A key focus of our business is the manufacturing of customised flanges and special machined products. We work from customer drawings, and can in some instances offer a reverse engineering facility. In addition to our customised services, we can also supply standard products in hard-to-source materials.
Customised or bespoke flanges can be machined from customers’ drawings to any special requirements that are needed. We also have a software facility for CAD reading. These CAD drawings can then be used to programme and set our CNC machinery. Without this facility, many extra hours would be needed for programming and set up. The end result for our customers – faster machining and lower prices for this kind of special work.
Weld neck flanges are easily identified by their protruding necks. Each flange neck is bored to suit the relevant wall thickness of the piping application on which it is to be used. Weld neck flanges tend to be used in higher pressure applications. Each weld neck has a weld prep at the end of the neck, so that is can be welded directly onto the piping. Once the weld neck is in situ, the pipeline can be blanked off using a blind flange or the bore reduced using a modified flange.
Socket weld flanges are similar in both dimensions and applications to slip on flanges. The major difference is that socket weld flanges have an internal recess in which the pipe sits. This then gives a better flow of fluid through the piping itself. As a rule, socket weld flanges are more expensive than slip on flanges due to the extra machining required to manufacture them.
Threaded/screwed flanges have a centrally drilled and tapped hole in a variety of thread forms. They are then screwed on to a screwed pipe or fitting – they do not have to be welded to secure them in place. For higher pressure applications, they are sometimes welded to seal and secure them. Threaded flanges are not suited to applications where heating or stresses are present, as leakage through the threads is possible.
Blind flanges are typically used to blank off pipelines. They are bolted on to adjacent flanged pipeline assemblies, where their solid centre acts as a seal. The blind flange can also be adapted by machining into it a smaller bore or a threaded bore. This reduces the bore of the pipeline.
Slip on flanges have a bore that is fractionally larger than the outside diameter of the pipe to which it is to be fitted. The flange is slipped over the pipe and is then welded on both sides to fit into place. This then enables the pipe to be bolted to an identical assembly to connect both pipes together. Alternatively, the pipe can be blanked off by bolting a blind flange to the slip on.
Our Flanges have been manufactured using best of raw materials that are availed from acclaimed vendors of market. Because of superior construction and corrugated designing our products are ready to help in numerous applications.
The usual materials of flanges include stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum and plastic. The choice of the material largely depends on the purpose of the flange. For example, stainless steel is more durable and is necessary for heavy use. On the other hand, plastic is more feasible for use in the home because of its reasonable price and easy installation. The materials used for flanges are under the designation of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Understanding customers requirement and ensuring to supply as per these requirements is realised with the help of quality assurance at Metal Forge one of the best Flange Manufacturers in UK , our product range include all types of flanges such as Blind Flanges, Threaded/Screwed Flanges, Weld neck flange, Socket Weld Flanges, and Flanges according to custom requirement.
Our machining and assembly operations have a complete line of metal removal equipment including turning, boring, milling, drilling, grinding, polishing, welding and have testing equipment to manufacture steel flanges. This facility also contains all the necessary equipment to support these operations including work holding and cutting tool needs.
The final process of dispatch is the most tedious of all, and heavy duty cranes are used for it. With the help of our extensive delivery chain we can ensure time critical deliveries at the behest of our esteemed clients. We are indeed privileged to be able to serve and live upto their expectations and occupy unparalleled postion of Flange makers in UK.
All flanges, machined working surfaces and threaded parts of all equipment shall be suitably protected. All flanged connections of vessels shall be protected by metal plates correctly casketed by wooden plugs or plastic caps suitably secured in positions.
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