
PN1,PN2.5,PN6,PN10,PN16,PN25,PN40,PN64,PN100,PN160,PN250,PN320,PN400
CLASS75,CLASS150,CLASS300,CLASS400,CLASS600,CLASS900,CLASS1500,CLASS2500
2K,5K,10K,16K,20K,30K,40K
Specification
Plate Flange,Slip-On Welding Flange,Welding Neck Flange,Threaded Flange,Socket Welding Flange,Blind Flange,Long Welding Neck Flange,Lap Joint,Loose Plate Flange,Orifice Flange,Reducing Flange,Integral flange,Figure-8,Paddle Blank,Paddle Spacer,Specatcle Blind,Squre Flange,Reducing Flange, Orifice Flange
Material
1.Carbon Steel
A105,A350 LF1,A350 LF2,A350 LF3
2.Stainless Steel
ASTM SA-182/SA-182M F304,F304H,F304L,F316,F316H,F316L,F321,321H,F316Ti,317,F317H,F347,F904L,F310
3.Duplex Stainless Steel
F51,F53,F60
4. Hastelloy
Hastelloy B,Hastelloy B-2,Hastelloy B-3,Hastelloy C-4,Hastelloy C-22,,Hastelloy C-276,Hastelloy C-2000,Hastelloy G-35,Hastelloy G-30,Hastelloy N,Hastelloy S,Hastelloy X
5. Haynes
Haynes 188,Haynes 230,Haynes 556
6. Incoloy
Incoloy 020,Incoloy 800,Incoloy 800H,Incoloy 800HT,Incoloy 825,Incoloy 925,Incoloy A-286,
7. Inconel
Inconel 600,Inconel 601,Inconel 617,Inconel 625,Inconel 718,Inconel X750
8. Monel
Monel 400,Monel 401,Monel 404,Monel K-500
9. Nickel
Nickel 200,Nickel 201
