About Socket Weld Flanges

Socket Weld Flanges merchandise square measure used for associating and connecting pipes, pumps, valves, and far alternative instrumentality to make a piping system below the scale of two or four inches in diameter. Socket Weld Flanges are similar to slip-on flanges and many of its types, however, socket welds have an internal recess on the inside and outside diameter to allow for a smoother flow of the process fluid. The positive of this is that it creates a smooth bore with the proper ad sometimes improper welding and grinding. The negative and positive 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 a slip-on 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).