Industries

Pipe Flange Applications by Industry

Different industries impose unique requirements on pipe flange selection. Operating pressure, temperature, fluid corrosivity, governing codes, and size range all vary significantly between sectors. Understanding these industry-specific demands is essential to specifying the correct flange type, material, and pressure class for a given application.

Oil & Gas

API and ASME flange specifications for upstream wellhead, midstream pipeline, and downstream refining operations. Covers API 6A, high-pressure classes, and corrosion-resistant materials.

Petrochemical

Flange material selection for chemical processing environments including hydrogen service, sulfidic corrosion, chloride exposure, and high-temperature catalytic cracking.

Waterworks

AWWA C207 flange specifications for water treatment and distribution systems. Covers ring and hub type flanges for large-diameter, low-pressure water service.

Power Generation

Flange specifications for boiler, steam, and power plant piping operating at extreme temperatures and pressures per ASME B31.1 Power Piping code.

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